For anyone who thinks that all the "good" music has already been released and all the "new" music isn't up to snuff - this episode will burst that bubble.  Not only have our critics done a fine job once again at highlighting some of the stand-out original songs released over the last 6 months, FOUR of this week's artists are making their UTR debut this week... proving that we should never stop adding to our …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Civil Twilight, Misty Edwards, Elenowen, Balla Dear, The McCrary Sisters, The Lone Bellow, Jon Guerra, Gracie Schram, Russ Taff, Nichole Nordeman, Copperlily, Riki Michele

Sometimes when thinking about a musical ode to dads, folks have a hard time thinking beyond "Butterfly Kisses" or some other tear-jerker.  But we wanted to add our "gourmet music" voice into the celebration.  Besides great music from Brandon Heath, Julie Lee, Balla Dear, and JJ Heller (among others), we also hear about personal reflections on the value of fatherhood from singer-songwriters Christopher Williams and Ben Shive.  Hope this adds a nice soundtrack to your holiday weekend!  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Battle Victorious, Julie Lee, Christopher Williams, Balla Dear, Madison Cunningham, Dave Barnes, Randall Goodgame, JJ Heller, Ben Shive, Jessi McNeal, Brandon Heath, Lauren Mann & Fairly Odd Folk, Phil Keaggy

Levi Weaver's music is not safe for the whole family - which is one reason why I love it.  It's raw, honest, dark, hopeful, and haunting.  He doesn't like to identify himself with "Christian music" (I don't blame him), yet he is a genuine Believer who is working out his doubts, struggles, hurt, and hope through his songs.  It's this kind of avante garde personality that led he and his wife to sell all their …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Hannah Beck, Levi Weaver, Brettan Cox, Levi Weaver, Besides Daniel, Levi Weaver, Balla Dear, Levi Weaver, Jessica Campbell, Out of the Grey, Levi Weaver

Episode Artists:
Balla Dear, Molly Lockwood, Toddo, Michelle Thompson, Breathing Colors, Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam, David Toney, The Heritage, Matthew Clark, Switchfoot, Matt Blick