NEW WORSHIP FRIDAY: Lucy Grimble, REVERE & FAITHFUL
Shedding Skin
Lucy Grimble unveils her second single, "Shedding Skin," an honest song prompted by the common human experience of self-reflection and the need to change. Inspired by a personal situation demanding forgiveness, this song doesn’t shy away from the torment of bitterness and points to the beauty of choosing to bear God’s image in the face of pain. Finding a space between the hauntingly honest lyricism of Fiona Apple and an ethereal sonic backdrop echoing Radiohead, “Shedding Skin” is a moody, spiritual walk towards the Light. Lucy crafted her own sounds (vocal FX) and used a lot of synths to create a sense of discordance and texture. The song reflects on scriptural passages about pouring new wine into new wineskins (Mark 2:22, Matthew 9:17, Luke 5:36,) as well as John 12’s story of the seed needing to die to multiply. “Shedding Skin” hones in on discipleship by asking the hard questions that lead towards growth, encouraging listeners that the wrestle to let go and surrender is always more than rewarded by the new life that God will bring.
The Name of the Lord
REVERE introduces their last single, “The Name of the Lord,” before the awaited release of their new live album. Centring on the majesty of the mystery of Christ, this song is the backbone on which the upcoming album was founded. Written by Addison Bevere, Dwan Hill, and Mitch Wong, the new song is a declaration of God’s holiness and its call to surrender. It encapsulates REVERE’s mission to write songs for the Church that take our eyes off ourselves and back on Christ. “The Name of the Lord” is led by LEELAND, Mitch Wong, and May Angeles.
A Place For You
FAITHFUL releases their second single, "A Place For You." Carrying their upcoming project’s mission of bringing the Psalms to life – specifically Psalms of action – they take inspiration from Psalm 68:4-8 as an invitation to those feeling broken, weary, and afraid to come to God. “A Place For You” is a mellow folk track led by Sarah Macintosh, Savannah Locke, and Jess Ray, who gently communicate the heart of the Father where an abundance of love and safety exists.