Instead of reviewing an album tonight, I thought I’d point out an artist who is quickly becoming a favorite of mine: Phil Wickham. He’s got two studio albums out: Phil Wickham (self-titled debut) and Cannons. They’re both incredible albums. If you’re not sure if you will like him or not, check out his website, where you can download a live concert (just him and his guitar and a very enthusiastic audience) for free!

So why should you keep an eye on this artist? Well, he toes the line of worship music. Many of his songs have a worshipful focus, but sometimes they are either too intimate or ‘artistic’ for congregational worship. That said, they make excellent openers and offertories.

One of my all-time favorites is from his first album, “I will wait for you there”. It’s a very soft, intimate song which builds throughout to a very passionate climax, whereupon it drops back to a more intimate feel.

All of his songs have melodies which stick with you, and the theology and doctrine in them is very sound. I hope and pray that “the industry” doesn’t burn him out or discard him because I feel like he has the capacity to make quite a contribution.

So if you haven’t heard of him, or heard any of his stuff, definitely check him out and see what he’s got going on there – I doubt you will be disappointed!