Every week brings a fresh batch of Christian music into the world—new albums, EPs, and songs from artists we know and artists we’re just discovering. New This Week is our chance to explore some of the music that has just been released, learn a little about the artists and their new music, and perhaps discover something that deserves a place in your playlist. So let’s take a look at what’s New This Week in Christian music!
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Skillet – After the Storm – EP
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Christian rock veterans Skillet return with After the Storm, a six-song EP released October 9, 2026. Combining the band’s trademark hard-hitting guitars, powerful vocals, and arena-ready choruses, the project explores some deeply personal territory while delivering the heavier sound that has made Skillet a favorite among rock fans for nearly three decades.
The songs confront feelings of hurt, anger, isolation, and spiritual struggle without leaving listeners in despair. Frontman John Cooper has described the project as music born from his own difficult experiences, with a central message of hope and perseverance rooted in Christ. Whether wrestling with life’s challenges or seeking God’s presence in the middle of a storm, the EP encourages listeners to keep going and trust that darkness doesn’t have to have the final word.
Featuring six tracks, including “Scream,” “Lift Me Up,” “Grave Stomper,” and the title track, After the Storm brings together the band’s unmistakable rock intensity and an underlying message of faith, redemption, and hope. It’s a reminder that even when life gets hard, we don’t have to face the storm alone.
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Mitch Wong – re:said
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Mitch Wong brings a fresh perspective to contemporary worship with re:said, a new release arriving October 9, 2026. An Australian-born, Nashville-based songwriter and worship leader, Wong has become an influential voice behind the scenes of modern Christian music, writing songs that have been embraced by churches and worship leaders around the world. His own music reflects a deep desire to help people encounter Jesus through honest lyrics, memorable melodies, and heartfelt worship.
With re:said, Wong revisits familiar musical territory through a worship-centered lens, giving listeners another opportunity to engage with songs rooted in the character of God, the power of His presence, and the truths of the Christian faith. His approach blends contemporary worship sounds with a songwriter’s attention to lyrical meaning, creating music that can resonate both during personal devotional time and in a church worship setting.
For listeners who appreciate worship music that points directly to Jesus, re:said offers another glimpse into Wong’s passion for helping people express their faith through song. Whether you’re already familiar with his songwriting or discovering his music for the first time, this release is an invitation to listen closely, reflect on the message, and join in the worship.
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Anthony Evans – WORSHIP Live
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Anthony Evans brings the heart of contemporary worship to WORSHIP Live, an eight-song collection released October 9, 2026. Recorded during his sold-out WORSHIP: Grateful Nights events alongside Grammy-winning artist Chandler Moore, the project captures the energy, intimacy, and spiritual depth of a live worship gathering. Evans, an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and worship leader, has spent years using his powerful vocals and musical gifts to help people connect with God.
Featuring five original songs co-written with collaborators including Chandler Moore and Kaleb Carson, WORSHIP Live blends fresh musical ideas with a sincere desire to serve the Church. The project includes “Good Plans,” an upbeat Afrobeat-inspired song that celebrates trust in God’s direction, even when the path ahead isn’t entirely clear. Across the collection, Evans brings together modern praise, heartfelt gratitude, and reminders of God’s faithfulness.
More than simply capturing a concert, WORSHIP Live invites listeners into an experience centered on Jesus, hope, and the goodness of God. Whether you’re listening during personal devotion or looking for music that encourages a spirit of worship throughout the day, Anthony Evans offers a collection designed to move beyond the stage and into the lives of listeners everywhere.
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Roosevelt Stewart – Memory (Live)
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Roosevelt Stewart steps into a new chapter of his musical journey with Memory (Live), his debut full-length solo album released October 9, 2026. A gospel artist, songwriter, producer, and worship leader, Stewart has built his ministry through collaborations with respected voices in contemporary worship. This 14-track live collection brings his own artistry to the forefront, capturing the energy of a worship gathering and the heart of a musician whose work is centered on Jesus.
Throughout Memory (Live), Stewart explores the faithfulness of God, the power of redemption, and the importance of remembering what God has done. Songs such as “Redeemed (Live),” “What A God (Live),” and “Jesus Forever” point listeners toward the goodness of Christ, while the title track offers a particularly meaningful reminder: even in seasons of uncertainty or loss, memories of God’s faithfulness give us reasons to keep praising Him. The project features collaborations with worship leaders including Naomi Raine, Anna Golden, and Todd Galberth.
More than a collection of live performances, Memory (Live) is an invitation to reflect on God’s goodness and respond with gratitude and worship. With expressive vocals, heartfelt praise, and a message grounded in the Christian faith, Roosevelt Stewart delivers a project for listeners who want music that strengthens their trust in God and reminds them that His faithfulness carries through every season of life.
