indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
The Movie vs. The Movement: Learning from Jesus Revolution
A Film That Sparked Nostalgia In 2023, the release of the film Jesus Revolution brought the story of Pastor Chuck Smith, Greg Laurie, and Lonnie Frisbee to the big screen. For many, it was a fresh reminder of a time when the church cracked open its doors to an unlikely group of barefoot seekers. The movie became more than a faith-based film; it was a cultural moment that reignited conversations about revival.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
Music at the Margins: Why the Church Needs Outsiders to Lead Revival
God Moves at the Edges History makes one truth clear: revival rarely begins at the center of power. It begins at the margins, among those dismissed, overlooked, or rejected by polite society.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
Brandon Lake: The Chuck Smith of a New Generation?
Is Brandon Lake sparking a Jesus Revolution 2.0 as the Chuck Smith of our time? The original Jesus Revolution began when Chuck Smith welcomed the outsiders of his day into Calvary Chapel. Today, worship leader Brandon Lake may be playing a similar role—tearing down barriers through music, radical love, and collaborations that reach the margins. Could his ministry be the beginning of a new awakening?
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
10 Nineties Emo Albums You Should Hear
I'll admit it: I've been a bad emo kid. Like a lot of millennials, I sincerely thought that emo started in the 2000s, when bands like Taking Back Sunday and Aiden appeared on the scene. However, when I did some research, I learned that emo's roots go all the way back to the mid-eighties.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Beat
Zauntee – Jesus Called My Name: Why Recovery Is Possible When God Is Love
🎶 Introduction: Please Hear This When Zauntee released Jesus Called My Name, it landed like a lifeline. This wasn’t just another Christian track with polished hooks and predictable choruses — it was a raw testimony set to a beat.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
Brandon Lake’s Sevens: A Prophetic Anthem of the Jesus Revolution 2.0
Introduction: The Sound of Truth When the first riff of Brandon Lake’s Sevens from his King of Hearts album drops, it doesn’t feel like the start of a worship set — it feels like a revolution. 🔥 The guitars roar, the drums thunder, and the lyrics cut straight to the heart. This isn’t polished background music for Sunday morning; it’s prophetic fire wrapped in heavy rock. And that’s the point. Brandon Lake is stepping into the role of a modern-day prophet, using raw sound and unflinching truth to awaken a generation.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
Deni Bonet Unites Hearts Across Continents with All Around The World (Music Is Love)
LISTEN HERE Acclaimed American violinist, singer-songwriter, and genre-defying musician Deni Bonet is set to release her vibrant new single, “All Around The World (Music Is Love),” the fifth track from her forthcoming album Off The Record. A celebratory anthem of music’s unifying power, the song traverses cultures, continents, and hearts, highlighting the ways music bridges differences and inspires connection.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Jont Channels Timeless Truths on New Single “Walk Right Through”
From a beach hut in Thailand to the wooded trails of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, “Walk Right Through” is Jont’s latest transmission from the deeper currents of human experience—a contemplative, harmony-soaked track that feels both ancient and modern, gentle and unflinching.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
The Bapti$$ Brings Light, Love, and Divine Alignment on Playful New Single “Wear & Tear”
LISTEN IN HERE Following the emotionally stirring My Father’s Sins, The Bapti$$—the spiritual, genre-blending project of veteran artist Joseph LaPlante—returns with a radiant shift in tone on Wear & Tear. Out now, the single is the fourth preview from his just-announced debut LP, Pop Cult(ure), arriving September 26th. Built around a delicate acoustic guitar, thick 808 bass drums, and a nostalgic whistle melody, Wear & Tear exudes lightness and optimism while still keeping LaPlante’s signature sense of purpose intact.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
