SafetySuit Sunday at GReads!

Most people know I love music just as much (if not more?) as books. One band in particular is my favorite to listen to, follow up on, and promote to all my followers: SAFETYSUIT.

I'm introducing this feature on Sundays (sporadically) to spread the SafetySuit love. Whether it be a song I want you to hear, some news you need to know, or any other random bit of SafetySuit goodness -- you can find it here!

So this Sunday's SafetySuit post is true to it's name because..... I am seeing SafetySuit on THIS SUNDAY! Yay! :)  I caught a flight to New Orleans this weekend to visit a friend of mine & to check out their performance at Family Gras.  To say I am super stoked for this event is putting it mildly.  I'm pretty sure as you're reading this, I am currently jumping out of my skin with pure excitement!!!

A few things have happened since my last SafetySuit Sunday post on the blog.  I'm sure you've seen me mention them else where, but here's a fun re-cap:

• These Times (their sophomore album) was released on January 10th.
• The guys made their late night TV debut on the Jimmy Kimmel show.
• The third single, These Times, from the new album now has a video - with someone you may recognize in it ;) AND it's debuted on VH1's Top20 countdown this week!

Please be sure to keep these guys on the Top20 countdown by voting HERE.

SafetySuit Sunday at GReads!

Most people know I love music just as much (if not more?) as books. One band in particular is my favorite to listen to, follow up on, and promote to all my followers: SAFETYSUIT.

I'm introducing a new feature on Sundays (sporadically) to spread the SafetySuit love. Whether it be a song I want you to hear, some news you need to know, or any other random bit of SafetySuit goodness -- you can find it here!

The guys had an announcement at the end of last week about a video idea for their new song These Times.  To see this idea in more depth, visit THIS WEBSITE HERE... but in short, they asked their fans to create their own video footage of them selves, holding up a sign with one sentence explaining something that may have been difficult to over come in their lives.

The song These Times is about recognizing when you're in a rut, when life may be totally against you, and you just don't know how you'll make it through another day.  But then, it's also about finding hope, and realizing that we all have moments when we feel like we can't go on, and it's up to us to dig deep and find the strength to believe in our selves again.  I feel the message behind this song is powerful and one that so many can relate to.  The idea to open up this video to all their fans is genius.  I have put together my bit & submitted it.  Hopefully it makes the cut and I'll be a part of SafetySuit's music video for These Times.

This is what my sentence says in the clip I recorded.

An acoustic recording of "These Times" by SafetySuit.

SafetySuit Sunday at GReads!

Most people know I love music just as much (if not more?) as books. One band in particular is my favorite to listen to, follow up on, and promote to all my followers: SAFETYSUIT.

I'm introducing a new feature on Sundays (sporadically) to spread the SafetySuit love. Whether it be a song I want you to hear, some news you need to know, or any other random bit of SafetySuit goodness -- you can find it here!

2 things to mention this week in the world of SafetySuit:

First, mark your calendars for JANUARY 10TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's official, THESE TIMES will be released on January 10, 2012.  And you know what's even more awesome? You can get the album one week early exclusively from iTunes on January 3rd!  I've already pre-ordered my copy & plan to snag my digital copy early.  What about you?

Second, the wonderful thing about the internet is you can find people from all over the world who love the same things as you!  I was lucky to stumble upon a small group called SafetySuit Nation, founded by Emily Earls.  Most of our chit chat happens in the facebook group, which is also frequented by the guys from the band!  Our passion for SafetySuit has created a strong bond and it's nice to talk with other fans who understand your crazy fangirlyness :P

I'm reaching out to all of my followers here in regards to a fundraiser in honor of SafetySuit.  Emily Earls has gone one step further to bring together the fans and help those who are in need.  The fundraiser is for Musicians on Call. They bring live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.  I for one understand the power music can have on one's soul.  I support any cause who can appreciate this importance as well.  Emily is asking you to donate anything you can and I am supporting her in this idea.

SafetySuit has always gone above and beyond for their fans.  One of the reasons why I adore these guys so much is because they never question why someone may deserve something, they just give, from their hearts.  I wish more would follow in their foot steps.  Their music has always brought a huge smile to my face and I would love for it to bring many more smiles to those who especially need it right now.

Please click HERE for more details on this fundraiser and to help donate.  

From one SafetySuit fan to another, it is very much appreciated.

SafetySuit Sunday at GReads!

Most people know I love music just as much (if not more?) as books. One band in particular is my favorite to listen to, follow up on, and promote to all my followers: SAFETYSUIT.

I'm introducing a new feature on Sundays (sporadically) to spread the SafetySuit love. Whether it be a song I want you to hear, some news you need to know, or any other random bit of SafetySuit goodness -- you can find it here!

My favorite four guys dropped some pretty awesome news this week.  They released the cover art for their upcoming sophomore album THESE TIMES. I feel like I've been with these guys every step of the way as they've made their major announcements for this album.  So when the cover art was released I felt proud to show it off.  I know they've been working hard to keep their fans happy as we wait for the new material.  

Their music has been described from one extreme to the other.  Anything from poppy to edgey.  I feel like the cover art symbolizes their growth as a band.  They look older, wiser, more determined.  From the few tracks I've heard, this album is surely going to represent that well.  If you'd like to pre-order a copy of this album, you can do so by clicking here.  Though the date says January 10, 2012 that has not been officially released by SafetySuit themselves.  As Jeremy (the bassist) once told me, "I'll believe it when I see it."

To get an idea of the variety of the music that will be on the album, check out these two diverse songs.  Both of which have completely won me over.  Let me know in the comments your thoughts on the album cover & the songs listed below.


BELIEVE




LET GO



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