• “No Other” is your first CCM release and it draws heavily from Isaiah and Psalms. What was the spiritual and creative process behind writing it — and what do you hope listeners take away from the song?

The spiritual process behind the song really came from the realization that no message seemed worth conveying to me right now except letting people know about the hope that is found in Christ alone. My middle name is Hope, and I believe hope is something God wants me to share with others. And hope is something our world so desperately needs right now. As far as the creative process goes, I just got back into songwriting during the summer of 2025 after years of a creative drought. I started writing song after song. Most of which didn’t turn into anything, but four of those I found worth recording. “No Other” starts out almost directly quoting Isaiah 40:8, but I just made it rhyme: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our Lord stands with us through it all.” That theme – that the only sure thing is life is the foundation that God provides – continues on into the main point – there is No Other. The song goes on to expound upon that idea with various scripture references – No other Truth, no other Way, no other Life, no other Rock, no other Name by which we can be saved.

• Your musical journey started with classical piano at age 9 and a love for poetry. How did those two early passions eventually come together to shape the songwriter and artist you are today?

I always knew music was my favorite activity and also wrote poetry on and off as a child and throughout high school. In my early adulthood, I started to put some of the poetry to music and then took songwriting classes in college to learn how to better make it flow. Before that, I had always received praise from my teachers and parents for my writing. My high school English teacher told me she fully expected to see me in print one day and my first college English teacher immediately (during the first week of class) recommended me for the honors program after seeing some of my writing. I needed that encouragement and am grateful that God put people into my life who took note that I had a gift. For songwriting, it was more a matter of finding how to work with putting lyrics to a melody or, in some cases, finding lyrics for a melody that had come to me. Lately, sometimes melodies come to me from out of nowhere and I hum them into a recording app on my phone so I don’t forget them. I think that God allows words and music to come naturally to me, but it was a matter of putting them together that I needed to learn. I am still learning and hope I’ll always be learning to further develop musical skills my whole life. With songwriting, I also re-write lyrics multiple times before I consider them done, which was a bit different from the freer flow of poetry that I learned in English class. In short, learning the art of songwriting was different than playing piano and writing poetry, but both very much provided the foundation I needed to write music. I’m very grateful that my family always encouraged me to play piano  and my parents provided me with the biblical and musical education I needed. I don’t know that I would have had the songwriting skills that I have now if I hadn’t started out with learning first how music works. I know a few people can write a great song with no music theory knowledge at all, but I personally needed all that training.

• Stage fright is something a lot of artists quietly struggle with. You’ve spoken about overcoming it before stepping into performing your original music. What finally pushed you past that barrier?

I learned to separate myself from the fear rather than dwell on it. Singing is the most fun activity I can imagine, so focusing on that part of it helps. God created people in His image, so we are made to be creators ourselves. For some people it’s making music or art, for other people it’s decorating, baking, or building something. We all have different gifts and talents, and when we use those, we tend to shine. I decided I wasn’t going to let my fear keep me from shining. There’s too many bitter or jealous people out there who will try to keep me from shining! So why would I let a fear of doing something I love get in the way of doing something I love? God wants us to shine for Him and, for me, that involves making music. There were a couple of other factors that helped me too: One of my professors told me that over-preparation is key to overcoming stage fright and I think there’s something to that. I also used to go do karaoke with friends as a way to get onto a stage and sing in front of people without having to worry what anyone thought, so that was very helpful too.

• Your first EP featured acclaimed bassist Dominic John Davis and earned radio play and press in countries spanning the US, France, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Egypt — including our own corner of the world here. What did that international reception mean to you at that stage of your career?

It was more of a small reception via a few online radio stations in various countries, but it was a confidence boost to know that some people thought it was worth sharing! I need all the encouragement I can get! It was an honor to work with Mr. Davis and all the others who worked with me on that first EP, but I’ve also got some musicians with impressive resumes who have worked with and toured with some big-name artists that recorded with me on this current 2026 project. I am blessed and honored that God keeps sending very talented people my way – people who are way cooler than me haha. The guitarist/bassist (Jake Bartolic), the drummer (Kyle Jones) and the audio engineer (Ben Perkins) are all very talented and good at what they do. I wrote the melodies, chords, and lyrics, but these songs would be pretty boring without the musical additions that happened in the studio. I pray this music gets a much bigger reception than the music from a decade ago – The message is more meaningful this time and a message of hope that the world really needs.

