Electralyte News Update

Electralyte News update :- ELECTRALYTE will be celebrating the festive season with carols galore, Christmas-sy films and plenty of good food with their families! The biggest change for the band this Christmas is the arrival of the first ELECTRALYTE baby, Electraylyte member Paul has now had a new baby daughter who was born just last week! Also to help supprt the band Go to XFM and you'll find ELECTRALYTE among some of the best up and coming unsigned bands vying for your attention. Visit the site, share this link! This will help get the band on the radio. And in other news the band have a new website so go check out http://www.electralyte.net/

Israel Hough New Album & Tour

Israel Houghton returns to his roots as a solo artist with, The Power Of One. Releasing March 24, 2009 on Integrity Music/Columbia Records, the album features the youthful and musically masterful energy that has made Israel among the most highly influential tastemakers across a variety of musical genres. The album also features guest vocals from such genre-leading artists as tobyMac, Martin Smith of Delirious?, Mary Mary and Chevelle Franklin.
Also Israel Houghton will be touring with Chris Tomlin on The nationwide Hello Love tour which kicks off on January 22 in Hershey, PA, and will hit over 35 cities across the U.S. through April 9th, including Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Newark and more.

David Gate Releases New Album

Worship leader David Gate releases his latest album as an independent album. David is part of the worship team at Trinity Church, Cheltenham, David Gates new independent album, 'Nothing To Fear' will be released on a independent label. David has previously led worship at Soul Survivor and was featured on the 'Redemption(2001) and 'Unapproachable Light' (2005) CDs on Survivor.

Jars of Clay Video

Jars of Clay have released via there website a exclusives video & a Audiobook for there fans. The audio book has each band member read their reflections on the christmas period, it is called "Advent Reflection Book: Peace Is Here". The Video is a new live video of "Drummer Boy" from there tour last year, in which Jars of Clay were supported by Third Day. Head on over to there website and sign up.

The Choirboys Release Christmas Album

It doesn’t get more Christmassy than this; a trio of angelic-sounding choirboys, a feast of the ‘lushest’ string arrangements and all the Christmas carol classics you could ever wish for. This year’s three trebles were hand picked from thousands of hopefuls. William was voted Radio 2's Young Chorister of the Year, Andrew performed in Beijing for the International Olympic Committee and Bill has achieved the Outstanding Performance Award twice running in the National Junior Choir Championships.

Together they have recorded the ultimate Christmas record. From essential classics like ‘Silent Night’, ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’ and ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ to more recent favourites like ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ and ‘The Holly And The Ivy’. The Carols Album is just about the only Christmas album you’ll ever need.

Kevin Max Is Back

Kevin Max is back with a seven song studio mini-album 'Crashing Gates' and will be released in the States by himself on the 9th December. It will be Max's first release on dPulse Records. Kevin Max said about this mini album "This is where 'The Imposter' left off. I view this release as a more focussed collection of songs about the Apocalypse."

Moya Brennan - Christmas Tour Dates

An Irish Christmas, Across Ireland

There’s nobody better qualified to warm up the winter crowds and turn their thoughts towards the real story of Christmas than Ireland’s own Moya Brennan. As the voice, heart and soul of Clannad - and dubbed the First Lady of Irish Music - Moya’s forthcoming tour is an essential event in the Christmas calendar.

Having found success with ‘An Irish Christmas’ in 2005, Moya rediscovered the passion for old favourites and new messages. “I’ve been involved in number of other people’s Christmas projects in recent years,” explains Moya, “but I wanted to capture a truly Celtic Christmas feeling. It’s always important to bring the meaning of Christmas to the fore. It is the essence of what I believe in and the album offers both celebration and reflection on that familiar theme.”
The six dates across Ireland run between December 4th and 20th, with a further six German dates woven in throughout. Crowds can expect Moya’s classics with Clannad as well as recent material from her 2006 release ‘Signature’.

