The Maranatha! Singers are the in-house choir of praise & worship label Maranatha! Music. Founded in 1971, the label would release dozens of self-produced albums over the next five decades with a variety of Maranatha ensembles, including the Singers. The choir’s releases have included live collaborations with artists such as Terry Clark and Morris Chapman, … Read more
Despite great critical acclaim due to their literate, passionate rock, praise from some well-respected contemporaries, and a string of strong releases, the San Francisco band the Call never quite escaped cult status. The predicted breakthrough to a wider audience never materialized. Formed in the San Francisco area in 1980, the quartet, led by vocalist/guitarist Michael … Read more
Formed in 2000 by four Starbucks employees in Mesquite, Texas, the Afters are an alternative CCM rock outfit originally known as Blisse. Under their original moniker, members Marc Dodd (drums), Matt Fuqua (guitar and vocals), Josh Havens (vocals and guitar), and Brad Wigg (bass and vocals) released an EP and an album (2001’s When the … Read more
With a bright and sunny modern pop sound, Tenth Avenue North (the group took their name from a major road in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, where they were originally formed) have become one of the brightest lights on the contemporary Christian music scene. Led by Mike Donehey’s vocals and songwriting, the group released … Read more
Joyous Celebration is a South African Gospel choir which was formed in 1994 following the success of South Africa’s first democratic elections. What was merely meant to be a one-time studio project by South African musicians turned into a massive platform for upcoming South African artists. Many of Joyous Celebration songs, like Grace and Mercy … Read more
An award-winning African gospel collective, Spirit of Praise is the flagship concept of Spirit Music Group, a Johannesburg-based music production and distribution company. Comprised of some of South Africa’s foremost gospel artists, the project is a showcase for the company’s myriad soloists and vocalists. Commencing in 2008 with a two-volume set of material recorded live … Read more
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The members met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars. Although the band has no permanent drummer or bass … Read more
An alternative-minded Christian rock band that rose from a 2003 demo tape to playing arenas with their devotional tunes, Sidewalk Prophets broke into the CCM mainstream in 2009 with their major-label debut, These Simple Truths. Since taking home the Best New Artist award at the 2010 Dove Awards, the band has shared stages with Audio … Read more
Seven Places was a Christian rock band founded in 2000. Seth Gilbert was the main songwriter and vocalist for Seven Places which was signed to BEC Recordings. The group amiably disbanded in 2005 to pursue other projects. The band members were all originally from Medford, Oregon. “Our name is about the seven places Jesus Christ … Read more
SEU Worship is a collaboration between the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. It is a reflection of the worship movement happening during weekly chapels. Our sound is inspired by the pop music and culture of emerging adults, and our writers aim to craft prophetic and theologically responsible lyrics.