New Releases - 9/9/08

Michael Gungor Band - Ancient Skies

Recruited at just 20-years-old to oversee the worship ministry at Grand Rapids mega-church Resurrection Life, Michael is also an accomplished songwriter, co-penning the popular worship song “Friend Of God” with Israel Houghton. After a six-year tenure at Resurrection Life, Michael is now fronting a band of friends and family who share a unified mission. Rooted in the progressive worship vein of David Crowder*Band or Hillsong United, the Michael Gungor Band’s unique musical identity is further shaped by such diverse influences as Pete Yorn, Sigur Ros, and Chris Thile.

Krystal Meyers - Make Some Noise

Having toured extensively and making fans, literally around the world, this striking, international star has progressed musically and spiritually over the last couple of years, and is ready to release her high-energy music, and solid message to a growing audience. The project, primarily written by Meyers, and produced by Doubledutch (Mat Kearney, TobyMac), elicits energetic, fun, 80’s-style dance music, while Meyers delivers commanding vocals. As you listen to her sing “this is who we are, we won’t be ignored, we were born to make some noise,” on the title-track, you will undoubtedly want to make some noise of your own.

David Phelps - The Voice

Releasing two projects last fall, garnering a GOLD certification for 2006’s Legacy of Love DVD, “fitting in” a performance taping on ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover and being nominated for two 2008 Dove Awards, the past year has been great for David Phelps! He just completed what will prove to be his most amazing project yet. Working again with producer Monroe Jones, The Voice features well-known covers with two new recordings and boasts epic string orchestrations with David’s dramatic, one-of-a-kind vocal delivery. This is a moving and cinematic experience for the listener and a highlight is the new song, “Mine,” (written by David) which you must hear to believe! These are the songs you know and love by one of the greatest singers of all time. The Songs – The Passion – The Voice; The project David Phelps was born to make.

Ayiesha Woods - Love Like This

With only one album, celebrated singer/songwriter Ayiesha Woods accomplished more than most artists achieve in a lifetime. Its title was unassuming and self-explanatory, but Introducing Ayiesha Woods did more than merely introduce her: it established her as one of the most precocious and promising new artists in Christian music. A GRAMMY® nomination, a Dove Award nod for New Artist of the Year, appearances in a number of high-pro­file tours, and universal acclaim were some of the highlights of Woods’ initial time in the limelight. It’s a winning streak that is bound to continue with Love Like This, her second Gotee Records release.

Brian "Head" Welch - Save Me From Myself

Brian Welch, better known by his nickname Head, is one of the founding members of KoRn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning metal band and a major influence in the rise of the heavy metal movement. While with KoRn, Head won two Grammy's and sold over 30 million albums to date. Head is also a successful author and released a book in July 2007 through Harper Collins. The book also titled "Save Me From Myself" spent many weeks on the New York Times Best Seller's List.

Various - Incredible Praise

Introducing Incredible Praise, includes and hour of on-your-feet praise! This release boasts more than a dozen tracks that communicate the passion and exuberance of a live praise service! Each song will bring the listener to their feet in thanks to God for all he's done. Incredible Praise is packed with 18 powerful, popular praise songs sure to awaken a praise celebration!

Sonicflood - A Heart Like Yours

Modern Worship pioneers SONICFLOOD return with their latest studio release, A Heart Like Yours. The new album features 10 uplifting praise anthems, centered on changing our hearts to be more like Christ's, and living courageously for Him.