Building Faith Through Music: An Interview with Shawna Edwards
February 17, 2021
Shawna Edwards seeks to build bridges with music. Her most recent work, “Restored,” reflects on the wonders of the Restoration of the Gospel.
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Lighting the World With Music – An Interview with Bright the Way
December 14, 2020
Former missionary companions formed Bright the Way, and their new music to #LightTheWorld is inspiring.
“Don’t Miss This in the Doctrine Covenants Soundtrack” Teaches with Music
December 1, 2020
The Nashville Tribute Band teams up with Don’t Miss This to bring us “Come, Follow Me” lesson previews with music.
New “Saints Channel Studio” Features Latter-day Saint Musicians Exploring Faith through Music
November 11, 2020
In Saints Channel Studio, Richie Steadman sits down with Latter-day Saint musicians to talk about music and experiences as Church members.
Church Invites All to Participate in Virtual Christmas Concerts
October 27, 2020
COVID has curtailed Christmas concert plans, but the Church is now crowdsourcing the effort, inviting all to submit their own performances.
A Family of Movie Makers: An Interview with Camrey Fox of Working With Lemons
October 20, 2020
When life gives you lemons, make movies. That’s the motto of Working with Lemons, a family with a passion for music and movie making.
EP 498 – Merrill Jenson, Legendary Film Composer
October 13, 2020
If you’ve watched classic Church films, you’ve heard Merrill Jenson’s music, and now you can hear from the man himself about his career.
Church Announces Virtual Music Festival for Youth
July 28, 2020
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of musicians warming up for the Virtual Youth Music Festival hosted by the Church. Mark your calendars now!
Where Can I Turn For Peace?
July 28, 2020
Where Can I Turn For Peace is brought to life in this wonderful arrangement from James and Chelsea Stevens, featuring the Bonner Family.
BYU Vocal Point Makes “The Climb”
May 15, 2020
Move over Miley, here comes BYU Vocal Point! The guys from Vocal Point are geared up and ready to make “The Climb” on their newest album.
Quarantine Entertainment Round-Up: Latter-day Saint Edition
May 4, 2020
Some of our favorite Latter-day Saint YouTubers have continued to work hard to release content during their quarantine, bringing us some joy.
Latter-day Music: Come Unto Jesus w/ Madilyn Page and the Nashville Tribute Band
February 6, 2020
A new pair of videos released two days apart from Nashville Tribute Band and Madilyn Paige, bring their best versions of the message, “Come unto Jesus.”
Elenyi – “Delivrans Ou Nou Bezwen” / “Deliver Us”
December 3, 2019
The sisters of Elenyi visit Haitin with a beautiful cover of Delibrans Ou Nou Bezwen.
Bursting the Musical Bubble: An Interview With Rapper and Latter-day Saint Colby Ferrin
August 14, 2019
Latter-day Saints seem to have a prejudice against rap. Colby Ferrin his hoping to change that.
Latter-day Mixtape: Ryan Shupe – “Feel the Same Way”
July 19, 2019
What do the mandolin, skipping down the beach, and a bald man have in common? The answer, Ryan Shupe’s latest music video.
Latter-day Saint Choir Moves Concert to the Street Following New York City Power Outage
July 14, 2019
New Yorkers were given a treat outside of Carnegie Hall, as the Millennial Choir sang some of its set on the streets outside the venue following a blackout.
Latter-day Mixtape: Nadia Khristean – “Keep Us Safe”
July 2, 2019
Just in time for Independence Day, Latter-day Saint artist Nadia Khristean has released a new video honoring military veterans.
Acclaimed Guest Artists to Perform for President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Celebration
June 25, 2019
Are you into Gentri? You will be.
Latter-day Mixtape: Alex Boyé – “Still Breathing”
June 24, 2019
“Still Breathing” resonates deeply for many who have faced, are facing, or have family members who have felt the debilitating effects of mental illness.
