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Highlighting

    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 Thursday, February 19, 2026
SINGLES
Marty Magehee Comin' Down - Single (independent)

This Friday, February 20, 2026
ALBUMS
Chosen Road American Morning: Side A - EP [Thoroughbred]
Elevation Worship SO BE IT [Provident]
Justin Mitchell The Reset EP [Kingdom Impact]
Lexly Nirvana 340° EP [Syntax]
Ginny Owens Different Kind of Water (independent)

SINGLES
29:11 Worship, Zion Rempel And Is To Come - Single [DREAM]
Paul Baloche Yes, We Believe - Single [Integrity]
Holly Brand I Know Somebody - Single [Integrity]
Chris Caro Reset - Single [Syntax]
Aaron Cole Peace At Last - Single [Provident/Sony]
Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Buckle Up - Single [Syntax]
DOE Black Boy (feat. Jon Batiste) - Single [Provident/Sony]
EJ Swavv Covenant Girl - Single [Syntax]
Romy Fay Different But The Same - Single [Capitol CMG]
Grace Graber Gratitude - Single (independent)
Kelo & DreBeeze Da Godson Better Made ft. LXGENDXRYREG & VVS Big Rock - Single [Syntax]
David Leonard Well Done - Single [Provident/Sony]
Brooke Ligertwood Even Death On A Cross (feat. Abbie Gamboa) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Jonathan McReynolds One Good God - Single [Capitol CMG]
MYTCH Medicate - Single [Credential]
Josiah Queen demons (feat. John Michael Howell) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Heather Suzanne, Ian Austin Mad - Single [Ocean House]
Hillside Recording Jesus You're Holy - Single [Ocean House]
Limoblaze Way (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach]
Run51 Feels - Single [DREAM]

Next Friday, February 27, 2026
ALBUMS
Jonathan Cain untitled EP [The Fuel]
Amanda Janson Sinner to Saint [Pure Mosaic]
Mainstream Worship Dwelling Place (Live) - EP [DREAM]

SINGLES
Leanna Crawford & Seph Schlueter Water Into Wine - Single [Provident/Sony]
F.L.O.G.I.C Selah - Single (independent)
Freedom Church Holy Spirit (Great Things) - Single [DREAM]
Glass Hearts Worship I Saw a Fire - Single (independent)
Hulvey Automatic (feat. Connor Price) - Single [Reach]
Michael Gabriel Monroe Heaven Sings Holy - Single [Provident/Sony]
Tenroc Mourning 2 Dancing (feat. Tori Kelly & Jon Keith) - Single [Provident/Sony]
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