Welcome our first drummer guest, Aaron Johnson of River Valley Worship, to Summer of Sounds!

Aaron is a Minneapolis-based drummer, producer and instructor. With over 20 years of experience in live performance, recording sessions and teaching, he has always had a deep passion in building and serving the local church. He has played drums and been the music director for River Valley Worship for the past 15 years appearing on over 14 River Valley Worship albums during that time.  He has done remote sessions, clinics, and live performances with artists and churches all across the U.S.  

Aaron talks about the first time God gave him a vision for the purpose of his life, serving the song as a drummer, and how gear quality is important, but it’s more about how you play. Listen to the episode on all platforms!

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard | The Moment

Tasha Cobbs Leonard releases her first single, "The Moment," from her upcoming album Hymns. Returning to her Gospel roots, Hymns reimagines music engrained in everyone's collective Church experience while delivering it all in a refreshing and accessible way. "Sometimes we have to go back to go forward," says Cobbs Leonard, reminding us that the foundations of our faith remain resolute and necessary for progress.

SONS THE BAND x Tribl | Only Ever Good

This song expresses God's unwavering goodness. The moment the track begins, the energy is evident. The joy and love of God comes through in the vocals and the instrumental. His nature is goodness, and his goodness infinitely extends to his sons and daughters. It's a declaration that in good times and bad, His nature doesn't change. 

Anna Golden | Take It To Jesus (feat. Kari Jobe)

Worship singer/songwriter Anna Golden's latest single, “Take It To Jesus,” featuring worship powerhouse Kari Jobe is available now! Inspired by deeply personal events, this embracing track gives those who are struggling the words of comfort and solace they need in times of strife. 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Local Sound | This Is My Local

The Church Will Sing | A Million Saints

Influence Music | By Your Spirit

Vineyard Worship | Room at the Table

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Jonathan Traylor | We Come Alive

Offering a diverse sound with his music as well as his presentation of it, Jonathan Traylor is truly a unique fresh sound for the new generation. His latest single, "We Come Alive," is about the Lord's redemption within our broken world. It speaks about God's healing presence and how freeing it is to be near the Creator. 

Travis Greene x Forward City | Tent Revival (feat. D'Nar)

Travis Greene shares: "'Tent Revival' is an uptempo, stadium-feel, party track. The lyrics turn our focus from looking outward for a tent to meet with God, to looking inward. 'My heart is a tent... I will be Your revival.'"

Josh Baldwin | Narrow Road

We’ve always been told walking with the Lord comes with its highs and lows. “Narrow Road” reminds us our walk may not always be easy, but the Lord never abandons us on the journey. 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Brooke Ligertwood | I Belong To Jesus (MultiTracks Session)

Aaron Williams | The Hope of Christ

CCV Music | Perspective

Citipointe Worship | Free Indeed (Wonder)

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The Recording Collective | Gospel Classics Vol. 2

The Recording Collective is back with Volume 2 of Gospel Classics! The mission of The Recording Collective is to create recordings that resource worship leaders and listeners in multicultural congregations around the world. Their goal is to bring musicians and singers together spanning across multiple genres and languages to create highly creative and fresh congregational arrangements that will breathe new life into timeless songs for the global Church.  

Meredith Mauldin x UPPERROOM | The Turning

This album reflects that heartbeat, with songs from their season together as well as songs of surrender and hope for new chapters. Every song comes from intimate heart cries and encounters with the Lord. We are praying that this album helps you to turn and look at the One who has everything we need.

Influence Music | Ask

"These bible verses are the reason we wrote this song. Knowing that we have a Father that will let us in if we knock at the door is such a beautiful thought. He calls us His children."

NEEDTOBREATHE | 6 new songs

We have more songs available from dynamic rock band NEEDTOBREATHE! For years, NEEDTOBREATHE has sold out historic venues, and generated hundreds of millions of streams to date. 

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Brooke Ligertwood | Ancient Gates

Davy Flowers | I Was Loved

We The Kingdom | Left It In The Water

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Welcome Peter James to our second Summer of Sounds podcast episode, hosted by Mike Graff of Coresound!

Many consider Peter James to be one of the most influential sound designers and keys players in modern worship, and the pioneer of creating software instrument templates for live use. He has contributed to over 45 Hillsong albums and his sounds are featured on countless Netflix and HBO series like The Walking Dead, Good Girls, and many more. In this episode, Pete speaks on tapping into emotion in his sound design, the music that has inspired him over the years, and how he feels about God’s calling on his life.

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Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin | Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)

The artists were deeply impacted by their experience at the facility and felt such a new sense of being, empowering them to explore new creative sounds and worship. To help usher the new musical evolution, they shared “Exodus” and “The Name” as singles to kick off this new deluxe project.  

