Tag: Sparrow Records

Alright, you’re gonna need to buckle up for this one. For two reasons: 1) Koinonia has a somewhat lengthy history, and the band’s members are/were probably more connected than any other band ever in contemporary Christian music; and 2) they were a jazz fusion band, which is probably not a genre most IVM readers are astutely familiar with. The band formed in 1980 and were active throughout that decade before disbanding in 1991. While the members were Americans, several of whom were of Latin/Hispanic descent, their music was more widely-known in Northern and Western Europe where they often played to sold out crowds.… Continued →

This singer/songwriter wrote a lot of worship songs that also talked about missionary work. He released his 1st LP in 1974. Read his Wikipedia page to find out more. He has an extensive discography, but here are 2 of my faves. Thank mom for introducing me to these songs so many years ago. … Continued →

Earthsuit was another one of those bands that didn’t seem to have any counterparts in the Christian music industry. Some of the band members went on to form MuteMath. But hey, great song title right?! Think it’s a play on our sin nature. Maybe someone knows different? … Continued →

Steve Camp was & is a fave of mine due to his songwriting & pop rock music. This SOTD means a lot to me per its heartfelt lyrics as seen below. BTW, he is also a pastor! Oh Lord, I feel so barren and ashamed of who I am How I often felt I hid it well, it is a lie I cannot defend So I lean upon Your mercy as I confess my sin to You There is no easy way, no saving face, when I finally see the truth So let my life be filled with only You I know someday I will be free The weight of sin shall be released But for now He covers me And though the trials never end I’ve learned to take them as my friend For each day He covers me Sometimes the pressure builds around me and I feel about to break I suffer painfully from wrongs done to me but vengeance isn’t mine to take So let me glory in my weakness till Your strength’s revealed in me It is Your grace alone that helps me carry on to be the man I long to be So let Your life be perfected, Lord in me Until it’s You they see And though heartache surrounds me I know Your love is around me Nothing can separate me from You And I know it’s true … Continued →

Bellarive's latest album, "Before There Was," is an intriguing blend of innovation and mainstream worship, which ultimately disappoints.

Newsboys have released their latest single ‘That Home’ just in time for Mother’s Day. Check out the lyric video of the song below.… Continued →

Newsboys have released their brand new music video for ‘That’s How You Change the World’, the first track from their most recent album Restart. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Michael W. Smith, making a label change from Provident to Capitol, releases his new album 'Sovereign' next week (13th May). Check out the review.

Shawn McDonald releases his new album 'Brave' on April 15th, his first full length studio album in 3 years, featuring a remastered 'Through it All' and singles 'The End of the Day' and 'We Are Brave'. Check out the review.

Veteran singer/songwriter/worshipper Michael W. Smith has released his music video of ‘You Won’t Let Go’, the first radio single from Sovereign releasing May 13th. Check out the live video below.… Continued →

Pop/acoustic/CCM artist Shawn McDonald has released his music video for ‘We Are Brave’, the current radio single from his upcoming album Brave releasing April 15th. Check out his video below.… Continued →

Veteran singer/songwriter and worship leader Michael W. Smith is back with a new single, ‘You Won’t Let Go’, from his new worship album, Sovereign, releasing in May 2014. Check out the lyric video below.… Continued →

Sparrow Records worship artist Kari Jobe has released her live music video for ‘Forever’, her first single from her live album Majestic, releasing at the end of March 2014. Check out the live video below.… Continued →

Newsboys have released their lyric video for ‘One Word’, track 9 from Restart, their latest album released in 2013. Check out the video below.… Continued →

City Harbor, the newest Christian duo to make music, release their debut album on February 4th, featuring their hit songs, 'Come However You Are' and 'Somebody Tell Them'. Check out the review.

His current radio single, Matthew West has released his new lyric video for ‘Do Something’, from his latest album Into the Light. Check it out, and also listen to his album on spotify or any other streaming service.… Continued →

Newsboys have released the music video for their song ‘We Believe’, 11th track on Restart and one of the standout songs on My Hope: Music Inspired By The Message and Mission of Billy Graham. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Chris Tomlin has released his brand new live music videos of both ‘God’s Great Dance Floor’ and ‘Our God’, both released on his Burning Lights: Live From Red Rocks CD/DVD. Check out his two videos below.… Continued →

Newest signings to Sparrow Records, City Harbor have released their first EP, featuring their radio singles 'Come However You Are' and 'Somebody Tell Them'. Check out the review.

City Harbor, the latest band/duo signed to Sparrow Records, have released their official lyric video and acoustic video of ‘Come However You Are’, from their forthcoming album releasing February 4th, 2014. Check out the videos below.… Continued →

Newsboys have released their brand new music video for their current radio single, ‘Live With Abandon’, from their latest album Restart. Check out the video below, and be sure to take a look and listen to Restart: Deluxe Edition on Spotify or any other streaming online service. What do you think of the video?… Continued →

Sparrow Records artist and ex-American Idol contestant Colton Dixon has released his first music video for his current single, ‘Never Gone’. Check out the video below, and be sure to listen to his album A Messenger on Spotify or any other streaming or digital outlets. What do you think of the video?… Continued →

Colombian worship movement, Soulfire Revolution, released their debut album in mid-August. I had the pleasure at interviewing lead singer Lorena Castellanos via email, discussing about the thoughts behind the album and what she and the band long for listeners to gain from hearing the project.

Newsboys have just released their brand new simple lyric videos of ‘Fishers of Men’ and ‘Disaster’, both from their latest album Restart just released to iTunes and Amazon on the 10th September. Check out the videos below.… Continued →

The Newsboys are back with their highly anticipated 2013 album 'Restart' releasing September 10th, featuring the hit single 'Live With Abandon' and other standouts like 'One Word', 'That Home', 'We Believe' and 'Man on Fire'. Check out the review.

With the Music Soundtrack for Grace Unplugged (in cinemas October) already out (August 27th) via Sparrow Records, lyric videos for the AJ Michalka led covers ‘Desert Song’ and ‘You Never Let Go’ have been released. Check them out below, and be sure to take a look at the official music video for AJ’s current radio single, ‘All I’ve Ever Needed’.… Continued →

Pop/rock band Sanctus Real have released their music video for their current radio single, ‘Pray’. You can check out the video below, and be sure to check out their new album Run, which released in February 2012.… Continued →

Ex-American Idol contestant and current CCM artist Mandisa releases her 4th full-length studio album 'Overcomer' at the end of August 2013. Check out the review.

Grace Unplugged, which tells a coming of age story about a teen who travels to become a star in music and in the process starts to compromise on her faith (starring AJ Michalka, Jamie Grace and Chris Tomlin), releases to the cinemas in October 2013. Here is the review of the complimentary album, 'Grace Unplugged Soundtrack', releasing August 27th, and featuring original songs by AJ Michalka, and fan favourites by Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and Josh Wilson.

Singer songwriter Matthew West has released his brand new live video for ‘Do Something’, from the DVD content from his recently released ‘Into The Light Deluxe Edition‘ that was released August 13th. Check out the video of ‘Do Something’ below, as well as other videos from the DVD, from ‘Forgiveness’ and ‘Strong Enough’ to his current radio single, ‘Hello My Name Is’. What do you think of ‘Do Something’ and the other 5 videos?… Continued →