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Sometimes kicking back is absolutely the right thing to do… It might be just a tad too cold outside (don’t worry, summer’s on its way) or – in case you’re one of those really weird people that prefers the cold weather – I’ve got you covered (see what I did there..?) Whatever your story is, here are four classic UK Gospel tunes to mellow you … Continue reading 4 Retro UK Gospel Vibes to Mellow You Out (Part 2)
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On this day, the last day of #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK It’s only fair to draw your attention to one of the most powerful and profound songs to come out of the United Kingdom. A song that – to my mind – will remain relevant and moving for all time. Gavin Holligan: ‘More Than One’ Official Video Piano Acoustic featuring Riccy Mitchell Stream on Spotify Explore … Continue reading One of the most powerful songs to come out of the UK – ever…
Sometimes kicking back is absolutely the right thing to do… Perhaps you’re in the middle of a particularly stressful life moment – or maybe you’re badly in need of some time out from a decidedly knotty Rubik’s cube of a problem currently getting the better of you. Maybe you want to chill out just because (and: why not..?) Whatever your story, here are four classic … Continue reading 4 Retro UK Gospel Vibes to Mellow You Out
This is the fourth instalment in the series looking at UK Gospel artists and their exploration of the world of ‘mainstream’ music. You already know the back story: we’re still navigating the long-running discussion around how best to respond to Christian artists creating music that isn’t evangelical by default. It’s an interesting, if somewhat ironic, state of affairs because – given the chance – the same … Continue reading Great ‘Mainstream’ Songs from Christian Artists (Part 4)
This is the third in a series that looks at UK Gospel artists and their exploration of the world of ‘mainstream’ music. You know the one: songs that don’t necessarily fall into the evangelical bracket (and we all know the long-running discussion we’ll be forever having about that). Meantime here are another 3 artists to check out – this time it’s the ladies edition Michelle John … Continue reading Great ‘Mainstream’ Songs from Christian Artists (Part 3)
This series celebrates a contentious area of Christian music: the ‘non-evangelical’ output. Over the years we’ve sadly lost far too many hugely talented creatives to the wrong side of the unwritten, but oddly pervasive law – the one that suggests every sphere of Christian creative activity has to have an evangelical aspect to it. I’m sure you know it: it postulates all Christian songs need … Continue reading 5 Inspirational UK ‘Gospel’ Tracks You Have to Hear (Part 3)
Over the years we’ve sadly lost far too many hugely talented creatives to the wrong side of the unwritten (but oddly pervasive) law that suggests every sphere of Christian creative activity has to have an evangelical aspect to it.
I’m sure you know the one: it postulates all Christian songs need ‘Jesus in every line’.
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There’s no way to sugar coat this. Over the years the UK Gospel scene has sadly lost a huge amount of incredibly talented people to the blight of an unwritten rule: ‘Christian artists should only write about explicitly Christian experiences’. (And of course you can replace ‘write’ with practically any creative endeavour whatsoever and get the same result. It’s a deeply-held, strongly felt conviction in … Continue reading 5 Inspirational UK ‘Gospel’ Tracks You Have to Check Out (Part 1)
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