Sidewalk Prophets Essentials

The word “upbeat” doesn’t even begin to describe the music of Sidewalk Prophets. Honing a tight and energetic sound over years of touring their native Midwest and beyond, the band rose to prominence in the 2010s with a string of CCM anthems bursting with faith, hope and love. “Live Like That” and the aptly titled “Smile” are especially jubilant, with Sidewalk Prophets sounding fully prepared to give up everything for their Lord and Saviour. Best of all, their music is super-catchy. The swelling power ballad “You Love Me Anyway”, one of their earliest national hits, expertly balances rock’s intensity with achingly fragile pop hooks.