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    For our 9th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 15 artists/releases for a total of 30 in total for 2015. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting Second-Half 2015! -- Please keep in mind that any artists that placed in the First Half (like TobyMac, Pillar and winner Paper Route) won't be re-listed here!



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#8. Rend Collective
As Family We Go

Release Date: August 21, 2015
Rend Collective is one of those [few and far-between] bands that does Christian radio music, but also puts a unique spin on it. "Experimental" may be an overstatement, but at least they go the extra mile to make it more than another walk around the block. I'm looking forward to what they have in store for us, as it will be a refreshing sound for the radio and also an encouragement to believers.
        - Scott Fryberger

I once was high on Rend Collective, but I've been slowly losing interest in them the past couple years. Their music is undoubtedly infectious, and at times excellent, but it seems pedestrian to me more often than I would prefer. Still, they have simultaneously made some of the most unique and accessible worship music in recent years, and I am excited to hear As Family We Go.
        - Mark Rice

The Rend Collective have been on a rootsy, down-home (by way of Ireland) roll for the past few years, and a new album, one year after their last one, was a nice, unexpected surprise. Be sure to save this one for that end-of-summer road trip.
        - Alex "Tincan" Caldwell

The infectiously optimistic Rend Collective is one of the most exciting worship bands around. They foster such a joyous worship atmosphere that you can't help but praise God at the top of your lungs along with them. I've had the chance to listen to As Family We Go a couple times already and my initial impression is very positive, but I'm not as captivated as I was with The Art of Celebration. More time with the album is definitely needed to make a more definitive critique though...
        - Christopher Smith

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    This Wednesday, August 5
    ALBUMS
    Life.Church Switch Simple - EP (independent)

    This Friday, August 7
    ALBUMS
    The Choir Dragonfly [Galaxy 21]
    John Elefante Stories: The John Elefante Collection [Girder]

    SINGLES
    29:11 Worship Child of God - Single [Dream]
    Francesca Battistelli He Will - Single [Curb]
    Adriel Cruz I Don't Know About You - Single [Syntax]
    Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Think About It - Single [Syntax]
    Good Weather Forecast, SOFYKA NOMADIC TENDENCIES - Single [Dream]
    Josh Grove Trust (Psalm 13) - Single (independent)
    Ashley Hess BREATHE - Single (independent)
    Daye Jack He Is There For Me - Single [Syntax]
    MotionPlus, Braille Broken Vessels - Single [Gospel Banquet]
    Leslie Perez Back to My Love (Live Acoustic) - Single [Gotee]
    project LUMO Look At Me Now - Single [Vere]
    Katie Rey God, I'm Good - Single (independent)
    Allan Scott Everybody Needs Someone - Single [Dream]
    Solachi Voz ABBA - Single [Syntax]
    Carly Ann Taylor Lifeline - Single [Wings]
    Vineyard Worship Reign Forevermore - Single [Vineyard]

    Next Thursday, August 13
    ALBUMS
    Various Artists Songs We've Been Trying To Tell You About (And Others We Haven't), Volume Fifteen [JFH Music]

    Next Friday, August 14
    ALBUMS
    The Arcadian Wild Make It Out Alive [Rip Stitch]
    Jenna Raine Jeans, Boys & Jesus [Warner]

    SINGLES
    GLADDEN Free Fall - Single (independent)
    Jon Reddick King of Heaven - Single [Gotee]
    V1 Worship You Alone, Jesus - Single [Dream]

    Next Saturday, August 15
    VINYL
    Mat Kearney Nothing Left to Lose (Deluxe) Vinyl
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