In the wake of swarming bands fighting for a musical footprint in a scene flooded with genres that mimic one another -- Sumerlin stands apart by blending the importance in being both culturally relevant and spiritually significant.

Sumerlin's successful EP Motives included rock standout tracks "The Fallback" and "Just A Dream," which collectively spent nearly 40 weeks on the Billboard Chart in 2013. Sumerlin's debut into the radio charts was with "Just A Dream" gaining top 15 success. "The Fallback" followed up and landed Sumerlin at number 2 on the Billboard Rock Chart. 2014 brought Sumerlin's full-length debut, Runaways, on DREAM Records/Capitol Christian.

Runaways is a record about knowing what you're running from and what you're running towards. Our mission is to be relative and relatable to all of our listeners. You're better than what holds you back. We are the RUNAWAYS.

Sumerlin's passion for music has always been at the forefront of what they do. Hailing from Wilmington, NC, the band has extensively toured over the last few years and is gearing up for another busy year supporting Runaways.

Runaways was produced and mixed by John Harrell (Sent By Ravens, Divided By Friday, Set It Off) and mastered by Brad Blackwood (Maroon 5, Anberlin, POD). The songs on Runaways are polished and bold with driving guitars, meaningful, hope-filled lyrics, and infectious melodies. Runaways provides fans with the same power as their previous releases with added depth that is evident in such tracks as "You Always Were."

The depth of Runaways continues on both of the lead singles "Voices" and "Breaking Out." "Suicide prevention and awareness has always been a huge part of my personal ministry," DiGiovanni says. "I have been personally impacted by this with someone very close to me and 'Voices' was written to be an anthem to speaking out and letting people know that their voice can be heard and that there is always love."