04 December: Limerick, St Mary's Church Rathkeale
07 December: Monaghan, Hotel Hillgrove
08 December: Roscommon, Donamon Castle
10 December: Carrick-On-Shannon, St Mary's Church
11 December: Monkstown Dublin, Monkstown Parish Church
20 December: Naul co. Dublin, Seamus Ennis Centre
Further dates for 2009 will be announced soon, including a UK tour in March.

Christmas Rock Night

The German Fesitval Christmas Rock Night which is set this year to take place on 5th and 6th December in Ennepetal near Dusseldorf, Germany, has a very strong line up of North American bands. The lineup include Kutless, Disciple, , Day Of Fire, Haste The Day, Project 86, Fireflight and Thousand Foot Krutch on Saturday. Other bands to play are Everyday Sunday, Breaking The Silence, HB and [dweeb]. For More information click there website here

CompassionArt Album Released

CompassionArt, the charity founded by Delirious? front man Martin Smith, releases its first album today. The 14 track album features songs written and performed by some of the biggest talents in Christian music. In January, Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin and Darlene Zschech gathered together to write the songs.

Four weeks later several of the artists reconvened at London's Abbey Road studios to start recording the songs. Over the coming weeks the album started to take shape, with additional guest vocalists Kirk Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Leeland Mooring, Christy Nockels, tobyMac and CeCe Winans. Each of the twelve original writers nominated a charity to which 1/24th of CompassionArt royalties will go to. The remaining 50 per cent of the funds raised will be distributed among projects that CompassionArt wants to give extra support – such as the Watoto community in Uganda. There, orphaned children are given food, shelter, education and a loving, caring home as they rebuild their lives. CompassionArt will provide funding for a series of music and arts centres that support the world-famous Watoto Children's Choir, as well as offering essential training for those wanting to pursue a future in the arts.

Everyone inolved in CompassionArt, from writers to publishers, managers to copyright administrators, have all waived their fees to make sure that all the money generated by the album goes directly to the charity. The CD also includes a bonus DVD containing a 50 min documentary and PDF downloadable music sheets of each song. In the UK the album is also being distributed by mainstream high street retailer WHSmith. The album is set for release in the USA on 27th January 2009. In addition to the CD a CompassionArt book is also being released. In 'The Art Of Compassion', each of the artists writes a chapter highlighting the key issues of the project and offers discussion on the link between worship and justice, art and action.
Click Compassionart for more info
News borrowed from Delirious.org.uk

'Love Will Find A Way' Enters UK Singles Chart At Number 55

The final ever Delirious? single, 'Love Will Find A Way' entered the official UK Singles Chart at number 55 on 23rd November. This was the bands 10th and final UK single before Delirious? comes to an end in 2009. Taken from their recent 'Kingdom Of Comfort' album, the single was available in High Street record stores, online, and for download from iTunes.

In the past 11 years Delirious? have now achieved 10 'Top 75' chart singles, with their biggest hit being 'See The Star' which reached number 16 in 1999. Delirious? described Love Will Find A Way as a "Time to celebrate and send one last anthem out into the charts". Whilst the final single was unable to recapture the height of the bands success of the late 90's, it sees the band going out in a way representative of their phenomenal career.

Unlike almost any UK Christian band that has gone before them, Delirious? have pushed the boundaries between secular and Christian music. Their ability to produce music that fits into two such contrasting markets will be their lasting reptuation. Continually achieving chart positions for singles that have had absolutely no backing from radio, large scale marketing schemes or major record labels can be seen as an unprecedented success.

Gentleman Take On Mainstream

Sheffield Rock Band The Gentleman who played some of the biggest Christian Summer Festivals these last few years while also having a lot of positive feedback with their 2006 Authentic album 'Smile Back At Me', have moved into the mainstream. A single, "Push Back", will be released in February, The band will shortly be shooting a video at The Leadmill in Sheffield.The band's next album is expected to be released in sometime in April. As well as a music video shoot, there is a concert being planned to be recorded live as part of an EP which will be available at some stage as bonus material.

Final Delirious? Single 'Love Will Find A Way' Released Today

Delirious? have today (17th November) released 'Love Will Find A Way' as a single in the UK. This will be the bands 10th and final UK single before Delirious? comes to an end in 2009. Taken from their recent 'Kingdom Of Comfort' album, the single is available in High Street record stores and online from Townsend Records. The single will also be available from iTunes later this week.

Three different physical versions of the single are available. CD 1 contains the single's Radio Edit and the song 'Mothers Of The Night'. CD 2 contains three different versions of Love Will Find A Way, including an acoustic version and a remix. A DVD single is also available which includes the Love Will Find A Way video and an Electonic Press Kit (EPK) promoting the Kingdom Of Comfort album. The single's video is made up of live footage recorded at two large outdoor UK gigs earlier this year, Ultimate Event at Alton Towers and The Frenzy Festival in Edinburgh.

All three formats can be ordered for a combined price of just £4.99 from Townsend Records, with sales counting towards the final chart position which should be announced on Sunday (23rd Nov). In the past 11 years Delirious? have achieved 7 Top 40 singles, with their biggest hit being See The Star which reached number 16 in 1999. Delirious? have described Love Will Find A Way as a "Time to celebrate and send one last anthem out into the charts".

Courtesy of: http://www.delirious.org.uk

WH Smiths have some Compassionart

COMPASSIONART are pleased to announce that WH Smith will be stocking the CompassionArt album in most of their 486 stores across the country from the moment of its release on November 24th.

This remarkable album offers up a brand new soundtrack for all those wondering just how far art and compassion can go to solving some of the world's most pressing issues of injustice. The fourteen tracks all follow the compass of grace, hope, faith and take up the Biblical mandate for God's people to put the gospel into action. Featuring a bonus DVD that documents the creation of the project, CompassionArt is not only a good deal for those who buy it: 100% of its proceeds will be given to a range of 16 initial projects, each carrying out excellent work around the world.

The brain - and heart - child of Martin and Anna Smith, CompassionArt has already created a stir, even before the album and book (The Art of Compassion – Hodder & Stoughton UK) have been released. Such is the hunger for a new era of worship that engages with the world as we see it, beyond the pews, that CompassionArt is sure to be a hit from High Street to High Church.
To Pre Order the CD from Survivor.co.uk records click here

Steven Curtis Chapman Song Demo

A few days ago, Steven Curtis Chapman had the opportunity to visit the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. He's been fortunate to have the chance to meet brave men and women military personnel there, both the wounded and the medical staff.

Two Fridays ago, Steven met Corpsman Thomas McBride. He had been wounded in action in Afghanistan and tragically had lost part of his leg. Steven was deeply moved by this man and the sacrifice he had made for this country. In response and with gratitude to Corpsman McBride and all who have served America, Steven penned a new song, "Thomas McBride." During this week that marks Veterans Day 2008, Steven is making available, via streaming audio, this simple demo he recorded of the new song. Click here to Listen

The Best of Switchfoot

After a decade of intellect, integrity and songs that lift the soul and open the eyes, Switchfoot have earned the right to wave their accomplishments about a bit. ‘The Best Yet’ does just that –
and more.

With five albums behind them and a stack of accolades and awards, Switchfoot have had plenty of best bits to choose from. What the band have settled on are eighteen songs that highlight perfectly why it is that these five guys from San Diego have moved in and settled down in the hearts and minds of millions of fans across the globe.

‘The Best Yet’ includes their massive hits ‘Meant To Live’ and ‘Dare You To Move’, as well as the radio successes ‘Stars’, ‘Oh! Gravity.’, ‘Awakening’ and ‘This Is Your Life’. Other numbers are the superb ‘The Shadow Proves The Sunshine’, ‘Company Car’ and ‘This Is Home’ – a track featured on the soundtrack to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Then there’s the Deluxe edition of the album, a CD/DVD package featuring 14 music videos and band commentray. Includes video favourites like ‘Stars’, ‘Dare You To Move’ and ‘Meant To Live’ along with some rarities spanning Switchfoots career.

