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Audio Deacon provides music reviews and lists of albums to teach maturing Christians how to listen to records and what music to consume in our modern age.
Audio Deacon also serves as a resource to parents, guiding them in modern music’s contents, glories, pitfalls, and conversations.
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In today’s episode, we look at three records bound together by a shared mood of restraint, melancholy, and beauty. With black-and-white covers and a lingering winter atmosphere, each of these projects offers music suited for reflection as we continue through the Lenten season. We begin with music from 6am String Club and Caleb Chancey, a project of meditative string pieces that are deeply present and beautifully human. With ambient room noise, subtle imperfections, and performances that...
In today’s episode, we look at two very different records that reward attentive listening. One moves through experimental jazz textures and woodwind explorations, while the other settles into the warm, familiar world of folk storytelling and front-porch songwriting. We begin with Of the Earth from multi-instrumentalist Shabaka, an exploratory and self-produced project built from layered flutes, woodwinds, beatmaking, and spoken passages. The record moves freely between ambient textures, lo-fi...
In this topical episode of Audio Deacon, we explor text painting - the art of shaping music to mirror the meaning of the words themselves. From Gregorian chant and Handel’s Messiah to The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Punch Brothers, and modern pop and folk, this episode traces how composers and songwriters turn melody, rhythm, texture, and timing into storytelling tools. These “musical jokes”—sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, invite listeners to hear more carefully and discover how music can pr...
In today’s episode, we walk through five records that reward careful listening. We move from playful experimental pop-funk to modern minimalism and contemporary jazz, and ending with some grounded bluegrass and folk. We begin with Lost in the Wonder from Cory Wong, a joyful, groove-heavy record filled with sharp playing, tasteful collaborations, and moments that invite you to lock in on rhythm and texture. From there, we take a quick stop with At Home in My Mind by Ellur, a raw and reflective...
In today’s episode, we walk through five records that reward careful listening, moving from playful experimental pop to pop rock, modern jazz collaboration, gentle folk songwriting, and a raucous mono-era classic. We begin with Colour Space Transform, a joyful and off-kilter EP from Group A.D. that blends texture, melody, and danceable energy. We then turn to Boycott Heaven, The Format’s first full-length release in nearly twenty years, which is a punchy, guitar-driven record marked by frustr...
In today’s episode, we walk through five recordings to start 2026 well, spanning instrumental rock, legacy songwriting, punk, acoustic covers, and laid-back folk-pop. We begin with Desert So Green by Winged Wheel, a patient, immersive instrumental project built on texture and momentum, followed by Peter Gabriel’s new single Been Undone, a reminder of his enduring curiosity and craft. We also spend time with In Remembrance by Capillary, a clean, early-2000s-inspired punk debut; The Golden Hear...
This week we are joined by the great Jarrod Richey to talk about records and music listening, and boy did this brother deliver. We talk about everything from Brad Paisley, to Chris Stapleton, to Jacques Loussier and Bach. Enjoy! - Jarrod Richey lives in Monroe, Louisiana, where he teaches music and choir at Geneva Academy in West Monroe. He’s deeply involved in training young musicians and teachers alike, serving as the Musicianship Levels 1–3 instructor for the Chenaniah Summer Music Institu...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at Paul Hillier's great album of gratitude, Home to Thanksgiving. The Audio Deacon App! https://app.audio-deacon.com/ Use code audiodeacon3 for 3 free months! ________ Listen to the Album! Paul Hillier: Home to Thanksgiving: Songs of Thanks and Praise Apple Music Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment a...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at 5 great records and a big announcement about the AD App! The Audio Deacon App! https://app.audio-deacon.com/ Use code audiodeacon3 for 3 free months! ________ Listen to the Albums! Chris Thile: Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 2 Apple Music Spotify Keith Jarrett: The Koln Concert (Live) Apple Music Spotify Rosalia: Lux Apple Music Spotify The Mountain Goats: Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan Apple Music Spotify Whitney: Small Talk Apple Musi...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the 3 new records that will work beautifully in your fall album rotation. Listen to the Albums! Jacob Collier: The Light for Days Apple Music Spotify Madison Cunningham: Ace Apple Music Spotify Andrew Peterson: The Light for Days Apple Music Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participati...
In today's episode, I'm briefly discussing introducing pop and rap to children, along with a huge announcement! __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast provides brief m...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the new record from Brad Mehldau, Ride into the Sun. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the new pop rock gem from Brian Dunne. Crank it! Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This pod...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely debut record from Fielder. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast ...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the stunning self-titled record from Racing Mount Pleasant. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical live...
Today, we have our first artist interview! Adam Wright is the founder of The Corner Room, a project that sets Scripture to music for meditation and memorization. The Corner Room on Apple Music The Corner Room on Spotify The Corner Room on Youtube The Corner Room Website __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook __________________________ We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and pa...
In today's episode we're discussing pop music, wisdom, and what we can call "parodic memory" when singing songs of the past. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast pro...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at Benson Boone's American Heart. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast provides brief music reviews, lists of recordings...
This Fourth of July, we’re diving into a quintessential American record: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Green River. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio D...
In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely new record from Watchhouse titled Rituals. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to c...
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