Inpop Records Signs Covenant Award winners newworldson
Nov 1st, 2007
Home to today’s most influential Christian music artists, including newsboys, Mat Kearney, Shane and Shane, Superchic[k], and Canada’s Article One, Inpop Records readies to launch its next big act with another Canadian band, 2007 Covenant Award New Artist of the Year recipients, newworldson. Featuring an energetic blend of pop, soul, and gospel, newworldson will release its national label debut on February 12th, 2008.
L-R: President and Chief Executive Officer of EMI Christian Music Group Bill Hearn, newworldson’s Rich Moore, Mark Rogers, Josh Toal, and Joel Parisien, and Inpop Records President Dale Bray
The St. Catharines, ON based group comprises of singer-songwriter Joel Parisien, drummer Mark Rogers, bassist Rich Moore and guitarist/vocalist Josh Toal. Each a gifted musician in his own right, the members of Newworldson are collectively winning fans across the country, currently opening on labelmate newsboys’ highly successful “GO” tour.
newworldson weaves its diverse musical influences and talents into a unique tapestry, passionately underscoring the spiritual content of its lyrics each time the band performs. As with its forthcoming album, Newworldson’s music inspires fellow Christians to actively seek God, encouraging listeners to unite in praise, share fellowship and experience revival. The band’s eclectic sound, combined with its compelling live show, draws a diverse audience of Christians and non-Christians alike, creating a demand for Newworldson’s music at churches, outreach events, and festivals.
“Newworldson is something special; I have yet to see this band perform live without receiving a standing ovation,” says Inpop President Dale Bray. “The band connects with our souls and excites us with its performance. Newworldson is a band with meaning, integrity and limitless talent, bringing life to an industry that needs air.”
The band’s February release, Salvation Station, produced by newworldson and Justin Koop (Billy Talent, Silverstein), features the title track and debut radio single, Salvation Station, going for adds at both Christian Adult Contemporary as well as Christian Hit Radio on November 2nd. The band’s independent release Roots Revolution is currently available at Christian retailers across Canada.
