Joel Houston’s AMXNRADIO: A Raw, Revelatory Journey of Faith and Sound
Joel Houston, the visionary songwriter and Hillsong UNITED frontman, has unveiled his most personal project yet—The Profound Foolishness Of ~, the debut full-length album from his experimental venture, AMXNRADIO. Released under Anotherland, this 15-track work is a bold reimagining of worship music, blending ambient soundscapes, electronic textures, and unfiltered lyrical confessions. Far from the anthemic sound of UNITED, Houston describes it as an “outlet”—a space where creativity meets devotion without constraints. “I needed to make this, not for a crowd, but for my soul,” he shares, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into his spiritual and artistic journey.
The album, co-produced with Michael Guy Chislett and Aaron Hollinger, weaves together late-night prayers, poetic musings, and raw vulnerability, featuring collaborations with artists like Ivan Theva and Matt Crocker. Tracks such as “SOM3ONE like U” and “i just wanna beliiieve..” set the tone for AMXNRADIO’s distinct aesthetic—worship that feels more like a whispered conversation than a stadium declaration. Drawing comparisons to Bon Iver, Sigur Rós, and even trip-hop pioneers like Massive Attack, the project defies genre, instead embracing a sound Houston calls “music like a wall of mistakes, words like a spray paint mural.” It’s an invitation to experience faith through an entirely new lens—one that values honesty over polish.
For Houston, AMXNRADIO is more than just an album; it’s a spiritual lifeline. “If all this ever is, is something that helped me find God again—or helped someone else find themselves in God again—then it’s done its job,” he reflects. As he prepares for both future AMXNRADIO releases and Hillsong UNITED’s return, Houston sees the two projects as complementary: one rooted in collective worship, the other in solitary exploration. Yet both share the same heartbeat—a relentless pursuit of truth, artistry, and the divine. With The Profound Foolishness Of ~, Houston doesn’t just offer music; he offers a piece of his soul, daring listeners to meet God in the unrefined, the unexpected, and the profoundly beautiful.
