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    For our 12th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 10 artists/releases for a total of 20 in total for 2018. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2018!



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#3. Mae
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Release Date: TBD
Mae is one of my all-time favorite bands. Many of us fell off the train after The Everglow, but the band's later releases (Singularly, (m)orning, (a)fternoon, and (e)vening) eventually became just as beloved to me. I'm now convinced that everything they release will be a favorite of mine...even if it takes a few years for the new album to "click."
        - Chase Tremaine

Dave Elkins' solo work as Schematic was good, but the news of Mae's return brought a huge smile to my face. I can hardly wait for this album's completion and release. Expectations are huge, but I have faith they will be met.
        - Michael Weaver

I was a huge fan of Mae’s multi-sensory 2005 album The Everglow, but they got lost in the shuffle and I haven’t paid them any attention since. Remedying that mistake, I checked out recent song samples from their 2007 album Singularity, and 2017’s M)(A)(E) compilation and, as a result, it has me excited for what they’ll come up with next.         - Josh Balogh

I don’t know if this is actually coming first half of 2018, but if it is, I welcome it. Mae is a warm presence in the indie/alternative scene that, whose absence has been sorely missed.
        - Scott Fryberger

Contrary to most fans of the band, Singularity was actually the album that won me over to Mae. Always having been hesitant to consider myself a Mae fan, everytime I hear my favorite cuts from that album, it hits the sweet spot. I'm eager to find out where new music from these guys will go.
        - John DiBiase

It's been more than 10 years since Mae’s last full-length album. Singularity saw some of the band's tightest songwriting and performances, particularly Dave Elkins’ emotive vocals. Though they’ve released a string of EPs, it’ll be refreshing to see another full-fledged project from these guys.
        - Andie Hardee

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    2018 Countdown: January to June

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    This Monday, March 9, 2026
    ALBUMS
    DPB Undefeated [MTS]

    This Friday, March 13, 2026
    ALBUMS
    Pat Barrett Break Open (Live) [Capitol CMG]
    NCS Collective Nothing But the Name (independent)
    Tomb Slayer Radiance: A Modern Hymns Project [Tomb Slayer]
    Phil Wickham Song of the Saints (Deluxe) [Fair Trade]


    SINGLES
    Garett and Kate Serban Sing Of Your Love (Live) - Single [Bethel]
    GLADDEN Love Came Down - Single [DREAM]
    Nate Goodlet Catalina - Single (independent)
    Grace Graber Oceans - Single (independent)
    Jay-Way Bank On It (feat. KB) - Single [Curb]
    Kingsmen Is That The Old Ship Zion - Single [Horizon]
    Chandler Letner Patiently - Single [DREAM]
    John Long Boxes - Single [Ocean House]
    Love & The Outcome Sparrow - Single [Integrated Music Rights]
    Jake MacAdam The Father's Plan - Single [Ocean House]
    Myles Maestro ...Ain't For the Saints - Single [Syntax]
    Kevi Morse After All - Single [Syntax]
    Warren Peay Learn Something Old - Single [Integrity]
    Poets & Prophets Make Room - Single [Fair Trade]
    Tommee Profitt There Is Power (feat. CROWDER) - Single [Capitol CMG]
    The Rogers Family A Place to Spend the Night - Single [Horizon]
    Seph Schlueter Valley of Worship - Single [Provident/Sony]
    Scout and the Saints Dancin' on My Grave - Single (independent)
    Stand41TrueGod Wilderness - Single (independent)
    Terrian Testimony (feat. CeCe Winans) - Single [Gotee]

    Next Friday, March 20, 2026
    ALBUMS
    The Caballerials Waxed Curbs & Suburbs - EP [Small Step]
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    SINGLES
    Freedom Church The Church - Single [DREAM Worship]
    Josh Grove Rain or Shine - Single (independent)
    Hillside Recording A Savior Who Cares - Single [Ocean House]
    Hulvey DAVE - Single [Reach]

    VINYL
    Seph Schlueter Counting My Blessings Vinyl [Provident/Sony]
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