LISTENNew Zealand Music Awards
They're happening tomorrow night, and Leanna, Bjorn and Josh caught up with the finalists for Worship Album of the Year!
Music News
Tenth Ave North Release Choose Your Journey Vid for No Shame
It's pretty unique, and we love it! Join the band as they scooter around Nashville, smell the flowers, perform on stage or party on the bus -you get to choose what happens in this music video!
SWITCHFOOT Release A New Version Of Voices with Lindsey Stirling
We're just a bit obsessed with this one!
Haere rā Rapture Ruckus!
By now you've probably heard the news that Rapture Ruckus final show will be at Festival One 2020. We're gonna present him with the country's biggest ever farewell card signed by as many of his fans as possible, and people who have loved listening to him on Life FM over the years. The card has begun its journey around Aotearoa! To find out where the card is currently and to get your hands on it, stay listening out to life fm and keep an eye on the hashtag #raptureruckuslifefm - we'll start to collate the posts here as they come through!
MUSIC VIDEO: Rend Collective - Revival Anthem
Is anyone else getting serious Lord Of The Rings vibes from Rend Collective's new music video?
Sherryn Interviews Elizabeth Grace
Elizabeth Grace doesn't actually want to visit New Zealand any more after I told her Hobbits don't actually roam the streets. She shares the story behind her song "real friends" and a word of encouragement for those who might find themselves in a similar toxic friendship. Also touching on the stigma around studying at university straight out of high school.
Kirk Franklin's Prayers for Victims of Racial Violence removed from Acceptance Speech
You don't need us to tell you of the legend that is Kirk Franklin in Christian music - so to hear that his acceptance speeches have been edited without his knowledge or consent not just once, but twice, is pretty upsetting.
Rapture Ruckus Announces FINAL show
Leanna, Bjorn and Josh had Brad on the phone for the announcement: Festival One 2020 will be Rapture Ruckus' last ever show. He's posted more about the decision on Facebook:
Kanye's 'JESUS IS KING'
So Kanye has released his new album JESUS IS KING and when you're seeing headlines like "Kanye West's Conversion Could Be a Cultural Wrecking Ball" you know it's a big deal. If you're a bit out of the loop with this, we've collated some responses and context below!
TobyMac's 21-Year-Old Son, Truett, Dies Unexpectedly
"Truett did pass away at home in the Nashville area sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning," a representative for TobyMac confirmed in a statement to various outlets. Tobymac has posted a tribute to his son online, sharing: