Tyler Romes from Melodeo.com (redirects to Nutsie.com) passed me this the other day and I thought it was valuable enough to share with this community.
The (first?) Christian Rock iPhone/iPod Touch application has launched and so far it seems to be working as advertised.
Currently offering about 85 or so streaming songs from some of the “biggest” names in “God-Rock” (I personally have never called it this, have you?) like Casting Crowns, Curtis Chapman, Toby Mac, Third Day, and Chris Tomlin, I’m sure they’ll be expanding their library as the service grows.
It launches in shuffle mode and you can also see associated YouTube videos as well.
If you want to check it out, here’s the direct link. It’s going to be $1.99 for download, so it ain’t free, which is too bad.
On a personal sidenote I typically find “Christian-specific” applications and software as a bit of a letdown, but here’s why I don’t have an issue with this kind of service:
I don’t have an issue because it’s an application that is going to be, for the most part, used entirely by the individual with no expressed intention of being used as a tool for “connecting” others.
It’s on your iPhone which is your mobile device and music player, and if you want to continually rock Christian music into your eardrums then there is nothing wrong with that.
In any other case it’s always encouraging to see applications that have an “outsider” focus or intent. This obvious does not have one, or at least explicitly.
So there’s my two cents. I hope they do well!
Jim says
iPhone, shiPhone!
kim says
I use Pandora if I want to hear Christian Music I already do not have on my iphone.
and it's FREE
Conner_Byrd says
I just find our labels hilarious. "God Rock" includes SCC, Casting Crowns, Toby Mac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day? Seriously! That's funny stuff.
I'm with Kim though. I use Pandora.
human3rror says
pandora… haven't used it much.
Voksskync says
I think you made some good points in your post.
Kevin says
Check out the brand new Christian music game for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad: http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/nrtmatch