Northern Records

Northern Records ambition is to bring together artists from all genres and allow them to work together and/or independently with an emphasis on the "art" and not the "entertainment."

One fine example is "CUSH" whose membership is ever changing and eclectic. This EP is a collection of modern spirituals that are hypnotic and fascinating. Also there is an interesting version of Prince's "I Would Die 4 U."

Another album released last year on Northern was The Billions, "Never Felt This Way Before." When I first listened to The Billions I was transported back to the days when Petra was about the only Christian Rock band and they sang unabashedly for the church.

Michael Knott also released his thirty-fifth record last year. Knott is a tried and true veteran of the christian industry. His introspective writing and earthy vocals on "Hearts of Care" remind me of Dylan's "Slow Train Coming."

I'm the type of person who loves to collect music, and projects like these are like flawless jewels that are rare and hard to find.

More info can be found at wwww.northernrecords.com