Forrest Frank can't stop and won't stop with the follow-up to CHILD OF GOD, aptly titled CHILD OF GOD II. As he wraps up a sold-out 26-city tour, Frank finds himself at the pinnacle of Christian music. With a reach that spans from the youngest generation of believers to the oldest, it’s hard not to marvel at the 30-year-old's impact on the CCM landscape.

Last year's CHILD OF GOD featured several tracks that had been released before the full project, yet it still managed to be an engaging and meaningful listen. CHILD OF GOD II, by contrast, doesn’t carry the...

Jon Guerra returns with album number five and his thoughts squarely on the life and teachings of Jesus. Titling the record after the world-changing rabbi left me wondering just what he had in store this time around. What springs to my mind about Jesus after reading the gospels are descriptors like: unassuming, meek, gentle, playful, peaceable, yielded, and long-suffering. Coincidently, those prove apt words to describe the sonic approach Guerra takes to share his musings across these twelve new tunes. This is likely an intentional choice. If you know Jon's work, especially his last two excellent albums, you know what to expect, but to the uninitiated, get ready for an album of chamber pop-edged songs that will slowly work their way into your consciousness...

A revival is happening among Christian indie bands these days. Last year saw the return of Luxury with Like Unto Lambs; now 2025 sees the re-emergence of Fine China with their latest full-length, I Felt Called. This time around, the effort revolves largely around Rob Withem with a little help from family and friends--most notably Charlie Martin (Starflyer 59, The Rocky Valentines) lending his talents on the drums. The sound is an ethereal pop/rock that brings to mind the '80s era of The 77s or even Luxury's last release. The end result is a dreamy, stream-of-conscious album that is pleasant to listen to while giving the listener space to explore his feelings...