• For this new project, you wrote all the lyrics, chords, and melodies entirely on your own — weaving scripture from Genesis all the way to Revelation. That’s a significant creative shift. What made you want to take full ownership of this body of work?

I knew very specifically everything I wanted to say this time around. I am open to co-writing again in the future and already have some plans arranged to do so, but for this particular body of work, I knew I just needed to say what the Bible says, make it have a rhythm, rhyme, flow and melody and not say much else. Not every line comes straight out of the Bible, but I do use a lot of Bible verses and tie them together into a common theme for each song.

• You have four singles lined up — “No Other,” “Who is He,” “A New Thing,” and “Set Free.” Is there a broader narrative thread connecting them, and can you give us a little preview of what’s coming after April 17th?

“No Other” is about how Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and there is no other name by which we can be saved. This message was very important for me, because I do truly care about everyone I meet and want everyone to know Jesus. “Who is He” is a song that uses over 60 names for God and additional descriptions for God. It’s the closest you’ll ever hear me to rapping, but it’s really more like speak-singing just for the verses (and the chorus and bridge are sung regularly). “A New Thing” is very heavily based on Isaiah 43:9, “See I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” It is reflective of  how I view this season of my life, and I finally wrote a song in my upper vocal range, so that’s exciting to share. I put not one, but two key changes into that song. “Set Free” is a bit different from the other three songs lyrically and all-over-the-place musically. I was actually researching how to write a K-pop song when I wrote that song. (I don’t listen to K-pop, but was curious about the writing process.) “Set Free” didn’t turn out at all like a K-pop song except that musically, it has several very distinct sections and it does get stuck in your head. That song breaks a few songwriting rules (as does “No Other” in the bridge), but was a favorite among those who worked on it in the studio. All four songs are very different. “No Other” is the most “pop rock” of all four songs, and quite possibly the one with the most important message, so it was the song I decided to release first. The broader thread connecting all four songs is the biblical worldview and heavy use of scripture references. After April 17th, the other three songs will be released in 2026 with generally about 4-6 weeks between each song’s debut.

• In such an AI-driven era, how do you see the future of indie artists in particular — and the music industry in general?

I do sometimes worry for the future of the music industry with AI becoming more and more a factor. I know God is in control and I don’t dwell on it, but it’s concerning. That being said, I wonder if over time people will crave something real. I read an article recently that said more and more young people are reading the Bible, because they are so tired of misinformation on the internet, and they are looking for a source of Truth. Following that thought process, I  think that AI music and art won’t prevail, because deep down people do want something real and authentic. I think music made with real instruments and human voices will always be around.

Kristin Ambuhl’s musical roots, shaped by classical piano and years of songwriting and vocal development, are subtly present throughout. There’s a natural flow to “No Other,” a sense that each musical choice is made with care. The pop-rock arrangement remains clean and open, giving the melody room to settle and resonate without feeling crowded.

The song draws inspiration from scripture, particularly Isaiah and the Psalms, yet it feels approachable rather than formal. Ambuhl doesn’t simply reference these texts, she softens them, reshaping their essence into something more intimate and relatable. The result is a message that feels heartfelt and lived-in, as if it’s been carried quietly before being shared.

Her vocal delivery mirrors this tone. There’s a calm steadiness in her voice, a warmth that leans into clarity rather than intensity. It’s a performance that feels grounded and genuine, allowing the emotion to emerge naturally without force.

As the first of several upcoming releases, “No Other” offers a glimpse into a thoughtful and cohesive artistic direction. Kristin Ambuhl seems less concerned with following formulas and more focused on expressing something true. By the time the song closes, both “No Other” and Kristin Ambuhl leave behind a soft but lasting presence, one that feels comforting, sincere, and quietly confident..

It is the kind of song that could only come from someone who has been building toward this moment for a long time. Kristin grew up just outside of Nashville with an early love for both music and language — she began classical piano lessons at nine years old and spent her childhood writing poetry before discovering that the two could become one thing. Songwriting followed naturally.

