Eliot Morris is far from a newcomer; however his debut for Universal Music only hit stores this past August. Morris wonderfully blends rock, soul, and even a shot of country with a contemplative singer/songwriter appeal and fans of great music have been taking notice. Spending much of last fall as the opening act on the high-profile Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows tour, I caught up with Eliot to find out how the tour went and how his new album has been received. Here’s what he had to tell me. […read more]

It’s been almost 15 years since Martin Smith and company first got together to make music for a youth event in the UK. Several studio albums later, much has changed for Delirious. The new year holds new music and several tours for the quintet. In this Infuze exclusive, bassist Jon Thatcher discusses the upcoming album, touring in America and what has changed over all these years. […read more]

They’ve come a long way since their self-titled debut. In the last ten years, Skillet has went from a grunge rock act to electronica to, most recently, a Grammy-nominated rock band signed to a mainstream major label. Frontman John Cooper and company now find themselves poised for even broader exposure for their music and message on their latest, Comatose.

In this interview, John sits down with Matt Conner to discuss their place in the music world, how they would do things differently than Switchfoot and the ups and downs of the industry. […read more]

There is, perhaps, no greater work of Christmas vision this year than that of Todd Agnew’s Do You See What I See?, a collection of perspectives from everyone present at the birth of Jesus and also a collection of musical talents to be the music behind the lyrics. It’s an impressive effort and one that Agnew didn’t expect to do. In this interview, Agnew tells us about this CD as well as his expectations for 2007. […read more]

From the promises of their former label Squint to reach both the Christian and mainstream market to the demise of it all and now back again, the guys known as Radial Angel have forged ahead to be successful no matter what was happening behind the scenes. In this Monday Music Interview, bassist Eddie Jones discusses the new album, the story behind Squint, and what the future holds. […read more]

You gotta have something going for you when several record labels are courting you and Bart Millard and Pete Kipley are telling you that you are everything they want for their record label. Phil Wickham is that man. Getting his start as a worship leader at an early age, Wickham has recently released his self-titled debut album. Both Millard and Kipley are onto something as one listen through the CD reveals an originality rarely heard in the worship music genre. In fact, it might be the best worship debut of 2006. In this interview, Wickham sits down to discuss his upbringing in the Jesus Movement, his fears of becoming a signed artist, and what it’s like to represent a record label. […read more]

When a laptop came into contact with the creative genius of three former students of Greenville College, a beautiful thing happened in the form of Paper Route, the self-titled EP released earlier in 2006. Since then, the guys have been working on developing their live show, recording new material and figuring out exactly what to do with this music they believe in.

For our purposes, we consider Paper Route to be one of the best new acts in music as you can see in our review of the EP. Here, the guys sit down with Matt Conner to discuss the death of one band, the birth of another, and how insomnia is the catalyst for creativity. […read more]

It is with this interview that we kick off the newest feature here at Infuze: our monthly songwriter focus. With so many creative readers, sometimes it’s as important to focus on the process as it is the final product. This month’s first songwriter focus gives us an inside look at one of the better songwriters making music today.

Jill Phillips, along with her husband Andy Gullahorn, has been writing some of the strongest, most honest Christian songs in the last several years. As a part of the Square Peg Alliance, Jill has now been collaborating with several other singer/songwriters for touring and recording. Here, Jill discusses how her songwriting has changed, the importance of honesty, and the “medicinal” qualities of it all. […read more]

It’s quite a busy time for Jimmy Needham. As one of the latest signees to Inpop, Needham has been busy with the obvious touring and promotions. However, classes at Texas A&M sometimes get in the way of things and, including his recent marriage, rest is hard to come by. But Needham is finding God in the midst of it all and took some time out to answer our questions about Keith Green, his responsibility as an artist, and the message behind his new album, Speak. […read more]

Alli has been singing seemingly her entire life and even had a record contract at age 16. Now, she’s one of the best independent female voices around and we think you’ll be inclined to agree. In this interview, Rogers talks about the songwriting process and her latest album with Infuze’s Matt Conner. […read more]

Krystal Meyers recently turned 18. That’s about the only thing that’s normal about her life. The Essential Records artist also recently hit #1 in Japan, started a new jewelry line, and released her sophomore album to great reviews (including here at Infuze). Amidst the whirlwind, Krystal took time to out talk with Infuze’s Matt Conner about it all. […read more]

Phil Joel says he’s at the height of his creative game. With a new solo effort entitled Deliberate People in stores now and an upcoming Newsboys release, there’s a lot happening for Joel. In this interview, he sits down to discuss both of these projects and what he’s doing to help Christians rekindle a passion for their Creator. […read more]

Todd Collins is a man on an urban mission. Armed with years of incredible experience and success in the music industry, this founder of Gotee Records (along with Toby Mac and Joey Elwood) is now at it again with Beatmart Recordings. His aim? To become the dominant urban musical brand in the Christian music scene. In this exclusive interview, Collins shares his experiences of leaving Gotee, beginning again and how hip hop culture needs to be taken seriously. […read more]

Christians seem to be making as much noise as ever in the realm of rock music. With bands such as Underoath and Switchfoot paving the way, it seems that even more are on the way. Nevertheless is a band poised to make some of the loudest noise yet, crafting memorable melodies without sacrificing their rock credibility. Their Flicker Records debut forthcoming, the band sits down and shares with Infuze about their journey to this point and the meaning in their music. […read more]

Dave Barnes lives that life that most independent musicians dream of. Without a label deal, the singer/songwriter has the backing of John Mayer, has Amy Grant trying to reach him, and has sold thousands of albums. All of this while only two full-length releases into his career.

In this interview, Barnes discusses the wide array of options ahead, his approach to songwriting, collaborating with Vince Gill and Amy Grant, and screaming girls who want yet another lovelorn ballad. […read more]

It is with this interview that we kick off the newest feature here at Infuze: our monthly songwriter focus. With so many creative readers, sometimes it’s as important to focus on the process as it is the final product. This month’s first songwriter focus gives us an inside look at one of the better songwriters making music today.

Jill Phillips, along with her husband Andy Gullahorn, has been writing some of the strongest, most honest Christian songs in the last several years. As a part of the Square Peg Alliance, Jill has now been collaborating with several other singer/songwriters for touring and recording. Here, Jill discusses how her songwriting has changed, the importance of honesty, and the “medicinal” qualities of it all. […read more]

With well over five million albums sold, seventeen #1 radio hits, and three Grammy Awards, what’s left for the members of Jars of Clay to do? Plenty. With a new album on the way, Infuze sits down with keyboardist Charlie Lowell to discuss monsters, creativity, and their continued relief work in Africa. […read more]

The Grammy-nominated Kim Hill has been through a lot over the years, and has seen quite a musical journey as well. Now, after venturing through various genres from country to praise/worship, she is back to her rock roots, crafting an album with super-producer Paul Ebersol (3 Doors Down, Sister Hazel). Hill opens up to Editor-In-Chief Robin Parrish about the road of redemption, good friend Wes King, and rocking out again. […read more]

Bebo Norman has long been noted for everything from his odd nickname to his highly publicized single life. But after marriage, maturity, and tragedy, the vulnerably honest singer/songwriter has emerged with a new passion for music. Bebo sits down with Senior Editor Matt Conner to discuss these things and more. […read more]

Infuze recently had the chance to sit down with Canadian rock outfit, Starfield. The quartet have recently released Beauty in the Broken, their sophomore effort featuring some of the most memorable rock music you will hear this year. The guys tell us about their struggles with pride, lessons learned on album sales, and their calling as musicians. […read more]