Radio Interview Broadcast Details

Alright everybody, Soul the Interrogator, Prawphit on Point and myself (Nickels Hawkeye) were fortunate enough to be guests on a radio program yesterday! I wanted to let everyone know the times the episode will be broadcasted, so here are the details.

Saturday night 7pm - www.gojuiceradio.com
Monday morn 10am - Podcast releases on www.screwloosemusic.com
Tuesday night 8pm - re-airs on www.gojuiceradio.com
Thursday night 10pm - www.nwczradio.com

Let me know if you catch one of these and your thoughts about what we talked about... It'd be really appreciated. ALSO, check the show out in general because it's a REALLY well put together program! Great people, great fun doing this... THANKS GUYS & GOD BLESS!!! - WON - N

Equal or Unequal

Had some interesting conversations today. If you have the time, check them out for yourself in the comment section of my facebook page. If you do take the time to read all these you'll know where I'm coming from better.

Soundmind Artists does not stand for anything other than what Jesus stood for. Before anyone goes off about how a Christian Record Label shouldn't be doing..whatever, let me say that first. THAT BEING SAID: I don't believe that those that live an alternative lifestyle are necessarily going to hell any more than a born again Christian is when they go a mile an hour over the speed limit! That's a pretty drastic statement to a lot of, so called, Bible believing Christians. Must it be said, YET AGAIN, that Jesus chose the lowest of the low to kick it with, and eat with (which was a very intimate thing in that time and culture) to the point where His disciples were EMBARRASSED of Jesus' behavior! So why is it any different NOW days than back then? It really shouldn't be! If we are treating those with different beliefs any differently than Jesus would've treated them then we are NOT being Christ-like! DUH!!!! So for all those nut jobs out there that are doing crap like THIS, SHAME ON YOU!!!!

Okay, so now I'm done with that rant. Those who hate God and think that God is a hateful and evil God... I don't have anything to say to you that will change your mind so I won't go any further than saying, the only thing that will change your heart, if anything at all ever will, is a truly genuine EXPERIENCE of who God really is, what He is and does, and a KNOWLEDGE through that EXPERIENCE of His love for us. If God can reveal it to me, a hard headed moron to say the least, then I KNOW He can give you something just as real too. BULEEDAT!!!

The Other Music Festival

I remember a time when the unsung hero had a place to perform regularly. What some uppity labels would consider unsignable, those who had a more open mind toward what makes music great, congregated and enjoyed the actually company of these groups. Some bands made bigger names for themselves and did eventually get signed to a major label down the road, but it all started with this idea to give the under dog in the Christian Music Industry a place to shine and show their skills. They even made room for a little ground breaking hip hop! Comunalien, Lojique, 3NP!, Braille, Redcloud, Dirt, and many other groups got a chance to share the stage with the likes of MxPx, P.O.D., Blenderhead, SoulFood76, Twin Sister, Tragedy Ann, Squad Five-O, Five Iron Frenzy, The Orange County Supertones, Stutterfly, 90 Lb. Wuss, Thee Pirates, Stavesacre, Slick Shoes, and hundreds (literally) more bands that fail to come to memory at the moment. It was these experiences that cemented the idea of doing Christian Music for the entirety of my life. I wish there were more pictures, but alas, there are just great, wonderful memories. Wish everyone could've been there with us. R.I.P. TOMfest!!!

Ha! Check these out! =D

There's a really fun app that I've been getting increasingly more and more excited about called "digisocial!" It's almost like "instagram" but it allows one to attach sound to each submission! This is very awesome for people like me especially! So I wanted to encourage you to download this app if you haven't already.
For the time being, it looks like it's only available as an apple application. Here's the link: DOWNLOAD
If you are one of the awesome people that make this app a main thing on your phone, here's my profile link. Make sure to add me! Nickels Hawkeye Digisocial Profile

Here is an example of a post I did this week.

Most of you know I have always been a Smashing Pumpkin's fan since their second album. I have been saddened by the idea that their latest work hasn't been as good. That is, until I heard this song! I've been REALLY getting into this song lately... Check it out.

Panopticon

Can you see why? It's melody and rythm signature are perfect together! Such emotion to it! I hope you got the same feeling I did when you heard it. Anyway... Thought I'd share.

On a rather different note, there is a group I'm in called Hundo, and I don't think many people have heard this kind of music come from my library too often. Hundo is Ricy Bauer (Vocals), Christopher Reeves (Guitar), Nickels Hawkeye (General Production), and Matt Ober (Percussion). Check out the first song we did...



We haven't done much more than this, but it's a dream of mine to get more material out before too long.
I love my friends...

The passing of a human TITAN!

Just learned of my little cousin's death today. Jake Pike has always struggled with his health, and now he won't have to any longer. My Aunt Shirley Pike and him are probably basking in the light of Jesus in Heaven together. I wish peace and comfort to his family during this time of deep loss. I understand the pain and hurt and longing in these times, and I know that God's spirit will rest upon you. Jake was a great and friendly soul. I remember him as a child, and I wish I could've gotten to know him more while he was here, but he's in a much better place right now. No one really understands everything about stuff like this, but we have the ability to trust that God knows everything about this kind of thing and that Jake is being well looked after. We will miss and remember Jake forever. Love my family...

Last Night's J.P.S. Show

Unfortunately, we didn't get any documentation of the J.P.S. show last night. Sold a couple CD's and saw my cousins and their family though! My wife got to come, as did Elovi! Shout out to Eric Von Eschen (formerly of Eric V. & Tha Preachin' Pose') Thank you for bringing us out to minister! We had an amazing time and I believe that your Jr. High kids are going to grow and come to a completely new level of maturity under your leadership. You've always been a great roll model for me and I'm excited to see God use you with this group!!!  Honestly, I have really missed performing. Although I haven't done many youth group shows as of late, there is a familiarity while doing them... Like I don't have to worry about coming across too spiritual around these kinds of crowds. It was actually very refreshing. Got to listen to some preaching afterwards, get edified... You know. It was cool! I really enjoyed myself. The time spent in transportation to and from the show was great too. I feel like I get to know my friends better when we get ourselves out there and perform together. There's a certain 'gelling' that comes along with that. Not to mention, our true colors come out. I am glad I have my friends and that I'm getting to know them even more. I pray that we do more YOUTH GROUP shows, never thought I'd say that, and that we have more chances to connect with you in the REAL WORLD rather than only online! Make sure to come out to a show when you see one posted in your area... Heck if you don't SEE one in your area, talk to your pastor/local club about bringing us out! Contact us: bookjps@gmail.com

Soundmind Artists: CD Store

Don't know if you know this, but you can get most of the Soundmind Artists catalogue on compact discs!

Everything is always $10 unless it's a single and we've only done one of those.

Click below to see what's available right now!
Soundmind Artists CDs!