P.O.D., short for Payable on Death, returns with Veritas, their latest nod to the potent blend of nu-metal and reggae that catapulted them to prominence at the turn of the millennium. With a career spanning over three decades, this San Diego band has survived through the evolving landscapes of rock and alternative music. Their ability to fuse spiritual fervor with a raw, energetic sound scored them a place in the hearts of fans and critics alike, with hits like "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation" becoming anthems of resilience and hope...

Multi-GRAMMY winner, two-time Dove award winner Aaron Cole returns with a brand new 13-track album that continues to showcase Cole's range as one of the most skilled artists in the CCM, CHH landscape. Sorry, I Changed gives us a new era of Cole with lyrics of faith, hope, and authenticity. This is the artist's first album with Provident Label Group, and his first album since his departure from Gotee Records. With blends of Cole's clean rapping skills and smooth vocals, the Bristol, Virginia native puts together a really good project that shows a mature version of the artist. In an era where Christian Hip-Hop music continues to grow more and more, Aaron Cole's voice is among the best there is...

All too often we music critics can use the word "pop" in a dismissive way, as in "the new Mumford & Sons album shows the band selling out and writing pop songs." But this is both unfair and inaccurate. Pop, as in a musical genre, can be either well done or hackneyed and poorly written and performed. But the genre itself is just that: a musical form that one may prefer or not prefer. A hamburger might be a humble food compared to, say, gourmet French cuisine, but there are still wonderful hamburger restaurants out there, as well as fast food ones that make the kind of burger that no living person should eat.

The musical duo Apollo LTD unabashedly makes great pop music, and on their third album, Hello Human, they clearly show that having sunny melodies and well-crafted, upbeat hooks need not...