New Releases - April 17, 2012

This week's new music include...

Thousand Foot Krutch - The End is Where We Begin - TFK Music - New Day
Since the Toronto rock band's worldwide launch in 2003, listeners have felt a connection to lead singer Trevor McNevan, drummer Steve Augustine, and bassist Joel Bruyer's unique approach to music. With five successful projects under their belts, "The End Is Where We Begin" is the band’s first independent release.


Newworldson - Rebel Transmission - Newworldson - New Day
Rebel Transmission continues Newworldson's unique tradition of gospel, R&B, reggae and jazz fused together with an innate pop sensibility. In addition to the exceptional musicianship of band members Joel Parisien (lead vocals, keyboard), Mark Rogers (drums), Rich Moore (bass) and Josh Toal (vocals, guitar), the project also features critically acclaimed Chops Horns (Alicia Keys, The Police, The Rolling Stones). The self-produced record showcases songs including “Old Time Religion” and “Son of Man,” which follow in the footsteps of old favorites like “Working Man” with foot-stomping soul and glitzy brass. First single “Learning to Be the Light,” already Top 5 on the radio charts, and “Today” have a decidedly pop leaning while still maintaining Newworldson’s colorful retro flair.



Moriah Peters - I Choose Jesus - Reunion Records - Provident
 With a smile that's contagious, a personality that's infectious, and songs that resonate deep in your heart, Moriah Petres is poised to become an influential voice in Christian music. Moriah, who is wise beyond her 19 years, is a singer-songwriter from Chino, California that grew up in an environment where you had to stand firm for what you believe. Her debut album, I Choose Jesus, chronicles 10 songs that speak about living bold in your faith, grace and forgiveness, life choices and becoming all you can be. Produced by Grammy & Dove-Award Winning Ed Cash, the music is organic-pop, fun, energetic, and would fit comfortably in a playlest with Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, John Mayer, Ingrid Michaelson, as well as Jamie Grace, Laura Story, and Audrey Assad.

Pastor George Lee 111 & Fortress Fire - I Have No Doubt - Taesis - Word
Pastor George Lee, 111 & Fortress Fire comes from St. John Baptist Church, the largest African American congregation in historical Savannah, GA. This group is an aggregation of young adults who have spread through the southeast and coastal region like wildfire. Pastor George Lee, 111 & Fortress Fire has garnered the attention of the gospel music community both in the states and abroad. The group is a powerhouse of youthful worshipers united to reach out globally to set the world on fire for Christ and it's only the beginning for this premier young adult chorale who received the 2010 Youth and Young Adult Choir of the Year Award by BDS/Billboard gospel reporting station WSOK-AM during its annual gospel music event. Their debut Emtro Gospel release, I Have No Doubt, explodes with their youthful desire to worship which will engulf all who listen with an experience of adoration that allows everyone to realize that "our God is a consuming fire."



Deluge - Swell - Integrity - Provident
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the 5-member Rock/Worship band, Deluge, bring their talent and flavor to us again in their 2012 release Swell. With 10 new songs, Deluge shows us yet again that they can engage church audiences of all ages and all worship backgrounds. Swell is another strong example of bands exuberance, joy, and passion for worship.