Lastly, Jon Foreman (Switchfoots front man) will be performing at The Stand on 8 November along with Delirious?, Tim Hughes, YFriday, bandwithnoname, Bluetree and talks from Steve Chalke, Andy Hawthorn and Baroness Cox. Check out http://www.hopeforjustice.org.uk/thestand/ for further details – it’ll be a great night addressing social justice issues.

Graham Kendrick Tour

Graham Kendrick has announced plans to tour his latest album in the run up to Christmas this year, bringing fresh insight and opportunities to the season.
As Graham explains, the decision was a logical one to make; 'Every year since I wrote and recorded Rumours of Angels I have looked forward to writing another set of songs for the Christmas season. This year at last I have felt the time is right and been able to make it a priority. It is quite a challenge for a songwriter writing for the Christmas season, because so much has already been done - it is hard to be original! However I was quickly encouraged with a flow of lyrical concepts and musical ideas, and endedup with more songs than I could fit in.’
The 18 date tour will take in churches, cathedrals, theatres and town halls. Expect Graham’s trademark inspiration and intuition as he narrates the story of the nativity through song.
You can buy Dreaming of a Holy Night is from Fierce! Distribution by clicking here

30 November: Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls, http://www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/
2 December: Macclesfield, Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane,http://www.puratickets.com/
3 December: Motherwell Concert Hall, Civic Centre, Motherwell,http://www.harvestonline.co.uk/
4 December: Strathaven Avendale Church, Kirk Street,www.garrion.co.uk/avendale
5 December: Leeds Morely Town Hall, Queen Street, Morley, Leeds http://www.puratickets.com/
7 December: Dudley Concert Hall, St. James's Road, Dudley http://www.leabrookchurch.co.uk/
8 December: Swindon Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon http://www.wyverntheatre.org.uk/
10 December: Maidstone All Saints Church, Mill Street, Maidstone
Tickets available from: Union Street Methodist Church Office (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm)
11 December: Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue
12 December: Ilford Town Hall, High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DD http://www.citygates.org.uk/
13 December: Chester Cathedral, Chesterfest, Abbey House, Abbey Green, http://www.eden.co.uk/
14 December: Stafford Rising Brook Baptist Church, Burton Square, Stafford,http://www.rbbc.org.uk/
17 - 21 December : Holland
22 December: Barry Memorial Hall Theatre, 7 Gladstone Rd, Barry, South Wales, CF62 8NA

New Michael W Smith Live Album

Recorded live on 20 June in Houston, Texas, with more than 12,000 worshippers in attendance; artist, composer, author and worship leader Michael W. Smith recorded his third highly-anticipated worship album A New Hallelujah.
Born out of a desire to lead worship and encounter the presence of the Holy Spirit, in 2002 Michael W. Smith released a live album aptly entitled Worship. This album encouraged and uplifted the hearts of worshippers everywhere and was soon followed up with his second live album Worship Again.
Now 6 years on Michael is releasing his third inspiring worship album, and one of his best works to date. One of the highlights of the album is the song Help Is On The Way with special guest Israel Houghton, a song for anyone going through hard times and in need of encouragement and, of course, the title track, A New Hallelujah, with The African Children's Choir. To Order the CD from Integrity.com click here

Soul Survivor Live

This years live worship album from the event Soul Survivor is to be released by Survivor Records in November. 'Complete: Soul Survivor Live 2008' features some of the Lead worshippers from the festival which included Ben Cantelon, Andriana Arganda, Beth Coulson, Sam Parker & Tim Hughes Also on this years album is a DVD featuring a live talk by Mike Pilavachi. So get over to Survivor to pre order/order your copy.
Also at http://www.survivor.co.uk/ for a limited time only there is a oppertunity to download a FREE track from The Psalm Drummers from there latest album. So get over there asap

Watch The New Delirious Single Video

OK so its not a world exclusive but its the New Delirious Single "Love Will find A Way" Which is out the 17th of November, Click here to pre order and help get Delirious back into the charts

There is an exclusive live version of Love Will Find A Way which can be purchased from your mobile, text LOVEWILL and your email to 81088.

