Inpop Records
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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.Ten 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.
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.
Inpop Artists
(as of January 29, 2006)
- Sarah Brendel (Germany)
- Casting Pearls
- Paul Colman (Australia)
- Mat Kearney
- newsboys
- Petra
- Shane & Shane
- Tree63 (South Africa)
Previous Inpop Artists
- Acquire The Fire (Teen Mania)
- Bob Smiley
- Beanbag
- Charmaine
- Fusebox
- Ian Elskin
- Paul Colman Trio
- Phil Joel
- Plus One
- Superchic[k]
See also
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