This guy might not be new to everyone, but the other day I was browsing through iTunes and stumbled onto Eric Hutchinson’s “Sounds Like This” and he because the subject of this edition of Music You’ve Never Heard.

Currently this is what’s on repeat in the office and the car.  Love the groove, love the vocals, and love that it’s not depressing.

So let’s hear the lists.  What’s some music we’ve never heard, but need to?  Ready?  Go.

MYNH – Eric Hutchinson is a post from: Brody Harper

Well, I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas.  We had a pretty chill day at home and it was amazing to not have to be anywhere or do anything except hang out.

I did end up with $40 in iTunes money and I have a couple ideas of some albums to get, but I thought I’d throw it out to you guys and see what you thought.  So here’s the game.  You’ve got $40 to spend on iTunes.  What do you get?  Four full albums?  Individual songs?  What would you get? I want to know.

Now, I’m not saying that I’m going to listen to your suggestions because Chris will throw something in here like Pretty Ricky in there , but I promise to come back and let you know what I got.

Ready?  Go.

Music I’m About To Hear is a post from: Brody Harper

A friend of mine sent me this guys name the other day as something that I should check out.  He mentioned that he was an artist in the ‘painting’ sense as well as the ‘writing and playing music sense’ and that I should take a look.  It took me a couple days, but when I did get around to checking out his stuff, I found myself focussing more on his artwork than on his music.  I took a rabbit trail to this site and ended up fascinated by it.  It really is pretty amazing stuff.

Then a few days later I realized that I should probably check out his music too.  And here we are.  The next featured artist on the old ‘Music You’ve Never Heard’ section.  Again, pretty amazing stuff.

Now, I didn’t really get permission to play his song on my blog, but I figure if every one of you go buy his record on iTunes, he’ll forgive me.  Plus he’s playing this song on his Myspace so I think it’s okay…. but you really should go buy it.

Now, I don’t know much about this guy, except that he’s local and eventually I’d like to grab a coffee or something with him, but I’ve never communicated with him so we’ll see.  In the meantime, enjoy and go check out more of his stuff.

And while we’re here discussing ‘Music You’ve Never Heard’, hit me up with some music I’ve never heard.  What are you listening to, that we’ve never heard?

Ready?  Go.

Music You’ve Never Heard – Scott Phillips is a post from: Brody Harper

I’ve known my friend Alex for about thirteen years or so. Dang. That makes us seem old. We first met back when I was still in high school and Alex was in an acoustic band called Five O’Clock People. Anyone remember them? Sure you do. But you may remember them from years later when they were signed to a record label and put out a record called The Nothing Venture.  Memory getting clearer?  Well, guess what peeps?  They are back and in my opinion, better than ever.  Temper Temper is the newest EP from the boys in Five O’Clock People and it’s without a doubt, a must have EP.  The writing is amazing, instrumentation is awesome and the originality is nothing short of what you would expect from these guys.

And here’s the thing. It’s not just because I really like Alex, Drew and Pat, although I’m currently working on talking Alex into moving into the house next door to me, but this EP is ridiculous. And you know I don’t say that about many records. Seriously, have I ever steered you wrong when it comes to blindly purchasing a record based solely on my opinion?

So here’s what we are going to do. We’re all going to buy this record. That’s right. Every one of us is going to purchase this record and write a review of it right here in the comments.  Now, here’s the tricky part.  This record is kind of hard to get right now.  They are currently sorting out some distribution plan, so here’s what you need to do.  Email glassjoerecords@yahoo.com and tell then you want a record.  They will take some of your money and then send you a CD like the one I got yesterday.  Now, this isn’t some ‘Oh well, Brody’s just doing this because he’s friends with them so I don’t have to do it’ kind of thing.  Seriously.  Get.  This.  Record.  Then come here and tell me (and them) what you think.

Sound like a plan?  Leave a comment in the comments when you’ve ordered it, and once everyone starts getting their copies we will revisit this post for reviews.  If you’ve already heard the record or already have it, go ahead and start the reviewing.

Ready?  Go.

