Switchfoot performs "Dark Horses" on CONAN

Here's the video from last night:

Switchfoot coverage on Fox TV San Diego

Check out the San Diego Fox TV feature of Jon Foreman from a couple weekends ago.

"Needle and Haystack Life" on Hawaii Five-Oh!

Word is "Needle and Haystack Life" opened Hawaii Five-Oh the other night. Check it out here.

We Are One Tonight (BCS National Championship 2011 Tostitos Bowl) Better Quality Clip

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We've got our hands on a solid recording of the BCS National Championship game from last Monday, and here is the "We Are One Tonight" clip, at higher quality! Enjoy!

Switchfoot all over the TV; Live recordings rumors?; "Bullet Soul" debuts on Billboard

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Switchfoot took over sports television in a big way last night during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game. ESPN has been pushing Switchfoot hard in all of the NCAA Football bowl games thus far this season, but that's not all.

The National Hockey League's All-Star game has a commercial that's currently running "Meant to Live" in the background. Check it out:



Online streamers of ESPN 3 were also treated to a college hoops commercial that featured "This Is Home":



And of course, the BCS Championship game itself saw the debut of Switchfoot's brand new music video for "We Are One Tonight." Contrary to what Hurley told us, we did NOT see a full music video. Here's what was aired during the halftime show before kicking the second half of the game:



The exposure has revived sales for "We Are One Tonight" on iTunes, netting the song a No. 75 spot on the iTunes Pop charts.



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Next item on our menu today is a report from one of our readers about a possible live recording done back in March 2010.

In response to our FootColumn that was posted the other day, where we discussed a live "Hello Hurricane" album, our friend Sarah had this to say:

Hey! I went to a Hello Hurricane show in March, and while we were waiting around, all of the security guards were telling us that we were not allowed to take pictures or record anything, because the guys were recording that show for an album. I questioned the validity of that statement as soon as it was said, but as you all know almost every show has several videos posted on Youtube, and ours has 2 that are each about 30 seconds long. So, obviously, people took their request seriously. But like I said, I don't have a clue if this is in the works or not. Fingers crossed!

^This was the Royal Oak show on March 25, 2010. As far as we know, it's not at every show that fans are told to put away their cameras. We are in the process of asking for any official confirmation, though it's not likely we'll hear anything if nothing has been announced by the band. Just thought it'd be worth noting.

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"Bullet Soul" has cracked onto Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, coming in at No. 40. Start requesting it at your local rock radio stations and follow the Footsoldiers on Twitter for more instructions!

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And lastly, I thought it'd be good to do a quick little background bio on Neal Avron, who was announced yesterday as a producer on the "Vice Verses" project.

- He recently made headlines by producing and/or mixing three straight Billboard 200 No. 1 albums last year.

* Disturbed, "Asylum," Warner Bros. (Mixed by Neal Avron - Chart Debut 9/7)
* Sara Bareilles, "Kaleidoscope Heart," Epic Records (Produced and Mixed by Neal - Chart Debut 9/14)
* Linkin Park, "A Thousand Suns," Warner Bros. (Mixed by Neal - Chart Debut 9/21)

(SOURCE: PRnewswire)

- One of the songs he helped produce, Bareilles' "King of Anything," was recently nominated for a Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocal. (SOURCE: prweb)

- Anberlin's Avron-produced "Feel Good Drag" was a No. 1 hit on Billboard Alternative Songs.

- Here is an article in which Avron goes extremely in-depth on his production process. Though we might not understand all of the jargon, it's quite clear that Avron is very hands-on in the process, and his style could compliment Switchfoot's very well.

New Switchfoot Email: Eastern Hymns For Western Shores, Now Available, Merch SALE! (and Vice Verses news!); MORE Switchfoot TV placements??

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SOLD OUT!!

Congratulations to everyone who purchased one of our 2010 holiday gift packages, we think it was our best one yet. Due to the special limited quantities of the calendars and signed Christmas cards, these bundles are no longer available. However, we are happy to announce that the "Eastern Hymns for Western Shores" EP is now available for individual purchase. You can pick the EP up for $7.99!



