I have a new favorite. I got an email today from a guy who stumbled on to the “Music You’ve Never Heard” section of this site and recommended this guy. Come on. This guy is the deal for sure. Not quite as sad as Damien Rice, but easily just as emotional. And just to be sure… you need to stay to the end of this video. Then everyone go check out Dan Craig and buy his stuff.  Let him know you heard about him on “Music You’ve Never Heard”.

Go on.

MYNH – Dan Craig is a post from: Brody Harper

I know these Music You’ve Never Heard posts are few and far between recently, but I wanted to let you know of a band I heard about recently called HoneyChild. It pains me to see that their “main” website is a freaking Myspace, but maybe they will see this post and give me a call for some new web stuff. Anyway, one amazing thing they are doing is ’selling’ their record ‘Nearer The Earth’ on Facebook for FREE.

Seriously, go check it out and let me know what you think.  And lets start the MYNH train up again.  Let me know in the comments what Music I’ve Never Heard.

Ready?  Go.

MYNH – HoneyChild is a post from: Brody Harper

Holy voice. Is that even human? Ladies and Gentlemen Mr. Josh Garrels. My friend Damian send me this guys site and his voice instantly blew me away. I searched around on Youtube to find some other live performance stuff, and there’s plenty, but this song just blew me back a bit.

Let’s hear it. What’s some Music We’ve Never Heard? What are you listening to?

MYNH – Josh Garrels is a post from: Brody Harper

I wish I could describe the feeling I get when I listen to Steven Delopoulos. It’s almost like a good meal you’re sad to see end. Only it’s music that I own, but I still have this feeling that I’m constantly wanting more. The guitar playing, the vocals, the songwriting. Brilliant.

Now, most of you have probably heard of Steven, or at least the band he was in called Burlap To Cashmere, but he’s still making music and it’s still beautiful. And every song literally leaves you wanting more. Fortunately you can get some of his stuff at NoiseTrade.com, but make sure to tip him well. We need him to keep writing.

What music are you listening to, that we’ve never heard?

Steven Delopoulos is a post from: Brody Harper

Yep.

Are We All Forgotten is a post from: Brody Harper

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