Fosterchild Goes 'under The Influence' With New Release

New York, NY (TOP40 Charts/ Band Official website) -- Who says you can't go home? After spending nearly two years on the road performing with such bands as Tantric, Shinedown, and Candlebox, Fosterchild recently returned to its Philadelphia roots to find itself not only making their first music video with infamous Jackass Producer Chris Raab but also writing and recording the songs to what ultimately become their new EP Under the Influence Volume I.

Released this week, Under the Influence Volume I features six new tracks, including fan favorites "Down to Us," "Only Time Can Tell," and "Coming Up," which, according to the group, were partially written on the road.

"There's just something about being out there, traveling from city to city that really inspires our writing process," said Brian Quinn, Fosterchild guitarist. "This latest collection of songs is our best yet. We took the liberty to be more creative and really let our different musical influences shape the direction of the album."

Under the Influence Volume I is the band's sophomore release, following their successful 2007 Independence Day debut. Since their first album, the group has replaced original members Kevin Miller and Erik Leonhardt with drummer Bob Pirylis, Jr. and bassist Mike Vlaanderen

"This EP is what our fans have been waiting for," said Danny Beissel, vocalist for Fosterchild. "We are not just giving audiences our hard rock side but we're mixing it up a bit with more melody-driven tunes as well."

The tracklist for Under the Influence Volume I is as follows:

After the Fire
Down to Us
Coming Up
Anywhere (Sundown)
Only Time Can Tell
Feel It