Music

Reminiscent of Earth, Wind and Fire and other supergroups of the 1970s, Cece Winans and artists from her Nashville church offer a boisterous album of urban worship music.

Worship album comforts listeners facing anxiety and fear amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Born out of struggle and catastrophe, Micah Tyler’s new album offers a soulful musical look at God’s mercies, new every day.

Hip-hop album unpacks the current race reality in the USA and still offers hope.

A jangly pop album for children (and the grownups who love them) features songs about nature and the Psalms.

Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams explores trauma, shame, and depression on her first solo album.

A vulnerable and deeply personal album from Christian pop singer Brooke Robertson.

Acclaimed husband/wife duo return with an impassioned 13-track collection of music and spoken-word vignettes.

Worship leader Cody Carnes offers a soaring, emotional new praise album.

Fiona Apple’s unusual new album will have the listener curious on the first, tenth, and hundredth listen. 

Sheila Walsh returns after an eight-year hiatus with a Celtic-infused worship album.

Christian music hitmaker JJ Weeks embarks on a solo career with an effervescent 6-song EP.

Hitmaking Canadian Christian duo offers a bright and comforting six-song EP.

The extended edition of Bastille’s latest album is a mixture of originals, covers, demos, and B-sides.

Ireland’s Christian band We Are Messengers releases its vulnerable second album.

Coldplay preaches a message of love for the poor and oppressed.

A group of diverse singers songwriters offer songs about what it means to be a neighbor.

Album combines jazz, blues, folk, and 50s rock through intricate West African rhythms preserved on the Atlantic Sea Islands.

Arkansas worship artist offers rich lyrics, sleek electropop on six-song EP.

Kirk Franklin’s newest album skillfully continues his unique blending of gospel, choir, and hip-hop elements.

Canadian Indigenous artist sings powerfully about life as a minority in a dominant culture.

Christian trio Selah incorporates bluegrass and world music into their new album.

Singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken embraces the sacred story of Jesus’ birth.