AN NRT EXCLUSIVE EDITORIAL
August 2018 New Music Preview
We take a look at the brand new albums headed your way in August.
 


AN NRT EXCLUSIVE EDITORIAL, August 2018 New Music Preview
Posted: August 01, 2018 | By: CaitlinLassiter_NRT
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With the fall release schedule ramping up, we're giving you a preview of all the new music coming your way in the month of August. With genres ranging from pop to rock, to worship and hip-hop, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this upcoming crop of brand new tunes! 

Phil Wickham - Living Hope (8/3)
It's been two years since we've had new music from powerhouse worship artist Phil Wickham, but never fear--that's about to be remedied. Ahead of the new album's August 3 release, Living Hope has already produced impactful singles "Till I Found You," "Great Things," and "Song In My Soul," alongside the resounding title track. Created by an astounding 19 songwriters and 6 producers, get ready to hear Wickham's best work to date. 
 

Riley Clemmons - Riley Clemmons (8/3)
Another August 3 release, new artist Riley Clemmons is gearing up to release her debut full-length, self-titled album. Clemmons burst onto the Christian music scene earlier this year with breakout single "Broken Prayers," and has continued to garner an impressive fan base ever since. Current radio single "Better For It" joins eleven other tracks on the upcoming record, with each song coming from a very specific story in her life. 
 

 
Caitie Hurst - How Could I Be Silent EP (8/10)
Centricity Music welcomed new pop artist Caitie Hurst back in March, soon after releasing her first single "How Can I Be Silent." The energetic single leads the way to her debut EP of the same name, out August 10. From the six-track offering, EDM-flavored "Nothing To Hide" and ballad "Answers" have already given fans a taste of what to expect from the up and coming songstress. 
 

Derek Minor - The Trap (8/10)
The third installment of hip-hop master Derek Minor's "Up & Away" series, The Trap drops August 10. Preceded by the Your Soul Must Fly and High Above EPs last year, this full-length album is part three of a four-part series. With a number of singles available as instant downloads at pre-order, the music video for "Revolution" just released, giving listeners a hearty preview to hold them over until next week. 
 

 
Zahna - Red For War (8/17)
After parting ways with rock group ILIA in 2016, former lead vocalist Zahna is branching out on her own. Her debut solo project, Red For War, is set for an August 17 release, with lead single "Underneath" already out. Produced by Joshua of Random Hero and finding a home on Seventh Day Slumber's Rockfest Records, the upcoming album marks a season of change and challenge for the now-solo rocker. 
 

 
Mark Schultz - Follow (8/17)
Making a comeback with his first project in six years, long-time beloved singer/songwriter Mark Schultz is ready to return with new album Follow. The title track was unveiled mid-July, with the full project set to drop August 17. Follow will feature new songs such as "Hope Is Rising," "Time Goes So Fast" and "Psalm 91," alongside previous fan-favorites "I Am" and "God Of Glory."
 

 
Jesus Culture - Living With A Fire (8/31)
For their newest offering of praise and worship, Living With A Fire, the Jesus Culture team focused on a few things: hope, joy, and the presence of God being pursued above all else. With an August 31 release, the hefty fourteen-track live album features anthems and declarations for the church led by artists Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Bryan and Katie Torwalt, Chris McClarney and Derek Johnson.
 

Caitlin Lassiter is a worship leader, songwriter and journalist with a deep passion for Christian music. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she attends Trevecca Nazarene University and can frequently be found loving life at a concert.

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