Little teaser for you…Andrea Marie’s album releases Dec. 10th on iTunes!
And if you’re in the Knoxville, TN area, she’s having an album release show.
Here’s the venue/time info – http://tiny.cc/022ko, Help us spread the word!

Here’s an excerpt from a conversation with Andrea talking about the album…

“This album has set me on a journey of finding myself, and what’s inside.” All thirteen tracks are songs that I wrote from the age of sixteen till now. I feel as though they capture some very significant moments in my life. Some were written at uncertain moments of life, some at very defining moments- like the weeks right before and surrounding my wedding. A few were even written while in the studio during the recording process, which i think speaks a lot about the dynamics of the music. So, I look at the album as a whole, as an extended story and expression of those years.  

 Recording music and producing something for the world to hear is like uncovering an outer layer of yourself and inspecting it with a magnifying glass. I believe, in the end, the finished album is the result of what you found there. It causes you to be extremely vulnerable and transparent- whether you want to be or not. I know God used it for the bettering and furthering of myself, though. I’m moving forward in finding out who I am on a personal level, who this Creator is inside of me, and then how those things work and move together. Because of that, I’ve found that all the uncovering and transparency in this process has been absolutely worth it.

But over all, no matter how actively involved I am with performing or writing new material, my dream is that this music would be a reflection of the hope of Jesus Christ and his love for the world he created. God is real. My desire is to put a soundtrack to the life that he gives to us here on earth.”

Exciting day for us!

Jesus Culture’s newest album debuted TODAY, and two of Will’s songs are on it. Kim Walker-Smith sings “Fill Me Up” and Kristene Mueller-Dimarco sings “Break Every Chain.” Epic stadium worship – check. So cool to know these simple songs are going further into the nations! We’d say Jesus Culture is changing the world, and it’s an honor to join with them in a small way.

Check out their new album here.

So thankful for the time we got to spend with Joel from Ascend The Hill last week in Boulder. These boys are legit. Hearts of gold, lungs of steal. Guitars of ember? Guitars of molten lava! No- Guitars of steal, drums of molten lava!

Anyways, their real good and I like them. Do your self a favor and “pre-order” their new album!

Little update from Boulder, CO

First of all, we love meeting new people. Little shout out to Joel Davis from Ascend the Hill. We’ve had a BLAST hanging out with him, and so enjoyed soaking as he led worship here at the Resound Conference. Last night, Laura Hackett and her band from IHOP led, and she brought it. Jesus party last night for sure. SO GOOD!

Tonight Josh Garrels is leading, which we have been counting down for months to hear him. If you haven’t already downloaded his free album from noisetrade, your seriously behind the times. Then we’re gonna lead after him at some point tonight. Pumped!

By the way, Andrea just released her first single from the her upcoming album. Its AMAZING.
and its free. what are you waiting for?

download here – http://noisetrade.com/andreamarie

If you’ve you ever listened to our music, or have listened to Jesus Culture latest album, you’ll probably know the song “Come Away”
Brock Human, part of the UP family,  wrote this amazing song. Well’s lets just say that’s the icing on the cake.

He’s been working on a solo album for the past year, and its about to come out NEXT WEEK (Nov. 8th iTunes release)

Here’s some samples to wet your appetite. We think his music is genious.

Brock Human/Color Of Red-preview by Brockhuman 

update: Now available on iTunes

Sometimes the fish jump in the boat. It’s in these moments that I know the Holy Spirit is planting my steps. This is my favorite talk-to-random-stranger-on-plane-story yet and I share it because I want God to get the glory.

In a strange way I like long red eye flights. The take off rush where your bodyweight pulls into the seat and your eyes are tempted to close. Then, its either a book I’d rarely have time to read, or a film I’d probably never watch. Except on a plane that is, stuck with nothing to do. And of course, ginger ale. For some reason, cruising at 30,000 ft is the only time I crave this drink. Weird. And for the best part, drifting off to sleep after a long gaze out the window at the sunset afterglow melding with the stars. Yep, red eye flights have become my friend. What I don’t usually plan on doing is chatting it up with a stranger beside me. Its dark for one, and my book or movie is waiting. And who wants to interrupt the dull roar of the flight with obnoxious chitchat?  But last night, God had a different plan for my time. I love his plan.

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Funny story. We heard about a guy who got his ipod stolen the other week. He was super bummed for sure. His friend who knew his ipod was stolen was walking down the streets of the Masi township, when he heard a guy riding his bike singing out loud Will’s song Climb. Pretty hilarious.
“I give it all to You God trusting…”

Masi is a poorer area, and ipods aren’t exactly common. Then to hear him singing worship songs from a stolen ipod. Redemption?

We hope its part of his journey to Jesus.

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The best beach in the world could be right out our window. Noordhoek Beach to be exact. Its marvelously huge and wide, stretching miles down the shore. The ocean is wild. The mountains surround everything. What an amazing introduction to Cape Town.

This trip has been a long time coming. 5 years actually. In 2006, Jake, Will, and I (Nate) visited Cape Town on our way home from Pemba, Mozambique. We hung out for 10 days, dreaming about the future. We talked alot about music. We didn’t have an name yet, but the dream was there. And we dreamed taking our future wives back here one day.

That day has arrived. We’re all married now, and we’re here because churches want us here to lead worship. We are happy to oblige:)

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