Friday Faves: Snow Globe Living Edition

I’ve been going back and forth on bringing back Friday Faves.  Am I ready?  What if I do it this Friday and not next Friday?  I mean, do I even have any readers left besides my mother?  Then I thought, if you write it, they will come. So I fooled around on Facebook for aContinue reading “Friday Faves: Snow Globe Living Edition”

Praised Singer/Songwriter Josh Wilson Launches Website in Response to Fan Reaction of Latest Single “Fall Apart”

From The Media Collective: (Nashville, Tenn) June 16, 2011–Sparrow Records’ critically acclaimed artist Josh Wilson has a history of penning riveting songs that tug at the heartstrings of listeners. As with his captivating chart topper “Before the Morning” (Life is Not a Snapshot, 2009) and now his latest single “Fall Apart” (See You, 2011) testimonialsContinue reading “Praised Singer/Songwriter Josh Wilson Launches Website in Response to Fan Reaction of Latest Single “Fall Apart””

Music Monday:: “Alligator Sky” by Owl City ft. Shawn Chrystopher (Video)

My beloved Owl City just released a video for “Alligator Sky” from his forthcoming album, All Things Bright and Beautiful.  Love, love, love the video, but I’m not sure how I feel about the addition of rapper Shawn Chrystopher, but the more I listen to it, the more I like the “rap” part.  Conceptually, IContinue reading “Music Monday:: “Alligator Sky” by Owl City ft. Shawn Chrystopher (Video)”

STEAMPUNK VIDEO FOR AUSTRALIAN ROCKERS’ NEW VIDEO “BREAK THE SPELL”

Some things are so wonderful I just can’t keep them to myself–and one of those things is this superb steampunk video “Break the Spell” from All Mankind (see full press release below the video.) From The MuseBox: Sydney-based rock band, All Mankind have gained a loyal following across the USA, UK, and Australia, having performed over 500Continue reading “STEAMPUNK VIDEO FOR AUSTRALIAN ROCKERS’ NEW VIDEO “BREAK THE SPELL””

“Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Population Game

I’m still digesting my review copy of Arthur: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2011), but the fine folks at Stereographic Entertainment passed along this rendition of “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Population Game.  Frankly, I like this version way better than the one on the album performed by Fitz and The Tantrums.Continue reading ““Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Population Game”

Listen to Ben Gibbard’s fantastic new song, “When the Sun Goes Down”

Do you love Ben Gibbard as much as I do?  A handful of you do, and the rest of you are wondering who I’m talking about.  Ben Gibbard is the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie (one of my favorite bands) as well as the husband of fabulous actress Zooey Deschanel (I could spendContinue reading “Listen to Ben Gibbard’s fantastic new song, “When the Sun Goes Down””

Here’s your chance to be a spiritual coach for teens and young adults

Are you compassionate and caring? Are you a good listener? Do you want to share the message of hope with others? Groundwire needs you!   Teens today can be overwhelmed searching for meaning amidst depressing hopelessness, negative self-image, and the pressure to be perfect. Groundwire, a current and innovative outreach, has become a ministry whereContinue reading “Here’s your chance to be a spiritual coach for teens and young adults”

Download Jenny & Tyler’s FAINT NOT for FREE on NoiseTrade!

When Jenn at Mixtus Media sent me a VPK (that’s “Virtual Press Kit”) for husband/wife duo Jenny & Tyler, I totally flipped out…in a good way.  A rare blend of indie folk, their music is hard to describe, yet delightful to the ears.  For one week and one week only, Jenny & Tyler are offeringContinue reading “Download Jenny & Tyler’s FAINT NOT for FREE on NoiseTrade!”

Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC

Hear ye, hear ye!  I have updated parts of Backseat Writer’s Review Policy and added a bit of plain speak to my FTC Disclosure.  Read on, you know you want to… REVIEW POLICY Request for reviews/interview/marriage proposals can be sent to amy@backseatwriter.com. Why, yes, I would love to review your album, book, movie, or product! Continue reading “Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC”