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 Chad’s solo effort. The group’s 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. It’s 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 image-there’s nothing to doubt about that! We’re here to love others and be Christ in the world. And all the self-doubt and insecurity and struggling to fit in, it’s all part of believing the lie that we’re supposed to be ‘at home’ here. “As followers of Christ, we were not made for this world,” explains Anthem Lights member Alan Powell.

It’s a powerful truth that impacts every decision they make, underscores every lyric they write, and every note they sing. It’s an identity, a way of life they’ve embraced. For Anthem Lights-an innovative, high-energy pop foursome with soaring vocals and hearts bent on ministry-“Stranger” is more than another song.

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