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On Eric's fourth release, he mixes up not only the personalities of the songs but also the musical aspects, throwing in rock, rap/spoken word and a touch of blues. Some fans will love the mix. Others won't because each song doesn't line up like precise little toy soldiers. It comes down to personal taste and whether you prefer a multi-faceted approach or a straight country licks down the line touch. For me, I am a big fan of seeing more than one side of any artist so I'm seriously diggin' (and relating to) 'The Outsiders.' -
Kutless - Glory - Album Review
For those who are thinking "another CCM worship album?" never fear - the rock chops are there. These guys can still make music that makes you want to bang your head; now you just want to raise your arms to Heaven while you're doing it! Delivering songs that will work in private worship moments, in church services or in youth group meetings, Glory is pretty glorious. -
REVIEW: Beck harkens back to 'Sea Change' with new song 'Waking Light' from 'Morning Phase' [LISTEN]
Beck is still preparing to move into the Morning Phase of his career, and it seems like this one is going to be a slow-moving affair. Three weeks before the official release of his 12th studio album, Beck has premiered a second song off the album, "Waking Light," and revealed details about the record in an interview with NPR. -
Jamie Grace is Ready to Fly (Album Review)
Highlighting the unique tone and texture to her voice and her beautiful heart, Jamie's sophomore album hits all of the right notes. As we've come to expect from the young songstress, there is no comfortable little style box her music fits in. She combines elements of pop, country, R&B, and rock effortlessly. -
Rhonda Vincent - "Only Me" Review
For the past 20 years, people have been asking Rhonda Vincent if she's a country singer or a bluegrass singer. Her upcoming release, Only Me, answers that question with a resounding "Both!" The 2-CD set delivers plenty of emotion and substance, with songs that come straight from the heart. From the smooth and upbeat tunes to the slower, sad songs, Vincent's voice is strong and on point, reminding us why she's gotten 5 Grammy nods. -
Review: Beck gets beautiful and melancholy on first 'Morning Phase' single 'Blue Moon' [LISTEN]
Beck's new album "Morning Phase" is just a little over a month away, with a newly set release date o Feb. 25. As promised (and teased) last week, the prolific alt-rock singer was due to drop a new single "Blue Moon" today at 10 a.m. EST, and of course, he delivered. The folksy, acoustic-driven track debuted this morning (Jan. 20) on radio and arrived on streaming services such as Spotify soon after. -
Switchfoot - 'Fading West' Album Review
With ten years having gone by since Switchfoot's mega-hits, "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move," one has to wonder if the title of their 2014 release, 'Fading West,' is a metaphor for "fading into the sunset" or if it's just a catchy title. -
Review: Shakira, Rihanna collaborate on hoppy 'Can't Remember To Forget You' [LISTEN]
What do you get when you mix together one of Latin music's biggest female stars with R&B's reigning singing queen? The answer is: the Shakira/Rihanna collaboration "Can't Remember To Forget You." After only a week of officially waiting, the genre-bending song finally debuted online today (Jan. 13) in all its glory. -
REVIEW: 'Pretty Little Liars' actress Lucy Hale releases Southern fried debut country single 'You Sound Good To Me' [LISTEN]
It's been a long, winding country road for Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale. After initially getting signed to Disney's Hollywood Records in June 2012, the 24-year-old actress/singer has finally released her debut single. "You Sound Good To Me" dropped online today (Jan. 7). -
Review: Justin Bieber's heart goes 'Flatline' in new free iTunes single [DOWNLOAD]
Justin Bieber just dropped his latest studio album Journals today (Dec. 23) at midnight. Originally due out last Monday (Dec. 16), the teen idol delayed the album's release by seven days because he wanted to add a new song. Though that song, titled "Flatline," doesn't appear on the official version of Journals, it is available as a free download on iTunes right alongside that album. -
Review: Justin Bieber releases five new R&B influenced songs to complete 'Journals' album [LISTEN]
After a one week delay, Justin Bieber finally released his new album Journals Monday morning (Dec. 23) right at midnight. Though the "All That Matters" singer promised one new, unannounced song, the full set arrived with the originally planned 15 songs and three videos on iTunes. Following in the steps of his entire Music Mondays series, the five new tracks on "Journals" feature heavy R&B influences while each maintaining an original vibe. -
Review: Lea Michele soars from 'Glee' with powerful debut 'Louder' single 'Cannonball' [LISTEN]
Lea Michele is looking to launch her own pop solo career. Today (Dec. 10), the singer/actress released her debut single "Cannonball," and the track is as riveting as anything else on the charts today.
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