Louder Than The Music

Bellarive will release their second album 'Before There Was' on 22nd July 2014. The album is touted as congregational and yet creative, a compilation of songs written for anyone hoping to make sense out of life and what God is doing in the midst of it.

When they were creating 'Before There Was', the band found inspiration from the teachings found in the book of Ephesians. "Paul paints the picture of God's love and grace with such an eternal scope that it's almost paralyzing," shares Bellarive's vocalist/guitarist, Sean Curran. "It leaves you stunned with the most breathtaking sense of God’s supremacy and His purpose for creation."

"With worship music, the spirit of God is woven into the DNA of every song. It's very intentional that way," Curran continues. "And even if it's just for a moment, if people can realize that God is closer than they ever imagined, if they can believe and hold fast to the promises He’s spoken over their lives, we all actually begin to look more like Him... I think that's what worshiping in Spirit and Truth is all about."

Bellarive is comprised of Curran, Melissa Mage (vocals, percussion), Mike Mage (programming, guitars, vocals), Josh Luker (bass, percussion) and Kenny Werner (drums). The band is touring extensively throughout the summer at festivals and student camps, with a European festival run in August including 3 UK dates, New Wine (5th), CreationFest (6-7th), Life Church Bradford (8th).