July will bring great new music from Robin Mark, Project86, PureNRG, Mark Schultz and Glory Revealed II (including artists like Mac Powell, Casting Crown's Mark Hall, Jason Crabb, Brandon Heath, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, needtobreathe's Bear Rinehart, Laura Story and Tenth Ave North frontman Mike Donehey). Mark your calendars for July 14th- street date for all 5 of these great projects!
August 4th brings the latest from Phillips Craig & Dean, and well as the debut from worship band 1000 Generations, whose first single, "Fail Us Not", has been embraced by radio. Britt Nicole releases her second full-length album, "Lost Gets Found" on August 11th, while Manic Drive makes their major label premiere on August 18th. August 25th is the date to watch, though, with a wide array of highly anticipated projects hitting the streets from artists like Leeland, needtobreathe, Steve Petree, Selah, Aaron Shust, Skillet and American Idol alum Phil Stacey.
September will bring new music from Barlowgirl, David Crowder, Bethany Dillon, Matt Maher, Pillar and Thousand Foot Krutch, while October will be highlighted by tunes from Todd Agnew, Casting Crowns, Fee and many more. Just a little glimpse of what the future holds for all those craving some great new music!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
June Staff Picks at Arrowhead!
While the summer months can be slower in terms of music releases, it's a great time to catch up on great music that you may have missed. Since opinions are like bellybuttons, we've all got one, so here are our opinions on great music that you simply don't want to miss out on!
Dave's Top Pick is Mike Farris' "Shout Live", an infectious blend of blues, gospel and classic Orleans jazz. Dave is also enjoying the music of Decyfer Down, newworldson, Robert Randolph and Red, and is looking forward to new tunes from Leeland and TFK.
Christy Nockel's triumphant return with "Life Light Up", a new batch of fresh worship tunes given texture by her passionate vocals, earned her accolades as Abby's Top Pick. Abby is looking forward to new music from Selah and Aaron Shust, and is enjoying current tunes from Mat Kearney, Newsboys and Rachel Scott.
Josh's Top Pick is the self-titled $5 intro EP from alt/rock act Abandon. Josh is also digging the sounds of Devil Wears Prada, Drawing Room, Emery and Philmont, and is looking forward to fresh tunes from Neon Horse and Project 86.
Jars of Clay's "Long Fall Back to Earth" is the Top Pick of music dept receiving diva/den mother Ellen. She's also enjoying the diverse sounds of Capital Lights, Charlie Hall and Laura Story, while eagerly anticipating the audio goodness of Robin Mark and Ginny Owens.
"Let the Road Pave Itself" an organic, no-frills project by Phillip LaRue is Mike's Top Pick. Mike is looking forward to new projects from 1000 Generations, Britt Nicole and Steve Petree, while CD's from Lanae Hale, Kari Jobe and Jason Allen Rich are keeping uplifting melodies running through his head.
Well, there you have it! More great music than you can shake a stick at! Hopefully, you found a name or two that are unfamiliar to you, that you can give a listen to online or here in the store, and find some great new tunes for your summertime travels. Peace. -Mike & the crew @ Arrowhead Parable Music
Dave's Top Pick is Mike Farris' "Shout Live", an infectious blend of blues, gospel and classic Orleans jazz. Dave is also enjoying the music of Decyfer Down, newworldson, Robert Randolph and Red, and is looking forward to new tunes from Leeland and TFK.
Christy Nockel's triumphant return with "Life Light Up", a new batch of fresh worship tunes given texture by her passionate vocals, earned her accolades as Abby's Top Pick. Abby is looking forward to new music from Selah and Aaron Shust, and is enjoying current tunes from Mat Kearney, Newsboys and Rachel Scott.
Josh's Top Pick is the self-titled $5 intro EP from alt/rock act Abandon. Josh is also digging the sounds of Devil Wears Prada, Drawing Room, Emery and Philmont, and is looking forward to fresh tunes from Neon Horse and Project 86.
Jars of Clay's "Long Fall Back to Earth" is the Top Pick of music dept receiving diva/den mother Ellen. She's also enjoying the diverse sounds of Capital Lights, Charlie Hall and Laura Story, while eagerly anticipating the audio goodness of Robin Mark and Ginny Owens.
"Let the Road Pave Itself" an organic, no-frills project by Phillip LaRue is Mike's Top Pick. Mike is looking forward to new projects from 1000 Generations, Britt Nicole and Steve Petree, while CD's from Lanae Hale, Kari Jobe and Jason Allen Rich are keeping uplifting melodies running through his head.
