In The Almost's Fear Caller, the desert is wild and split open like a rock and roll song, with all the subtle joys and tragedies of life itself exploding through the cracks.
Desert Life: ‘Fear Caller’ by The Almost
Author: Mary Nikkel
I have a deep and abiding love for writing, photography, videography, and rock and roll, all of which led to spending four years as Associate Editor for NewReleaseToday.com, the largest Christian music website online. Now I'm serving as a freelance writer and photographer, still passionate about music that makes us think deeper and love more.
The Persuaded Gallery | November 2019
The Persuaded performed as part of a special show at The End in Nashville with Rockfest Records labelmates The Protest. All photography by Mary Nikkel.
Pure Rock Report Relaunches as Digital Zine
Pure Rock Report is relaunching as a weekly digital magazine on January 13, 2020. The publication will be produced in collaboration between BigBigHit’s Rick Welke and Rock On Purpose’s Mary Nikkel.
Ravenhill Gallery | November 2019
Ravenhill performed with Drive Thru Society and Mike Mains & The Branches in Dallas, TX. All photos captured by Concert Fotos (Chad Fenner).
Disciple Announces 2020 Tour With War of Ages and Paradise Now
Disciple has announced that the next leg of the Love Letter Kill Shot Tour will span from February through May 2020 and feature supporting acts War of Ages and Paradise Now.
Norma Jean Gallery | November 2019
Norma Jean played as direct support for The Devil Wears Prada on The Act tour, playing classics and songs from their new album All Hail. You can find a full list of their current tour dates at normajeannoise.com. All photos credited to Mary Nikkel.
City Rockfest 2020 Lineup Announced
Today the biggest tour in Christian rock announced its lineup for 2020. The all-rock mega tour will feature Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken, Convictions, and Relent.
Remedy Drive Launches Kickstarter for 2020 Album
Remedy Drive has launched a kickstarter for a 2020 album release, a project that will be their third effort centered on counter-trafficking in partnership with The Exodus Road.
Disciple Gallery | Love Letter Kill Shot Tour 2019
Disciple headlines the Love Letter Kill Shot Tour, captured by Concert Fotos (Chad Fenner).
Raising the Bar: ‘Ready. Aim.’ by Bayless
With their absolutely masterful pairing of vocal tones and the ability to bring in symphonic and electronic elements without ever compromising the gritty heaviness, Bayless's Ready. Aim. is easily the strongest release this year from an independent rock band. Beyond simply having all of the right elements in play, Jared and Vanessa (aided by an exceptional production team) execute those elements with polish and professionalism that could see them easily standing alongside the biggest rock releases this year. If you take a shot on only one band you haven't heard of this year, Bayless should be a top contender.