"...well-woven blanket of creativity, with threads of Crowder's techno-worship, mysterious vocals like that of The Fray, and the musical imagination that outruns many of their contemporaries...A NEW ABOLITION is inventive, fun and unpredictable...They speak the truth of Scripture in ways that will wreck the typical worship sets we've been accustomed to...these East coast boys hit the scene with a bang..." -- Worship Leader magazine

"This emotive rock effort combines meaningful lyrics with a relevant musical sound.  The result is a diverse batch of songs that have broad appeal...A New Abolition will challenge listeners and provide them with encouraging, hope-filled messages." -- CBA Resources Magazine

"The mission of this group is completely transparent through their music: to share the love of Jesus Christ and bring hope to the lost. A New Abolition only continues to help solidify this sole purpose and the band's future success...their music possesses a distinctive sound all their own... it sure gives this pop/rock quartet the jumpstart needed for acclamation and exposure.... 4 Stars -- JesusFreakHideout.com

"...impressive tracks...a mix of straightforward Christian pop/rock along the lines of Newsboys, By The Tree and Jeff Deyo..." -- ChristianityToday.com

 

"This band is 110% modern rock with a teeny bit of quirky thrown in and the blend works in a big way..."-- About.com

 

THE WRECKING

The Wrecking's first national release, A NEW ABOLITION, has been described as "inventive, fun and unpredictable" by Worship Leader magazine. And indeed, the band itself fits that mold.  They continue to do things out of the box, stretching the boundaries of Christian rock.  Their One Shot Tour is a good example of their unique approach to touring, and has already proven to be a major outreach to youth.      

The Wrecking's MySpace page is currently experiencing 1200-1400 plays per day as they criss-cross the country doing tour dates as well as just completing a midwest radio tour. In addition to their current appearances on the One Shot Tour with hip hop artist Bobby Bishop, The Wrecking has toured with Jeremy Camp, Ten Shekel Shirt and EleventySeven. 

The Wrecking's single "Inside" from A NEW ABOLITION is also featured on the Underground Sound Series. The new series features 15 of the "hottest up-and-coming acts in Christian music today." The Wrecking has already signed a licensing agreement with the MTV Network for the songs from A NEW ABOLITION to be placed on various shows and networks such as MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, among others.   The Wrecking’s music video “In Your Eyes” garnered a top 15 slot on the Gospel Music Channel and ranked #1 for eight weeks on Steelroots video show.

But the band's hallmark is their willingness to participate in greater causes. Their first major video, a remake of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes," was produced in conjunction with Love 146, a non-profit organization dedicated to the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation. In addition to partnering with Love 146, The Wrecking also works with International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. 

ChildVoice, a non-profit international organization that works in war-torn countries to assist children of war, recently tapped The Wrecking's song "Sights & Sounds" as the theme of their "Voices Rising" campaign.  Campus Target, an organization that sends college-age kids to various Asian college campuses to reach people for Christ, is using The Wrecking's song "The Deep" on a 90-second video that will be the main promotional video for their organization.

The Wrecking is made up of brothers Darren and Doug Elder, who play drums and handle lead vocals respectively, Karl Anderson on keyboards and bass, and Joe McCann takes care of turntables, synth, sampler and vocals.  But what makes this band unique among its peers?

“Both sonically and spiritually,” says Darren, “we are in a constant state of dreaming out loud.  We are always trying to remember that all things are possible with God and possibilities by their very nature are limitless.  We are dependent on God for both the form and function of our communication, whether we are playing in a bar or a church.  We want to see lives transformed through the introduction of the truth of Christ.”

For more information on the band, visit www.TheWrecking.net.