Well, there you have it! More great music than you can shake a stick at! Hopefully, you found a name or two that are unfamiliar to you, that you can give a listen to online or here in the store, and find some great new tunes for your summertime travels. Peace. -Mike & the crew @ Arrowhead Parable Music
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Jimmy Needham's "Firefly" Video!
Hey! If you're not yet a fan of the spirited Jimmy Needham, here's a great way to see what all the fuss is about- visit www.hearitfirst.com and check out the new video that has just posted for his song "Firefly", a fun and free-spirited love song for his wife Kelly! Jimmy has two albums out, the stunning debut project "Speak" and "Not Without Love", his delightful $9.99 full-length follow-up. Jimmy is probably the happiest singer-songwriter you'll ever encounter, swirling insightful lyrics and invigorating melodies together with reckless abandon. The result is music that is simultaneously candy for the ears and nourishment for the soul. Check it out!
Monday, June 1, 2009
New Releases for 6/2/09!
Can you believe its June already?! Where is 2009 going in such a hurry?
Tomorrow has a couple of great new releases:
Emery's "In Shallow Seas We Sail" -their fourth album- is a marvelous return to passionate form for these masters of Christian emo-core. With 14 tracks coming in right under 3/4 of an hour, you'll get a lot of musical goodness for your $13.99!
Some are familiar with the vocal prowess of Christy Nockels from her work with Passion and for her time with husband/producer extraordinaire Nathan Nockels in the duo known as Watermark. If you fall into this group, it probably won't take much to convince you to sample this noteworthy offering. If you've never heard of Christy before, tomorrow's solo debut, "Life Light Up" is a worship-driven tour de force. If you feel guilty getting 11 great songs for $7.99, you probably should- inspo radio has never been so inundated with great content. Christy's gutsy and emotive vocal deliveries have made her a perennial member of my personal Top 3 female vocalists list since Watermark first arrived on the scene, and she has never, EVER sounded better. If you miss this expectation-defying album, God will forgive you, but you may not forgive yourself!
Also hitting tomorrow is a best-of collection from the incomparable Nicole C Mullen, with a ridiculous 20-songs for only $13.99! If you've listened to Christian music at all in the last decade, you probably know her song, "Redeemer", arguably one of the most awe-inspiring ballads ever penned- if this song don't move you, betta check your pulse, baby! :) Nicole is an artist of incredible stylistic range and contagious devotion to her God. There are few artists in our industry that could legitimately boast a 20-song best-of without padding and cheating a bit, but Ms Mullen is just such a rarity. If you've never purchased a Nicole C Mullen CD before, this is a great way to remedy that grievous oversight, and gain some infectious summertime grooves to send your spirit soaring.
Peace! -Mike & the Crew @ Arrowhead Parable Music
Tomorrow has a couple of great new releases:
Emery's "In Shallow Seas We Sail" -their fourth album- is a marvelous return to passionate form for these masters of Christian emo-core. With 14 tracks coming in right under 3/4 of an hour, you'll get a lot of musical goodness for your $13.99!
Some are familiar with the vocal prowess of Christy Nockels from her work with Passion and for her time with husband/producer extraordinaire Nathan Nockels in the duo known as Watermark. If you fall into this group, it probably won't take much to convince you to sample this noteworthy offering. If you've never heard of Christy before, tomorrow's solo debut, "Life Light Up" is a worship-driven tour de force. If you feel guilty getting 11 great songs for $7.99, you probably should- inspo radio has never been so inundated with great content. Christy's gutsy and emotive vocal deliveries have made her a perennial member of my personal Top 3 female vocalists list since Watermark first arrived on the scene, and she has never, EVER sounded better. If you miss this expectation-defying album, God will forgive you, but you may not forgive yourself!
Also hitting tomorrow is a best-of collection from the incomparable Nicole C Mullen, with a ridiculous 20-songs for only $13.99! If you've listened to Christian music at all in the last decade, you probably know her song, "Redeemer", arguably one of the most awe-inspiring ballads ever penned- if this song don't move you, betta check your pulse, baby! :) Nicole is an artist of incredible stylistic range and contagious devotion to her God. There are few artists in our industry that could legitimately boast a 20-song best-of without padding and cheating a bit, but Ms Mullen is just such a rarity. If you've never purchased a Nicole C Mullen CD before, this is a great way to remedy that grievous oversight, and gain some infectious summertime grooves to send your spirit soaring.
