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Phillip LaRue came to many people’s attention for the work he did with his sister several years back under the name LaRue. Now LaRue is back with his debut solo album and he’s got passion and songs to show for his absence. In “Chasing the Daylight”, LaRue wonders if his faith is like the wax wings of Icarus, not destined to last. You can rest assured that LaRue finds that this isn’t the case as the song builds to a glowing, ringing embodiment of alt-pop glory. If you like the track, check out the album.

This week we’re taking a closer look at the music of Sarah Reeves, a 19-year-old vocalist from Alabama. “Come Save” is a track from her debut, Sweet Sweet Sound, and it’s a rallying, sweetly sung song of worship that addresses faith in a very direct and powerful way but also works as a showcase for Reeves as a pop vocalist. If you like the track, check out the album.

Before taking the name VOTA, this Nebraska-based band were known as Casting Pearls. Sounding re-energized and refocused, the songs on their self-titled “debut” brim with ideas and passion. “Hard to Believe” is a glossy, alt-rock stomper of a track, finding middle ground between the Killers and Maroon 5. If you like the track, check out the album.