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Of Nerves & Letdowns.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:19:35 -0600

Let me tell you a story about a song… The song is called “Letdown Of The Year”, and it’s the seventh track off my upcoming new album, The Good Years. I’ll be debuting this song tomorrow, and it’s a bit scary. Not scary because of the song, but because of your possible reaction.

See, this song is one that sounds like it came straight out of the 90s. I’m actually surprised it’s taken this many years for a song like this to come from my brain… If you had any idea the amount of 90s music I listen to, you’d completely understand why. I personally believe it’s one of the best “single/radio ready” songs I’ve ever written, if not the absolute best. And, with any new release an artist worries about what their fans might think when it actually comes time for release.

I guess this is just one of those moments where I ask you all to go into the listening of the song tomorrow with an open mind. Trust me, you’ll know it’s a Backseat Goodbye song, but by the time it gets to the chorus you’re going to hopefully have a surprised feeling. I can only hope by the time the song ends you’ll realize, “Oh damn, I like this song, Chad’s really grown as a songwriter…”. However, that’s not for me to decide.

I suppose my main point of this is to just say that I absolutely love this song… If I didn’t, it wouldn’t be featured on my new album. It really is a step forward for me as an artist and a songwriter. I’m excited for you all to hear it, because I really think it has a place as possibly becoming the most popular BG song I’ve ever released. It really seems to be a song that surprises people in a very good way - I know it surprised even me when I wrote it.

Anyway, I’m done gushing. Please be sure to check the song out tomorrow on my Purevolume, because I would appreciate it very much.

Cheers,
Chad

Backseat Goodbye - Infinity & Beyond (Preview...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:27:00 -0600

Backseat Goodbye - Infinity & Beyond (Preview Clip)

Here’s a preview of another new song from my upcoming new album, The Good Years. Don’t forget, the special physical CD pre-order begins August 1st @ backseatgoodbye.com!

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:52:51 -0600

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Here’s a preview promo from the shoot I recently did for...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:33:00 -0600

Here’s a preview promo from the shoot I recently did for my upcoming new album.

Backseat Goodbye - The Good Years | Making Of (Part I) A behind...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:44:55 -0600

Backseat Goodbye - The Good Years | Making Of (Part I)

A behind the scenes look at me recording the first track off my upcoming new album. Also, yes, of course there are dinosaurs in this video.

I now present the awesome pre-order details & packages that...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:49:11 -0600

I now present the awesome pre-order details & packages that will be available for my upcoming new album, The Good Years:

The Good Years Pre-Order
Begins August 1st | 2pm (CDT)
Exclusively @ backseatgoodbye.com & store.backseatgoodbye.com

PRE-ORDER SPECIALS:
+ The first 100 pre-orders will receive a limited edition autographed photo postcard!
+ All pre-orders will receive free early downloads of the first two singles from the album, “1996” and “Letdown Of The Year” within 24 hours of purchase!

SINGLE ALBUM PACKAGE:
This package is for those of you who just want the physical album, nice & simple.

Price: $10.00

Contents:
(1) Copy of The Good Years CD

ALBUM SUPER PACKAGE:
This package is for those of you who want some nice exclusive extras for super cheap.

Price: $22.00

Contents:
(1) Copy of The Good Years CD
(1) Limited Edition BG Shirt
(1) The Good Years Sticker
(1) Limited Edition The Good Years Poster
(1) Limited Edition Autographed Photo Postcard (different from the first 100 pre-order postcard special)

OTHER COOL DETAILS:
+ All pre-ordered albums will be sent out the week before the album’s actual release date (August 31st), so if you pre-order, you’ll be one of the first people to hear the entire album!
+ I’ll be making sure shipping stays super-cheap for both of these packages!

Mark your calendars!

- Chad

P.S. - And of course, for those who don’t want a physical copy of the album, The Good Years will be available on iTunes and other fine digital retailers on August 31st.

When you see the back cover art of my new album, just know the photo was taken in an apartment under...

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:15:53 -0600

When you see the back cover art of my new album, just know the photo was taken in an apartment under some stairs on this particular evening.

38.

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:56:51 -0600

Only 38 days left until my new album is out.

Personal excitement is building.

