Our closing guest for SUMMER OF SOUNDS is none other than Luke Anderson. Luke was a part of Elevation Church for over 10 years and has played drums on several Elevation Worship albums and tours. Luke is also a drum instructor, a sessions musician, and creates drum samples for MultiTracks.com.

Mike and Luke chat about Extremely Small Drums (our April Fool’s collab) & not taking yourself too seriously, his tenure at Elevation Church, how the audition process is still necessary and refining in the worship space, and urges against letting the thing your called to become your identity. This is a special one! Thanks so much to Mike Graff of Coresound for hosting this series. We’ll be back for Season 4 this fall!

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Israel & New Breed | NewBreed Anthem + Miracles Signs & Wonders

Two singles from Israel & New Breed's upcoming album, Worship Anywhere, are available now! Both "NewBreed Anthem" and "Miracles Signs & Wonders" offer a joyful, stomp-clap singalong that sets the tone for the album, as well as a dynamic, feel-good groove.

Planetshakers | Greater

“When you read the Psalms about praising God, it’s very descriptive,” notes Joth Hunt. “Clap your hands all you people, shout to God your voice of triumph, rejoice before Him, dance before the Lord with all your might – a lot of these scriptures paint a picture of what praise should be like. And it’s obviously a celebration. My encouragement for the Church globally is to not lose that celebration of praise,” continues Hunt. “Whenever we do it, it really does break through the atmosphere...almost breaks people open, dusts them off and gets them into a place where they can receive from God."

Phil Wickham | Behold (feat. Anna Wilson)

"What a joy it is to release my new Christmas single 'BEHOLD,'" shares Phil Wickham. "I love how this song balances both new and familiar Christmas lyrics, and I can’t wait to sing this one with the Church. Thanks to the very talented Anne Wilson for joining me on it!"

Josh Baldwin | I See The Light

What joy can we not feel when reminded of the new life that comes when we put our life in Jesus’ hands! While His sacrifice may seem overwhelming and incomprehensible, He desires for us to know and feel His love. "I See The Light" takes us to a place of joy and remembrance for all He has done for us.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard | The Church I Grew Up In

"'The Church I Grew Up In' tells the story of this album. It’s what the whole record is all about. We had footage playing behind us of the very first church my father built back in my hometown. The song starts off by saying, 'There’s a little white church in Georgia with the steeple still attached,' and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. It’s a revival song. It’s a reminder that who we are matters, that the Church matters, that the Church is still alive. I think it’s important to remind people of that coming out of this pandemic. Even though our faith may have been shaken, God’s Church is still alive and His power is still here. The song captures everything I want this album to say."

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Cody Carnes | Ain't Nobody

Leanna Crawford | Before I Knew Jesus

Mosaic MSC | Thanks- EP

SEU Worship | Pour It Out

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Leonard Ray Jarman is a keyboardist, producer, and composer based in Las Vegas, NV. He's worked extensively on various tours, studio, and live recordings with artists such as Matt Redman, Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tori Kelly, David & Nicole Binion, William McDowell, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, and many others. 

Leonard is extremely passionate about sound design and its intentional use of creating immersive landscapes in worship, as well as equipping the church with sonic tools to help people deliberately step into a greater relationship with Jesus and his goodness. Leonard and Mike speak on how sound design can bring you into a deeper level of awareness of how close God already is. 

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Tribl x SONS THE BAND | Cross and Empty Grave

SONS THE BAND shares: "This song speaks to the grandness of God's majesty and wonder, and yet His desire to draw close and know us by name. It acknowledges that this mystery is only possible through the work that Jesus did on the cross and the victory He won by the empty grave."

Chris Tomlin x Steffany Gretzinger | O Lord, You're Beautiful

“This project is all about helping people have an encounter with God through worship and this next song we are releasing, 'O Lord, You're Beautiful' with my dear friend Steffany Gretzinger, is a song that for me personally, does just that…'' shared Chris Tomlin.  “During the pandemic I started to do church at home with my girls, and each Sunday we would gather around the piano and worship as a family. Very quickly this song, written decades ago by the legendary Keith Green, became an anthem for us and soon became the catalyst for this record. I don’t often record covers, but I am so excited to come behind and champion a song as powerful as this one is for the Church.”

Brandon Lake x Essential Worship | Song Sessions EP

Brandon Lake shares: “I love creating all kinds of music but nothing, absolutely nothing, feels as satisfying and rewarding than creating songs that the church can sing and experience God through. These few songs on this Song Sessions EP have been some of my favorite to not only lead but to hear the people of God cry out to. From vertical laughter that expresses our gratitude to God, to declarations against fear and anxiety and even belief for the miraculous, you can find my story in these songs and maybe even find pieces of yours.”

Jonathan Traylor | You Got Me

Jonathan Traylor releases the next in a series of singles, “You Got Me”. This song is a reminder that no matter what trials and tribulations we may face, God is always holding onto us and steering the ship through the storm.

Rita Springer | Nothing to Buy (feat. kalley)

God's love does not come heavy with expense or the weight of a pay back. His mercy and kindness, salvation and grace are free. There were three females in the room writing this song. We sat talking about God's blood gift and how important the table is that He offers us a seat at. A place where we don’t have to perform or try hard to impress. Those that do not know Him come in to find the surprise of His freedom while those that do, need the great reminder. "Nothing To Buy" offers us the hearing again of how God would call us into His heart, which is still the freest place we could ever encounter!

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Aaron Cole | Hands

Evan Craft | Fight On My Knees

LO Worship | Open

Mark Barlow | Soul Hymns

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Bethel Music | I Still Believe

Life was never promised to be without heartbreak. It was never promised to be woundless. We have a choice to respond to the moments that are the hardest to walk through. "I Still Believe" is about choosing to cling to our faith in times where we just want to give up. It gives hope that God is still in control and never waivers from His promise to be near.

Elevation Worship | LION: Live from the Loft

“It was an amazing time to spend a day worshiping together in that space as a church family,” Chris Brown, Elevation Worship’s worship leader shares. “We just pressed record as we worshipped and now we have these alternative versions from LION along with some new songs.”

Travis Greene | TENT REVIVAL

Travis shares: “In Exodus 33, the Bible shares a story of Moses pitching a tent to meet with God. While others watched from a distance, Joshua's appetite was stirred for worship. He would stay behind in the tent to meet with God, even after Moses would leave. Something happened in that tent that transformed Joshua and equipped him to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. For believers of Jesus to have the impact that He desires for us, we must be revived in the tent.”

Cody Carnes | Good (Can't Be Anything Else)

"This song is a celebration of the goodness of God," shares Cody Carnes. "The Bible tells us that God is good and everything good comes from Him. I know I’ve seen His goodness in my life countless times. It’s impossible for God to be anything but good. It’s not just his character, it’s the very essence and substance of who He is. He can’t be anything else.”

Influence Music | Before The Breakthrough

For Influence Music, this season of uncertainty lead totheir new release, Before The Breakthrough, an album created for the moments before hope pierces the dark. Before the Breakthrough is a testament to the hope and God who can be found in the in-between.

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A Jesus Church | Consuming Flame

Matt Maher | The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)

Fellowship Creative | Til the Day I Die

Mark and Sarah Tillman | No name Higher

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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. 

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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. 

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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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