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November 2012

November 19, 2012

Grace Notes: Cheap Music from Amazon (November 2012)

This time around, we’ll be looking at alterna-pop legends, the greatest post-punk band of all...

November 15, 2012

What Does Spotify Really Mean for Musicians?

The irony, though, is that those who benefit the least from these services are those...

November 14, 2012

Recording & Recovering Childhood in Sam Billen’s ‘Places’

Jason Morehead explores the recollections of childhood memories found in the music of Sam Billen.

November 13, 2012

The Feedback Loop: The Politics and Theology of Macklemore

"Because to Macklemore, it’s not only about a law. It’s about the attitude. It’s the...

November 13, 2012

Sufjan Stevens breathes some fresh air into Christmas music with “Silver & Gold”

"By turns silly and serious, reverent and irreverent, traditional and experimental, Sufjan's Christmas music handily...

November 12, 2012

Reinventing Their Exit: Reflections on the Music of Underoath

Kiel Hauck explains how a metal band redefined a genre, confronted spirituality with masterful artistry,...

November 06, 2012

Preserving Tanzanian Music: A Christian Duty

Last week, NPR ran a fascinating story about a radio station in Tanzania. Radio Tanzania...

October 2012

October 30, 2012

The Feedback Loop: Looking Back In Anberlin’s Vital

"But when I listen to Vital as a whole, I can't help but forget all...

October 17, 2012

Lecrae and Big K.R.I.T.: Presenting the Wrestle

According to guest contributer, Matthew Linder, Lecrae's song-length partnership with mainstream rapper Big K.R.I.T. is...

October 16, 2012

The Feedback Loop: Is “Gangnam Style” What America Needs?

It took me multiple social interactions with the song in order to become convinced that...

October 15, 2012

How Mumford Stays True

Often accused of being inauthentic, we could learn a lot from Mumford's british invasion of...

October 12, 2012

Godspeed You! Black Emperor: Finding Beauty in the Apocalypse

Earlier this month, the enigmatic post-rock collective known as Godspeed You! Black Emperor -- their...

October 09, 2012

Thirty Years of the Compact Disc

On October 1st, 1982 the first CD player was released to the public. And despite...

October 09, 2012

The Feedback Loop: Derek Webb’s Struggle For “Ctrl”

"It is a prophetic warning against chasing our lust for control, but also an invitation...

September 2012

September 27, 2012

90s Christian Music Recovery Group

My latest Internet fixation/timesuck is the "90s Christian Music Recovery Group" Facebook group. From the...

September 26, 2012

New Mumford & Sons | Babel

When Mumford & Sons first album, Sigh No More, hit the shelves in 2010, there...

September 11, 2012

God and Country Music: The Avett Brothers' New Album is out Today!

"Today marks the release of a new album by the new kings of Americana music:...

September 06, 2012

Grace Notes: Cheap Music from Amazon (September 2012 Edition)

Marvin Gaye, OutKast, and Sugar are just a few of the really solid releases on...

September 05, 2012

Music at Mars Hill: In Defense of Pop Music

"Since when did lightheartedness, playfulness, and joy become such a sin?"

September 04, 2012

God and Country Music: The Ethical Dilemma of Nashville Ghost Writing

"And while I look at the practice with the suspicion on the grounds of greed...

August 2012

August 24, 2012

God and Country Music: "Salvation Song”–The Heart and Wisdom of the Avett Brothers

"The common grace of the Avett Brothers expressed in its most concentrated form in this...

August 22, 2012

Music at Mars Hill: Picking Sides in the Putin vs. Pussy Riot Case

"Is this a case of religious persecution or does Pussy Riot have legitimate political motivations?"

August 14, 2012

The Minority Report: Why I Quit Listening to Christian Music

"Singing along to CCM felt like some weird existential experience--standing outside myself applauding my own...

August 09, 2012

Grace Notes: The Haunted World of David Eugene Edwards

David Eugene Edwards is arguably one of the most unique artists in Christendom.

August 08, 2012

Music at Mars Hill: Future of Forestry's Newest Shoots for the Stars

"FOF feels totally comfortable making music that sounds like it's taking on the whole world...

July 2012

July 31, 2012

God and Country Music: Tradition, Innovation, and Old Crow Medicine Show

"... to bring something timeless into a timely place and make it savory is to...

July 25, 2012

Music at Mars Hill: Is Worship Just about Style Preferences?

"The way a church chooses to spend its time of worship will often answer questions...

July 24, 2012

God and Country Music: The Politics of The Dixie Chicks & American Christianity

"Regardless of political beliefs, we need to discuss, dialogue and ask questions instead of blacklisting."

July 19, 2012

Grace Notes: Cheap Music from Amazon (July 2012 Edition)

Depeche Mode, Arcade Fire, and M83 are just a few of the really solid releases...

July 18, 2012

Music at Mars Hill: Why Frank Ocean's Rise to Fame Matters

"We shouldn't forget that 'coming out' is also a people issue—a matter of cultural identity."

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