Superchick Releases Final Album On October 29; Includes Five Brand New Songs

On October 29, Grammy nominated Superchick will celebrate its legacy with the release of Recollection, a CD/DVD that combines five brand-new songs with 11 of the band's best-loved hits. The first single will be "Sunshine" on November 1, while "This Is The Time" is set to be featured in the upcoming film "God's Not Dead."

The new songs found on Recollection showcase a fresh sound for Superchick. And it's not just the production flourishes that stand out - the lyrics run deeper than typical pop bumper sticker sloganeering. The past year has been one of tragedy and loss for the band, marking the passing of Superchick's drummer, Chase Lovelace, after a battle with cancer. While many of the lyrics were written in hospital waiting rooms, the songs are still a celebration of life and hope.

"When he first started chemo, Chase called me to say, 'Don't finish the record without me; I'm coming back in the fall,'" Superchick's founder and band member Max Hsu recalls. "Some of Chase's rhythmic creativity lives on in these songs. These new songs are dedicated to his fighting optimism and I hope they honor his memory."

In addition to the new songs, Recollection takes listeners on a journey from the very first Superchick song ever written right through to the present day. What started in a basement in a Chicago suburb grew into a musical journey that lasted over a decade. From movies and TV shows to video games to radio charts, Superchick's brand of girl-power pop snuck its way into living rooms and headphones all over the world. Eleven of those hits were chosen personally by the band for Recollection, and most Superchick fans will find their favorites among them.

Audio Adrenaline Says 'Adios' to Band Members

It looks as if two members of the newly reformed Audio Adrenaline are already saying “adios.” New Release Tuesday has learned that guitarist Dave Ghazarian and keyboardist/ secondary vocalist Jason Walker have quietly and by all reports amicably parted ways with the group to pursue other interests.

The details are slim, but according to band management (as well as singer Kevin Max), Walker is pursuing his solo career as a singer/songwriter, and Ghazarian also has other musical endeavors.

The announcement comes a year or so after the new incarnation of Audio Adrenaline appeared, boasting a who’s who from Christian bands, including representation from the original Audio A, dcTalk, Bleach, and Superchick.

The band moves forward with a new lineup, which includes guitarist Dwayne Larring, one of the producers on the Kings & Queens album who previously played in the Christian bands Seven Day Jesus and Sonicflood, as well as for Kelly Clarkson.

Meanwhile, the band's current single, "Believer" (which prominently features Walker's vocals), is impacting Christian radio.

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Superchick Officially Retires

From the band's Facebook page:

Superchick is closing a chapter. The people you've seen on stage are taking a curtain bow. It's time to go exploring again. Everyone has new stories to write: Tricia has another solo record coming out, Dave is touring with Audio Adrenaline, Melissa started Rosebuds East, Matt is busy being a realtor/songwriter/daddy daycare and I've got plenty of projects to finish up, including a ThumpMonks record years in the making.
There are 5 brand new Superchick songs we will release into the wild soon. When he first started chemo, our drummer Chase called me to say, "Don't finish the record without me; I'm coming back in the fall." We managed to get a couple studio sessions with him and some of Chase's rhythmic creativity lives on in these songs. They are the last words in a sentence that was brought to a full stop by Chase's passing. These new songs are dedicated to his fighting optimism. They are some of the best we've done and I hope they honor his memory.

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Superchick Lead Singer to Release New Solo Effort

Tricia Brock, lead vocalist for Superchick, will release a new album August 13 with her lead single “Enough” releasing to iTunes in the next few months. Her debut solo album The Road released in 2011.

Kevin Max of dc Talk and Dave Ghazarian of Superchick Join Audio Adrenaline

JFH is reporting that Audio Adrenaline which disbanded in 2007 has reformed. Original lead vocalist Mark Stuart has had vocal issues for years, which then played a part in the band's break-up.

