This months Good Patron Challenge is to SHARE the music you LOVE! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Bill Mallonee & Vigilantes of Love - Blister Soul double LP vinyl reissue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billmallonee/vigilantes-of-love-30th-anniversary-blister-soul-doubl…

Since we are getting closer to the end of 2024 and closer to the season where our UTR Critics Panel votes on the best music of the year, we wanted to feature all new releases that have come out in the last 90 days. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.105 --- I Don't Know - Ross King The Helpers - Paper Horses Your Way's Better - Forrest Frank Seek Hi Seek Lo - J…

Playlists are the theme of this month's Good Patron Challenge - plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * The 77s - Seven * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/the-77s-all-new-album-on-vinyl-cd-and-download --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Fielder - debut album - https://www.kickstar…

This short bonus episode features an exclusive UTR interview with Wild Harbors (Chris and Jenna Badeker) in support of their current Kickstarter campaign. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Wild Harbors - releasing new music, new film episodes, recording new songs! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/releasethenewproject/release-the-next-wild-harbors-proj…

From our inception, we wanted to be a podcast platform that honored the important and valuable voices of female singer-songwriters. This episode, we feature some amazing women making meaningful music. We also have some conversations with special guests Skye Peterson, Sara Groves, & Michelle Lynn Thompson. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.104 --- Amen - Madiso…

As we launch into September, Garret brings you a bunch of active campaigns and preorders to consider interesting in - plus this month's 'Good Patron Challenge.' --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Russ Taff - Cover Story * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/notdead/russ-taffs-extraordinary-new-album-cover-story --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Jars of Clay - M…

There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns this month, and Garret brings you the scoop - plus a new listener challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Add to the Beauty (20th birthday vinyl reissue) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-add-to-the-beauty-on-vinyl-and-remastered-cd --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * …

We continue to spotlight our UTR Critics Panel's selections of the best music of the first half of 2024 - this time the best individual songs. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.103 --- Running Back To Love - Russ Mohr Headlights Home - Mat Kearney Keep Your Head Up - Hannah Miller & Lori Chaffer Panic Attack in Hobby Lobby - Justin Carlson Keep Calm and Carry …

Garret shares the value of genuinely listening to music. He also shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns, pre-orders, and an exclusive interview with UTR founder Dave Trout. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Starflyer 59 - Lust for Gold pre-order * https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=starflyer-59-lust-for-gold --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Galactic Cowboy…

It's not easy keeping up on the latest releases, so our UTR Critics Panel is here to help - sharing some of their selections for best albums & EPs from the first half of 2024. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.102 --- Drowning in Nostalgia (from 'Mat Kearney') - Mat Kearney Heaven is Yours (from 'In Bloom') - Jon Foreman Still Here (from 'Slow Parade') - Gilea…

This month, Garret's challenge is to support indie music by buying it on Bandcamp. Plus he has the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Choir - Free Flying Soul (Vinyl reissue and CD remaster) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/free-flying-soul-vinyl-and-cd-the-choir --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Katherine Perry - 5…

We put the playlist into the trustworthy hands of YOU, our listeners. We received music requests from all over North America, and from a wide variety of artists - both new and old. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.101 --- Don't Give Up on Me - Colony House Rock My Soul - Josh Garrels You Are So Good To Me - Waterdeep The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Prid…

S07 E08: On our season finale episode, we are excited to have a full interview with Dan Haseltine - songwriter, composer, author, nonprofit leader, and Grammy Award-winning frontman of Jars of Clay. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E08 --- "Fade To Grey" - Jars of Clay "Hero" - Jars of Clay "Cry Me A River" - The River Cryers --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - …

Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Together https://www.kick…

To celebrate the GMP's 100th episode, Dave hand picks some of his favorite tracks from the 7-year history of the show. This podcast has featured over 1,000 songs - so picking 21 favorites of those was NOT easy. Also listen for a special "Episode 100 only" listener contest. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.100 --- Take My Hand - Russ Mohr (ft. We Are Root Mod)…

We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Gileah Taylor - Slow Parade * https://gileahtaylor.bandcamp.com/album/slow-parade-2 -…

S07 E07: It's our first ever multicast shared interview with the 'Between You & Me' podcast with Jessica Morris. Together we interview husband-wife purveyors good Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Jessica's 'Between You & Me' podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-you-me-podcast/id1440975…

Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter Matt Wheeler joins us as our guest co-host and he gets to pick out all the music. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.99 --- 1934 - Matt Wheeler Keeper - Jonathan Ogden Is There Room Enough For Me - Zane Vickery Wearing Love - Joy Ike Orchestrated Love Song - Burlap To Cashmere Grateful - Morgan Harper Nichols Total Praise - …

