Following a sold out U.S. tour, coverage in Rolling Stone and Spin magazines, and live performances on three major late night television shows, San Diego band Switchfoot is taking its acclaimed HELLO HURRICANE album worldwide.
Earlier this month the multi-platinum quintet traveled through New Zealand and to Tokyo for several appearances and will return to Japan in April. A round of European concerts is scheduled for May. HELLO HURRICANE single “Mess of Me” is currently gaining airplay in Argentina as well. Switchfoot resumes its U.S. shows on February 15 and has just posted this podcast documenting its recent tour of Canada.
Catch up on all domestic and international happenings here.
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It’s FRIDAY, but here’s something to make your day even better … listen to the entire TONIGHT record on Yahoo! Music now!
This morning, Yahoo! Music launched a special feature that gives anyone a glimpse of new and exclusive tobyMac info, and of course the preview of the new album!
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As TobyMac’s new album “Tonight” has rapidly been approaching, there have been oppurtunites from the exclusive Countdown and podcasts, to the official lauching of the new TobyMac Website. Even though the anticipation has built over the past months for his new album, Toby has strived to always make the best resources for his fans. Now, anyone can go to www.tobymac.com and stay in touch with what is going down at every moment. Check out all the latest and greatest that TobyMac has to offer and get ready for the the most exciting release yet, TONIGHT, on February 9th!
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With only one week, TobyMac’s iTunes Countdown continues to drop the beats and never fails to impress. Today, the fourth release, “Funky Jesus Music” and podcast are available to download and show off yet another aspect of his album “Tonight”. After the great response from the previous three tunes,”City on Our Knees”, “Showstopper”, and “Get Back Up”, TobyMac adds another flavor to the mix with Siti Monroe. Make sure to check out the new download on the Countdown to help satisfy the intense anticipation of the new album to release on February 9th.
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Sparrow Records is excited to announce the signing of Luminate, a new band from Texas whose big rock sound, tempered with touches of worship and ambience, can be heard on its debut single, “Shine (Love Is An Action”).
The group is outspoken about “rising up against the mediocrity of today’s view of the Christian walk and lifestyle … It’s our time to embrace hope, destiny and a revolutionary relationship with our Creator.”
Luminate has just wrapped an acoustic promotional tour with Sanctus Real, Josh Wilson, and Audrey Assad, and the quintet’s first self-titled album, produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman) hits stores everywhere March 23.
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In the wake of six No. 1 singles and its current buzz-building, life-inspiring hit, “Forgiven,” rock band Sanctus Real will release its fifth studio album, PIECES OF A REAL HEART, on March 9.
“We needed to name it like this because these songs are about pieces of our lives and all the things we are going through,” says lead singer Matt Hammitt. Themes include unanswered spiritual questions (“These Things Take Time”), fulfillment in Christ (“The Redeemer”), and family relationships (“Keep My Heart Alive,” “Lead Me”).
In this insider post, bass player Dan Gartley says, “The rock songs on PIECES are more upbeat and energetic while the ballads are more emotional.”
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In association with iTunes’ pre-order deal, offering early download access to new songs from TobyMac’s next album TONIGHT each week leading up to its February 9 release, the 2010 GRAMMY nominee will donate 100% of his artist royalties from first-week sales of the track “Get Back Up” to Haiti relief efforts.
“The world is responding in a beautiful way to this tragedy Haitians are experiencing,” he says. “If I am going to create art that speaks of compassion then I must live that out. I am blessed to use my music to help as your purchase becomes our gift.”
Purchase “Get Back Up” here. TobyMac’s new website launches February 1.
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Besides a top ten showing at Amazon.com and major profile in The New York Times, Patty Griffin’s DOWNTOWN CHURCH continues to receive exceptional media reviews for its seamlessly fresh blend of folk and gospel music recorded in the sanctuary of Nashville’s historic Downtown Presbyterian Church.
Associated Press says “DOWNTOWN CHURCH is a stunningly powerful and compassionate work addressing homelessness, kindness, deceit and finding the strength to persevere through troubled tides.” Pop Matters calls it “an uplifting, moving, and exquisite listening experience.” No Depression hails “the amazing closing track, ‘All Creatures of Our God and King,’ (which) leaves no doubt about her ability to push the boundaries of her musical style.”
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TOBYMAC SAYS ‘GET BACK UP, HAITI!’
ARTIST TO DONATE 100% OF HIS ARTIST ROYALTIES OF ‘GET BACK UP’ SINGLE TO HAITI RELIEF
NASHVILLE, TN… January 27, 2010…As we near the street date for TobyMac’s upcoming album TONIGHT, (Feb. 9/Forefront Records), iTunes® has teamed up with the GRAMMY Award ® winner and 2010 nominee, and is offering an exclusive opportunity to purchase and download a new single every week leading up to the release of TONIGHT.
This week the single is “Get Back Up,” and due to the devastation in Haiti, TobyMac has decided to donate 100% of his artist royalties from first week sales to relief efforts. Proceeds will be divided up amongst the Hands and Feet Organization, Restore Haiti, and Compassion International.
“The world is responding in a beautiful way to this tragedy haitians are experiencing,” he says. “If I am going to create art that speaks of compassion than I must live that out. I wanted my new release “Get Back Up” to benefit Haiti in their tragedy and I am blessed to use my music to help as your purchase becomes our gift. ”
To purchase the single go to iTunes
For information on the relief efforts and these organizations, visit:
Compassion International
Restore Haiti
Hands and Feet Organization
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Above the Golden State’s “The Golden Rule” has arrived. Portland’s Pop/Rock trio has now released their brand new album encompassing the true importance of Christian faith and community. By simply being reminded of what the Church was called to do, the band has realized the true importance of “loving your savior and loving your neighbor as yourself”. With the single, “I Am Loved,” as well as “Real You” and “Tragedy”, this release is sure to be a success for the group.
The album THE GOLDEN RULE is now available on iTunes, Amazon physical product, Amazon digital product, and all Christian retailers. Look for Above the Golden State on the road during their Spring tour with Sanctus Real.
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