MERCH STORE BLOWOUT!!

We have a bunch of T shirts on sale at our online store for $9.99. Perfect way to spend some of that Christmas cash! Head over to our online store to check out the different styles and sizes.


CLICK HERE FOR MERCH STORE!

VICE VERSES

We wanted to give everyone an update on our new record Vice Verses. Some of you have heard samples of the songs during our fall tour and at our holiday shows. We can't give out too many details, but we are finally putting these songs on record! Look out for a new Switchfoot album in the summer of 2011! Also, check our websites for studio updates, tour updates etc.

New Tour Dates

Feb 26, 2011 - Indio, CA / Riverside County Fair

Apr 22, 2011 - Melbourne, AUS / Eastland Shopping Centre

Apr 23, 2011 - Queensland, AUS / Easterfest

Jun 17, 2011 - Del Mar, CA / Del Mar Fairgrounds

CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DATE INFO!
This is the sound!

- Jon, Tim, Chad, Drew, Jerome



^Nothing too new on this update. We do have official confirmation that the upcoming record will be called "Vice Verses," and that they are getting ready to track the tunes. Be sure to keep checking back here to We're Awakening, and we'll keep you posted on whatever news comes our way in 2011 about the new record!

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In continuing what has been a wave of Switchfoot TV craziness, "Dare You to Move" was featured prominently in last night's episode of "The Biggest Loser."

Really strange title for a show, but whatever. It's great exposure.

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Oh and a random note to our Australian friends. Switchfoot is playing a rooftop gig in Melbourne on April 22. Click here for tickets and details!

More details on the Hurley/ESPN/Switchfoot music video

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For the Behind-the-Scenes video Hurley posted, as well as the initial news story, head over to yesterday's post.

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Our brilliant friends over at LOBH have reported that the new Switchfoot music video will indeed feature the song "We Are One Tonight." An odd choice, but according to guitarist Drew Shirley, it makes sense. This an excerpt from LOBH, with one of their readers writing in to give this piece of insight:

Get even more excited. I guess it is okay for me to say this now! Drew told me and my brother before the Orlando show back December 2nd. That they were making a video for ESPN with them and some football clips. It is “We Are One Tonight” – Drew’s words “Good footboll song ya know? haha”. But here’s the cool part, he said Jerome did some special trumpets (like marching band trumpets) to go with the song. Drew said, “Keeping with the football theme”. So it looks like we might just have a new version of We Are One Tonight to look forward too. Can’t wait!

SOURCE

^That's not too shabby. We're definitely looking forward to seeing it.

REMEMBER. Tune in to the BCS National Championship game next Monday, January 10th, starting at 8:30 PM EST to catch the full video. We're waiting for confirmation as to whether this will see a YouTube release. Either way, tune in and get your VCR's ready!

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GMC has done a year-end Top 10 Spin countdown in which Chad Butler and Tim Foreman recount their greatest memories from 2010.



Click here to check it out.

MORE Switchfoot sports goodness (Hurley/College Football Music Video for "We Are One Tonight")

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Switchfoot tweeted that Hurley posted a behind-the-scenes video of their latest shoot. First off, here's the video:



If you can't see it, click here.

Secondly, check out what Hurley has to say about it:

Hurley's video team gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Switchfoot's new video. Video: Mark Choiniere

Hurley's video team filmed an exclusive video for ESPN with Switchfoot that will debut during the Tostitos National Championship college football game. The video will be cut with college football highlights from the year and will air during the halftime show. Tune in for the game and world premiere of the video on ESPN on Jan 10th.

SOURCE.

^Be on the lookout for it! Any guesses as to what song? It looks like it might be "We Are One Tonight" from reading Jon Foreman's lips... but what do you think?

EDIT: I think it definitely is "We Are One Tonight." Odd choice, eh?

