Weve had to learn some very difficult lessons about who God is and who we are. These songs were born out of what weve experienced over the past couple of years, spiritually, Powell continues. like it was meant to be.Īfter months of writing, recording and prayer, Anthem Lights signed with Reunion Records and began fleshing out what would become its self-titled debut. Within a matter of days, the pieces fell into place, when two other Liberty University studentsCaleb Grimm and Kyle Kupeckycame on board, When God put the pieces together, says Powell, we just knew it was right. But providentially, the more they wrote, the more it became clear that these powerful, harmonic songs were meant for a group. Both were living in Los Angeles at the time, to pen songs for Chads solo effort. The groups infectiously melodic self-titled debut delivers 10 powerful anthems sure to leave a ripple effect long after the CD stops spinning.Īnthem Lights can trace its roots back to the fall of 2007, when singer/songwriter Alan Powell joined forces with then aspiring solo artist Chad Graham. Its an important message for misfits of any age, but especially for millions of teenagers struggling to find a well-lit place in an increasingly dark world.
The closer we get to Christ, to being what we were created to be in this world, our value of what this world values begins to fade. God created us in His imagetheres nothing to doubt about that! Were here to love others and be Christ in the world. And all the self-doubt and insecurity and struggling to fit in, its all part of believing the lie that were supposed to be at home here. Its a powerful truth that impacts every decision they make, underscores every lyric they write, and every note they sing.Īs followers of Christ, we were not made for this world, explains Anthem Lights member Alan Powell. Its an identity, a way of life theyve embraced. For Anthem Lightsan innovative, high-energy pop foursome with soaring vocals and hearts bent on ministryStranger is more than another song.