As you're watching TV over the next few weeks, watch out for AMERICAN IDOL commercials featuring The Afters' song "We are the Sound" from their brand new CD,  NEVER GOING BACK TO OK.   Fox's top-rated show picked the song to use with commercials and other promotional opportunities over the next few weeks.   To listen to "We are the Sound" go to myspace.com/theafters.

New fans will be brought up to speed on Dizmas’ recording history via the bands first Forefront release (April 29). In addition to four brand new songs written specifically for this release, the self titled album will feature six re-mastered tracks pulled from the two Credential releases, making Dizmas the perfect introduction to the band - past, present and future.

Friendships continue to be formed across the nation with the third studio project released from punk-rock favorites Hawk Nelson. Hawk Nelson is My Friend released Tuesday, April 1st, to the masses as they have been touring the country with their hit headline GREEN T TOUR, which continues through May 3rd. 

Atlantic/LAVA/Ardent/INO rockers Skillet launched their "COMATOSE" headline tour this past weekend to packed houses and sell out crowds.  Both Minneapolis (1609/Club 3 Degrees) and Kalamazoo, MI (2850/Wings Stadium) shows were SOLD OUT, with packed houses in Des Moines (1656/Val Air Ballroom) and the band's hometown area of Chicago (1142/House of Blues).

Gotee Records, known for their boutique approach to finding and nurturing musical talent, is now a fully independent company after purchasing the minority stake back from EMI Christian Music Group.