Winter weather added another dimension to touring this week as bands trekked cross country to bring the rock. Meanwhile, this week saw a lot of video releases from a variety of places. Catch up on all the surrounding buzz below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Recklessly
Jeremy Camp released his stop-motion music video masterpiece "Reckless" this week in anticipation of his new album by the same name. Check it out at the link above.
#2 - Releasing the Panic
@mikeredmusic: Get the word out! The "Release The Panic" video has arrived! Thanks to @revolvermag for helping us premiere it: http://ow.ly/hpx9m (February 4)
RED released a video to correspond with their fourth studio album. The intense, dystopian video is a sequel to their equally detailed video for "Feed the Machine." Watch "Release the Panic" at the link lead singer Mike Barnes tweeted, and if you need to catch up on the first one,
watch it here.
#3 - Stepping Up
@b_reith: Shout out to @KristoffHart @ZachWalker_ @DorindaNicole@IamBash09 for rockin out in the new #2StepsForward vid!! http://bit.ly/WsrIVF (February 7)
B. Reith also released a new music video featuring some friends this week. Check it out if you've been needing something with more of a hip-hop vibe.
#4 - Campaigning
Quite a few artists have been lending their voices through a different kind of video this week. Groups such as Relient K, Skillet, Audio Adrenaline, and Tenth Avenue North are just a few of those who have spoken up on behalf of an American pastor imprisoned in Iran. Check TobyMac's link for more information.
#5 - Gearing Up for the Grammys
@itsbrittnicole: SO excited to be an announcer on @TheGRAMMYs pre-show!! And, you can stream it online! yahh! :) http://britt.cta.gs/05g #GRAMMYs (February 8)
Major music award show the Grammys have awarded Britt Nicole the honor of being an announcer on the preshow. Britt Nicole is also nominated in the Best Contemporary Christian Album category for her album Gold (which will be re-released on Capitol Records at the end of this month).
#6 - Right or Left
@jessegarcia429: Here's a directional quip: If I ask.."I go left...right?" And the response I get is.."right"..then uhh, which way do I go? (February 8)
Jesse of Building 429 captured an age-old navigation conundrum. Clearly building a better collection of culturally common affirmations is necessary.
#7 - Recognition
@mandisaofficial: 2 guys on my flight back to Nashville are stumped trying to remember the name of the gray haired guy who won #Idol a few seasons ago. ;-) (February 8)
Despite being cut from American Idol, Mandisa has had no problem gaining and maintaining recognition--apparently a problem the season's winner has not quite overcome.
#8 - Multitasking
@audreyassad: Thank you iMessage for enabling me to look like I'm working when I am messaging my husband about dance moves. He's across the table from me. (February 8)
The way computers allow us to control appearances can be dangerous... and occasionally awesome.
#9 - Branching Out
@theletterblack: Mark and Sarah Anthony from The Letter Black have just signed a global book deal today! For all the details,... http://fb.me/1u6DWqmra (February 8)
Mark and Sarah Anthony of The Letter Black announced that they have signed a book deal. The couple will be writing an autobiography detailing the way God has worked in their personal lives and in building their ministry.
#10 - Recovery Mode
@TFKTrevor: Had my 1st ambulance trip this week, I apparently have several herniated swollen discs in my lower back. Worst pain I've ever felt! #bush (February 8)
Rocking hard does come with occasional side effects. Our friend Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch would appreciate prayer as he recovers from back problems.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Swagger
Will and Kevin of Audio Adrenaline seem to be trying out a new look.
#2 - Chic Camoflage
@NatalieGrant: Wearing cool geek-chic glasses, not cuz I'm such a hipster, but trying to cover the pink-eye I got going… http://instagr.am/p/Vb10obrX5c/ (February 7)
Sometimes fashion can have added benefits, as Natalie Grant displayed this week while battling a bout of pink eye.
#3 - Real on the Road
@jrmeadkutless: On @jeremycamp's guitar stand! I love this! He's the real deal guys. :) pic.twitter.com/o2OGMb4J (February 7)
As the Rock and Worship Roadshow rolled out this week, several artists gave us a glimpse backstage--including James Mead of Kutless's shot of tourmate Jeremy Camp's guitar stand.
#4 - Bonding
@JenLedger: Friendship:) like when @koreycooper comes to shovel for you just because she wants to help. So. Nice. pic.twitter.com/LAFJ2ecD (February 8)
Some of the northern states got buried in snow this week, inspiring lots of pictures-- and in the case of Skillet's Jen Ledger, some aid from bandmate Korey Cooper.
#5 - Multi-purpose
@jjheller: Yay! Our new bedspread came in the mail! #JustKidding#BannerForOurMerchTable http://fb.me/2dvNX44K4 (February 8)
Although the tweet was a joke, J.J. Heller may have landed on a potential use for the banner post-tour?
#6 - The Snow Must Go
The Roadshow's icy beginning brought out the troops this week to make sure no one slipped-- including MercyMe's Barry Graul.
#7 - Stellar Shoots
Stellar Kart is getting ready to unleash some new tunes on the road with a new lineup and now some new photos on the books.
#8 - Sidetracked
Family Force 5 took a detour in order to teach a class at Cornerstone University this week. Chances are the students in attendance won't forget that class any time soon (particularly since it appears that Gandalf was also in attendance).
#9 - Job Perks
During their travels across the pond, Anberlin had the opportunity to stop by the BBC, proving again that visiting overseas fans certainly comes with a long list of perks.
#10 - Capers
Worship artist Will Retherford spotted a suspiciously familiar van in his hometown this week. So long as no mask-wearing villains come along with it...