S07 E06: It's a true honor to talk to an artist that has stood in UTR's corner from our earliest days (when we were "Under The Radar"). Andrew Greer has developed into a creative powerhouse - songwriter, producer, author, TV host, journalist, artist manager, filmmaker, and podcaster. We touch on it ALL in this extended interview, primarily focused …

Garret has a monthly challenge involving artists on Patreon... and some practical ways to get involved in current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Mad at the World - Love and Despair https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matw2024/mad-at-the-world-love-and-despair --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Seth Davey - Kingdom Rising - https://www.k…

We continue to feature more of our UTR Critics Panel's picks of the best individual songs of the year-gone-by. In fact, this is a supersized episode with over 90-mins of some of the most meaningful music released last year. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.98 --- New Wine (Is My Bible a Barricade?) - Chris Llewellyn Jesus Loves You (And I'm Trying) - Jason Gr…

S07 E05: Our two guests today are both critically-acclaimed international singer-songwriters... recently honored by being (respectively) the UTR Critics Panel's picks as the #1 and #2 Top Gourmet Albums of 2023. Enjoy getting to know Tina Boonstra and Candace Coker. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E05 --- “Martha” - Tina Boonstra “City of Doubt” - Tina Boon…

Garret has a monthly challenge for you to become a good patron... and some practical ways to get involved on current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Call - Lost Tapes Plus https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecallband/the-call-new-album-unreleased-tracks-remastered-lps/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Leslie Perez - 5 song EP - …

Not only did the UTR Critics Panel help pick out the top gourmet albums of the year, but we also asked them to identify the best individual tracks of 2023. We feature 15 selections from that list on today's show. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.97 --- “I’m Alive” - Paul Zach ft. Page CXVI “Here For You” - Christa Wells “The Lord Will Provide” - Jon Guerra “F…

On this special episode, Garret has an exclusive interview with Dr. Leah Payne - co-host of the 'Rock That Doesn't Roll' podcast, and author of the upcoming book 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You.' --- CAMPAIGNS & LINKS --- * Leah's book preorder - https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-gave-rock-and-roll-to-you-9780197555248?cc=us&lang=en& * RSVP …

This one is a delight to produce... our favorite UTR tradition. Now, for the 15th consecutive year, we present to you an audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the Year! -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.96 -- Everything Belongs - Cory Asbury [from 'Pioneer'] Be Kind - Jason Gray [from 'Land of the Living'] When You Forgive Someone - Needtobreathe [fro…

Happy New Year! We begin the year by featuring our Critics Panel's picks for some of the best music released over the last 12 months. Today we feature six albums that fell just outside our "Top 11 List" of the year - but are still completely worthy of your time and attention. -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.95 -- Let A Little Light In - Jon Guerra [from 'Ordi…

This is our final podcast of 2023 - and it's the longest of the year - as we pile in 23 stellar Christmas songs... all released in 2023. Happy Holidays to all! --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.94 --- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - The Royal Halls Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Melanie Penn Wonderful Christmastime - Blessing Offor Shine a Little Ligh…

S07 E04 - We welcome Texas-based singer-songwriter Paul Demer to talk about his new Christmas album "The Hope and Fear of All the Years." --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E04 --- O Come, All Ye Faithful - Paul Demer The Song of Simeon - Paul Demer In The Bleak Midwinter - Paul Demer --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Paul Demer's music links - https:…

What a joy to have David Mullins (pastor, speaker, singer, and younger brother of the late Rich Mullins) here as our special guest co-host... and he's in charge of the holiday music lineup. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.93 --- Hard To Get - David Mullins (ft. Jonathan Mullins) Matthew's Begats - Andrew Peterson I'll Be Home for Christmas - Jenny & Tyler Si…

Garret gives a few practical ways to share music with people you know. Plus he introduces us to several crowdfunding campaigns and pre-sales active now. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Larry Norman - Live in the UK '77 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charles-norman/larry-norman-live-in-the-uk-77 --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Michael Knott - Screaming Bri…

It's a UTR holiday tradition 14 years running! We share our picks of the Best Christmas Albums of the year... and today's show is an audio countdown of our 6 favorites. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.92 --- O Come, All Ye Faithful - Hollyn Heal and Make Whole - The Soil & the Seed Project Like A Child - Blessing Offor Living Proof - Mac Powell O Little Town…

In this extended episode, all of the music are hand-picked on the theme of gratitude. Plus we have seven special guests - including Sara Groves, Andy Gullahorn, Stephen McWhirter, Jason Clayborn, Christa Wells, Jon Troast, and Graham Jones. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.91 --- Thanks Be To God - Jon Foreman Psalm 100 - The Corner Room Make It Work - Stephe…

