True Tunes’ 1993 Interview w Amy Grant
Grand Architecture and the World of Positive Pop (1993)
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Amy Grant’s Secret: 2 Jobs & A Prayer
Through countless slings and arrows, and her own mainstream pop superstardom, Amy Grant has remained the … Read the rest
Natalie Bergman’s Jesus Music for a New Generation
Third Man Records artist Natalie Bergman joins host John J. Thompson to talk about her stirring, vulnerable, and exceptionally … Read the rest
True Tunes’ Biggest Giveaway Yet!
Our Biggest Giveaway YET!
In a blatant and unabashed attempt to build our email list and to welcome new people … Read the rest
Ronnie and Jason Martin’s Long Lost Debut Resurfaces (Exclusive Early Spin!)
Catching Up With Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric, Dancehouse Children) On The Release Of A Long Lost Treasure [Plus an EXCLUSIVE … Read the rest
The Choir’s Joyful Meditation on Brokenness
The Choir – Deep Cuts
Galaxy 21 Music, 2021
Reviewed By Andre Salles
What a good, great gift it … Read the rest
Transatlantic’s Ultimate Universe Defies Trends and Gravity
The Absolute Universe, (Ultimate Edition)
Transatlantic, Sony/InsideOut Music
By Mark Hollingsworth
(A Note From JJT: We talk a … Read the rest
Taylor Leonhardt Learns a Language
Taylor Leonhardt Learns a Language (+ Tapestry, Wrecking Ball, 1,000 Kisses & Raising Sand on the Jukebox)
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Rich Mullins: The Lost Interview Part 2
In Part 2 of this special episode we hear from our late friend, mentor, and guide, Rich Mullins via … Read the rest
Rich Mullins: The Lost Interview (The Ragamuffins Set The Stage – Part 1 of 2)
To many, singer and songwriter Rich Mullins was a favorite artist; the man behind songs like “Awesome God,” … Read the rest
Toby Mac’s “Help Is On The Way”
Toby Mac’s New Single, “Help Is On The Way” Sets an Important Standard for Christian Music
By sticking to … Read the rest
Phil Madeira Part 2: Jazz, Scapegoats, & Resolution
Phil Madeira, Part Two
Jazz, Scapegoats, Resolution, and Playing with Excellence
Host John J. Thompson is back … Read the rest
Phil Madeira on expanding horizons (Part 1of 2)
Episode 21 –Phil Madeira, Part One
He’s been a go-to side-man for too many A-listers … Read the rest
The Foo Fighters’ Good Medicine
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It can be risky business trying to dig too deep for meaning in a Foo Fighter’s record. Dave Grohl … Read the rest
Catching Up With Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson has been carefully crafting a wide range of contemplative instrumental and vocal music on his own terms … Read the rest
New JJT Novel Coming Soon! (You Can Help!)
Hey friends! I am almost finished with my next book! It’s a novel this time – my first fictional book … Read the rest
Considering Boundaries w Kevin Max & Mark Heard’s “Dry Bones Dance”
Kevin Max has been kicking against boundaries for over thirty years, first as one-third of a platinum-selling … Read the rest
The Devil Went Down To Georgia – And Won
The Devil Went Down To Georgia – and Won
When I was nine years old in 1979, Charlie Daniels’ “The … Read the rest
20 Great Albums of 2020
True Tunes Podcast – 20 Albums from 2020 SHOW NOTES
We’re not calling these the BEST … Read the rest
The Christmas Music of Over The Rhine (Making Space for Beauty and Grace)
THANKS TO OUR PATRONS! Especially, our inaugural “Patron Saints”, Mark Feldbush and Kevin Bianchi, and Chris Hauser, Bill Keith, … Read the rest