Music Minute: Extra-Speedy Deadline Edition

Wow, can you believe September is half over already? I can't - I feel kind of like Rip Van Winkle. We are finishing up a mad, mad rush to get the January issue of ec on press, so I'll have to be quick. But I did want to point out a couple (meaning, just two!) things you ought to check out in Christian music this week.

What's new: New stuff from Bebo Norman, Rush of Fools, Group 1 Crew and Nevertheless.

What we like: Chattanooga boys Nevertheless released In the Making, which is chock full of mellow rock tunes, sparkly piano and soaring vocals. Fans of Coldplay should check it out. We like 'It's True.'



• Group 1 Crew's mix of hip-hop, funk, and soul is so, so catchy, y'all! Check out their new album Ordinary Dreamers - you won't be disappointed. 'Keys to the Kingdom' had me walking around all day singing it!



What we're looking forward to: Making this deadline. :o)

What we don't like: Stinky gym bags, pop quizzes, and those cold, cold metal bleachers at football games.

(PS: If you have an iPod or use iTunes for your music, update to iTunes 8 and be sure to check out the Genius feature. It suggests custom playlists made from your own music (just pick a song), and will reintroduce you to tunes you forgot all about!)