S07 E03: We are thrilled to bring you an extended interview with one of today's most gifted songwriters, Andy Squyres. His songs of faith in the midst of heartache and sorrow continue to resonate deeply with people. And his new songs are a shock to some of his super-fans. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.54 --- Love Never Fails - Andy Squyres What Nobody Shou…

How can I be involved in the creation of high-quality faith-based music? Garret shares lots of ways - including a bunch of current campaigns & pre-orders. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Secret Harbor - Another Day for the Blue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretharbor/secret-harbor-vinyl-record-and-cd-another-day-for-the-blue --- OTHER CAMP…

We love discovering high-quality music makers and sharing those with you. It's always been a part of UTR's DNA. Today we introduce you to 13 on-the-rise artists making their GMP debut. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.90 --- Wilder Path - Josh Gauton Floating - Addison Agen Becoming - Dia Viola ft. Muted Mike Lose Control - Xander Sallows Big Open Sky Flower …

S07 E02 - This Q&A session with Burlap To Cashmere was recorded in historic music venue The Bitter End in NYC during the B2C Fan Weekend (September 2023). --- TRACK LIST --- Other Country - Burlap To Cashmere Divorce [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Burlap To Cashmere's website - https://burlaptocashmere.com Si…

Dave is joined by critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Melanie Penn as the guest host and music picker for the episode! --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.89 --- He's Got the Whole World - Melanie Penn I Will Say Yes - Sarah Kroger Wisdom From Heaven - Jess Ray The In Between - Matt Maher Brick By Brick - Liz Vice Surely - Paul Zach Hold Still - Taylor Leonha…

Hear all about the latest crowdfunding campaigns and Garret offers the challenge to go see live music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Wally Brath - Connexion A Jazz Psalter https://wallybrathmusic.bandcamp.com/album/connexion-a-jazz-psalter https://www.wallybrathmusic.com/musicstore --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Justin Carlson - We Will All Be Changed - http…

S07 E01 - In our season premiere, we bring you an audio recap of the VIP Fan Weekend experience we hosted in New York City with award-winning band Burlap To Cashmere -- TRACK LIST -- Basic Instructions - Burlap To Cashmere Tonight [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere -- CREDITS -- Host/Producer - Dave Trout SPONSOR: Steven Hesselman's Kickstarter - https://…

We're featuring title tracks from albums - one per year - from 2013 through 2023. Plus as a bonus, a Rich Mullins song that we've never-before featured in all of UTR's history. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.88 --- Feed Your Soul - Christa Wells (2013) Goliath - Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil (2014) Dear Wormwood - The Oh Hellos (2015) God’s Highway - Sand…

We're back with our season premiere! Garret challenges the community to share the music you love and help grow the artists' fanbase. Plus he shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Abbey Sitterley - self titled https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sitterley-album/abbey-sitterleys-self-titled-record --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS…

The wait is over & GMP has returned. We are sharing just a sampling of some of the releases that made our list of the "Best Gourmet ALbums & Songs" from the first half of 2023. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.87 --- Kelly Time - Owl City Redwood - Christa Wells Man on the Run - Colony House Grace Riley - Tina Boonstra Strange Feeling - Drew Holcomb & the Nei…

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

In this special edition of Good Patron, we learn about the successful campaign that will help create The Alternative Christian Music Documentary. *** SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN *** * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary * https://www.gofundme.com/f/alternative-christian-music-documentary *** CREDITS *** * Host & Producer - Garret Godfrey * …

S06 E05 - Let's hang with singer-songwriter Melanie Penn! We talk about the importance of hopeful songs, practical advice for on-the-rise artists, and some of the good and bad sides of the music industry. -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.51 -- The Story - Melanie Penn Psalm 23 - Melanie Penn Just Jump - Melanie Penn Ordinary Day - Melanie Penn -- CREDITS -- Ho…

We continue our theme from last episode, featuring songs that were cited on our UTR Critics' Panel's list of the "Best Gourmet Songs of 2022." -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.86 -- "Empress in Exile" - Remedy Drive "The In Between" - Aryn Michelle "Apple Tree Lean Down" - Giants & Pilgrims "Our Salvation is Bound Up Together" - Paul Zach "Follow You" - Melani…

Garret talks about the benefits of pre-saving music on streaming platforms, and also showcases the latest crowdfunding campaigns and presales. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * Paul Zach - Four albums in 2023 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulzachmusic/4-albums-in-2023 -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary -…