What’s up, everybody!? I’m Nathanael from WE THE LEAST, and this is the story behind the song “American Dream” on our new album Sundae Best. “American Dream” was inspired by a sermon that I heard about how Christianity is not equivalent with the American Dream of comfort and material wealth. […]
Author: Christopher Smith
“The Healing Power of Jesus” by Marie de Haan
Back in February, I put my lucky socks on, and entered the recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee, for the second time. I’m kidding about the socks. I don’t believe in luck. What I do believe in is the healing power of Jesus. The first time I entered that studio, I […]
“Awake My Soul” by Salt of the Sound
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.” – Psalm 57:7-8 Songwriting during a pandemic has been an interesting challenge – lament feels like an easy theme to go to, […]
“Your Life is Art, and Art is a Process” by Nathan Kitner
As a passionate 18 year old, I dreamed of starting an artist publication magazine much like this one. I saw a need for the artists that I knew to have a community to inspire and support each other. I worked on designs, reached out to artists, and even wrote up […]
“My Joy is in the Lord” by Tim Ketenjian
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” – Isaiah 26:3 It had been a few weeks since my grandma was called home to heaven. We were having a family gathering for Father’s Day, but it was hard for me to […]
“Bullying, Suicide & Jesus: How Christian Rock Saved My Life” By Grace Graber
I write music because a song saved my life. I grew up as a Pastor’s kid in Northern California and since I can remember I’ve believed in Jesus. Because I was known for my faith, I would get made fun of by my peers. This was particularly bad in 7th […]