I just finished designing a new promo poster that I plan to make available for purchase in the near future — need to get them printed of course. These will be full 11×17 prints on heavyweight card stock, a true-blue poster to add to my merchandise offering. Stay tuned.

2010 promo poster

LADIES, my sweet sweet friend Emily sells beautiful jewelry for Stella & Dot and in an effort to help me out with my fundraiser, she has offered to donate 100% of her commissions toward my album for all trunk show purchases from now ’til August 1st.

Yep, it’s a double score of goodness: by buying some lovely jewelry here, you can support my upcoming album. Can’t go wrong with that.

I was lucky enough to have TWO of my songs approved for a local music compilation CD that benefits Relay for Life. My songs Better Be Us All and Whistle Stop can both be found within the mix of great local artists found on the Believe CD Compilation.

Believe
Various Artists
© Copyright-The Birds Eye View
Record Label: Various Artists

This CD is a compilation of musicians and poets from the Portland Metro area who have contributed for a good cause, where all the proceeds go directly to Relay for Life (American Cancer Society). CD Baby is also donating to this cause. Thank you CD Baby!

To sample and/or buy the Believe CD Compilation, click here or on the image above.

I arrived in Salt Lake City on Tuesday to find that my new album Bittersweet Parade had finally arrived! I had them shipped to my parent’s house because I had a concert Wednesday night at Velour and I simply couldn’t wait the extra couple weeks to receive the product that I’ve spent years pushing toward completion.

All of that said, I officially have the albums in-hand and am so excited to start spreading the record far and wide. Though it will be another month before it is available on CD Baby or iTunes, you can sample the songs below and help me spread the word about my latest creation – Bittersweet Parade.

Bittersweet Parade © 2010
written & produced by tyler stenson
recorded & engineered by Rob Stroup at 8 Ball Studio – Portland, OR
mastered by Rick Fisher at RFI/CD – Seattle, WA

THE SAMPLER MIX

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Bittersweet Parade by Tyler Stenson

WELCOME THE CHANGE

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THE ROAD

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I GET NO SLEEP

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GREAT MAN’S FUNERAL

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YOU ALREADY KNOW

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AS THE CROW FLIES

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PUSH THAT RIVER

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EXPLODE

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BLUSH

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FIGHT TIL DYING DAY

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WYOMING

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Buy Bittersweet Parade!

In honor of my new album Bittersweet Parade, I’ve decided to give away some of my older songs for FREE!!! 30 of my best songs from the past are now yours to download at no cost…

FREE MUSIC HERE: http://bit.ly/HqQaO or by clicking on the free music tab on the right.

I’ll be totally honest, this is a viral campaign: My goal is to have 10,000+ downloads by the time my new record is released in January 2010 and I’ll need your help to get there. That said, all I ask is that you forward this link to everyone you know and encourage them to do the same.

Spread the word; forward to co-workers, re-post, tweet, blog, forums … wild fire!!!

GET THE FREE MUSIC HERE: http://bit.ly/HqQaO

Sanjay Gupta & Joe Albert

My best friend Joe Albert recently had the chance to meet Obama’s Surgeon General, Sanjay Gupta- the resulting picture is above. Though most would be excited to simply be captured on film with such a high profile individual, Joe made sure to point out his outfit of choice. If you pay close attention, this photo features a hand-printed Lander T-Shirt and a couple of other dudes that happened to make the frame. Thanks Joe, we’re making history.

Months ago, I hand-printed an exclusive Lander wallet for db clay with the lyrics to Spinning Me and golden trees. Earlier today db clay launched a gallery of 500 one-of-a-kind wallets by various artists called Puzzle and I’m pleased to announce that the Lander wallet has already sold (on day 1) for $98. Some lucky gentleman out there is carrying a very unique wallet with lyrics that he has no idea where they came from and probably has no idea what Lander is.

The best fans outfit their children in Lander attire. Because I print Lander Tees and other merchandise myself, from time-to-time people send me clothing for their babies and I put the Lander touch on it. This Lander fan in particular is the son of my best friend and the inspiration for the song Clementine. When I found out he would be having a child, I surprised him with a stylish Lander onesie and trusted it would get him through the hard times. Thanks Joe for the picture- I’m glad to see you’re raising your son right!

It is no secret that mySpace is a lead generating machine. It has always been a great vehicle for corralling music lovers and allowing them to listen to loads of indie music, but now, Snocap has found a way to help those browsers actually buy your music directly from your mySpace page! I got a call from CD Baby today and they asked if they could help me install a Snocap store-front to the Lander mySpace page as a BETA for the Snocap/mySpace integration. Of course, I agreed and now the Snocap store is up and running and prime for sales and Lander exposure. Click here or on the image above to check out the Lander Snocap store on our mySpace page!

Earlier this month another Lander fan was born… literally. Long time fans and friend Jeff and Hayla Sanford had their first baby Kellen in the early days of June and they’ve already started teaching the little guy right from wrong and the value in good choices. I screen printed a Lander onesie for the young couple as a gift so they recently sent me this picture of the newest Lander fan and his custom merchandise. If you recall, Lander performed at Jeff and Hayla’s wedding last summer so this new addition brings us full circle. Congrats Jeff and Hayla… glad Lander can be a part of your life.