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Five O’Clock People – Temper Temper is a post from: Brody Harper

Now if you’re offended by a few ‘bad’ words, this may not be for you, but the lyrics of this song are some of the most honest and searching lyrics I’ve heard in a long time in Christian music or otherwise.  Now, I don’t know this guys spiritual background/beliefs, but I can say that if Christians were this honest all the time, I think we’d be living in a different world.

Here’s the lyrics, and when you get a sec, check out Noah Gundersen.

Jesus, Jesus, could you tell me what the problem is
With the world and all the people in it?
Because I’ve been hearing stories about the end of the world
But I’m in love with a girl and I don’t wanna leave her
And the television screams such hideous things
They’re talking about the war on the radio
They say the whole thing’s gonna blow
And we will all be left alone
No we’ll be dead and we won’t know what hit us

Jesus, Jesus, if you’re up there won’t you hear me
‘Cause I’ve been wondering if you’re listening for quite a while
And Jesus, Jesus, it’s such a pretty place we live in
And I know we fuc*ed it up, please be kind
Don’t let us go out like the dinosaurs
Or blown to bits in a third world war
There are a hundred different things I’d still like to do
I’d like to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower
Look up from the ground at a meteor shower
And maybe even raise a family

Jesus, Jesus, there are those that say they love you
But they have treated me so d*mn mean
And I know you said ‘forgive them for they know not what they do’
But sometimes I think they do
And I think about you
If all the heathens burn in hell, do all their children burn as well?
What about the Muslims and the gays and the unwed mothers?
What about me and all my friends?
Are we all sinners if we sin?
Does it even matter in the end if we’re unhappy?

Jesus, Jesus, I’m still looking for answers
Though I know that I won’t find them here tonight
But Jesus, Jesus, could you call me if you have the time?
And maybe we could meet for coffee and work it out
And maybe then I’ll understand what it’s all about

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Noah Gundersen – Jesus Jesus is a post from: Brody Harper

My new favorite song for tonight. Stick around till 2:02 and I dare you not to start bobbing your head up and down.

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Ingrid Michaelson – You And I is a post from: Brody Harper

Not only is this a great song for a little Music You’ve Never Heard, but a pretty amazing video by the Firekites. What are you listening to today?

Firekites – Autumn Story is a post from: Brody Harper

Well, it’s been a while since I have done a ‘Music You’ve Never Heard’ post and this morning I’ve been sitting under an arena in Springfield, MO listening to this guy.

Now, I’m sure that some of you have heard of William F. Gibbs, but if you haven’t make sure to check him out.  He’s been helping me wake up this morning.

Any new suggestions for the old Music You’ve Never Heard list?  What are you listening to?

MYNH – William F. Gibbs is a post from: Brody Harper

Alright folks, I think it’s time for a little music you’ve never heard? This is Bon Iver.  It’s acoustic.  It’s mellow.  And it feels right for a day like today.  Enjoy.

What record are you hooked on today?

MYNH – Bon Iver is a post from: Brody Harper

Yeah, yeah I know it’s Positive Post Tuesday and all, but right now I want to talk about some Music You’ve Never Heard.  Today, it’s the ‘Bloggers Edition‘ for you folks out there and maybe later today we will get to PPT.

First up it’s two guys I have never met in person but have known about in the blog world for a long time.  Luke Mundy and Gene Pensiero have recorded a Christmas EP.  It’s good and it’s free.  It’s got sort of a ‘Jon Foreman solo EP’ feel, but cool Christmas songs and there’s really no reason you wouldn’t go download it now for free and check out some music you’ve never heard.

Next up is an album that my church recorded a few months back.  It comes out today and it’s pretty dang good.  My friend Chad was super involved in it and I had several friends play on it, so it’s cool to hear.  You can listen to a couple of the songs here and you can buy it here.  From what I understand this is going to be an ongoing thing for the church.  There are tons of pretty talented folks in the church and they are all coming together to make some pretty great worship stuff.  

So there it is folks.  Some December Music You’ve Never Heard.  Nine days til Christmas.  What are you listening to this week?

Music You’ve Never Heard – B.E. is a post from: Brody Harper