In the years after high school, Kristin recorded her first single, sang in multiple college choirs, and trained her voice through years of private coaching with three skilled vocal instructors. She later attended Belmont University, taking music business and songwriting classes, before finally overcoming a long-standing battle with stage fright to begin performing and promoting her original music locally. Her debut EP — released on SoundCloud and featuring acclaimed bassist Dominic John Davis — made an immediate impression, earning indie radio play and press coverage across the United States, France, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Egypt.

Now, with “No Other,” she returns with her most ambitious and personal work yet. Unlike previous projects that involved co-writers, all lyrics, chords, and melodies across the four upcoming singles are written entirely by Kristin — shaped by years of immersion in scripture spanning Genesis to Revelation. The songs feature well-established Nashville studio musicians, grounding Kristin’s writing in a production that is both polished and powerful.

The three singles that follow “No Other” — “Who is He,” “A New Thing,” and “Set Free” — will arrive throughout 2026, each carrying the same scriptural depth and pop rock energy that defines this new chapter of her artistry.

We need a lot more forgiveness in the world, especially in these times we live in now…it’s a much darker world and I personally believe that forgiveness might be the light that can take us out of this darkness.

Star Persona has Claude Malette as the main songwriter, he writes the music and the parts for the guitars, bass, lyrics, melody…everything basically…and friends help out with their expertise in drums, vocals and the solos in his songs.

“All Is Forgiven” is a spiritual rock mix, with folk and Christian rock fused together to create a highly spiritual musical experience.

The melodies are catchy, the lyrics are catchy…the message comes through very clearly and easily glues to the audiences’ minds…and instantly.

“All Is Forgiven” has a straight-up rock power in its second half…the song takes a rocket up into the rock sky and it hits hard.

The highlight of “All Is Forgiven” could be the awesome vocals, the amazing melodies, the sound quality…could be…but there is something that reigns king above all…it’s the message this song has for the world…and it is one of the most important messages ever. Period.

The message is ‘be kind, forgive, you’ll do it, and it will happen to you’.

I love the message and I love the musicality of all the elements…everything feels and sounds perfectly together.

Wishing all the best to Claude and Star Persona. I can’t wait to hear what you’ll come up with next, but we’re pretty sure it’s gonna be brilliant.

Cheers!

…others for money and fame…

…and there are others who utilize their musical talents for a purpose, most of all a divine one…

…all the way from Youngtown, USA comes Thurane, an extremely well-established musician who worked on film scores, worked as a solo artist and now performs solo as a worship leader & singer-songwriter.

Finding a purpose for his musical talents, Thurane has dedicated himself to hold the torch and light the way for the people, he might be the wind of change you need to let in your life.

Thurane has worked with several international Christian and secular charities, including the world-famous ‘World Vision’.

He’s now released an EP titled ‘Authentic Worship’, which holds 4 tracks…and it might just be the thing you need.

Starting with the first track “It’s All Good”, which was inspired by Romans 8:28…and with Thurane’s masterful musicianship, he managed to make the core of the message and relay it in a catchy pop rock track of the highest production qualities. It’s an energetic journey that’s full of enlightenment.

…from there we get to the second track of the EP titled “Over and Under”,  which airplays on the KYCC radio network and actually on other global christian radio stations.

This track has more of a pop/country feel to it, less tempo this time around, but still maintaining the insightfulness and carrying the message and delivering it clearly.

Once again, Thurane takes us on an upbeat energetic ride through his music, vocal performance and insightful lyrics with the third track of the EP titled “You Gave Me”.

The energy of this track instantly captures your mind and lets you in on it…makes you want to join the performance…it has a very life-like energy to it.

…and with the fourth track “Worthy”, we’d have reached the last stop of this journey of enlightenment…and it’s such a strong statement that carries the message of the whole EP and it’s such an emotional and heartfelt performance, this one will leave you feeling better because…you’re worthy.

The album was mixed and co-produced by the talented Austin Deptula’s and Vault Mastering’s expertise with additional post-Mastering assistance from Abbey Road Studios

Thurane, you’re making the world a better place and we’re fans of that…we wish you all the best in life and we will be on the lookout for your future projects.

Cheers!