Nobody asks, "Do you like music?" They ask, "What kind of music do you like?"
Occasionally I do round-ups of books that I'm reading. Let's talk music today instead. Here are six musicians I'm listening to.
Andy Mineo - I was never a big Andy Mineo fan until I heard some of his music on a podcast. At that point I discovered his album Uncomfortable and loved it. Not everyone is into hip-hop music and if you aren't, you won't be a fan of Andy. But he has a pretty incredible way of verbalizing and exploring gutsy subjects with a lot of winsomeness and courage.
Citizens and Saints - I love both of Citizens and Saints' albums, Citizens and Join the Triumph. When Citizens came out I listened to it on steady repeat for months. Theological pop music? It couldn't be. But it was - and is. I love Join the Triumph too, especially the songs "The Strife is Over," "You Brought Me Back to Life," and "Father, You Are All We Need."
Ghost Ship - There are certain songs on their first album, The Good King, that I will forever associate with studying for an Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP exam at my grandparents' house while I dog-sat for them. I've lately been enjoying their more recent endeavor, Costly.
Kings Kaleidoscope - I have always loved Kings Kaleidoscope, from the time I heard "I Know" and then became obsessed with "Seek Your Kingdom." My latest song on repeat is "Come Thou Fount." Just listen to all of it.
Indelible Grace Music - Do you like folksy music? Hymns? Then you'll like Indelible Grace. I've been listening to their album Beams of Heaven lately, and I love the song "Come and Welcome."
Propaganda - Here's another artist that you unfortunately won't enjoy if you don't like hip hop music. Propaganda is not quiet on cultural critique and analysis from a biblical perspective, and I think he's a worthy voice. I'm listening to Crimson Cord these days.
What are you listening to?