Backseat Goodbye - 1996 Here’s the nostalgia inspired...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:18:57 -0600

Backseat Goodbye - 1996

Here’s the nostalgia inspired video for the first single from my upcoming new album, The Good Years!

I proudly present… The cover art for my upcoming new...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:34:47 -0600

I proudly present… The cover art for my upcoming new album, The Good Years. (An explanation of the meaning behind the art will be coming soon.)

And I’d love to know, what do you all think of it?

Forgot to mention.

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:51:27 -0600

I’m officially running my online store myself again. What is called the “fulfillment” process of online orders was recently ceased by the place that formerly ran my online store, and when I attempted to open a new store at one of the bigger online store areas (I’ll be kind and leave the site nameless) and they didn’t call me back like they said they would, I decided, screw it, I’ll run my store myself, like the good ol’ days!

So, from here on out there will be an extra bit of love put into each and every order placed at the Backseat Goodbye Online Store. My store ‘team’ and I will be adding little extras and personally written thank you notes with every single order made.

Feels good to be back at this again. When I first started BG, the first 3 years I ran my store myself, and it was unorganized as hell, shipping was terribly slow because I had to do everything myself (print labels, pack packages, ship packages)… But now, here in the future, everything is organized in a championship manner, I actually have helping hands, and is going awesomely!

For those who don’t know, my online store can be found @ store.backseatgoodbye.com

- Chad

P.S. - For the folks whom have placed orders in the last week, the delay has been due to the switching over of the store. My awesome store team-member/badass, Lauren, got the “stock room” (aka - our closet) fully setup with all the merch yesterday. Your orders are being shipped today and will be given an even extra amount of extra love thrown in for absolutely free :)

8/31/2010

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:02:27 -0600

My new album “The Good Years” will be out August 31, 2010

(please reblog!)

Sooooo close to reaching the goal! Feel free to help out, only...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:48:18 -0600

Sooooo close to reaching the goal! Feel free to help out, only 65 hours left before it’s over!

Help out or find out more @ http://kck.st/a0avRM

Backseat Goodbye - “Hey, You’re Not Alone”...

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:59:05 -0600

Backseat Goodbye - “Hey, You’re Not Alone” (Preview Clip)

Here’s a preview clip from another song off of my upcoming new album, The Good Years. Stay tuned, because later this week I’ll be announcing the album’s release date and cover art!

What ever happened to Swingset Acrobat? In 2008 you said "In 2009 I will be releasing the debut full-length Swingset Acrobat album.--I've already got about 7 demos ready for the full-length". Here we are halfway through 2010... consider the project dead?

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:17:20 -0600

The project’s not dead, it’s just greatly delayed. I have no clue when, but eventually something real will get released for Swingset Acrobat.

My Kickstarter project to release my album only has 4 (pretty...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:08:00 -0600

My Kickstarter project to release my album only has 4 (pretty much 3 now) days left to reach the goal. I absolutely hate asking for help, but this is one time I can’t help it. If you can spare anything, every little bit helps. And for those who don’t know, you get rewards for pledging money if the project is successful.

You can help out or learn more @ http://kck.st/a0avRM.

Thanks,
Chad

Backseat Goodbye - “1996” I proudly present the...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:23:25 -0600

Backseat Goodbye - “1996”

I proudly present the first single from my upcoming new album, The Good Years. This single will be available digitally on iTunes this Tuesday, July 13th and I’ll be announcing the full album release date very soon!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REBLOG!

P.S. - Don’t forget, there’s only 4 days left to help me release my new album! We’re literally over halfway to the goal of $2000, and every bit helps, plus you still get awesome rewards. Help out or simply learn more @ http://kck.st/a0avRM.

New song click/help me?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:07:29 -0600

Posted a new video with a clip of a song from my new album as well as a personal explanation of how you can help me release my new album over @ http://kck.st/a0avRM.

Thank you, everyone. Your musings keep me going at times like this. Sincerely,Me

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:24:02 -0600

Thank you, everyone.

Your musings keep me going at times like this.

Sincerely,
Me

I need something good to happen for my music. Fucking anything. Just something good. Please....

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:21:01 -0600

I need something good to happen for my music. Fucking anything. Just something good. Please. Whatever powers there are in the universe. Please. Something needs to go my way. Anything. Please.