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Collective Dust – You May Not Rest Now, There Are Monsters Nearby
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Tennessee’s own Collective Dust bring the energy of early-2000s metalcore roaring back to life with You May Not Rest Now, There Are Monsters Nearby, their 15-track debut full-length album released October 9, 2026. Hailing from Clarksville, Tennessee, the band embraces the chaotic riffs, electronic flourishes, breakdowns, and high-energy attitude of the MySpace-era metal scene while putting its own distinctly Christian stamp on the sound. The result is a project that combines musical nostalgia, a healthy dose of humor, and a serious commitment to sharing the message of Jesus Christ.
Beneath the outrageous song titles and relentless heavy music lies a thoughtful collection of songs grounded in Scripture and Christian discipleship. Tracks such as “2007 Called, They Want Their Music Back” challenge listeners to stop worrying about tomorrow and trust God’s provision, while the title track explores spiritual growth, the fruit of the Spirit, humility, and the call to demonstrate Christ’s love through our actions. Elsewhere, “This Ain’t Even A Real Place” reflects on the temporary nature of earthly life and the hope found in Jesus, while “Believe” offers a personal expression of repentance, redemption, and a desire to know Christ more deeply.
What makes You May Not Rest Now, There Are Monsters Nearby especially interesting is the way Collective Dust refuse to separate their musical personality from their faith. The band delivers the intensity and irreverence that heavy music fans enjoy while directing its message toward the truth of the Gospel. For listeners who appreciate Christian music with a heavier edge, this debut is a reminder that the message of Jesus can find a home in unexpected musical territory — even amid crushing riffs, electronic breakdowns, and a little bit of wonderfully chaotic nostalgia.
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Meadows – Desert Walker
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Birmingham, Alabama’s Meadows bring their emotionally charged melodic hardcore sound to Desert Walker, an eight-track album released October 9, 2026, through Facedown Records. Known for combining crushing heaviness with atmospheric guitars and deeply personal songwriting, the band creates music that confronts difficult experiences without losing sight of hope. With guest appearances from Shai Hulud on “Hard Bargain” and Cultist on “Spur,” the album also connects Meadows with two notable names in the heavy music scene.
At the heart of Desert Walker is the experience of walking through seasons of hardship, uncertainty, and spiritual testing. The album’s imagery of deserts, valleys, darkness, and limited vision evokes the struggle to keep moving when the way forward isn’t clear. Its themes of isolation and redemption speak to the moments when life’s challenges leave us feeling exhausted or lost, while pointing toward the possibility of renewed purpose and hope.
For listeners who appreciate Christian music with an uncompromising hardcore edge, Desert Walker offers a compelling reminder that faith doesn’t mean we never experience suffering. Sometimes, faith means continuing to walk through the wilderness, trusting that God can bring new life out of difficult seasons. Meadows combine raw emotional intensity with a message of perseverance, making this release a worthwhile discovery for fans of faith-driven heavy music.
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🎵Songs
NEEDTOBREATHE feat. Anne Wilson – “Past The Gates”
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NEEDTOBREATHE teams up with Christian country artist Anne Wilson for “Past The Gates,” a stirring new collaboration released October 8, 2026. The song brings together the band’s signature blend of rock, Americana, and gospel influences with Wilson’s distinctive country vocals, creating a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. The single appears on the upcoming expanded edition of NEEDTOBREATHE’s The Long Surrender, titled The Long Surrender and The Fellow Passengers of Pain, scheduled for November 19.
At its heart, “Past The Gates” is a song about death, heaven, and the hope of being welcomed into God’s presence. Rather than dwelling on grief and the pain of saying goodbye, the lyrics look beyond this life toward a heavenly home, imagining a future of singing with angels around God’s throne. The song encourages listeners to face the reality of death with faith and reassurance, offering comfort to those mourning loved ones while reminding them that, for the Christian, death is not the end of the story.
The collaboration feels especially fitting because both NEEDTOBREATHE and Anne Wilson have built musical careers around themes of hope, redemption, and faith. Their voices come together to deliver a message that is both deeply personal and universally comforting: while losing someone we love is never easy, the promise of eternal life offers a reason to grieve with hope. “Past The Gates” is a moving reminder to keep our eyes on the eternal home promised through Jesus Christ.
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Chris Tomlin – “It’s Christmas Time Again”
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Christmas is coming early with a brand-new release from one of contemporary Christian music’s most beloved worship leaders! 🙌 Chris Tomlin’s “It’s Christmas Time Again” arrived October 9, bringing the joy, warmth, and wonder of the Christmas season into a fresh celebration of the birth of Jesus.
As families prepare to gather, traditions return, and familiar Christmas melodies fill the air, this new song points us back to the heart of the season: the incredible gift of our Savior. It’s a reminder that no matter how many Christmases come and go, the good news of Jesus’ birth never grows old!