BREAKING: Switchfoot's "The Sound" plays during Orange Bowl coverage

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And the ESPN love relationship with Switchfoot continues. Tweets are coming in like a hurricane (get it?) and this time, it's "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues) seeing national airplay on ESPN's broadcast of the Orange Bowl. We're hearing it was a video of the band performing the song; can anyone confirm this?

This just a few days after "Bullet Soul" was featured during the Fiesta Bowl.

Switchfoot must be making a KILLING off of all these ESPN spots. Congratulations once again to all the guys!

ESPN airs "Bullet Soul" during the Fiesta Bowl

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HAPPY NEW YEAR friends! Have you taken the time to peruse our "Year-In-Review" post? We recap some of the highlights of a great 2010, and also look forward to what could possibly transpire in 2011. I'd say it's a fairly compelling read, so head over and read it here now!

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Football fans have been getting a healthy dosage of Switchfoot during ESPN broadcasts throughout the past year, and on the first of 2011, things appear to be no different.

We've been reading and seeing tweets about "Bullet Soul" getting aired during tonight's broadcast of the Fiesta Bowl. We've retweeted a few from our Twitter account:


Does anyone have footage? A recording? We would love to hear from you. Email us at wereawakening@yahoo.com.

This is a sweet way to kick off the year.

Watch Switchfoot's performance of "Your Love Is a Song" on the Tonight Show

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UPDATE (November 14, 2010, 1:02 PM PST):

You can now watch it, international friends!

LINK

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Forward to the last section, and you should be able to watch it!

BREAKING: Switchfoot set to perform on the Tonight Show this Friday!

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UPDATE (2:22 PM PST): Management just confirmed that Switchfoot is playing "a very special arrangement of 'Your Love Is A Song'." Tune in to NBC on Friday at 11:35pm local time to catch the performance live!

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Keith Tutt II, cellist on many a Switchfoot and Jon Foreman-related record, tweeted that he and Switchfoot are set to play on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday!

Here's the tweet:


^This should be great. I'm thinking "Your Love Is a Song" will be the song of choice. Agree?

Switchfoot take a bite out of Vegas; Jon Foreman tells stories with Bob Taylor

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Hello friends. Hope your weekends were fantastic! If you've been keeping up with Switchfoot's twitter, LOBH, or our own Twitter account, you'll know that Switchfoot has again been keeping busy. First off, we'll do a quick video recap of the band's show at Bite of Vegas, which took place last Saturday, hosted by Mix 94.1

Here is "Stars"



"Meant to Live"



"Sabotage"



And, a clip of Your Love Is a Song.

Also, a local college paper did a feature on the event, hailing high praise upon the San Diego boys:

Bite of Las Vegas headliner Switchfoot electrified the stage. The final act of the evening was introduced by all of the Mix 94.1 DJs, including Mark and Mercedes of the radio’s morning show, midday favorite Pomai and evening host Drea. The entire venue began to empty as attendees rushed to hear the band’s closing performance.

Flashing stage lights and glow sticks in the crowd set the stage for the popular SoCal rock band. The guitarists teased listeners with the intro to the well-known single “Meant to Live,” a song from album “The Beautiful Letdown.” Lead singer Jon Foreman opened with “Stars” then hyped up the increasingly growing crowd with “Mess of Me.” The rock-n-roll vibe featured an electric guitar solo riff. Unified clapping intensified the energetic atmosphere among music lovers.

All-time favorite “Dare You to Move” inspired a sing-along that rose to volumes exceeding the band’s own music. Switchfoot’s invigorating performance brought the perfect end to a musically gratifying day, leaving the crowd wanting more, setting the bar high for next year’s festivities.

^Well done, Switchfoot. Well done.

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The next day, Jon Foreman joined Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars for an evening of storytelling and song. Here are some videos our friends over at LOBH posted up fromt he event.

Here, Jon tells the audience about his first gig in high school.



"Moon Is a Magnet"



"Vice Verses" and the writing of:





^That song is going to sound amazing once it's recorded in the studio!

