CCM Links

If you were paying attention in the late 90’s, you might have heard an alternative band called Veil of Ashes. Despite playing with groups like The Choir and The 77’s, they never really gained a national audience. You can download a free clip of Curse, if you’re so inclined.

Anyway, that’s not why were here. Sean Doty, formerly of Veil of Ashes, released some music as Unveiled (get the pun?), backed by Mike Roe and friends. You can download Sleep and hear it in all of its glory. If you’re like me, you appreciate artists whose music may be a little too religious for the world, and a little too worldly for the religious. This list includes artists like Steve Taylor, The 77’s, The Choir, The Lost Dogs, Daniel Amos, and many others. Add your own to the list!

Get Sleep by Unveiled!

Free mp3s from Sara Groves, David Crowder, Sleeping At Last, The Myriad, Bernard, Needtobreathe, and Derek Webb on Relevant Magazine. These songs have been culled from their regular podcasts.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3 of Lovely by Tintern Abbey from their album Cavalcade.

As their website says, Tintern Abbey is the “musical pen name” of Rob Allen…but he’s not going it alone. He’s joined by his older brother Josh as well as Kyle Murphy, JJ Robson, and Jonathon Hape. If the songs I heard today are any indication, this group has a bright future.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3s from Randy Stonehill:

That’s the Way It Goes
We Were All So Young
Take Me Back

Randy’s been around a while…I gather that Randy (with Steve Camp and others) were instrumental in leading Keith Green to the Lord. He’s an amazing guitar player and an interesting character…anyone who’s been in a movie like Beware! The Blob qualifies as an interesting character in my book. If you don’t know Randy’s music, you need to. He’s one of a handful who can truly say that they had a hand in the formation of the Christian music industry. Some of his songs are classics, like Shut De Door, Faithful, Celebrate This Heartbeat, and Love Beyond Reason.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3s from The Eickmeyers:

Eleven
Eager to Grow
Praise Song
Separated
Radio Friendly
Yours Alone

It’s too bad they’ve broken up…while at least one member has suggested that nobody liked their stuff, apparently plenty of listeners disagree.

Free mp3s from The Less:

Live Again
How It’s Supposed to Be
Speak to Me
Hey There

They have an interesting sound. I like it.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3s from Sunset Rising:

Silence
Let Me Know

These guys may just be starting out, but I think they have some serious potential.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3s from My Perfect Dove:

Just Because I’m Happy
Gratified with Prayer

…and I especially like My Life for You Today.

Go get ‘em!

Free mp3s by Rosepointe:

Change Of Sides
Domino Effect
Refine Me
Day Dream
Outro
…and others.

NOTE: You’ll need a SoundClick login. It’s free, and worth the price. Go get ‘em!