“It’s Christmas Time Again” is the first taste of Chris Tomlin’s upcoming Christmas album, Good News Of Great Joy (Christmas Songs Of Worship), scheduled for release November 6. So turn it up, let the Christmas spirit begin, and celebrate the greatest gift ever given! ✨🎶
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Jeremy Camp – “Shaky Ground”
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Jeremy Camp returns with “Shaky Ground,” a deeply personal new song released October 9, 2026, that points listeners toward the unchanging faithfulness of God when life feels uncertain. The single offers a first glimpse of Camp’s upcoming album, Revival, scheduled to arrive February 5. Camp co-wrote the song with his daughters, Bella and Arie, making this release a meaningful family collaboration as well as an honest reflection on a difficult season of life. Official announcement
“Shaky Ground” speaks to the moments when fear, doubt, personal struggles, and unexpected storms leave us feeling as though the foundations beneath us are falling apart. Rather than pretending that faith makes hardship disappear, Camp acknowledges the pain while reminding listeners that God remains faithful through it all. The song’s central declaration—that even when strength is hard to find, the heart can still sing “It Is Well”—turns a familiar expression of Christian trust into a powerful response to uncertainty.
For Camp, this message comes from personal experience. He has shared that recent health challenges and difficult circumstances involving people close to him led him to cling even more tightly to God’s unchanging character. “Shaky Ground” is therefore more than a general encouragement to stay positive; it is a testimony to finding peace in the Lord when life does not go according to plan. Its reminder is simple but profound: our circumstances may change, our strength may falter, and our footing may feel uncertain, but God remains a steady anchor for the soul.
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Bethel Music feat. John Wilds – “All The Glory (Live)”
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Bethel Music joins forces with worship leader John Wilds on “All The Glory (Live),” a powerful new worship song released October 9, 2026. Recorded during Bethel Music’s 2026 Worship School in Redding, California, the live performance captures the collective spirit of believers lifting their voices together in praise. The single is the first release from Bethel Music’s forthcoming live album, expected in 2027.
Rooted in the heavenly worship described in the book of Revelation, “All The Glory” turns listeners’ attention toward Jesus Christ, proclaiming Him as the Lamb of God who alone is worthy of all honor, praise, and glory. Its lyrics picture elders, angels, and all creation joining in one unified declaration of Christ’s worthiness, echoing Scripture’s vision of worship before God’s throne. Rather than focusing on what believers might receive, the song centers on the One who deserves their wholehearted devotion.
Co-written by John Wilds with fellow Bethel Music songwriters Josh Baldwin and Brooke Ligertwood, the song builds from a congregational declaration of Jesus’ worthiness into an expansive celebration of His reign and redemptive work. Its message ultimately becomes an invitation to surrender everything to the Lord, acknowledging that all glory belongs to Him. “All The Glory (Live)” is a fitting reminder that Christian worship is more than music or a moment in a gathering—it is a response to who Jesus is and what He has done, offered with one voice and one heart.
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Kingdmusic – “Summer Rain”
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South African Christian artist Kingdmusic brings a fresh burst of energy with “Summer Rain,” an upbeat Afro House single released October 9, 2026. Written by Kingdmusic and Baby S.O.N at the Ziiki Media music camp in March 2026, the track blends vibrant African rhythms with an infectious, dance-friendly sound. Its cheerful refrain—“Summer rain, happy people, it’s a lovely day”—sets the tone for a song built around celebration, connection, and the simple pleasure of sharing life with others.
Beneath its carefree sound, “Summer Rain” carries a message rooted in Christian faith. Kingdmusic invites listeners to recognize the goodness of God in everyday life, finding reasons for gratitude and joy even in ordinary moments. Rather than approaching faith only through solemn worship, the song celebrates the idea that enjoying life, gathering with others, and sharing love can all be expressions of thankfulness for the gifts God provides.
With “Summer Rain,” Kingdmusic brings his Christian message into the world of contemporary dance music, showing that music inspired by faith can be joyful, rhythmic, and made for a crowd to sing along with. The result is an uplifting reminder to appreciate the day we have been given, celebrate the people around us, and give thanks to God for the goodness woven into everyday life.
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Chandler Letner – “Anyway”
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Chandler Letner delivers a deeply personal reflection on the love of Jesus Christ in “Anyway,” a new single released October 9, 2026, through DREAM Records. The song grew out of a powerful realization that stayed with Letner: Jesus willingly gave His life for humanity even knowing that some people would never choose to follow Him in return. That thought inspired Letner to write the song in just two hours, turning his own gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice into a message for listeners everywhere.
At the heart of “Anyway” is the extraordinary nature of a love that gives without demanding a response. Jesus knew humanity would fall short, turn away, and repeatedly fail to live up to His calling, yet He still chose the cross. Letner’s song invites listeners to consider the depth of that sacrifice and the grace behind it—a love that was not offered because we had earned it, but because Christ chose to give Himself for us.
With “Anyway,” Letner offers more than a reminder of a familiar Christian teaching; he shares a personal response to the Gospel. The song encourages listeners to reflect on the mercy of Jesus, the cost of His sacrifice, and the gratitude that follows when we begin to understand just how freely His love has been given. It is a heartfelt expression of faith centered on the truth that Christ loved us first, even before we knew how—or whether—we would love Him in return.
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