Since their beginning in 2011 Citizens found quick endearment in the hearts and ears of people worldwide with their energetic alternative hymn arrangements. Watch and listen now, to their new song ‘Heaven is in Our Sight.’
Friday 6th August 2021
Scottish folk worship band Celtic Worship release their first single ‘Come Thou Fount’ from highly anticipated new album ‘Morningtide’ coming in the autumn.
With a unique approach to worship blending traditional and contemporary Christian music with their native sonorities, Celtic Worship are celebrating the multifaceted beauty of the Kingdom of God! As with many songs that Celtic Worship are drawn to, ‘Come Thou Fount’ is a traditional hymn, originally written in 1758 by Robert Robinson.
And I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God;
He to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
The words beautifully remind us that God is the One who takes initiative; He sought us when we were still strangers, rescued us, and takes us to arrive at home.
‘Come Thou Fount’ paints a huge and wonderful picture. Celtic Worship put their stunning arrangement together quite instinctively, making use of both vocalists Steph Macleod and Naomi Stirrat, who deliver warmth and power in each verse.
A beautiful instrumental melody is also weaved through by Mhairi Marwick on the fiddle and Scott Wood on bagpipes and whistle.The new Celtic Worship single is a striking taster of what is yet to come!
Celtic Worship recorded the music video for Come Thou Fount in Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland venue! Check out the trailer and set a reminder for the YouTube premiere later today at 7pm UK Time.
Vineyard Worship release ‘Roll Like A River’, the last single from forthcoming EP ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ coming on August 20th, 2021. This new song is a rallying cry and petition for God’s justice to flood and fill the cracks of our broken society. It ponders the empathy of our Saviour in facing abuse and oppression and equally exalts the unwavering hope found in Him. ‘Roll Like a River’ is a timely anthem, as the world frantically searches for answers and struggles with division in the process, the new Vineyard Worship track points to the effortless unity gushing from the Kingdom of God. Written in June 2020, shortly after the horrific death of George Floyd, ‘Roll Like A River’ literally flowed out of contemplation, prayer and conversations taking place between songwriters Joshua Miller, Tina Colón Williams and Mark Alan Schoolmeesters. Joshua Miller, one of the vocalists on Vineyard Soul tells of a clear theme emerging for the Kingdom to come in its fullness, “the idea of Justice, Mercy and Surrender are common realities of the Kingdom,” he adds. Marrying the beauty of these virtues with the ultimate example of selfless love – Jesus – taking on the cross-and Kingdom themes throughout the scriptures, ‘Roll Like A River’ came together as an ode to the hope we can have now for what is yet to come. Led by vocalist Tina Colón Williams, known for the warmth and power of her emotive voice, ‘Roll Like A River’ combines an irresistible approachability and intricate musical structures. The new single is soulful, joyful and truly infuses the listener with glimpses of the Kingdom of God.
Citizens release first single ‘Light Of Your Grace (Live)’ from their upcoming Live project The Joy of Being Together. The song was recorded in the room where Citizens first met started the band; music originally brought them together and now, 10 years later, their friendship is what continues to bring them together. ‘Light Of Your Grace (Live)’ is a beautiful song that reminds us that we don’t need to hide in the struggle. When we confess our sin, God meets us with grace and we can walk in the brightness of His freedom. ‘Light of Your Grace (Live)’ releases today along with video of the live recording
Friday 25th June 2021
Writing songs with honesty and artistry – songs that tell true stories of their journeys with Jesus – is the heartbeat of Zach, Brian, Adam and Nathan, who collectively make up the band Citizens. The Seattle-based band has an abundance of talent as musicians and writers, crafting beautiful and engaging songs full of musical creativity and substance, as new release ‘Light Of Your Grace’ highlights. The story behind Citizens‘ new song is one of human weakness, vulnerability and grace; after lying to his wife about something, frontman Zach went through days of trying to convince himself it was okay and rationalising, yet the weight of the guilt didn’t get lighter. But when reading 1 John and seeing God’s heart for him, he confessed his mistake and was met with grace. ‘Light Of Your Grace’ shines hope on our human struggle with honesty – just like this song wouldn’t have been written if Zach didn’t come clean about his shortcoming, we can miss some of God’s most gracious gifts by staying in darkness. He calls us to walk in the light. Citizens‘ hope for this song is that through it, each of us would know our sin is met with grace. Whether or not the people we’ve hurt come to a place of forgiving us, we can wade through the consequences hand in hand with God who forgives us.
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7
Phil Thompson releases new and third single from upcoming album, ‘Only Risen King’. There’s a boldness that comes with knowing who you are. There’s a boldness that comes from knowing your identity in God. Phil shares, “my favorite type of boldness is when you’re standing on God’s word; that type of confidence is unbreakable when you understand the nature of the Father.”
We can stand sure in knowing that lying is not in God’s makeup and that true rest comes from trusting Him. ‘Only Risen King’ is braggadocios in a hip-hop way – but obviously not boasting about self, rather boasting about the Father!
Since their beginning in 2011 Citizens found quick endearment in the hearts and ears of people worldwide with their energetic alternative hymn arrangements. ‘Light Of Your Grace’ is a creative exploration of the goodness of God through new sounds and yet still that same lyrical imperative: Writing songs for the found and the lost to sing.
‘Light of your Grace’ is released through Integrity Music on Friday 12th June 2020.
Never for Nothing 