Matthew Parker is a man on a mission. “There really isn’t much good Christian EDM out there,” he claims, and he’s right. Thankfully, with the help of the newly founded DROM Records (Swedish for “dream”), along with a successful Kickstarter, Parker is able to fulfill his goal of bringing great dance music with an uplifting message to a much larger audience.
There’s enough variety throughout the thirteen tracks to keep things fresh. There’s plenty of dubstep on songs like “Immortal” and “I Can’t Imagine”, as Parker chops and screws the vocals to deliver a fun listening experience. “All Around De World”, featuring St. Matthew, is the closest thing to a reggae/EDM mash-up you’ll ever hear. “Mousetrap” highlights Christian rapper Skrip as he raps quickly and aggressively to another flawless beat by Parker.
If you, like Parker, were wondering where all the good Christian EDM music is, look no further; Matthew Parker took it upon himself to produce one of the best albums currently out there for the genre. He’s the next big thing in Christian music, and has a bright career ahead of him. Shadowlands is proof that Christians can have fun with music, so it might just be time to jump on the Matthew Parker train. It’s going to be a fun ride.