Perhaps inspired by Newsboys' decision to recruit former dc Talk vocalist Michael Tait when Peter Furler stepped down, Audio Adrenaline has enlisted the aid of dc Talk vocal powerhouse Kevin Max to take the reins. As far as other Audio A members returning, the only original member to pick up his instrument once again is bass player Will McGinniss. Drummer Ben Cissell will not be returning, and neither will guitarist/vocalist Tyler Burkum who has been on the road with Mat Kearney (almost since Audio A disbanded in the spring of '07) and is also a member of the band Leagues.

Joining Max in the new Audio Adrenaline is former Superchick guitarist Dave Ghazarian on guitar (who also has been playing with Peter Furler's band this year) and Bleach drummer Jared Byers on drums. Byers actually filled in for Cissell on Audio A's final spring tour in 2007 when Cissell had already been committed to his first post-AA job as manager of Nashville youth club Rocketown. To make the band a quintet, solo artist Jason Walker will be providing keys and additional vocals (much like Burkum did, according to McGinniss), and recently worked with AA members Mark Stuart and McGinniss on the Know Hope Collective project.

The newly revitalized band is hoping to raise funds and awareness for the Haitian orphan ministry called The Hands and Feet Project through this new musical chapter in Audio A's history, and are hoping to hop on the festival circuit in the coming months. Audio Adrenaline is also planning a new studio album to be released in 2013!

More details about the new Audio Adrenaline will be announced soon.

Superchick Song Chosen for "Running In Heels" TV Show

Superchick Song Chosen for "Running In Heels" TV Show

Superchick's song "So Beautiful" from Rock What You Got has been selected as the theme song for "Running In Heels," a new realilty program on the Style Network.

Update: Christian Artists in "The Hills"

While the reality series "The Hills" will never be considered a paragon of virtue or quality, it is interesting to note how often Christian artists have shown up on the show.

Lanae’ Hale’s “Back And Forth” 12/1 “The Hills”

Francesca Battistelli "It's Your Life"(Season 4, Ep. 406)
Superchick "Rock What You Got"(Season 4, Ep. 406)
Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten" (Season 4, all)
Francesca Battistelli "Behind The Scenes" (Season 4, Ep. 404)
Jordin Sparks "Young And In Love" (Season 4, Ep. 403)

Daughtry "Feels Like Tonight" (Season 3, Ep. 326)
Wilshire "A New Day's Dawn" (Season 3, Ep. 325)
Eisley "Taking Control" (Season 3, Ep. 323)
Jordin Sparks Feat. Chris Brown "No Air" (Season 3, Ep. 319)
Mat Kearney "Undeniable" (Season 3, Ep. 318)
Lifehouse "Disarray" (Season 3, Ep. 316)
needtobreathe "We Could Run Away" (Season 3, Ep. 312) - featured artist!
Luna Halo "World On Fire" (Season 3, Ep. 311)
Eisley "Invasion" (Season 3, Ep. 311)
Lifehouse "First Time" (Season 3, Ep. 303)

Mat Kearney "Crashing Down" (Season 2, Ep. 212)
The Fray "Oceans Away" (Season 2, Ep. 212)
Leigh Nash "Still See Life" (Season 2, Ep. 205)
Superchick "It's On" (Season 2, Ep. 202)
Superchick "Anthem" (Season 2, Ep. 202)


Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten" (Season 1, all)
Natasha Bedingfield "I'm the Bomb" (Season 1, Ep. 110)
Natasha Bedingfield "Single" (Season 1, Ep. 109)
The Fray "How To Save A Life" (Season 1, Ep. 109)
Superchick "One Girl Revolution" (Season 1, Ep. 103)
The Fray "Over My Head" (Season 1, Ep. 103)

Promoting TV with Christian Artists - The Sequel

Based on the popularity of last year's post, it's time for a long-awaited sequel...

Francesca Battistelli's "It's Your Life" is currently being featured in the promo for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

The Afters’ "Ocean Wide" was used to promote "Grey's Anatomy" while "We Are the Sound" was used to promote "American Idol."

