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There are moments in ministry when you just know—God is doing something special. Sitting down with Alexandra Osteen to talk about Lakewood Music’s latest EP, Nothing Is Over, I had one of those moments. I’ve watched Alexandra and her family walk in faith both on stages and behind the scenes. So, to now see her stepping fully into her calling as a worship leader and songwriter—it’s not just exciting, it’s deeply meaningful. The new EP, Nothing Is Over, released May 30, is a five-song collection that marks a studio shift from the group’s last live project, Oh How Worthy. It includes collaborations with worship leaders Alexander Pappas and Mitch Wong,…

Nashville, Tenn. (June 20, 2025) Curb Records singer-songwriter Dan Bremnes releases The Hero, the first installment of a musical trilogy, today (6/20) — listen HERE. Bremnes explores what it means to be human on The Hero. Vulnerable and self-aware, the award winner searches for the champion within, bravely probing the things that often hold us back from courageous action as he wrestles with his past and celebrates his growth on the abbreviated, yet powerful, set. From the rock bottom honesty of “Started With You” and the autobiographical nature of “Call Your Name” to the adventurous spirit of “Cortado” and the gentle ease of “Sweet Spot,” The Hero finds Bremnes taking…

This month is chock full of new music! You’ll find everything from introspective interludes and soul-stirring ballads to high-energy anthems. Artists like Blanca and Musiko inject vibrant, multicultural energy; Dan Dean steps forward with a seasoned, heartfelt solo; and worship staples like Bethel, Vous, SEU deliver deep, community-rooted praise. Hit makers like Brandon Lake, Anne Wilson and We Are Messengers, and many others are the literal new music to our ears! Here’s a list of just a few of the new releases Christian Music fans are getting this month. If you’d like an even more extensive list, check out our friends over at www.newreleasetoday.com. Out NOW: Megan Woods – “I…

“You need listen and obey me. You are not doing it. You are being disobedient and obedience is important. I have told you this…” My words released like gunfire. They hit hard. I knew I was wrong—not in truth, but in tone. Ever notice how something can be biblically right, but emotionally all wrong? Days later, the guilt lingered—not just for what I said, but how I said it. Why can’t I be softer? Kinder? Less reactionary? Deep down, I feared God must be disappointed too. Angry even. Judgment and criticism released, often boomerang. Now I was the victim. I knew I had a choice though – I could dwell…