Fresh Anthems, Strong Voices, and the Sound of Modern Praise
Worship in 2025 is not playing it safe. This year’s anthems are raw, resonant, and refreshingly bold. From living room devotionals to arena gatherings, today’s worship leaders are crafting songs that dig deeper—honest prayers set to soundscapes that blend soul, gospel, indie, and even alt-pop.
If you’re leading worship, seeking new tracks for your personal playlist, or just keeping your ear tuned to what God is doing through music, this series is for you.
In this first installment, we spotlight two influential voices making waves in 2025: Brandon Lake, whose stripped-back, soul-bearing songwriting continues to lead worshippers into raw encounters, and the fast-rising Sons of Sunday Collective, blending eclectic artistry with community-driven praise.
Brandon Lake: Soul Deep, Spirit Led
A New Sound for a New Season
Brandon Lake isn’t new to the worship scene, but 2025 has revealed a new layer. Gone are the overly polished builds—what’s emerging instead is a sound that feels closer, more confessional. His recent album King of Hearts strips back the noise and centers on raw, almost journal-entry worship. Acoustic textures meet cinematic undertones, creating space for quiet reflection and loud praise alike.
Lyrics That Bleed Truth
Lake’s strength lies in his vulnerability. Tracks like “Just Like Heaven” have quickly become favorites among worship teams for their lyrical honesty. He’s not afraid to write from the valley, which makes the mountaintop moments feel earned. The songwriting invites listeners to wrestle with God, not just sing about Him.
Sons of Sunday Collective: Where Church Meets Creativity
The Collective Model Hits Worship
One of the most exciting movements in 2025 worship is the rise of collectives—and Sons of Sunday are leading the charge. Based in Atlanta, this group is less a band and more a community of artists, pastors, and producers with a shared heart for multi-genre worship. Think gospel meets alt-R&B with bursts of spoken word and choral power.
Songs That Sound Like Home
Their breakout track “HOLYGHOST” is already charting, not for its production value (though it’s excellent), but because it feels like family. Their music captures the energy of a church potluck, a rooftop jam session, and a midnight prayer meeting all in one. The result is deeply human, wildly creative, and unmistakably worshipful.
Why These Songs Matter
The beauty of this moment in worship is its diversity—not just sonically, but spiritually. These artists remind us that worship is more than a genre. It’s a language of longing, a soundtrack for surrender, and a mirror for the modern church.
Whether through Lake’s minimalist confessionals or the Collective’s genre-bending celebration, these songs are pushing the boundaries of what praise can sound like.
Part Two of our 2025 Worship Spotlight will dive into a new wave of female voices reshaping worship music from the inside out—expect bold lyrics, unexpected influences, and testimonies set to rhythm. Stay tuned right here on DLK Praise and Worship for the next chapter.
