Updated for August 2020

It’s one of the pleasures of writing Christian music that listening to new Christian songs online is part and parcel of keeping up to date and staying inspired.

This is a regularly updated article of the best Christian songs (and albums) generously made available to download for free, from both established and up-and-coming Christian music artists. I’m certain they’ll become firm favourites of yours: they’re certainly on our playlist!

Free Christian music downloads…

(Many of the downloads below are hosted on Paste Magazine’s music discovery platform NoiseTrade. To download the music simply click our ‘Download’ link and then the ‘Enter Email to Stream and Download full tracks’ button on NoiseTrade: this will take you through to the mp3 download page!)

NEW! 1. Salt Of The Sound - Meditations

Genre: Ambient

Meditations is a special NoiseTrade-exclusive sampler of our 'Meditations' series of instrumental albums, the first four volumes of which have been released between 2014 - 2020. Our music has been

Download now Genre: AmbientMeditations is a special NoiseTrade-exclusive sampler of our 'Meditations' series of instrumental albums, the first four volumes of which have been released between 2014 - 2020. Our music has been described as 'evocative and beautiful' and 'like a tranquil place where you find rest'. Perfect for times of personal reflection, as calm background music, or even to study to!

2. Young Oceans - Collection

Genre: Indie / Folk / Experimental

Five beautiful tracks from a variety of

Download now Genre: Indie / Folk / ExperimentalFive beautiful tracks from a variety of Young Oceans ' releases over the past few years. The band truly have a unique style and place in the Christian music scene, and this EP is a great introduction to their musical output!

NEW! 3. Dear Gravity - Highlights

Genre: Instrumental

A stunning eight-track collection of the best of Dear Gravity's music to date. Featured worldwide in a variety of films and art projects, these instrumentals transport the listener to a place of peace, serenity and reflection. Highly recommended!

Download now Genre: InstrumentalA stunning eight-track collection of the best of Dear Gravity's music to date. Featured worldwide in a variety of films and art projects, these instrumentals transport the listener to a place of peace, serenity and reflection. Highly recommended!

4. Ellie Holcomb - Collection

Genre: Singer-Songwriter

We love

Download now Genre: Singer-SongwriterWe love Ellie Holcomb 's music, having featured her in a number of previous selections, including our favourite Good Friday songs : this album is an excellent free compilation of previously released music as well as a brand new song, With You Now, from her new EP of the same name.

NEW! 5. Antarctic Wastelands - Islands

Genre: Ambient

Dreamy ambient soundscapes written by Ben from Salt Of The Sound. The music of

Download now Genre: AmbientDreamy ambient soundscapes written by Ben from Salt Of The Sound. The music of Antarctic Wastelands is perfect for times of reflection, prayer and meditation.

6. Narrow Skies - Seasons: Acoustic Sessions

Genre: Acoustic

This mini-EP marks the culmination of

Download now Genre: AcousticThis mini-EP marks the culmination of Narrow Skies' debut Seasons project. Featuring dreamy piano, subtle strings and ethereal female vocals, the three tracks hint at the Nordic inspiration and reflective ambience of the original songs.

7. Mr Ekow - No Man's Land

Genre: Rap / Hip Hop

London-based rapper

Download now Genre: Rap / Hip HopLondon-based rapper Mr Ekow shares his 'struggle to reconcile his faith and sexuality and in turn battle with depression and suicidal thoughts' in No Man's Land. The track is raw, honest, beautifully produced, and highly recommended as an exploration into themes that are sadly less often tackled in Christian music.

8. Shoots & Canes - On & On

Genre: Electronic / Worship

The four-track sophomore EP by electronic/ambient/worship band Shoots & Canes. A creatively produced release, this is not your usual Christian music, but certainly a very welcome addition to the Christian music scene - recommended!

Download now Genre: Electronic / WorshipThe four-track sophomore EP by electronic/ambient/worship band Shoots & Canes. A creatively produced release, this is not your usual Christian music, but certainly a very welcome addition to the Christian music scene - recommended!

9. Erik Nieder - The Narrow Sea

Genre: Folk / Ambient

We added

Download now Genre: Folk / AmbientWe added Erik Nieder 's EP The Narrow Sea to our favourite worship songs article and were surprised to see that it's all available for free via NoiseTrade! A wonderfully reflective 5-track release blending folk instrumentation with more ambient arrangements. Don't miss it!

10. Seeker & Servant - Exiles

Genre: Alternative

The full Exiles album by

Download now Genre: AlternativeThe full Exiles album by Seeker & Servant is available to download for free! Their third LP, Exiles is a collection of nine encouraging and inspiring tracks, beautifully recorded in their signature style. The band also have a whole host of other music available on their NoiseTrade page - which is great news if you're looking to download free Christian music!

And some highlights from previous years – still online, still free!

BONUS. Carinthia - All My Fountains Are In You (NoiseTrade Sampler)

Genre: Acoustic / Electronic

On of my personal favourite artists,

Download now Genre: Acoustic / ElectronicOn of my personal favourite artists, Carinthia writes beautiful instrumental tracks that use both organic instruments and are carefully embellished with electronic elements. It's quite different to a lot of Christian music, and really worth checking out. Enjoy! Oh, and if you like it, have a listen to our selection of amazing Christian meditation music

BONUS. River & Robots - Collection

Genre: Indie

This is a special collection of five songs from UK-based

Download now Genre: IndieThis is a special collection of five songs from UK-based Rivers & Robots' first two albums. It's a fantastic introduction to their unique indie/folk/electronic music: a style very far removed from your typical Christian band! The track 'Fountains' is a personal favourite, and the entire release is definitely recommended.

BONUS. The Windtalkers - What And Tares / Draw Me To You

Genre: Indie

A free preview of the

Download now Genre: IndieA free preview of the Windtalkers ' debut album All Creation Groans, these two indie / folk / rock tunes are well worth checking out. The more reflective and worshipful Draw Me To You is a personal favourite.

BONUS. Joe Zambon - In Lethbridge With Strings

Genre: Folk

A stunningly recorded and arranged four-track EP of previously released music from

Download now Genre: FolkA stunningly recorded and arranged four-track EP of previously released music from Joe Zambon . The strings truly bring the songs to life in a new way, and if you haven't heard Joe's music before, this is an excellent (and free) introduction.

BONUS. Heritage Hill - Out Of The Sea

Genre: Folk / Americana

The uptempo Debut EP from

Download now Genre: Folk / AmericanaThe uptempo Debut EP from Heritage Hill , a band formed out of Vancouver's Westside Church. They write that their music 'will get your feet stomping and hands clapping as you praise Jesus', and that is certainly true!