Almost time to start looking forward to Christmas music! To be honest, I've already started getting into the Christmas tunes, but I know everyone else will catch up soon.
1. All I Want - Kodaline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cOCmC_m23E
It's so cool that this band is from Ireland. Almost following in the steps of the most famous Irish band ever, U2, they're travelling all over Europe in 3 months. Sometimes it's just crazy how much bands play. You'd think the vocalist's throat would get sore, the guitarist/drummer tired, but no, they keep going night after night.
2. Let Me Love You - DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMs0GnYze34
Bieber just doesn't stop. Another huge hit produced, another collaboration. Again, this one is keeping with Bieber's new sound, and is actually very similar to Cold Water in many ways. The song builds and falls in the same way, utilizes the same kind of transition music after the hook, and uses the same sound.
3. No Longer Slaves - Bethel Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8TkUMJtK5k
Bethel Music is also coming out with a new album, from their new pair Jonathan David and Melissa Helser. They have some samples of their new songs on their website, and the last song is actually a radio edition of No Longer Slaves. I'm not sure how a different rendition of the song is going to sound, as I like the original so much, but we'll have to see.
4. Run Devil Run - David Crowder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US1-R-R9lYQ
After the David Crowder Band broke up a few years back, I was afraid that it meant one of my favourite worship artists was retiring. But both David Crowder and his band mates, although going their separate ways, have continued to make music. This is one of Crowder's newer songs, as he just released a new album.
5. This I Believe (The Creed) - Hillsong Worship - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtUNQpu2b7Q
I'm absolutely mesmerized by the intro to this song. The quick piano notes in succession and then the eerie pause creates an amazing effect. It really adds to the worship feeling or vibe that the song is going for. The weirdest thing about it is the complete absence of some sort of percussion rhythm helping to get the song started off on the right beat. Of course, when they perform it they have a click track in their ears, but to the listener, it's an unique listen.
6. Dancing on My Own - Calum Scott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q31tGyBJhRY
Kind of weird, but Calum Scott is only now starting to get famous. He just released this song along with different versions of it, he's only now starting to perform on talk shows like Ellen, and only starting to now get his name known in the States. Hopefully this sparks more music from him!
7. Boldly I Approach - Rend Collective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDnVD7gu5Y
So excited! Rend Collective is releasing a new album October 7th. A lot of the songs on the album aren't new exactly, as they rehash some of their most popular hits, but it should still be an exciting record. Titled Campfire 2, as part of their Campfire series, this should be a great album!
8. Yours - The City Harmonic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLtkKJuV0u0
I didn't actually notice this, but The City Harmonic has lost one of their key members. One of the endearing stories behind the band is the fact that they held a spot for their original bassist, while he got treated for some major cancer. Sadly, after rejoining the band, he has decided to leave for personal ministry reasons.
9. Merry Christmas Everyone - Rend Collective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jn0LnxS5c
Although their Christmas album was actually released two years ago, I was only actually able to listen to it a few months ago. It's an absolutely amazing album, filled with older traditional songs, and newer material as well. A perfect balance.
10. Impossible - James Arthur - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhj15W23IjA
Such a powerful voice. It's so unique, yet absolutely conquers every note possible. James Arthur is also such a character, and an artist. He's struggled since being the most successful X Factor winner in British history, but he's finally started to remerge on the music industry scene.
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