Jon Foreman's Third EP is Coming Soon!

Although Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman's first two EP's Fall and Winter only hit retail shelves just over a month ago, his third EP, Spring, has already been mastered. Foreman talks about the next release that features two Switchfoot songs as well as his band's next studio project...

"Spring is mastered... yeah! Feels so good, I hope you fine folks dig it! Here's the set list:

1.March (a prelude for spring)
2.Love Isn't Made
3.In My Arms
4.Baptize
5.Your Love Is Strong
6.Revenge

Also, been writing with Tim for the next SF. Shocking stuff... The studio should be finished soon can't wait to start this thing up!
And last but not least, it looks like "The Real Sean Jon" might actually be coming out in the next few months! (it's a side project I'm doing with Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek. so fun...) Anyhow, we'll see, Sean and I are squaring things up now.
That's the news!...
peace, jon"

Addison Road Is a Huge Success

Addison Road, received monstrous feedback when over 167,000 people downloaded their current single “All That Matters” from the March 18th self-titled release. Addison Road garnerd top five success this week on the CHR Chart with “All That Matters” at No. 4 and climbing swiftly.
The band continues to build their mobile fan base through Mozes, promoting it at live shows as well as over the phone! To hear an exclusive message from lead singer Jenny or to join their mob, text ADDISONROAD to 66937.

For more info on Addison Road, check out www.addisonroad.com or www.myspace.com/addisonroad.

Sanctus Makes a "Dirty" Music Video

In a recent Sanctus Real podcast, the band comes to the harsh realization that "dirty" music sells. Although they might misinterpret "dirty" in a literal sense for the sake of comedy, the band has decided to sell the prop album in the humorous new video to benefit the charity Mocha Club (MochaClub.org). Here's the band's blog about the video and auction...

"After watching this year's Grammy's, Sanctus Real has come to the conclusion that apparently, people love dirty cds. So in the spirit of dirt and mud, to sell their new album, the guys did the very worst thing they could do... they made a 'dirty version' of it.
Here is your chance to win the one and only 'dirty version' of We Need Each Other used in the latest podcast with Matt and Mark.

All you have to do is go to the auction and place a bid. The winner will receive the ONLY official copy of their 'dirty version.' You'll receive it in mail exactly as you saw it in the podcast.
Here's the best part...all proceeds go to MOCHA CLUB, an organization we've partnered with that helps bring relief to the people of Jach Darfur in the Sudan. So go to the auction here, and good luck bidding! "

For more info on Sanctus Real and to see their webcast of their "Dirty" music, check out http://www.sanctusreal.com/.

L.A. Symphony Get First Dove Nomination

After 10 years of rocking the underground urban world, L.A. Symphony gets its first Dove award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Album courtesy of the Gospel Music Association. Currently, they are being recognized for their critically acclaimed remixes and rarities collection, Unleashed.

"It's great to be recognized," says Joey the Jerk. "It's like someone finally saying, 'We hear you, and we like what you have to say.'"

UNO Mas adds, "Thanks for the nod! It is truly unexpected -- especially for this album -- but we'll take it!"

Unleashed is up against records by Group 1 Crew, KJ-52, John Reuben and GRITS. The Doves will be released during the awards ceremony on April 23, 2008, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. You can watch live on the Gospel Music Channel.

Fireflight Goes Number One!

Fireflight has the No. 1 Christian rock song in the country for a third week with “Unbreakable,” the first single and title track off the highly-anticipated sophomore album releasing March 4. The band’s new hit nailed the top spot after only seven weeks since its release to radio and remains No. 1 on both R&R’s and CRW’s Rock charts, while coming in as the most-added song of the week on R&R’s CHR format at No. 14.

The band’s current radio success adds to the buzz already created by the NBC network in November 2007, with “Unbreakable” selected as the anthemic promotional soundtrack for primetime TV show “Bionic Woman.” This marks Fireflight’s third career No. 1 song on the rock format.

Lead singer Dawn Richardson says, “I hope this song continues to inspire listeners at radio to overcome a defeated mentality and find power to remain strong amid the landscape, not allowing fear to hold us back from having victory over the things that used to control us.”

Drummer Phee Shorb adds, “It’s cool to have radio support so quickly, even before the album releases, and to know that fans believe in the song and are connecting with the message of Unbreakable.”

Justin Cox, guitarist, notes, “We are so grateful to our fans and thank them for requesting the new song. ‘Unbreakable’ couldn’t be No. 1 without our loyal fans!”

