There's always a good time to be found on the road, whether it be in the form of creativity or pranking fellow artist friends. Catch up on all the latest shenanigans documented through the twitterverse below!
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Rule of Thumb
@derekwebb: never make things for the market, make things for you. if you fail, you still win. if you win, you win big. (October 15)
Derek Webb's history of forging a way off the beaten path definitely qualifies him to give this advice to aspiring artists in any field.
#2 - Getting Crafty
@switchfoot: Yesterday we decided 2 get crafty. We grabbed a mic & recorded 3 tunes in our dressing room. Today we made the cover art. #backstageEP !!! (October 18)
Switchfoot never seems to wrap up a year without recording some new tunes. This time, their creativity found an outlet in a backstage EP containing the tracks "Evergreen," "Afterlife," and "Needle and Haystack Life." Be watching for a potential release of the homegrown EP soon.
#3 - With Friends Like These...
@jonnydiaz: So @joshwilson is borrowing my Tahoe this weekend. I hope he enjoys a fun little prank cause I just reported it as stolen. (October 18)
Jonny Diaz and Josh Wilson continue to engage in some friendly banter as they borrow each others' vehicles. If a wanted ad for Josh Wilson shows up soon, we'll all know why.
#4 - Vitality
@anberlin: Hey guys, show us your new copy of #Vital on vinyl or cd - be creative! We'll be RTing the best ones & giving away tickets to tour dates! (October 19)
Anberlin released their new album this week to a very positive response, with fans hailing it as the best from the band since 2006's Cities. The band is looking for your photo evidence if you picked up the record during release week-- send it their way via twitter or instagram.
#5 - Stage Scrabble
@mikedonehey: Ps. I totally said "dangerness" from stage. Making up words. That's how I do. (October 20)
Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North is also known for his eloquent speaking from stage-- sometimes getting the point across requires a little invention.
#6 - Customer Service
@DanielBashta: Try walking through a restaurant with a tomahawk strapped to your side. You pretty much can order anything you want. (October 20)
Worship artist Daniel Bashta seems to have discovered a good way to ensure the best possible customer service.
#7 - Easily Entertained
@Jake_WAH: Next time I hear a stranger giving their number to somebody, I will immediately start texting them details of what they're wearing. ;) (October 20)
We As Human's guitarist excels at discovering ways to entertain himself--and make the lives of others significantly more interesting in the process.
#8 - Compromise
@scottiemills: my roommate is programming lights for some Mary Mary shows in our living room. so - I'm listening to gospel by association. #thestruggle (October 20)
There are some downsides to combining musicians from varied musical genres in the same house... though maybe it inspires some diversity?
#9 - Checking It Off
@philwickham: The only state left to visit for me is Alaska...anyone from Alaska out there. #salmonismyfavorite (October 20)
Phil Wickham has nearly completed his list of states to visit. If there are any promoters in Alaska out there, you have the unique opportunity to complete his list.
#10 - Rental Rules
@theroyalROYAL: Nobody knows how to properly punish a rental vehicle like the Finochio brothers. We consider it the highest duty of a gentleman. (October 21)
The Royal Royal duo know how to treat a rental right... by which they mean wrong. Check their Twitter feed for further instructions on how to make the most of a rental car.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - U.S. Cray
@FamilyForce5: Somebody tell Bomz or Romz that if they wear these they WILL win the Presidential Race! #SGAapprovedThisMess http://instagr.am/p/Q3tJ4uG0lL/ (October 16)
If you're running for president and need an extra boost... Soul Glow Activatur's got you covered. Just take his wardrobe advice.
#2 - Beats
Skillet has headed into the studio, and guitarist Seth Morrison and keyboardist/guitarist/backing vocalist Korey Cooper (@koreycooper) have been sharing updates through their instagram and Twitter feeds. This week Seth gave us a glimpse at mastermind John Cooper on the job--using an old-school bass for inspiration.
#3 - Fakin It
Lecrae met with some of his fellow Christian rappers to film a music video for his song "Fakin" off of recent release Gravity. The filming process required renting some shiny props.
#4 - Landscapes
In case you've ever wanted to get an inside glimpse at a Mac... Remedy Drive's lead singer shared a view following a misadventure with some tea.
#5 - Housing Arrangements
The bands out on the Music With a Mission tour have had to overcome multiple challenges. For Icon For Hire, that took the form of a slightly cramped dressing room arrangement this week. Maybe it was part of another band's plot to acquire more space?
#6 - Dressing Room War
Russian band Everfound discovered that MIKESCHAIR has a sense of humor--and also a strong sense of possession when it comes to their dressing room turf.
#7 - Sanitary Measures
@mandisaofficial: Here's a #UselessMandisaFact: I wrap the hotel TV remote in the ice bucket bag because it never gets cleaned! http://twitpic.com/b5y94e (October 20)
When you travel a lot, you do what you have to do to stay healthy-- even if it involves creative ways to not touch hotel remotes.
#8 - Hollywood Hits
Manafest spent some time in the Hollywood hills filming a music video for his song "Human." The artist sacrificed sleep to get the video done by 2:30 a.m. Stay tuned for the results!
#9 - Navigation Problems
Either Jeff Frankenstein of the Newsboys was planning on attending a concert in a field, or... the new iOS maps app needs a bit more work.
#10 - Around the World
Owl City has been taking tunes from his new album The Midsummer Station around the world, discovering some unusual "good times" along the way.