Lindy Cofer | I Saw The Lord

"When we recorded these songs, we were met with the presence of God in a unique, powerful way. This is what led to titling the album “I Saw the Lord”. We have truly seen the goodness of the Lord! In all situations: Trial, blessing, sorrow or rejoicing. He is God and He is good! These songs will take you on a journey into the character and nature of Jesus. From Christ and Christ Crucified to Jesus the Revivalist; it never gets old singing to and about Jesus."

KXC | Hope Again

"I’m so excited about every single song on this EP, and I passionately believe and pray that these songs bring life to anyone who hears and worships with them. We’ve had the privilege of being able to record a number of songs and projects, during the life of KXC. However, I believe there has never been one as poignant, timely, and exciting as this recording." - Tom Eccleshall (Worship Pastor for KXC)

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Newsboys | King of Kings

David Leonard | Light a Fire

Kingdom Kids | Kingdom Kids, Vol. 2

Leslie Jordan | All That I Need To Know

Life Church Music | In Peace or Pieces I'm Complete

Faith Worship Arts | Strong Tower

Tye Tribbett | All Things New

Vineyard Worship | Room at the Table

Lathan Warlick | Let's Be Honest

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Cody Carnes | Be Glad

The new single from Cody Carnes comes straight from passages in Psalms and from Mark 5. "I love this song...I pray it helps find the reasons to BE GLAD when it can be so easy to find a reason to be sad, mad, frustrated, or anything else." "Be Glad" is available now! 

Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin | The Name + Exodus

Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin have released two new songs from their upcoming deluxe project! "Exodus" and "The Name," featuring Maryanne J George and Brandon Lake, are now available. 

Chris Tomlin | Holy Forever

"These songs were written with the intention of helping people connect with God… And already throughout just the beginning of this process, with the songwriters, our families and friends, and the incredible team that helps bring these songs to the world, I have started to see God take these songs and impact hearts and lives.  My prayer is that God continues to take this music and use it in ways I could have never imagined… in ways only He could and in that, points the glory back to him."

LOFI Worship | Same God

The first single from LOFI Worship's upcoming 3rd volume is out now! “Same God” from Elevation Worship is a reminder of God’s power, goodness and generosity toward us throughout generations. 

Tauren Wells | Joy In The Morning

“I’ve come to view my music as an entrance not as an escape—it’s where you get to step in and consider your life,” explains Tauren Wells. “You can consider the pain. Consider the disappointments. Consider the dreams. And now, all of a sudden, you have a soundtrack that helps sooth the wounds or awaken the dreamer. It’s not about getting out of your life. It’s about getting more out of your life.”

Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM | You Gave (feat. Abbie Gamboa)

“‘You Gave’ is a song that highlights how Jesus came to us, not because we had it together, but because we didn’t. He chose to give His everything to us, anyway. When our hearts get ahold of the extravagance of what he has done for us, may our response be like Mary, washing his feet with our tears of gratitude!” - Meredith Mauldin

Ryan Ellis | Ryan Ellis

Singer/songwriter Ryan Ellis has released his self-titled album! The anticipated project features the six songs from his 2021 EP, Episode I, along with seven additional tracks including “New Wine Flow," "Heart Of The Father," and “Lean On The Lord." 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Equippers Worship | Still Waters & Shadows

Jena Brancart | You Don't Leave Things Broken

Steven Curtis Chapman | Don't Lose Heart

The Church Will Sing | The King Is Coming

Rock City Worship | Best Thing- Summer 2022

The Worshp Initiative | Behold: The Story

VIVE Worship | Exodus

Radiant City Music | Break It Open (Live)

SEU Worship | Praise You Again

VOUS Worship | I Met Jesus In Miami

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The Summer of Sounds series, hosted by Mike Graff of Coresound, is here!

In addition to 25 years as keyboardist, musical director, and producer for Michael W. Smith, Jim Daneker has had a diverse musical career. He has produced albums, arranged and written music for film (including trailers for Hollywood blockbusters such as the Fast and The Furious franchise, Transformers 2, Chronicles of Narnia, and several Disney projects), and most recently, created a virtual instrument series under the banner Backstage Pass. Whether an epic film score, album production, orchestral arrangements or synth programming, Jim's pursuit of excellence is passionate and relentless.

Jim shares the start of his journey in Nashville, sound design insights, the genesis of Backstage Pass and how through it all, his career has been full of “God stories.”

Listen to the episode today on every platform! Jim Daneker also teases new synth sounds coming to MultiTracks.com. Explore his sound bundles here.

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