Here's a bit of behind-the-scenes scoop on this episode.  I actually conducted this interview with The Vespers back in 2012, and for various reasons never got a chance to play this section where they picked out the music.  We originally had planned to have an interview with Eric Peters on this week's show, but his album release was delayed until June, so we will be airing that interview special on June 10.  After going through …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Vespers, John Mark McMillan, Josh Garrels, Bellarive, Rend Collective, Mike Farris, Buddy Miller, Gungor, Marc Scibilia, Morgan Cryar, Jon Foreman

If there's one episode that deserves a 2nd spin each year, it's our annual audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the Year.  Last year's list of critics' picks is an outstanding collection of gourmet music, and might make for a good entry point for someone just discovering the world of well-crafted indie music.  We feature songs from the latest work by The Lone Bellow, Josh Garrels, and Jon Foreman.  Who else released …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Lone Bellow, Sufjan Stevens, Chris Taylor, Gungor, Cindy Morgan, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Josh Garrels, The Oh Hellos, The Gray Havens, Jon Foreman, Sara Groves, Andrew Peterson

Take a ride down memory lane and listen to when UTR was just a 3-month-old newborn radio show!  It's fun to see how things have changed ... and how things haven't.  Even 7 years ago you can hear that we were passionate about connecting listeners to well-crafted music.  It's also in Episode #16 that we play the music of Jeremy Casella for the first time!  ((Dave))
Episode Artists:
The Afters, Caedmon’s Call, Jon Foreman, Fernando Ortega, JJ Heller, Jeremy Casella, Steven Curtis Chapman, Brooke Fraser, Richie Furay , Andy Gullahorn, Matt Nightingale, Sara Groves

I look forward to this episode each and every year... it's one of our longest-standing traditions.  This is the 6th consecutive year we have presented the Top 11 Gourmet Albums countdown.  This year was an exceptional year for "gourmet music" releases -- and maybe the first time ever that Sara Groves, Andrew Peterson, and Josh Garrels all released new studio albums in the same year.  It's really fun to do a show in a "countdown" …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Lone Bellow, Sufjan Stevens, Chris Taylor, Gungor, Cindy Morgan, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Josh Garrels, The Oh Hellos, The Gray Havens, Jon Foreman, Sara Groves, Andrew Peterson

Ever since getting a pre-release copy of the new JJ Heller album "Sound Of A Living Heart," I have been enjoying the sonic landscape and spiritually centered lyrics.  As CCM Magazine recently said, "Heller’s new batch skillfully encourages" the listener with honest and catchy songs.  I have been a fan of JJ's music for many years, but I can honestly say that I believe "SOALH" is her career best effort to date.  I was thrilled …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Jon Foreman, JJ Heller, Ben Rector, JJ Heller, Cindy Morgan, JJ Heller, Justin McRoberts, JJ Heller, Gungor, PFR, JJ Heller

Episode Artists:
Katie Herzig, Shel, Josh Garrels, Gungor, Robbie Seay Band, Mercy Child, Jon Foreman, Ben Rector, Colony House, Andy Gullahorn, Audrey Assad

Episode Artists:
Jon Foreman, The Waiting, Justin McRoberts, Ellie Holcomb, Tara Leigh Cobble, Jars of Clay, Corby LaCroix, Robbie Seay Band, Sara Groves, Jake Armerding, Jeana & Michael Master, Andrew Osenga

Episode Artists:
Shel, Aaron Lee Martin, Shaun Groves, Eric Peters, Bill Mallonee, Billy Holmes & Vigilantes of Love, Sarah Macintosh, Eric Peters, Andy Gullahorn, Eric Peters, Melanie Penn, Jon Foreman, Eric Peters

Episode Artists:
Waterdeep, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, Audrey Assad, Keith Green, Sara Groves, Jenny & Tyler, Jon Foreman, Fernando Ortega

Episode Artists:
Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken, Pierce Pettis, Audrey Assad, Jon Foreman, Melanie Penn, House of Heroes, Russ Taff, Sarah Kelly, David Crowder Band, The Farewell Drifters, Tara Leigh Cobble, Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Episode Artists:
Aaron Lee Martin, Me In Motion, Jon Foreman, Jars of Clay, Me In Motion, Needtobreathe, The Elms, Delirious?, Sanctus Real, Larry Norman, House of Heroes

Episode Artists:
Steve Taylor, Bread of Stone, Relient K, Jon Foreman, Future of Forestry, Lincoln Brewster, Mute Math, Bread of Stone, Hillsong United, Tenth Avenue North

Episode Artists:
The Afters, Brooke Fraser, Caedmon's Call, Jon Foreman, Fernando Ortega, JJ Heller, Jeremy Casella, Steven Curtis Chapman, Richie Furay, Andy Gullahorn, Matt Nightingale, Sara Groves

Episode Artists:
Everfound, Satellite Soul, Hark the Herons, Robbie Seay Band, The Farewell Drifters, Susan Ashton, Trevor Morgan, Cindy Morgan, Jon Foreman, Dewveall, Least of These, Sara Groves

Episode Artists:
Andrew Osenga, Mark Mathis, Jars of Clay, Jill Phillips, Jon Foreman, Eric Peters, Julie Lee, Phil Wickham, Johnny Cash, Randall Goodgame, Matt Papa, Andrew Peterson, Justin McRoberts, Jason Gray, Kate Hurley, Tommy Sims, Downhere

Episode Artists:
Sarah Hart, Wes King, Phil Wickham, Needtobreathe, Tommy Sims, The Spares, Matthew Perryman Jones, Pierce Pettis, Jason Gray, Sara Groves, Jon Foreman

Episode Artists:
Robbie Seay Band, Michael Card, Jon Foreman, Sara Watkins, Sarah Masen, Eric Peters, Josh Garrels, Melanie Penn, Andrew Peterson, Emmylou Harris, Steven Curtis Chapman

Episode Artists:
Jeremy Casella, JJ Heller, JJ Heller, Bruce Cockburn, JJ Heller, Griffin House, JJ Heller, 33 Miles, Andrew Peterson, Jon Foreman, JJ Heller

Episode Artists:
Jon Troast, Leeland, Melanie Penn, Jon Foreman, Matt Brouwer, Over The Rhine, Seabird, Charlie Dodrill, The Spares, Satellite Soul, The Brighton, Ben Shive, Sandra McCracken

Episode Artists:
Sojourn, Laura Story, Mark Mathis, Laura Story, Waterdeep, Silers Bald, Needtobreathe, Joel Auge, Guardian, Jon Foreman, Laura Story & Natalie Grant