This week held a set of acoustic arrangements, songwriting adventures, music video shoots... and some fashion discussions. Catch up on the assorted adventures, as captured via twitter and instagram, below!
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Jelly Rocking
If you need convincing to get the recent EP “Embellish” by The Jellyrox, check out this reworked acoustic version of the infectious song "Rebel Tide" for free.
#2 - Vocal Variations
Matt Macdonald of The Classic Crime is working on new music for his side project, a project he started in order to support his growing family. If you’ve ever wondered what The Classic Crime would sound like with a note of whimsy, this is a project worth listening to.
#3 - Short and Sweet
@jasongraymusic: For three years I've had a goal of writing a song under 3 minutes. Today it happened! Clocking in at 2:30, "Thank You For Not Forgetting Me" (May 7)
Jason Gray’s exceptional songs tend to weigh in on the lengthier side, but for his upcoming album he took a shot at succinctness-- and succeeded.
#4 - Mix it Up
@davebarnesmusic: Everyone go substitute porpoise for purpose today. Let’s all have a great time with that. (May 9)
Just in case you need advice to make your day a little bit more interesting, Dave Barnes has got you covered. It certainly would reframe the best-selling book, "The Porpoise Driven Life."
#5 - Audio Ear Candy
@kevinmax: Wrote a new song with @audioajason today for 2nd AA album 2.0!!!! #christianrock&rollaintnoisepollution (May 10)
In case you’re already hungering for more from the reborn Audio A, rest assured that more tunes will be coming your way soon.
#6 - Balancing Act
@jonsteingard: I don't want to brag on twitter, and I also don't want to complain.... so should I only tweet when things are so-so? (May 10)
Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson elaborated on one of the many problems of social media etiquette.
#7 - Rock and Roll Rhymes
@BarbieAriel: Working on some killer lyrics- "there's trouble a brewing and u know that I'm on it, but I'm fading fast cuz there's a bee in my bonnet." (May 11)
It would seem that too much time in the studio is starting to affect Icon For Hire’s lyric writing abilities. Though this would certainly be a new direction for rock-and-roll.
#8 - Short Stories
@IsaacDeitz: I got to LA last night, accidentally convinced a stranger to let me into their home & almost slept there. But realized I had the wrong house (May 12)
Christian music video maker Isaac Deitz had the kind of experience this weekend that really can’t be fully explained in 140 characters or less.
#9 - Super Spider Powers
@ChadMGraham: "What if Spider-Mans power was shooting spiders out of his hands?? No one would ever commit crimes."
(I stole this..) (May 12)
Chad of Anthem Lights shared this very valid thought from a friend via Twitter this week. Someone needs to write this comic.
#10 - Redemption Reflections
@nikitaodn: My deepest, ugliest and most agonizing wounds, are COMPLETELY consumed by one thing and one thing only - the wounds of Jesus Christ. #rest (May 12)
Nikita of the band Everfound shared this reflection on his Twitter this week, reminding followers that every wound is met, overcome, and healed in the sacrifice of Jesus.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - In Memoriam
@jamiegraceh: memorial for my eyeglasses... Haha lost them at Wesleyan Moncton in Moncton, NB. climbed that "snow mountain" in the parking lot and my glasses disappeared... Haha sad day. If anyone finds em I'll send you free jamie grace stuff haha no pressure, but let's have a moment of silence... http://instagram.com/p/Y5awwvTSxj/ (May 4)
Let’s all share a moment of silence for Jamie Grace’s glasses, immortalized in this touching series of tweets and a collage.
#2 - Friendly Finales
The Afters wrapped up their most recent tour with a night of collaborations and friendly feelings all around.
#3 - Listening Ear
Sometimes artist Tim Timmons really just needs a friend to hang out with... but when he doesn’t have that, this picture of MercyMe’s guitarist is a pretty good substitute.
#4 - Cultural Analysis
Rhett Walker might have perfected the skill of capturing the more redneck traits of American culture.
#5 - Stellar Singles
Stellar Kart broke their silence this week with a new original song, “Apologize (All In).” Check out the official lyric video for the catchy new single here:
http://youtu.be/Fy2YTzOkjeE
#6 - Skillet Screen Shots
Skillet had the chance to “take over” secular rock publication Revolver Magazine for a day in order to document the video shoot for their single, “Sick of It.” Here is one of the shots shared from the filming process.
#7 - Fashionista Filming
Skillet’s label mates We As Human also had a video shoot this week—and apparently guitarist Jake Jones was hoping to pick up some fashion advice from Skillet’s Korey Cooper.
#8 - Dressed to Impress
Jonny Diaz had the opportunity to attend a horse race this weekend, but his attempts at “preppy” still ended up closer to “misplaced artist.”
#9 - Check Lists
Just when you thought Jon Foreman of Switchfoot had done just about everything...
#10 - Down South
@jennysimmons: Franklin, TN parades are a little bit Mayberry, little bit Pleasantville, little bit country & little bit perfect! pic.twitter.com/OvZZh2ZCRY (May 11)
Artist Jenny Simmons and family enjoyed a parade that captured a little piece of Tennessee spirit, proving again that there’s no place quite like the south.
