I have been reading author/critic/blogger Jeffrey Overstreet’s continuous and always glowing comments about musical duo Over The Rhine for over a year now without having a clue who they are. But since I agree with most of his opinions on artistic matters, his comments have convinced me I have been missing out on a musical…

You have to admire Billy Bob Thornton’s consistency. A dozen years ago, when he was up for an Oscar for his self-directed performance in “Sling Blade,” he told the Washington Post, “I think religion is a good thing. The problem is people who take it into their own hands and use it for their own…

Popular Christian group Shane & Shane—comprised of friends Shane Barnard and Shane Everett—has been bringing a hip, acoustic, pop-rock sound to praise music for 10 years, headlining shows with big-names Mat Kearney, David Crowder Band, and Bethany Dillon, among others. Their first album in nearly three years, “Pages” is set for release August 28th and…

The number one song in Pakistan right now is “Ne Hum Naheen,” or “This isn’t Us,” a moving anti-terrorism music video made by the top eight Pakistani pop stars. As it gains popularity, the song is starting to sweep the world. Check out the video on YouTube here.

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