Also, Resurrect Me
Your Love Is a Song
Just Rob Me

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For you video gaming fans out there, Switchfoot's music will be featured in the latest Tony Hawk release, called "Tony Hawk: SHRED."

Activision Publishing, Inc. revealed today the in-game music lineup for this month's upcoming release of Tony Hawk: SHRED - the latest entry in the best-selling action sports video game franchise. Kids will GO BIG skating and snowboarding like the pros as they SHRED on the game's innovative board controller to over 60 songs, featuring a mix of current radio sensations from A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Switchfoot, Vampire Weekend and more, to breaking artists including The Soft Pack, Sleigh Bells, Surfer Blood and Foxy Shazam among others.

SOURCE

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And, college football fans, we've been hearing that Switchfoot songs are being played throughout ESPN telecasts of the games. Anything from "Needle" to "We Are One Tonight," be sure to keep your ears peeled!

Oh, and keep your eyes peeled too. There's a live montage type of video featuring the band performing "Bullet Soul." If anyone has a chance, get a recording and email it over to us at wereawakening@yahoo.com! That'd be awesome.

Peace out, friends!

Switchfoot to appear on "Tonight Show" soon?; also, download "Your Love Is a Song" for FREE (really...?)

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In a rather surprising, interesting blog post, San Diego's Sophie (KSCF 103.7) reports that Switchfoot is giving away free downloads of their latest single, "Your Love Is a Song."

Check out this rock-tastic banner that is now on Switchfoot's website:



And, head over to that page now to pick up your complementary copy of the song (if you don't already own it).

Then tell 50,000 of your friends who don't have it!

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What's also reported in that post is that Switchfoot will be appearing soon on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" to perform the song, apparently! Stay tuned for details.

"The Sound" on CSI: Miami promo; Switchfoot dances towards "crossover" hit?

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Some of you have begun to see this on tv, but "The Sound" is being featured in tv promos for this fall's season of "CSI: Miami."

Check it out in this video below:



^Does it fit? What do you think? I enjoy seeing Switchfoot's songs on media like this, but it doesn't always fit? Give us your thoughts in the comments!

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Also, the "Always" dance remix by Max Vangeli and AN21 has become a solid Dance hit, reaching No. 5 on the iTunes Dance charts. Dare we say that Switchfoot has crossed over into the Dance world? Perhaps not, but this is a great way to expose the band's songs to an audience that probably would not otherwise bother to listen.

BREAKING: Switchfoot's iTunes Session record will be available internationally on September 6!

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That's right. Got word from management that all you international peeps will be able to download the awesome new Switchfoot "iTunes Sessions" record on September 6! Mark your calendars!

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Next, we have some chart stuff that I have obviously been slacking off on. It might have something to do with the fact there is very little in the way of movement this week.

"The Sound" sits tight at No. 10 on Alternative Songs, despite an almost 100 spin increase from last week.

"Your Love Is a Song" jumps from 39-38 on Adult Pop Songs, sticks at No. 16 on Christian CHR, and back up a spot to No. 20 on national Christian Songs.

Another fun bit of chart news, the new "iTunes Session" album was (and as of now still is) the No. 5 Alternative Album on the iTunes Store, and "Hello Hurricane" has reached back up to No. 10 on that same chart, thanks to the $8.99 deal.



The sessions disc also has reached as high as No. 22 on the overall albums chart, with "Hurricane" re-surging back up to No. 67. Needless to say, it's been a great week for Switchfoot!

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Billboard reports that Switchfoot's music and live video clips will be returning to ESPN during the 2010 college football season.

Atlantic doesn't cease to amaze with the undying support for this band. So great.

