I’ve always had a problem with overtly Christian music. In particular, that it’s not very good. However, that’s not the problem. The problem is that there’s not enough of it. And it doesn’t get the exposure that other music does.

Consider that there are around 20 music channels showing on Sky, and until recently none showed Christian music. A few months ago, rmusic started up, and like my expectations, it wasn’t very good. Why did I look at it? Easy: it’s music, doh! And, frankly, I don’t care where music comes from.

But why the segregation? Why are the other music channels afraid to play Christian (or inspirational) music? Are they afraid to lose their demographic, or do record companies and agents not promote to these channels? Nobody has a problem with Moby or Evanescence. Is it ‘cos Amy’s cute?

If you’re going to compete with other music channels, and yes, it is a competition, you need to be just as professional. That means cutting back on the amateurish live sets, please. That also means getting the artist names and song titles correct. Hint.

So, today, two TotD from rmusic:

• Paul Oakley: Unashamed
• Sanctus Real: Everything About You