This week saw a few albums released full of collabs and cameos. Meanwhile, The Afters’ Josh Havens helped train a friend new to the frontman business while the members of Superchick rallied behind the much more serious cause of gathering around their drummer as he fights an illness. Catch up on the best and the brightest tweets from the Christian music Twittersphere below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Altering Adages
@kj5218: Where's there's smoke there's fire. Then there's marshmallows. Then there's me eating the marshmallows. Then there is me smiling. (March 18)
Just in case you wonder how the old adage should have ended.... KJ is here to help you out.
#2 - Revealed
@DarleneZschech19: A huge Thankyou to @israelhoughton @michaelwsmith @karijobe @paulbaloche @susanjsohn and friends for taking time today for #RevealingJesus (March 19)
Darlene Zschech of Hillsong released a live worship experience in CD form this week, with a little help from some equally passionate friends.
#3 - Family Fare
@benjahmusic19: VANITY FARE is finally here FEATURING @TripLee116 @truthonduty @Tedashii @prophiphop @getthecanon @beckahshae... http://fb.me/2RA4A2jUo (March 19)
Hip-hop artist Benjah released his second album this week with a whole group of friends you might recognize. This is one release well worth picking up.
#4 - New Tunes Landing
@scribblepotemus20: Hey! Go check out http://jarsofclay.com to get a song from our forthcoming studio record, "Inland." (March 20)
In addition to the new track from their upcoming album, the Jars of Clay guys also released a live EP titled "Under the Weather" this week. Find out more about both at their website above.
#5 - Seasonal Whiplash
@jjheller22: There's literally a 60 degree difference between Phoenix and Green Bay right now. #bundleup (March 22)
Although this week held the first day of Spring for some states, others have a long way to go... and touring life can take you to both extremes in a single afternoon.
#6 - Receiving
@RoyalTailor14h: How many times do we deny the miracles God wants to perform for us simply b/c he doesn't do it how we want it done? #receiveit (March 22)
Royal Tailor shared this simply insight on their feed this week, giving a simple insight into the concept of true surrender.
#7 - Unlikely Advice
This week The Afters, Building 429, and Hawk Nelson announced that they will be touring together later this year. And as a result, the lead singers of The Afters and Building 429 decided that maybe Hawk Nelson’s new frontman needed some advice on how to be a memorable frontman.
#8 - Banding Together
@Superchickmatt: Hey all. My best friend, who happens to be our drummer in @superchick has a rare form of cancer and needs support! http://chaselovelace.org RT (March 23)
Chase Lovelace, drummer for Superchick, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. His bandmates and friends are looking to spread the word in any way possible-- check the link above for more information on how you can pray and help out.
#9 - Style Slips
@thejoehenderson: What with my purple jacket and green hat, I'm pretty much a 6 foot tall Barney today. (March 23)
Josh Wilson’s drummer is many things, but hopefully "trend setter" is not one of them.
#10 - Causes
@theheathmcnasty: My parents never let me go to the beach for spring break. Now I'm a homeless rapper who lives off of popsicles & ramen. Way to go mom & dad! (March 23)
Nevermind the old saying that "correlation does not imply causation--" Heath McNease has an argument and he’s sticking to it.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Hair Stylin’
@Anthonyredtwon: Thought I should grow my hair back out...lots of fans said they missed the black hair!! So here ya go!!! http://instagr.am/p/W-bz_hHCbx/ (March 17)
When fans suggested that Anthony of Red grow his hair out again, this is most likely not at all what they meant. Be careful what you wish for.
#2 - Jurassic Bus
You never know what dangers you might encounter on the road (especially when Sonny Sandoval has his son out with him).
#3 - Death Defying Duties
The role of tour manager comes with a lot of unexpected duties... including managing a band’s safety at the risk of your own.
#4 - Skillet Strikes Back
In conjunction with the upcoming release of their single "Sick of It" (which you can get a remixed glimpse of over at skillet.com), Skillet’s inviting fans to identify and photograph things they’re sick of and share them via instagram. Here is an example from keyboardist/guitarist Korey Cooper.
#5 - Sketchy Artwork
Though we can’t be precisely sure how this drawing came about, we can definitely be certain it involves some rather sketchy geography... in more than one way.
#6 - Furry Critics
A musician’s hardest critics are often their family members... even the furry ones, as Ethan Luck of Relient K documented.
#7 - Completely Made
Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson completed signing all the pre-order copies of their upcoming album Made... and as you can see, he might be just a little stoked about that.
#8 - Dietary Discretion
If ever a food required a stomach of steel, this may be it. The Building 429 crew likes to live on the edge.
#9 - Get On Board
@mandisaofficial: 11:30 in van with @BrandonHeath @LauraBCooksey @SydniChambers en route to @MallofAmerica #BrandisaTour http://twitpic.com/cdszv4 (March 23)
How many Christian musicians can you fit in one van? If the destination is a mall, well...
#10 - Cattle Crowd
Whoever booked this might be taking MercyMe’s Texas roots just a little too seriously.