Peace! -Mike & the Crew @ Arrowhead Parable Music
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New Releases for 5/19/09
"You've been with me through it all, so I won't let fear make me crawl.
You give this heartbeat the strength to stay alive and sing for Your name.
Here I am.
If I'm broken or my body is whole, these hands are Yours, these feet are Yours.
If I'm broken or my body is whole, these tears are Yours, these scars are Yours.
Until You carry my broken body home." -Lanae Hale, "If I'm Broken"
"Back & Forth", the debut release from Centricity songstress Lanae Hale released on Tuesday, May 19th to much critical fanfare. The 25-year-old Floridian now resides in Nashville with her husband, and her artistry is honest and saturated with grace. ChristianityToday.com has an insightful interview with Hale, glimpsing into the issues of her younger years that warped her views of God and self, and demonstrating how her own spiritual Cinderella story can inspire us all and remind us of God's redemptive pursuit of each of us. Her music defies ready categorization, with vocals that are sometimes soaring, sometimes growly, sometimes airy but always deeply resonating. Some have labelled it as "deep pop", having the life and energy of popular Top 40 fare, but more vulnerable substantive lyrics. I don't much care what they call it; I call it good music! The 13-song project has an appealing intro price of $9.97, but for a limited time, Arrowhead has FREE copies of Lanae's project to give away with any CD purchased off our shelves.
This week also brought a sweet 14-track remix project from the Family Force 5 boys and a much-anticipated return engagement by the incomparable Mat Kearney, both priced at $9.99. We also have $5 deals running on BlueTree, Downhere and Tenth Avenue North, and tons of other A-List artists at under $10. Peace! -Mike @ Arrowhead Parable Music
You give this heartbeat the strength to stay alive and sing for Your name.
Here I am.
If I'm broken or my body is whole, these hands are Yours, these feet are Yours.
If I'm broken or my body is whole, these tears are Yours, these scars are Yours.
Until You carry my broken body home." -Lanae Hale, "If I'm Broken"
"Back & Forth", the debut release from Centricity songstress Lanae Hale released on Tuesday, May 19th to much critical fanfare. The 25-year-old Floridian now resides in Nashville with her husband, and her artistry is honest and saturated with grace. ChristianityToday.com has an insightful interview with Hale, glimpsing into the issues of her younger years that warped her views of God and self, and demonstrating how her own spiritual Cinderella story can inspire us all and remind us of God's redemptive pursuit of each of us. Her music defies ready categorization, with vocals that are sometimes soaring, sometimes growly, sometimes airy but always deeply resonating. Some have labelled it as "deep pop", having the life and energy of popular Top 40 fare, but more vulnerable substantive lyrics. I don't much care what they call it; I call it good music! The 13-song project has an appealing intro price of $9.97, but for a limited time, Arrowhead has FREE copies of Lanae's project to give away with any CD purchased off our shelves.
This week also brought a sweet 14-track remix project from the Family Force 5 boys and a much-anticipated return engagement by the incomparable Mat Kearney, both priced at $9.99. We also have $5 deals running on BlueTree, Downhere and Tenth Avenue North, and tons of other A-List artists at under $10. Peace! -Mike @ Arrowhead Parable Music
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Guess Who? (Round One)
While at Gospel Music Week in Nashville a few weeks back, I had the opportunity to meet and interview some artists. How well do you think you know your favorite artists? Now's your chance to find out! Email me at music-arrowhead@stny.rr.com with your answers to the following quiz. Put "Guess Who? (Round One)" as your subject line, and I'll notify the first respondent with the correct answers, and have them come in and select a FREE CD of their choosing! (Certain restrictions apply, blah, blah)
So here we go:
Match the artist on the left with the food on the right.
I asked them to identify a food they like that most people don't.
1) Jonny Diaz A) Frank's Hot Sauce by the spoonful
2) 1000 Generation's Steve Potaczek B) PB&J & Cheese Sandwiches
3) Justin Unger C) Quiche
Match the artist of the left with the movie on the right.
I asked them to tell us the last great movie they've seen.
4) Pocket Full of Rocks' Michael Farren D) "Boy in the Striped Pajamas"
5) Katie Giguere E) "Last Chance Harvey"
6) Jason Gray F) the documentary "Man on a Wire"
Somebody's going to win a free CD- why not you? So email me with your best guesses on questions 1-6. And while you're at it, tell me your answers to the two questions above. For me, it would be guacamole and "The Island on Bird Street". Let the games begin. Peace. -Mike
So here we go:
Match the artist on the left with the food on the right.
