ION INDIE MAGAZINE July 2016, Volume 26 | Page 117

his relationship with God. It was there in the Dominican Republic where Chad’s eyes were opened and he came to know Christ in a powerful way. After Mike moved to Chad’s hometown of Maine, the two began playing music together and performing live shows. Bass player JON LOWRY and drummer ARIEL MUNOZ from Puerto Rico, later joined the band--and Unspoken was born. After working for years as independent artists and opening for band’s such as CASTING CROWNS, THIRD DAY and TOBYMAC, Unspoken released their first studio album “Get To Me” (June 8, 2012)--a record that focuses on the journey of coming back to Christ, similar to what Chad experienced in the Dominican republic. Their song “Who You Are" off the album “Get To Me”, is about God’s ability to change anyone, regardless of their past. “It’s a song that was written for the believer, that was written for the prodigal son, that was written for the lost, for the person who doesn’t know Jesus," lead singer Chad Mattson explains. “It just says that if you come to the cross, that God meets us where were at and that he does this supernatural life changing work in us." Unspoken remains committed to use their music as an outlet to reach people. In addition to their music, the band is involved with CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a 12-step recovery program for substance abuse. “In the early days of the band, God reminded me that there are thousands of singers better than me and thousands of guitar players better than Mike, but He chose us to do this for Him. We have been chosen to bring a message to the Church. “Wake up, find your contentment and satisfaction in Him, hang out with Him and have a real relationship with Him," says Chad. “Yes, we love music and we love people--but more than anything we want to see people reach their full potential in Jesus." The band released a five song album titled “The World is Waking” on June 25, 2013. “Every day, the world wakes to a new opportunity to forget what is behind and move forward," says Chad. “God’s mercies are new every morning. All of us are working to try to find peace. The older I get, I just want peace for my soul and my heart and my brain on a day-to-day basis. You can’t buy it. Success can’t bring it. It’s just resting in the Lord. The main focus must be taking the day as what it is--as an opportunity to draw closer to God, to love Him and others." www.facebook.com/unspokenmusic