COMPASSIONART

Today I recieved some information regarding the great new cd Compassionart So read the information below and get excited about this great bran new cd

Prepare For Something Marvelous…

It seemed like a crazy idea at the time – gathering twelve of the most respected Christian songwriters for a week-long retreat in rural Scotland. They’d pay their own way, write together and give up all claim to any royalties earned from the songs. Crazy. Then it got a little more crazy; within a few weeks of the retreat the writers were back together once more at London’s Abbey Road studios to record 14 songs in just three days, emerging with the spine and heart of an album.

And then things got interesting; would the publishers, labels managers and countless other industry personnel join in? Would the Christian scene unite to do something they’d never attempted before? Would they forgo income so that money could be raised to help fight poverty around the world?

The answer was a ‘yes’. A very loud one. And now, a few months later CompassionArt the album is set for release on the 24th November. Featuring 14 songs that stretch and inspire, joining the dots between faith, music and action, CompassionArt brings the heart of worship a little closer to meeting the needs of a world in pain. All proceeds generated from the CD, book and song royalties will support the work of 16 initial projects over the lifetime of these songs.
The four headline projects are Stop The Traffik, Watoto, Ray Of Hope and Hand Of Hope. The brainchild of Martin and Anna Smith, the songwriters including Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis-Chapman, Stuart Garrard, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech and several other additional guest performers: Kirk Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Christy Nockels, Leeland Mooring, tobyMac and CeCe Winans.

Also included with the CD is a packed DVD – including a 50 minute documentary, trailers, videos and PDF downloads of song and chord charts for all of the tracks. As well as all of this, the writers united to produce a book - The Art of Compassion (to be published by Hodder in November 2008); a twelve chapter unraveling of the trail of worship, hope and justice found in each of the writers’ lives. Back to the album though; what does it all sound like? Hope, justice, peace, enlightenment and truth. Grooves and tunes and melodies that work under the skin and into the heart. Put it another way; these songs sound like the future.

Pre order this great cd at Survivor.com

Anberlin Storm US Chart

The latest album by American rockers Anberlin through a mainstream label has entered the Billboard 200 charts at number 13. 'New Surrender' is released on Universal Republic. It has also entered the Top Christian Albums chart at number one. Check out Anberlin webpage here

Sara Groves "O Holy Night"

Sara Groves has just realised her new Christmas Album "O Holy Night". It has been decribed like this "Classic Christmas with a uniqueness that is Sara Groves. O Holy Night evokes all that is good, warm and friendly during this special season showcasing perennial Christmas favorites as well as four new original songs". Click here to buy it

Track List Includes
Star of Wonder ,It's True (featuring Toby Groves) ,It Came Upon A Midnight Clear ,O Holy Night ,To Be With You ,Angels We Have Heard On High ,Have Yourself A Merry LIttle Christmas ,Toy Packaging ,Peace Peace Cradle In Bethlehem ,Silent Night ,Go Tell It On The Mountain

More Info on Delirious Single

The Jono show has been given more info regarding the release of the new Delirious single, Love Will Find A Way which is out 17th of November.

Released on 17th November Love Will Find A Way is the last single to be released by Delirious? There is an exclusive live version of Love Will Find A Way which can be purchased from your mobile, text LOVEWILL and your email to 81088.

We also have 3 physical formats:

CD1 (mini)

Love Will Find A Way – Radio Edit

Mothers Of The Night

CD2 (maxi)

Love Will Find A Way – Album Version

Love Will Find A Way – Acoustic Version

Love Will Find A Way – Ardent Al Electro Dub Remix

DVD

Love Will Find A Way – Video

Kingdom Of Comfort – EPK

Love Will Find A Way – Album Version

There are also special digital formats as well so plenty to keep any Delirious? fan happy! Check out http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/.