I asked them to identify a food they like that most people don't.
1) Jonny Diaz A) Frank's Hot Sauce by the spoonful
2) 1000 Generation's Steve Potaczek B) PB&J & Cheese Sandwiches
3) Justin Unger C) Quiche
Match the artist of the left with the movie on the right.
I asked them to tell us the last great movie they've seen.
4) Pocket Full of Rocks' Michael Farren D) "Boy in the Striped Pajamas"
5) Katie Giguere E) "Last Chance Harvey"
6) Jason Gray F) the documentary "Man on a Wire"
Somebody's going to win a free CD- why not you? So email me with your best guesses on questions 1-6. And while you're at it, tell me your answers to the two questions above. For me, it would be guacamole and "The Island on Bird Street". Let the games begin. Peace. -Mike
Monday, May 4, 2009
Tuesday May 5th New Music!
May brings some great new music, including new projects from Decyfer Down, Jonny Diaz, The Newsboys and many more!
It's been a LONG wait for Decyfer Down fans since their June 2006 debut. In that time, the band has faced line-up changes and a horrific accident with their tour van and trailer that could easily have ended in disaster. New frontman T.J. Harris (formerly of Fighting Instinct) is a great fit for the band. Their new album, "Crash" is on sale at Arrowhead for $12.99.
You probably don't know Jonny Diaz by name (yet), but this young artist is swinging for the fence! His single, More Beautiful You, which is climbing the charts at Christian radio, is delightfully indicitive of his major label debut by the same name. With a catchy groove that will inevitably draw Jason Mraz comparisons, Jonny pens appealing and intelligent pop tunes with a decidedly Christian angle. He released three indie albums, two while he was still in college. He was the fourth Diaz boy headed to college on a baseball scholarship (big brother Matt is currently "out in left field" for the Atlanta Braves!), but God was preparing to blaze a very different path for Jonny. You should check his music out for yourself!
The Newsboys are back at it again with their newest album, "In The Hands of God". This is their final album with frontman Peter Furler (Michael Tait of DC Talk fame will be be taking up those duties) and their first without Phil Joel, so there's a definite "end of an era" vibe to this project. Furler's going out in celebratory style, however, and while the album is bookended by contemplative content, there's plenty of Aussie-trademark high-energy worship and such in between. Great stuff for the Newsboys fans out there!
Also releasing on May 5th: a $7.99 full-length debut from EMI's Chris & Conrad, a $5 6-song offering from the underrated but highly artistic Future of Forestry, a new Hard Music project from The Chariot and the 7th entry in the Janette Oke DVD series, Love Takes Wing (arriving just in time for Mother's Day!)
It's been a LONG wait for Decyfer Down fans since their June 2006 debut. In that time, the band has faced line-up changes and a horrific accident with their tour van and trailer that could easily have ended in disaster. New frontman T.J. Harris (formerly of Fighting Instinct) is a great fit for the band. Their new album, "Crash" is on sale at Arrowhead for $12.99.
You probably don't know Jonny Diaz by name (yet), but this young artist is swinging for the fence! His single, More Beautiful You, which is climbing the charts at Christian radio, is delightfully indicitive of his major label debut by the same name. With a catchy groove that will inevitably draw Jason Mraz comparisons, Jonny pens appealing and intelligent pop tunes with a decidedly Christian angle. He released three indie albums, two while he was still in college. He was the fourth Diaz boy headed to college on a baseball scholarship (big brother Matt is currently "out in left field" for the Atlanta Braves!), but God was preparing to blaze a very different path for Jonny. You should check his music out for yourself!
The Newsboys are back at it again with their newest album, "In The Hands of God". This is their final album with frontman Peter Furler (Michael Tait of DC Talk fame will be be taking up those duties) and their first without Phil Joel, so there's a definite "end of an era" vibe to this project. Furler's going out in celebratory style, however, and while the album is bookended by contemplative content, there's plenty of Aussie-trademark high-energy worship and such in between. Great stuff for the Newsboys fans out there!
Also releasing on May 5th: a $7.99 full-length debut from EMI's Chris & Conrad, a $5 6-song offering from the underrated but highly artistic Future of Forestry, a new Hard Music project from The Chariot and the 7th entry in the Janette Oke DVD series, Love Takes Wing (arriving just in time for Mother's Day!)
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