Church Updates Guidelines for New Hymnbook Submissions
May 17, 2019
The Church has offered up some doctrinal guidelines for songwriters to adhere to as they create content.
Latter-day Mixtape: Gentri – “You Say/Wind Beneath My Wings”
May 10, 2019
Just in time for Mother’s day, the Gentleman Trio that is Gentri strikes again, with a wonderful mashup of “You Say” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.”
Latter-day Mixtape: BYU Noteworthy – “I Can Only Imagine”
April 22, 2019
BYU Noteworthy continues to produce incredible a capella material.
Latter-day Mixtape: David Archuleta – “Postcards in the Sky”
March 26, 2019
The indomitable David Archuleta returns with another single.
Latter-day Mixtape: Elenyi – “Fear Is A Liar”
February 1, 2019
It should come as no surprise that I love music. I would love it if we started singing hymns like it was a Gospel tent
Light the World – A Musical Primer
December 4, 2018
Some incredible Latter-day Saint musicians are using the Light the World campaign to share goodness and embrace others in the spirit of Christ,
The Convert Files: Sing It Like You Mean It!
November 30, 2018
As convert, I sometimes miss the more upbeat praise music, or revival style music that I grew up with.
October Surprise: World Famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Change Its Name
October 5, 2018
After nearly two centuries, America’s Choir is adopting a new name.
New LDS Hymnbook to Embrace Global Realities of Church
June 18, 2018
You have until July 2019 to sound off on new content to be included in a hymnbook that aims to reflect the global nature of the Church.
Hold the Phone, When Did BYU’s Noteworthy Become a YouTube Sensation?
April 5, 2018
With the ever-growing popularity of the music media major at BYU that pairs quality creative and marketing services within the music industry, these videos, yea, even these singing groups, essentially become an entire enterprise.
Why Christmas Radio Is So Bad, And What To Do About It
December 5, 2017
Whatever you listen to this season, don’t let radio be your Christmas music guide, listen to what the sounds from the Mormon corridor have to offer.
Killers’ Brandon Flowers Discusses Biggest Misunderstanding of Mormonism
September 12, 2017
The longtime frontman of the Killers opens up about what the public has yet to understand about Mormonism’s roots. He also has a new album.
Episode #371 – He’s Like A Gimli
July 25, 2017
Al comes out in support of the parents in the Bryce Canyon/missionary fiasco! Alex Boye is trolling all of us. Should Utah legalize medical marijuana?
Alex Boyé Sort of Features Dennis Rodman in Clickbaity “Keep Your Head up to the Sky” Video
July 19, 2017
In which Dennis Rodman is featured in the loosest sense possible.
Sorry, Hamilton Lovers, Christopher Jackson Is out at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s Pioneer Day Concert. Alex Boyé Is In.
July 6, 2017
The abrupt announcement comes less than a week before the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s annual Pioneer Day concert.
With “Orion,” David Archuleta Is Growing Up And Thinking Deeply About Stuff
June 9, 2017
David Archuleta leaves behind the saccharinized pop of his youth on Orion, and discovers something more, something transformative.
James the Mormon Teams Up With Taylor Bennett for New Video, “Holiday”
April 13, 2017
Utah’s hottest rapper makes his way to the Chicago to team up with Taylor Bennett.
The 10 Best Versions of ‘O Holy Night’ Ever
December 15, 2015
Of all the versions out there, the king of Christmas Carols is often a white whale. Hear the 10 best versions of ‘O Holy Night,’ the definitive list.
Forget the “Mormon Rap.” Check Out the First Real Rap Song about Mormonism
August 19, 2015
YouTube artist Jamesthemormon releases a new rap song about Joseph Smith, and it’s awesome.
The Uninspired Calling
August 12, 2015
Sometimes being a musically inclined Mormon pigeonholes one into obvious calling slots rather than inspired ones. Or does it?
Mormon Church Finally Releases LDS Music App for Android
June 14, 2015
Android users can finally embrace something iOS users have had for years – an LDS Music app