New releases from sixsteps...

Survivor is excited to present you with three new releases from sixsteps. Following on from the success of Arriving and See The Morning – Chris Tomlin returns with his new album HELLO LOVE produced by Ed Cash (who produced both previous albums). Hello Love, communicates what he describes as the “need to introduce ourselves to love again.” The album endeavours to give voice to the Church to worship their Creator. Songs including “Love,” “God of This City,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “I Will Rise,” and “Jesus Messiah” are already impacting worshippers across the globe, as Chris debuts his new music on Passion’s first ever world tour.
Charlie Hall delivers his fourth album, The Bright Sadness. Charlie’s hallmark ‘down to earth’ worship lyrics and ‘just off centre’ sounds are evident here. Creating music for the sole purpose of making God’s name renown The Bright Sadness is a collection of songs that reflect his spiritual journaling these last few years. The album, according to Charlie, “comes from me understanding my ordinary human condition and my deep love for Jesus.” Recorded in Oklahoma City & LA, the project reflects real life struggles, among those themes addressed are brokenness and Christ’s free fellowship, redemption and compassion. Including new material as showcased on the last Passion Live album, God Of This City, (Walk The World and You Are God), and new songs Mystery and Chainbreaker.

Following 3 appearances at Frenzy festival and Passion London, the quirky and joyful experience of David Crowder Band live is one you do not want to miss. When Remedy was released in the USA last year, its launch was followed by a sell out club tour across America including the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. This live CD & DVD package captures the joy of worship and all the fun of a David Crowder Band live show – making it a live greatest hits experience, oozing quality and creativity. Including more than 85 minutes of live music shot in high definition! Like a David Crowder Band show……one not be missed!

To purchase albums from Survivor Records Shop click here

Delirious Release Last Single

Delirious? have announced that they will be releasing the song 'Love Will Find A Way' as a single in the UK on 17th November. Taken from their recent 'Kingdom Of Comfort' album, the surprise announcement was made on the opening night of the bands UK Tour. As well as being available from iTunes, the single will also be sold in shops in 3 different formats.

Two different CD versions will be available: CD 1 contains the title track and 'Mothers Of The Night'. CD 2 contains three different versions of Love Will Find A Way, including an acoustic version and a remix. A DVD single will also be available which includes the Love Will Find A Way video and an Electonic Press Kit (EPK) promoting the Kingdom Of Comfort album.

All three formats can be pre-ordered for a combined price of just £4.99 from Townsend Records, with sales counting towards the final chart position. Stu G will be talking about the new single on the Aled Jones show on BBC Radio 2 on Sunday 12th October at 8:30am. This will be the 10th single that Delirious? have released in the UK.

Thanks Dave Wood for the info www.delirious.org.uk

Delirious Tour Starts Tonight

Delirious? kick off their 12-date 'Kingdom Of Comfort' UK Tour in Brighton Tonight (10/10/2008) Some venues have now sold-out but tickets are still available for some of the dates. The band will be performing tracks from their final studio album, Kingdom Of Comfort, as they visits Tunbridge Wells, Southampton, Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford, London, Exeter, Liverpool, Leeds and Inverness before ending in Loughborough on 25th October. During the tour Delirious? will be supported by Tree63. This will be the first Delirious? tour in the UK since Paul Evans joined the band as their new drummer. Check out the Tour Dates and Get Your Tickets at Pura Tickets

Jon Foreman Seasonal EP'S on New Album

FIERCE! Distribution will shortly be distributing in the UK the latest project by Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman 'Limbs And Branches'. The full length, 12-song recording features two new tunes, "Broken From The Start" and "Over The River", as well as the most popular hits from his widely acclaimed 'Fall/Winter' and 'Spring/Summer' EPs that have sold the equivalent of 150,000 copies to date. Click PuraShop to purchase the Album

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