Hawk Nelson announces new lead vocalist

The pop punk band Hawk Nelson made an announcement April 26/12 that they had found a new lead vocalist to replace the departed Jason Dunn.  The new vocalist is none other that Hawk Nelson's own Jonathan Steingard. Steingard joined Hawk Nelson in October 2004 as guitarist.  Steingard assumes the role with an extensive background as a lead vocalist.  While serving as an accompanying vocalist for Hawk Nelson he has had his own side project, as the one man band Fox Run. He has also produced a number of solo EPs as Jonathan Steingard.
The official band announcement read:

"I am blessed to announce that Hawk Nelson will be fronted by none other than the talented Mr. Jonathan A. Steingard,” states co-founder and bassist Daniel Biro. “The chemistry we share as a band cannot be fabricated. In other words, we know we have something special here. We're very excited to be working on a bunch of new songs for everybody. It's a new day, and we want to make the most of it."

The band also announced that they are back in the studio working on their latest album:

“We are knee-deep in writing a new record at the moment, and these are some of the most inspiring songs we've ever worked on,” says Steingard.  “As a band, we've had our fair share of highs and lows, and through it all we've become a family. A further blessing has been the incredible amount of support we've received, particularly over the past few months of growing pains, from family, friends, other bands, industry folks, and especially the wonderful hawk-listeners that have stuck with us on our journey. The future is bright.”

Jason Dunn decided to take the solo route after fronting Hawk Nelson for the past 10 years. Dunn's new project is  Lights Go Down (facebook.com/lightsgodown).

Jason Dunn leaves Hawk Nelson

Last Wednesday, the pop-punk super band, Hawk Nelson, made an announcement on their website that lead vocalist Jason Dunn will be leaving the band this spring.  Here's what the band had to say:

We want to officially announce that Jason Dunn will be leaving Hawk Nelson at the beginning of May to pursue his solo career.

“For 10 years we have climbed this mountain together. Hawk Nelson has gone through thick and thin, challenges and blessings. Jason is a brother, and we will miss everything he brings to the band. We know that God has a plan for him as well as for the future of Hawk Nelson. We’re excited to share about the future of Hawk Nelson very soon, and we constantly give God all the praise and glory.” 

Dunn has been busy recording a solo effort at Profile Studios in Vancouver, B.C. with producer Steve Kravac.  Dunn's new band is called Lights Go Down The upcoming album, Abandon Progress, will be available this summer.