You’ve seen plants die and you’ve seen animals die, but no human has yet to pass on. Your parents have told you of a Garden where beauty and life flourished beyond comprehension. Yes, you know that death could happen to a human, but you hold your breath. You spend your […]
Author: Christopher Smith
“Black in Black from Sonic Slumber” by Sorrowstorm
Last year, when my family and friends gave me the idea to restart my music career, I half-heartedly purchased an electronic drum set, some stringed instruments, a microphone, and recording software to make home-demos with and see if I could play the way I used to many years ago. I […]
“From the Nightclub to the Cross” by Rikki Doolan
I was saved by the Lord Jesus Christ in my hometown of Middlesbrough in 2012. From 2007 onwards I would sing in nightclubs, pubs, and even on the streets. Along with that, I lived a real rock and roll lifestyle with regular mass sessions of alcohol, and endless cocktails of drugs. […]
“American Dream” by We The Least
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. […]
“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 […]