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MATT CROCKER OF HILLSONG UNITED RELEASES FIRST-EVER SOLO PROJECT WITH “hallelujah” and “love me as i am”

Writer of Multi-Platinum Worship Anthems “Oceans,” “This I Believe (The Creed),” and “I Surrender” Partners with Anotherland on Debut Solo Record


Hillsong UNITED's Matt Crocker Releases Debut Solo Singles


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NEWS SOURCE: The Media Collective
May 13, 2025

Nashville, TN. - (May 13, 2025) — Matt Crocker, the longstanding member and vocalist of Hillsong UNITED and Hillsong Worship, announces his first-ever solo music endeavor and official signing with Anotherland —a creative collective and label partner helping usher in a new chapter of his artistry. The partnership comes alongside a momentous decade-long career, in which Crocker has written and performed some of the most celebrated anthems in contemporary Christian music, including “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” “This I Believe (The Creed),” and “I Surrender,” collectively reaching over 5 billion streams worldwide.

Now, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter reveals he has been writing new music that draws from his many musical influences including The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, The Beatles, Arcade Fire, Radiohead and Travis, which brings what he describes as a “new sound, new words, new medicine for the soul — yet still grounded in the truth that nothing will ever compare to the Creator of all."

“Never have I ever stepped out into the realm of a ‘solo’ creative space. Never really wanted to, never really thought I would,” Crocker states on his Instagram. He explains, “I’ve always had the privilege of doing this with my best friends, which was always enough for me. But somewhere along the way, a couple years ago, I felt a gentle push to start seeing what was perhaps in me to find that God has uniquely deposited in me, as He does all of us.”
 
Crocker’s first song features his signature, anthemic vocals in “hallelujah,” recently released on all music platforms including to his 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. In conjunction, a live performance music video titled “hallelujah (Live from Two Palms studios)” is also now available. The video was shot from a rooftop capturing what Crocker describes as a “jam-session with my best friends.”
 
The Sydney native and global-touring artist follows “hallelujah” with his second song, a tender ballad titled “love me as i am,” now streaming and supported with the release of a live music video companion, “love me as i am (Live from Two Palms studios).” Both songs offer a first glimpse into the heart of Crocker’s solo project. “hallelujah” is an anthemic reflection on God’s goodness and presence—raw, worshipful, and captured live in a rooftop jam session with close friends, while “love me as i am” follows as a vulnerable prayer of surrender and identity, written from a place of transformation and gratitude for God’s unchanging love.
 
As these early songs and video releases build excitement, Crocker will continue to launch new music in the coming weeks in anticipation of his debut solo album expected later this year.
 
Stay up-to-date with all the latest music and information at www.mattcrockermusic.com.

About Matt Crocker: Matt Crocker is a worship leader and songwriter, who has left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary Christian music. As the lead vocalist of Hillsong UNITED and Hillsong Worship, Crocker has been a part of writing songs that have resonated with believers and non-believers the world over, including “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” “This I Believe (The Creed),” and “I Surrender” which have been streamed over 5 billion times. Currently, Crocker has over 2.5M Spotify Monthly Listeners. With his forthcoming debut solo project, Crocker is getting ready to release what he hopes will be songs that pierce the hearts of new and old listeners alike, bringing his musical taste and love for the authentic and raw listening experience to people wherever they find themselves, drawing them closer to The Creator of all.

About Anotherland: Anotherland is a record label, publishing company, and creative agency—though we prefer not to be labeled. With teams in Los Angeles, Nashville, London, and Sydney, we partner with artists, writers, and producers to bring their vision to life—on their terms—and connect their music with the audiences it was made for.

Whether launching debut projects or scaling global campaigns, our role adapts to what each artist actually needs. From artist development and project management to art direction, digital marketing strategy, sync, and live production, we offer tailored support across every stage of the creative journey.

Rooted in the belief that music is one of the world’s most powerful unifying forces, Anotherland exists to reimagine the relationship between creators and the teams that support them. We champion transparency, community, and creative autonomy—and we’re committed to helping artists make the kind of music that moves people.

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