The chart-topping song is also being featured on the Gospel Music Channel cable network this month. The network recently covered the band’s music video shoot for “Unbreakable” and is currently highlighting the making-of the brand new music video. The preview piece can be viewed at: www.gospelmusicchannel.com/videos/exclusive.

For more info on Fireflight, check out www.fireflightrock.com or www.myspace.com/fireflight.

Jars Of Clay Has Greatest Hits Album

Tracing a career path that features both millions of records sold and millions of lives touched, Jars of Clay’s new Greatest Hits compilation showcases songs that have become favorites of fans around the world, as well as the brand-new track “Love Is The Protest” and is being released to stores April 1st.

Jars of Clay Greatest Hits features digitally remastered tracks and kicks off with the massive international hit “Flood,” which propelled the band into the forefront of public awareness. The project goes on to chronologically chart the band’s willingness to tackle issues both musically and lyrically, simultaneously showing vulnerability (on songs like “Frail,” “I Need You,” “Like A Child”) and strength (“Crazy Times,” “Show You Love,” “Work”).

With the brand new track “Love Is The Protest,” Jars of Clay points toward a vital and vibrant future for the band, flexing that creative muscle that 15 years of making music together provides. “We wanted to write a rock ‘n’ roll song that brought light to what it means to err on the side of love rather than judgment,” Haseltine says.

Jars of Clay Greatest Hits Track Listing:

1. Flood
2. Love Song For A Savior
3. Like A Child
4. Worlds Apart
5. Crazy Times
6. Frail
7. Unforgetful You
8. I Need You
9. Show You Love
10. Amazing Grace
11. God Will Lift Up Your Head
12. Dead Man (Carry Me)
13. Work
14. Love Is The Protest (NEW)

For more info on Jars of Clay, check out www.jarsofclay.com.

Mainstay Vocalist has Update

Mainstay vocalist Justin Anderson survived a severe head-on collision in December, thankfully walking away with some injuries, but also his life. Anderson has given an update on his condition, as well as the news of the band's success at radio and a planned break from the road...

"I just wanted to write an update to let the peoples know how I am doing after my recent car accident. The long and short of it is, I am GREAT! I am also in a GREAT deal of pain! :0)

My osteopath says that I have a lot of inflammation in my spine and that the ligaments are torn up. My back is healing, and with physical therapy and some more time, I hope to get back to normal. In the meantime, sleeping is hard, lifting stuff over 20 lbs. is pretty impossible, and I make a lot of "old-man-noises" when I get out of chairs or bend over. Needless to say, I am pretty useless right now!

But, I really am SO happy to be alive and walking and able to function. I can't say enough how grateful I am for God keeping me on earth and providing for me in this hard time. It makes me think off the countless fatal crashes and scenarios He has kept me safe from, especially in a band that has driven and flown hundreds of thousands of miles these past few years! It makes me grateful for the little things, like laying in bed at night - it sounds stupid, but I have realized how much I take the simple things for granted. Simple things like being able to walk, or the gift of sight, or tasting food, or having working appendages. I guess just find myself noticing things like that now, and it makes me realize how self-absorbed and petty I can be.

Mainstay was planning on taking a break from the road as of the new year, and now after the accident, it appears this break will be somewhat indefinite. As I am recuperating I have been writing songs like crazy, and enjoying that process, which remains my favorite part of music. That is a process that I don't think I could ever stop, Lord willing. Which brings me to my next point...

Our single "Believe" is number up to 5 this week! I want to say a personal thank you to all the radio people and music listeners who made this possible. What an honor! It has been so fun to do interviews lately, and I am so thankful for all the support of this song at radio! More importantly than numbers though, are all the stories that people have been sending in. Let me take this opportunity to say how blessed and humbled I am to hear about the numerous testimonials of heartache, struggle, pain, and loss, and how this song has resonated or helped people in their lowest times. So many people have sent in stories or encouragements that have made me realize why I do music.

I am so blessed that our music can be a part of God encouraging people and drawing them closer to Him in their sorrows. With that, I say a humble, "thank you" to everyone who has supported this song and this record. We wrote the whole thing in the hopes of speaking into people's lives, especially in the hard times, so it is a tremendous encouragement to hear such affirmation of that happening!

Thanks again everyone for your prayers for me in this interesting time of my life, and for all your personal encouragements and affirmations! I really, really appreciate the prayers and concern... they make me feel warm and/or fuzzy inside.

God bless you all!
Justin"

For more on Mainstay, check out www.myspace.com/mainstay.