Switchfoot rocks the Greek Theatre; "The Sound" featured in CSI:Miami promos

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blinditachil7 on YouTube has posted videos from the entire Switchfoot set last night at the Greek Theatre. I've been trying to hold back on these kinds of posts, but I can't resist embedding entire concerts on a blog update. So bear with me, and if you guys really hate this type of post, go ahead an comment telling me so! :)

But anyways, without any further ado, check these out:

"Stars"


"Mess of Me"



"Dare You to Move"



"Won't Back Down"



"Your Love Is a Song"



"The Sound"



"This Is Your Life"



"Free"



"Meant to Live"



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We got a tip from an anonymous commenter that "The Sound" is being featured in CSI: Miami tv commercials! Keep your eyes peeled, and if someone has a recording, be sure to upload it and let us know!

Thanks anonymous! :)

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And lastly, here are some more videos from Jon Foreman's aftershow in Phoenix, as well as some footage from Jon and Drew Shirley's performance at the Mix 96.9's car wash benefiting stand up for kids.

Aftershow vids:

"Throw It Away" (Abbey Lincoln cover)



"High and Dry" cover and "Thrive"
"Thrive" (continued), "Vice Verses"

Benefit Performances:

"Your Love Is a Song"



"Dare You to Move"

Switchfoot's "The Sound" video to be featured on E! News

From Facebook and Twitter, etc.

Switchfoot's "The Sound (John M Perkins' Blues)" will be featured on E! news tonight at 7pm & 11:30pm and repeats tomorrow 3:30am & 7am. Tune in amigos!!

Chart Wednesday (Week of July 24, 2010); Vice Verses in summer 2011?; Switchfoot on the ESPYS tonight!

UPDATE: Check out this ESPN podcast with Scott Van Pelt, where Barry Zito talks about playing drums with Switchfoot at the ESPYS:

LINK


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It's time for Chart Wednesday, when we take a look at how Switchfoot singles are doing on the Billboard charts.

The entire format seemed to take a big jolt this week, with almost every song experiencing growth in spins. "The Sound" went up a whopping 68 plays from last week, but is still entrenched at No. 22 on Alternative Songs. The good news is that the song is No. 4 in adds this week, meaning it had the fourth highest amount of new stations. Expect a possible spike thanks to the ESPYS performance tonight.

"The Sound" also holds for a second week at the top of Christian Rock.

"Your Love Is a Song" increased from 16-15 on Christian CHR, and 36-35 on Christian Songs.

On the mainstream radio front, "Your Love Is a Song" more than doubled in spin total on Hot AC! We'll be charting very soon, methinks.

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With the solid Billboard news, we've also got a Switchfoot performance at the ESPYS slated for tonight. Check out some of the tweets from the Foot camp:

@switchfoot: Riding north on the 5 with mr. Drew Shirley at the wheel. On our way to play at the #ESPY's. Tune in at 6p pacific/9p eastern & check it! -t

@jonathanforeman: Playing the ESPYS up in LA manaña all you sports and/or music fans... should be fun!

- and yes it's mañana not manaña- OK fine, it's tomorrow! don't let that throw you off...

Should be a lot of fun! Don't forget, 9 PM EST, 6 PM PST on ESPN. Check your local listings. You won't want to miss this. And, if you're going to be recording it, please let us know in the comments! Muchas gracias, amigos!

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Itching for "Vice Verses" news? So are we.

Check out this video from Hearitfirst.com, where Jon Foreman and Drew Shirley discuss various topics, but drop hints about the new record. You might need to scroll down in the bottom bar to find the interview.

Some highlights:

+ Switchfoot will be touring throughout the rest of the year.
+ Then they'll focus on "Vice Verses"
+ They're going to aim for Summer of 2011 to have the record done.

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MTV.com has added "The Sound" to it's music video collection.



Click here to check it out!

VH1.com

BREAKING: Switchfoot set to perform at the ESPYS tomorrow!

THIS JUST IN, HOT OFF THE PRESSES FROM MANAGEMENT:

Switchfoot will be playing at the ESPYS tomorrow!! Tune in to ESPN at 9pm EST to catch clips of the band during the sports awards show!

Anyone want to grab a DVR recording of that??

Rumor also has it that Giants pitcher Barry Zito will be joining the band on-stage, playing drums. Stay tuned!