blog No. 179
April 1st.
New Album Pre-Orders & ‘La Diferencia’ EP
posted by: Jayne - Fan Relations
If you’ve been following along with the blog posts, Instagram pics, Facebook and Twitter you’ll know the band has been in the Studio working on Album #5.
Starting tomorrow (4/2) at the 1st Show of the “DRIVE ALL NIGHT TOUR 2013”, you’ll be able to pre-order this album, but ONLY at shows on this tour. You’ll receive a pre-order card AND get the BRAND NEW EP called “La Diferencia” on CD.
This EP contains previously unreleased live tracks and a song that you have all been desperately asking for. The title of the EP might give you a clue as to which song!
Bo designed ”La Diferencia” Artwork:
We DO NOT have a title or definite release date for the Fifth Album right now, but it will be released Fall 2013!
To make sure you are the first to know the release date and pre-order information if you can’t make a tour date, sign up for the Newsletter HERE.
If you can’t make it to a show on the DRIVE ALL NIGHT TOUR 2013, ask any of your friends who are going to purchase a Pre-Order for you to ensure you get the “La Diferencia” EP.
More ways to pre-order will be announced as we get nearer to a release date
Let us know what you think when you get yours!
P.S to answer a couple of repeated questions:
No, this EP will not be made available online.
There will be other ways to pre-order once the tour is over, including on-line
The other pre-orders may or may not include the EP.
The Pre-order is $10 and you can enter the redemption code into the website on the card at anytime.
79 Comments
Will the EP be available online at any point?
I am excited about the Tour, and the new EP…however, how can I pre-order if you aren’t coming near me? California isn’t on your tour list this time
Hi Guys,
Saw you back in Bristol a few months ago – any way I can pre-order a copy and get my hands on an EP?
Oh the waiting! Catching your concert at the end of the tour. Hope I’ll still be able to get “La Diferencia.”
Would you mind dropping back into the UK, the US is a bit of a way to travel to pre-order!
From PNW:
In Seattle here and I want to see you guys! Excited about the new album but sad the tour isn’t coming close so I can’t pre order:/ keep up the solid music and honorable lifestyle the band portrays.
I can’t wait for April 12th to see Needtobreathe at the FOX in Atlanta and to get my album per-ordered!
More ways to pre-order will be announced as we near a release date
No It won’t be available online.
Please make available on itunes. Family issues keeping us from making the drive to the nearest concert on this tour. Thanks for considering.
Just wondering if there will be a chance to get the EP some how for people who aren’t able to make it to any of the shows. Can’t wait for the new album!
PLEASE come to south Alabama! Dothan, Troy, Ozark, Enterprise, Montgomery…… Really want to see you guys live again!!!!!
Will it be available online to Insiders?
‘La Diferencia’ EP will not be available online.
No offense, but this isn’t cool to those of us who can’t go to a show because you’re skipping our state during this tour. Will it be available online?
How can I get it if you are not coming to Phoenix on this tour? I’m super bummed! I would love to preorder! Love you guys! Please make it available another way!
Krystal & Amber – More ways to pre-order will be announced as we get nearer to a release date.
Is the pre-order card for digital download only, or physical CD?
There will be different options depending on the format you want to receive it in.
Is pre-order for vinyl/LP available at the shows??
no decision about a vinyl release has been made as yet.
i think insiders should be able to order the ep online. you can’t always make it to a show.
i cant get the cd because you guys arent coming to cali for the drive all night tour
I just noticed (with my wife’s help) that the art work is a sketch of all three of the guys! I think Bo, Bear, and Seth from left to right. Very cool!
I know it has been mentioned a few times, but it does seem strange that this EP will not be available for sale on NTB website or other outlets. My family owns all 4 albums and the 3 EPs that have been released. We would hate to miss out on this EP just because we are unable to make a show this spring. We have made 4 shows over the past few years. Please reconsider. Thanks for listening.
I’m guessing they are using the “only at the show” method as a strategy to get people to go to their shows. I’m pretty sure artists make more money from concerts than album sales. This might cause a lot of people on the fence about driving 3 hours to go to a show to make the decision to go.
I know I’m seriously considering it now..
If you read the blog, it says you can only pre-order the new album at a Tour date right now. Pre-orders will be available post-tour.
We do not say that the EP will only ever be available at the tour dates. It is only available on the tour dates right now with the Pre-order.
The EP will not be available online.
Hey,
Can NTB PLEASE PLEASE come to Australia so I can pre-order and get the EP
No seriously, come to Australia. I will find 1000 friends to come to your concert so it will be worth it.
Cheers from Down Under
I would also LOVE to get the ep…I can’t wait for the new album! Keep up the good work boys!
I think you should consider making the EP available to Insiders…. Pretty please??
Brittlyn. If you read the blog, it says you can only pre-order the new album at a Tour date right now. Pre-orders will be available post-tour.
We do not say that the EP will only ever be available at the tour dates. It is only available on the tour dates right now with the Pre-order.
That would be Difference Maker?
Can’t wait to hear the EP, preorder the album, and see the shows!! ATL and Charlottesville!
Fan Relations:
Thanks for being patient with your fans. We are so excited about the tour, and the new album, and the EP, that some of us aren’t paying attention to the information you have updated. You’re doing a great job representing the band.
I’m going to the Memphis one. Is the EP at the show free? And will I have to wait in line? Also is there a limited supply? I assume the Pre-Order card isn’t free.
I’m going to the Memphis show and I have a few questions. To get the EP I have to buy a pre-order card? Also do I have to wait in line somewhere?
I read through all of these comments, and I can’t believe all of the whining going on. Be patient, and like Jayne said, you will hear the EP and the new album in time. You people are acting like they owe you something. You all didn’t know this EP existed two days ago, and now you all act like you can’t live without it. It’s a few live tracks, and one new song; it’s not going to kill you if you don’t hear it when you want to hear it. Quit begging them to release it online, and start thanking them for all the hard work they put into bringing you good new music.
Will we be able to pre-order at the concert with a debit/credit card?
Brianna – All the usual Payment methods will be accepted.
Zach – It will be available at the Merch Table. The EP Comes with the Pre-Order of the next album, No it is not free and there is not a limited supply.
Cyndi & Corey – THANKS for your support!
Cathy – We’ll leave the surprise up to you all to discover. Have fun at the shows!
Why do the last two EP’s have Spanish titles?? Is Bo bilingual?
Saw the show in Memphis last night – AMAZING, as always! I missed Bear’s blues riffs that I love so much, but the show still so, so good – loved that Ellie and Drew came in on a few songs, too. My only complaint is they couldn’t play more songs, I truly could listen all night and never get bored. Brought 2 friends that had never seen the live show – it was great to see them absolutely fall more deeply in love with the music as I did at my first live show. Thanks for bringing the magic, again. Your shows are so addictive!
So for anyone who is going to the show…can you possibly pick up the pre-order and EP for me?? I’ll pay for it of course and shipping!!
We just saw ntb @ the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville Tn. All I can say is WOW! We love you guys and your faith in God. You rock!
So, the EP is free w/ a pre-order? also, what does the pre-order cost? I don’t want to come w/ out enough $$. I’ll see you guys tomorrow night!
Saw NTB live in AZ last Nov. Best live band I have ever seen. Please tell me there are plans to revisit AZ next fall. Or maybe Orlando at the Hard Rock late Nov?
jayne — could you please help , i pre-orderd the new cd last night in birimgham , when to the website to redem my code and the remption button , isnt working? help! ,,, thanks you..
The Redemption button won’t work until we announce a release date. So keep it somewhere safe.
So we are to just hold on the card until a release date for the album is released?? Cuz I had the same problem that Todd had. I just NTB in Greenville last night, but the redemption button won’t work. The website does, just not the redemption button.
That’s correct
Wow, heard NTB @ Furman. Absolutley amazing, you guys make the most incredible music. Shoutout to Drew Holcomb too, you guys (and gal) are amazing!
I’m thinking Bo was playing with an Etch A Sketch when he created this
I would make something brilliant but would drop it before I could show it off! 
Needtobreathe is my favorite band. Period.. However, the show at the Fox in ATL was borderline awful. Hardcore NTB fans, lower your expectations and hopefully you will be happy, but be ready to fall in love with Drew Holcomb and his wife.
Come someone tell them to come to SEATTLe please. Thank you.
What if NEEDTOBREATHE is not coming any where near you (huge sad face) ??? I have been able to travel to the past 3 shows I have seen but with these new tour dates on the East Coast and me being on the West Coast (Vegas) it is just not feasible at this time AND I would LOVE to hear the new EP!
