Louder Than The Music

The Afters will release their third studio album 'Light Up the Sky' on 14th September 2010. Produced by Dan Muckala (MercyMe, Brandon Heath, Amy Grant), The Afters' 10 track CD has a comprehensive theme of rebirth and a fresh start streaming throughout the lyrics of the record. The topic of new beginnings was something very natural for The Afters whom after going through a season of loss with the passing of their former manager, and even the loss of drummer Jordan Mohilowski's best friend, started a new chapter with the added additions of a new bassist and drummer to their line-up.

"I think the direction of this album reflects where we are in life," explains The Afters' guitarist Matt Fuqua. "I celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary this year and so did Josh. As we get older I think we are seeing that what is truly important to us is God, family and our relationships. I think that is reflected in this album because that is where we are spiritually speaking."

Lead singer Josh Havens and guitarist Matt wrote the songs for the album alongside Muckala, Jason Ingram, Brandon Heath and Nate Campany (Brandon Heath, The Click Five). The album's title track and first single 'Light Up the Sky' is already number 2 at Billboard's Christian CHR chart. The song was also used in the final season of MTV's hit show 'The Hills' earlier this summer. Other songs of interest on the record include the sonically aggressive 'We Won't Give Up', the praise-filled 'Lift Me Up', encouraging 'Runaway' and 'Start Over', which continues with the overriding theme of rebirth.

The Afters are teaming up with Leeland and Sanctus Real for the 'Hungry For Love Tour' later this year. Sponsored by Food for the Hungry, the tour will help raise awareness for the goals of bringing relief and aid to twenty-six of the most impoverished countries in the world. The tour will be making stops in 23 cities across the US starting on 9th October and continuing until 22nd November. For the most up to date concert listings, visit http://hungryforlovetour.com/

'Light Up the Sky' Track Listing:
1. Light Up The Sky
2. Lift Me Up
3. Start Over
4. Runaway
5. I Am Yours
6. Life Is Sweeter
7. Say It Now
8. We Won't Give Up
9. Saving Grace
10. For The First Time