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    For our 12th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 10 artists/releases for a total of 20 in total for 2018. So, without further ado, to complete our list of 20, we give you Highlighting Second-Half 2018! (Click here for Part 1)



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#4. Matthew Thiessen And The Earthquakes
Wind Up Bird

Release Date: August 31, 2018
In the last year and a half or so, I’ve rediscovered a taste for Relient K. Along with this, I’ve developed an anticipation for Mr. Thiessen’s extremely long-awaited side project. Here’s hoping it at least lives up to the hype.
        - Scott Fryberger

Ever since hearing Matt’s side project song, “Poison Ivy,” years ago, I’ve highly anticipated additional songs in the same style. Well, he’s taken his dear sweet time, but I have a hunch that it will be worth the wait. After hearing the songs, I hope that I am able to include them in my end of the year favorites list.
        - Josh Balogh

As maybe the only person in the world not in love with Air For Free, I'm excited to be excited for another Matt Thiessen album.
        - Mark Rice

Air For Free was a great return to form for Thiessen and Relient K, and it’s piqued my interest for what’s next. The musical pallet has always been broader than just pop-punk, and I’m hoping for an all-out rock opera this time around. Come on Matt, I know you have it in you.
        - Alex Caldwell
2018 Countdown: July to December

10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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This Tuesday, March 24, 2026
ALBUMS
Philip Anthony Rare Form (independent)

This Friday, March 27, 2026
ALBUMS
Romy Fay The Chosen Adventures (Vol. 1) [feat. Romy Fay] [Capitol CMG]
Gaither I Go To The Rock [Gaither]
Limoblaze Solid Ground - EP [Reach]
NEEDTOBREATHE The Long Surrender [UMG]
Point of Grace Lady Wisdom [Curb]
Tommee Profitt The Resurrection of the King [Capitol CMG]
Tommy Royale ChurchBoy [Capitol CMG]
Various Artists We Shall Behold Him Tribute to Dottie Rambo [Daywind]

SINGLES
29:11 Worship The King and The Lamb - Single [Dream Worship]
ChristianXXII Glory - Single [Wick Media]
Evelyn Cormier Leaning on Jesus - Single [BEC]
ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band The First Time I Heard About Heaven - Single [Daywind]
Freedom Church Is He Not Worthy - Single [Dream Worship]
J. Suthern Hicks You Are Loved - Single (independent)
Tasha Layton x Claire Leslie Whispers - Single [BEC]
Patrick Mayberry Three Days Later - Single [Provident/Sony]
Matthew Plante Love You Have - Single [Dream]
River Valley AGES Anxious for Nothing - Single [BEC]
The Sagehens Dumb & Drummer - Single [Velvet Blue]
Angelina Saathoff Butterflies & Goodbyes (Feat. PAIGE) - Single (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God (Moment) - Single [Provident/Sony]
Switchfoot Wake Up, Mr. Crow - Single [By Design/BMG]

Next Friday, April 3, 2026
ALBUMS
Meredith Andrews Live From Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective) [Curb]
Peech. Small Town America (Vol. 2) - EP [Capitol CMG]
Michael Sweet The Master Plan [Frontiers]

SINGLES
ANTHNY x Kierra Sheard show up - Single [Provident/Sony]
Omega Levine All Things New - Single (independent)
To Fight Fo Alive - Single (independent)
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