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downhere

Put aside all the pigeonholes and boxes that downhere has been put in over the years, and open your ears to a significant creative leap for this Canadian band.

Defying the trend of emotionally empty rock, Ending Is Beginning jumps out of the speakers with a message of hope to a broken world.

Ending Is Beginning is catchy without being slick, uplifting without being pretentious, and rocking without being raucous.

Through relentless touring, the band has added to its powerful sound, while dual lead vocalists Marc Martel and Jason Germain deliver carefully-crafted lyrics filled with optimism and hope.

Release Date: September 23, 2008

Try if you like U2, Sanctus Real, Our Lady Peace, or Lifehouse.

More by downhere

Song List:
Bleed for this Love
Here I Am
Cathedral Made of People
My Last Amen
Hope Is Rising
Something Heavenly
Coming Back Home
All at War
Don't Miss Now
Live for You
The Problem
Beggar Who Gives Alms

Bonus Track:
How Many Kings

Hillsong Kids

Tell the World, the newest project in the successful Hillsong Kids series, captures the heartbeat of worship for kids, and encourages them to tell their world that Jesus lives!

At this incredible live recording, children gathered together to worship Jesus as a statement to the world that there is a generation of children rising up within the church that are unashamed to declare their love for Jesus.

This passionate and energetic project contains worship songs, including Hillsong favourites "My Redeemer Lives" and "Tell the World", plus fresh new songs written specifically for children that will cause them to see how great our God is.

Also available in DVD, and in CD-ROM Songbook format (by special order only).

Release Date: January 15, 2008

More by Hillsong Kids

Try if you like Shout Praises! Kids or Worship Jamz.

Song List:
Tell the World
My Number One
My Redeemer Lives
Light of the World
You're the Answer
Yours Alone
I Wanted the World to Know
Forever
Power in Your Name / Devotion
God So Loved
Lean on You
I'm Not Ashamed

Nicole C. Mullen

This is the record Nicole C. Mullen fans have been waiting for! With songs containing a decidedly autobiographical feel and straight-ahead production hearkening back to the Redeemer days, this album is sure to be a hit.

Sharecropper’s Seed is produced by Tony McAnany (Jennifer Knapp, Point of Grace, Kathy Troccoli) and has more of a “stripped-down” acoustic style, in the vein of Indie Arie and John Mayer.

Volume 2, A Dream to Believe In, is also available.

Release Date: April 3, 2007

More by Nicole C. Mullen

Try if you like Crystal Lewis, CeCe Winans, or Amy Grant.

Song List:
Sharecropper's Seed
So in Love
One Touch (Press) (also available as an Accompaniment Track)
Convinced (also available as an Accompaniment Track)
When I Grow Up
Under the Shadow
Elohim
I Wish (also available as an Accompaniment Track)
Fall
Baby Love

Pocket Full of Rocks

"The dictionary describes Manifesto as... A public declaration of one's intents, motives, and desires. History is marked with pivotal manifestos, both positive and negative. But without a doubt the greatest manifesto is of God's great love for us all. Throughout scripture He declares His affection and kindness towards us, knowing full well that we are all undeserving and broken. Our prayer is that you will hear this divine manifesto over your life like never before. And in response, may the world around you begin to hear your own personal manifesto...a public declaration of extravagant worship and life-altering truth."
-- Michael Farren of Pocket Full of Rocks

Pocket Full of Rocks has been making music together for about 12 years.  Their name comes from the story of David & Goliath:  how God will use anything and anyone, even if all you have is a pocket full of rocks. Check the story out for yourself in I Sam. 17.

Release Date:  July 24, 2007

More by Pocket Full of Rocks

Song List:
Good to Be Here
At the Cross
Who Is this King?
Let the Worshippers Arise
Beautiful You
Your Love
Water (There Is No One like You)
Heal
My Everything
Take Me There (also available as an Accompaniment Track)
Worst of Us
There You Are
At the Cross [reprise extended version]

Sevenglory

Its debut label release Over the Rooftops was hailed by a writer at The Dallas Morning News as “one of the best debuts I’ve heard in a very long time, with a level of musical and lyrical maturity that is rare in this genre.” Media and industry were introduced to the band’s personal, hopeful appeal and strong musicianship with Over the Rooftops, while loyal fans continued to crowd local churches and colleges to see Sevenglory showcase its new music from a national platform.

Now the Valparaiso, Indiana-based band, comprising Fred Buston (lead vocals), Josh Parsons (lead guitar), as well as brothers Gabe (drums) and Caleb (bass) Johannes, builds off the momentum of its acclaimed debut project, releasing a sophomore offering on 7 Spin Music, Atmosphere.

With contributions by producers including Dove Award winner Ian Eskelin (Stellar Kart, Krystal Meyers, All Star United), Don Chaffer (Waterdeep, Sara Groves), and Grammy® Award winner Quinlan (Everyday Sunday, ZOEGirl, The Benjamin Gate), Atmosphere features Sevenglory’s signature vertical sound and lyrics, enhanced by the group’s always-passionate delivery.

Release Date: October 30, 2007

More by Sevenglory

Try if you like Building 429 or Sanctus Real.

Song List:
All You Want
All of this for You
Just Me
Let It Be Love
The Hope
The Best Is Yet to Come
Even the Blues
Atmosphere
Lay It All Down
Show Me the Light

Jaci Velasquez

Hot on the heels of the 10th anniversary celebration of her debut platinum-selling album Heavenly Place, Jaci Velasquez returned to the studio to write and record her brand new CD Love out Loud.

Teaming up with Mark Heimermann (produced Jaci’s first three albums), Jaci takes the listener on a musical journey of hope, healing, and God’s love.

The lyrics to the song "Love out Loud" speak of putting one’s words in action to show others God’s love through us.

“Por Escroti” features Salvador frontman and Velasquez’s husband Nic Gonzales.

*Bonus:  FREE "Love out Loud" T-shirt with purchase of CD (while quantities last).

Release Date: March 18, 2008

More by Jaci Velasquez

Try if you like Stacie Orrico, Crystal Lewis, Jennifer Lopez, or Jessica Simpson.

Song List:
Nothing but Sky
It's Not You, It's Me
Love out Loud
Jesus (The Way)
My Alleluia (When Words Fail)
Weightless
A Likely Story
Tango
Por Escrito [duet with Nic Gonzales]
Into the Light Again
Nothing but Sky [outro]