Inpop Records is an independent CCM record label based in Franklin, TN. It was launched in July 1999 by Australians Peter Furler, Wes Campbell and Dale Bray. The name was derived from the idea of wanting to highlight the talents of international pop artists, though they have signed an equal number of American artists. Artists on Inpop's roster include Newsboys, Mat Kearney, Superchick, Ian Eskelin (of All Star United), Petra, and more. With Footnotes 2nd Chapter of Acts (1974) Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a somewhat outdated term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop/rock music that was lyrically based in the Christian faith. ... Newsboys Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 in Mooloolaba, Australia (although they soon relocated to Nashville, Tennessee). ... Superchic[k] is a CCM band. ... Ian Eskelin is the founding member of contemporary christian rock band All Star United. ... All Star United are a band started by Ian Eskelin. ... The Treasury at Petra Petra (from petrus, rock in Greek; Arabic: البتراء, al-Bitrā) is an archaeological site in Jordan, lying in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Wadi Araba, the great valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. ...

History

When Newsboys lead singer Peter Furler and the band’s manager Wes Campbell first came to the USA, the last thing they thought they would become is record label owners. Newsboys Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 in Mooloolaba, Australia (although they soon relocated to Nashville, Tennessee). ... A record label is a brand created by companies that specialize in manufacturing, distributing and promoting audio and video recordings, on various formats including compact discs, LPs, DVD-Audio, SACDs, and cassettes. ...

10 years later, and tired of sleeping in his tour bus bunk with hundreds of demo’s piled high (given to him from artists he met on tour). Furler decided it was time to do something about it, so Inpop Records was launched with Campbell and Australian friend and record executive Dale Bray in July 1999. "Traveling the globe, we’ve seen thousands of bands and artists. We have a calling to give these musicians the same opportunity Newsboys were given" says Furler. The heart of inpop is to discover the best artists around the world that understand the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and also have something new and unique to offer to the world of Christian music.

As was the case with Inpop's first signing Beanbag. Inpop released Beanbag's debut album Free Signal in October 1999 and was immediately honored with 2 Dove Award nominations and an opening slot on Newsboys’ LoveLibertyDisco tour. Beanbag was an Australian hard-emo band formed in 1995. ...

The follow-up Inpop release was also turning heads. Newsboy Phil Joel recorded what many believed was a stand out album for 2000. The album released June 27, 2000 with intense anticipation. PhilJoel Phil Urry was Adopted at birth and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. ...

Inpop Artists

• Acquire the Fire
• Beanbag (Australia)
• Sarah Brendel (Germany)
• Casting Pearls
• Charmaine (Australia)
• James Clay
• Paul Colman (Australia)
• Ian Eskelin
• Freshmen15
• Fusebox
• Go Fish
• Phil Joel (New Zealand)
• Mat Kearney
• Newsboys (Australia/New Zealand/America)
• Erin O'Donnell
• Petra
• Plus One
• Rhubarb (Australia)
• Rivertribe (Australia)
• Shane & Shane
• Sky Harbor
• Bob Smiley
• Superchic[k]
• Tree63 (South Africa)
• The Waiting

Also, Inpop Records manages the annual Festival Con Dios national tour. Beanbag was an Australian hard-emo band formed in 1995. ... Ian Eskelin is the founding member of contemporary christian rock band All Star United. ... PhilJoel Phil Urry was Adopted at birth and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. ... Newsboys Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band formed in 1987 in Mooloolaba, Australia (although they soon relocated to Nashville, Tennessee). ... Superchic[k] is a CCM band. ... Tree63 is a Contemporary Christian Music band from South Africa, formed in 1996. ...

External Links

• Official Inpop Records Website