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Steph Lentz – The First One EP (Demo)

Bandcamp is a killer website that enables bands to get their music online. I’ve just set up a site for a friend, Steph Lentz. Bandcamp was really easy to use and the only cost is a small cut to Paypal for any cash transactions. Steph’s demo EP is called The First One. The 5 tracks are acousticy, folky, cool. It’s a really good EP – have a listen, then buy it!!

You can name your price (minimum $5) AND all money raised will go towards Compassion’s work with children in Bolivia. Check out this nifty embeddable player:

If you like, go buy it – then spread the word via your blog, email, facebook, twitter etc!

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Lecrae – Far Away (Haiti Relief)

The following is a moving rap from Lecrae in response to the recent earth quake in Haiti. Its theme is similar to the theme of Habakkuk. In chapter 1, Habakkuk is crying out to God for answers to the injustice he sees around him. In chapter 2, God says to wait and see that he will bring justice. Finally in chapter 3, Habakkuk, though he doesn’t fully understand, continues to trust and rejoice in God his Saviour.

Help raise awareness and money for relief work in Haiti. Buy this single on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/a1sxJg or buy the video here: http://bit.ly/bjymoY

Donations go to helping rebuild the church in Haiti through Churches Helping Churches.

Produced by Desiring God in partnership with ReachLife, Lampmode, and Reach Records.

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We Can be More – new single from Sho Baraka

Here’s the latest press release from my homies over at Reach Records:

Check out the first single “We Can be More” (Ft. JR), from Sho Baraka’s highly anticipated sophomore album Lions & Liars! Get it now on i Tunes


Everyone wants love. Everyone needs love. Everyone at some point has expressed or experienced love. However, love is so misunderstood and abused. With “We Can be More” Sho attempts to communicate love from a perspective that goes beyond the contemporary views of lust and selfishness.

For another taste of what you can expect from the Lions & Liars album, check out Sho Baraka’s Revolutionary Died video. A revolution is coming 3.30.10

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Let me introduce you to Miley’s dad, Billy Ray

1992 was a big year for Billy Ray Cyrus. Miley Cyrus, his (now more famous) daughter, was born. But more importantly, he released one of the greatest songs of the 1990s: Achy Breaky Heart. I was shocked today to talk to some younger folk who hadn’t heard of Billy Ray, and only vaguely knew of Achy Breaky Heart. The following film clip is essential viewing for a full understanding of (Country &) Western Society and Culture:

You’ll struggle to name a better song from 1992, or even the whole of the 1990s! Boyz II Men with their 1992 classic, End of the Road, are the only ones who can boast of a better song. Look. If you really want an education, you must watch the video below too:

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Best of 2009 – Top 5 Albums on my iTunes/iPod

The year is almost over. It’s time for nostalgia. First up, top 5 albums playing on my iTunes/iPod. This list shows that my musical tastes are somewhat eclectic. It ranges from blues to rap to pop to jazz to pacific islander! Check it:

  1. Mike McCarthy – The Harrowing Account of John William Tate
  2. Kanye West – 808s & Heartbreaks
  3. Katie Noonan – Skin and Blackbird
  4. Richard Maegraith Band – Free Running
  5. Esalaik String Band – Eraniao 1959 (late entry with lots of air play since Vanuatu!)

Check your top played list in iTunes – what’s your number 1 album from the year?