By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

If you don’t know Brooke Fraser, you should. Fraser is a Contemporary Christian + pop singer/songwriter from New Zealand. I know, I know — you’re probably thinking that since she’s Contemporary Christian that her music may be watered down, too PC, and unartistic. Well good news, my little gummy bears, it’s exactly the opposite. (Did I really just say my little gummy bears?!)

Actually, I’m a huge fan of Contemporary Christian music. Not all of it hits the spot for me, as some seems a bit generic and like I said, almost a bit too afraid of offending — I mean, I am not saying that Contemporary Christian artists should be edgy and ridiculous but I just think sometimes it’s almost as if I get the vibe that some of the musicians are walking on nails because of this idea that they must retain the most wholesome and polished image possible. That is what I do not like about certain genres and how they can box an artist into a cage. Does that make any sense? For example, earlier this year, when Jennifer Knapp came out of the closet, it was as if the entire “Christian” industry that once supported her gasped and nearly died of shock. I mean, really?! I am getting off subject but the point is, these Christian artists are people too, and well, artists. And they should be able to explore all facets of their God-given talent.

Ok back to Brooke…

Yes, she’s a bit of pop/rock with a splash of folk influence. The music she creates doesn’t come off as too pious at all. It’s hook-driven and delivered in a vein that feels completely genuine to me. Yes, there’s something in the water Fraser’s been drinking, and it isn’t vodka, it’s the freedom to love without the fear of being judged. And I think that’s bloody awesome!

Fraser’s new album, Flags, will be out October 12th via Sony Music.

Check out Fraser’s Something In The Water music video, below.

Something in The Water from Brooke Fraser on Vimeo.

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