Jars of Clay's "Hero" is being used in the promo for the new NBC series "Kings."

Krystal Meyers "Make Some Noise" was used heavily during the Summer Olympics to promote NBC's Fall '08 line-up.

Seabird's “Rescue” was used to promote ABC’s Emmy award-nominated dramedy "Pushing Daisies."

Superchick's song "So Beautiful" in spots for the new ABC reality program, "True Beauty." Their song "Hey, Hey" was featured in series of promotional spots introducing NBC's shows "Superstars of Dance," "Biggest Loser Couples," and "Howie Do It"

Christian artists on TV

Just a few songs I can immediately think of...

The Afters' "Beautiful Love" theme of MTV's "8th & Ocean", “Until the World" theme for ABC Family's “Beautiful People"
Caedmon's Call's "Ten Thousand Angels" in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" (on heels of the inclusion of alum's Derek Webb's inclusion)
Derek Webb's "Name" in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"
Disciple's "Game On" in “Best D#$n Sports Show,” NFL’s “Total Axxess,” WWE’s “Cyber Sunday” and Speed TV’s “Speed Report”
Jars of Clay's "Five Candles" in NBC's "Providence" (episode 106), "Show You Love" in The WB's "Summerland"
Jon McLaughlin - "Human" in NBC's "Scrubs" episode "My Conventional Wisdom" as well as CBS'"The Walk-In" of "Ghost Whisperer. "
Kutless' "All Of The Words" in NBC's "Scrubs" episode titled "My Bright Idea"
Mat Kearney's "Nothing Left to Lose" and "Breathe In, Breathe Out" in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", "Nothing Left to Lose" in CBS' "Jericho", "All I Need" in CBS' "NCIS", and "Where We Gonna Go From Here" in NBC's "Scrubs"
Margaret Becker's "Clay & Water" in NBC's "Providence" (episode 111)
Michelle Tumes' "Life Is Beautiful" in NBC's "Providence" (episode 117)
Needtobreathe's “Shine On” in "Employee of the Month," and MTV's “Newport Harbor”, “We Could Run Away” in MTV's “The Hills”, "More Time" in "P.S. I Love You"
Plumb's music has been heard in TV series (Dawson's Creek, Felicity, ER, Roswell, etc.)
Superchick's "We Live" in "Brothers & Sisters"
TobyMac's "Diverse City" in The CW's "Veronica Mars"

also, see Crossover posts

Crossovers deux

P.O.D. - e.g., "Youth of a Nation" (#1 Rock), "Alive" (#2 Rock), "Boom" (#13 Rock), "Will You" (#12 Rock), "Goodbye for Now" (#17 Rock), "Rock the Party" (#25 Rock)
Relient K - e.g., "Be My Escape" (#48 Pop 100),"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" (#22 Top 40), "Must Have Done Something Right" (#45 Top 40), "The Best Thing" (#47 Top 40)
Sanctus Real - e.g., "I'm Not Alright"
Sixpence None the Richer - "Kiss Me" (#2) and "There She Goes"(#7 Top 40) "Breathe Your Name"(#18 Top 40) & "Don't Dream It's Over" (#9 Top 40)
Stacie Orrico - "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life" (Top 20), "Stuck" (Top 5) and hits overseas: "I Promise" (top 30 UK), "I Could Be The One" (top 40 UK)
Stryper - "Honestly" (#32 Top40), "Calling On You", "Free", "Always There for You"
Superchick - "It's On" (movies "Zoom" & "Nancy Drew"),"Anthem", "It's On", "Get Up" ("Ice Princess"), "One Girl Revolution"(Disney's "Holiday in the Sun")
Switchfoot - e.g., "Meant to Live" (#5 Pop), "I Dare You to Move"(#6 Pop), "This Is Your Life" (#30 Rock), & "Stars"(#16 Rock), "Oh! Gravity" (#36 Rock)
TobyMac - lots of commercials, e.g., with "The Slam" and "Boomin"
Wilshire "Special" (#)