Have you guys considered releasing a live album from the Drive All Night tour? You guys are just as amazing live as you are in the studio. It would be great to have a concert album.
I was wondering when your band would come to ALASKA! Please contact me if you are interested. There could be several opportunities up here. Pray about it and I will too.
In HIS Grip,
Tedman
Wow Rob, there must have been something wrong with your ears.
Stupid me! I didn’t get the preorder at the concert last night! ugghhh
Just want to say that we drove from St.Louis to see NTB in Indiana on Wednesday. Awesome show as usual, and the Holcombs are a great addition on this tour! The new song La Diferencia is amazing and totally worth the wait. If you’re on the fence about making a trip to see them, just do it – you won’t regret it!!
I can’t wait for the new album! aahh!
SEATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please, thank you.
I hate to say it, but I agree with Rob. Saw NTB last year at Georgia Theatre and it was AMAZING. But the Atlanta show at the Fox left me really disappointed. The sound quality was pretty bad and they changed several of their hits to where you couldn’t even sing along. I guess that’s their right, but they also said several things to the crowd that were borderline condescending. A couple next to me got up and left. Anyway, it made me sad because they were SO authentic and humble at GA Theatre and it seems like its gone to their heads now. If you’ve never seen them, by all means go, but if you’ve seen them in the last few years, it’s just not the same anymore. (On a side note, I agree with everyone who has said Drew and Ellie were really impressive.)
Hi, My name is Julia… I have a music blog, and was wondering if anyone out there knows of a way to send an email to the guys in NTB? I know that back in the day (2007) they used to have a fan mail email address, but I can’t find that one anymore. Is there a general way to get in touch with them?
My blog name (Somewhere Between the End) was inspired by lyrics from Shine On, and I’d love to show the guys my website!
Thanks!
Their contact email address are in the contact section. management@needtobreathe.net or ntbstreetteam@gmail.com will get to them eventually
I went to the site from the preorder card http://www.needtobreathe.net/newalbum and it says that it is a digital download of MP3 files. That is really disappointing and a waste of money. I was expecting to get an actual CD for the $10.00. Please make the CD available too or a lossless download. MP3 is no good. Thanks!
Sorry You’re disappointed Jackie, but what the Page says is “With your purchase, you are entitled to a digital download of the full album, as well as other album bundle options, available the week of release later this year.”
The CD will be available as well. We’re always working on getting you the best quality music we can and we’re working on people being able to swap their digital pre-order for a physical pre-order except that you would need to pay the shipping costs.
Make sense?
Don’t suppose we could talk the guys into touring Australia?
Jayne – Please do make the physical cd available as an option. I assumed there would be shipping charges and am willing to pay to get a physical cd. Thank you so much for responding.
Will the EP be available at the St. Louis MO show? I saw the band (twice) in Tulsa but somehow missed the announcement about the EP only being available at the show! If it’s available, I’m up for a little road trip.
Also, is the “Keep Your Eyes Open” EP available for order anywhere? I don’t see the option to order it on the site. Is it available at the shows? Let me know!
God bless,
Byron
Byron – It’ll probably be available at the STL show, but no guarantees.
Keep Your Eyes Open EP is only available in a digital format: http://smarturl.it/NTBKYEO for itunes and Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Songs-Reckoning-Sessions-video/dp/B009AI572O/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367676191&sr=301-1
Went to the show last night in Royal Oak, Mi. It was awesome! Thanks needtobreathe and Drew Holcomb for a fun concert!
Thank you Jayne for all of your hard work with fan relations!
Looking forward to the new album!
Went to Chicago show and couldn’t wait in line for pre-order (we had 4.5 hr “drive all night” back to Iowa and work in the morning). Hopeful we can get EP in St. Louis (another 4.5 hr drive!).
Jayne & fellow NTB fans…
Does anyone know of a way to get a ‘legal’ download of NTB’s old song, Mazes? I’m going to be writing about the song on my music blog, and I would love to share Mazes with my readers! Any direction would be much appreciated… Please comment back or e-mail me- shadowsprovesunshine@aol.com
Thanks,
Julia
Sorry, It is no longer available in any format.
I entered my code on April 5th after contacting the customer service address listed on the card. They provided me with a url that accepted the code. Will entering my code before the release date had been announced cause any problems?
no. that doesn’t affect anything
Thank you for the confirmation. Your fan relations skills are a positive reflection on the band.