An article from the L.A. Times Idol Tracker gives Jason a nice mention concerning his influence on the AI tour this year.

"This year's singers represent the range of current styles that dominate pop radio today, heavily drawing from the alternative music territory that only Brooke White and Jason Castro ventured into last year. The entire production -- and especially the group numbers -- seems geared toward a much far less schmaltzy, current sound."

I guess we Jason Castro fans were just ahead of our time.

Read the full article here.

Looks like our relationship is back on again. He's been working so hard on his CD but he remembered our date. This time, a recently shaven Jason took us to the beach. No, he wasn't shirtless but he was wearing that white Tshirt that we like so well. In a word, he was GORGEOUS! Yeah, then there was some info for the "I'm not interested in how he looks, I only like him for his music" fans. He's recorded four "potential singles" to prepare for promotion and next week he begins working on eleven or twelve more songs. Jason, we. can't wait.



Oh, did I mention he was as sexy as hell?

We want to thank you all for an amazing year at jasonsgothgirls.com!! Who would have imagined when we opened our doors on June 15, 2008 that we will still be here, one year later? Maybe you did and maybe you didn't. But here we are... bigger, stronger, braver, bolder, lustier, and happier than ever. Please come hang out in our anniversary thread today and share your memories of the past year.
http://forum.jasonsgothgirls.com/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=648
It's a party. It's an open house. Just come celebrate and do what we do.

This is still just the beginning for us and for Jason. Remember, we are in this for life.
So thank you for an amazing year and... Long live the GOTH GIRLS!!

GOTH GIRLS!! by the numbers, one year later...
- 329 registered users
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- Number of threads: 506

Now playing on the front page at Jason's official website.

From the Sun Herald:

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with acclaimed singer/songwriter, Jason Castro.

"Jason is an original and compelling artist that I have wanted to work with ever since first seeing him perform on American Idol," said Monti Olson, Senior Vice President, A&R, UMPG. "We're delighted to be able to collaborate with him in connection with his future work."

"From starting as a drummer and realizing that I have a passion and conviction for singing and writing songs, I am very excited to work with UMPG given their reputation and global presence," said Castro. "David Renzer, Monti Olson and everyone at UMPG have been so supportive and helpful as I embark on recording my debut album."

Castro joins the skillful hit makers on UMPG's roster which includes fellow Idol alum, Chris Daughtry, Adele, Coldplay, Feist, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Robbie Williams, The Killers, U2, Van Morrison, MGMT, Lilly Allen, Jon McLaughlin, and Franz Ferdinand among many others.

Click here to read the full article. Thank you, Lovebugger, for bringing this to my attention.

The good news is... Jason has added a new avi to his Twitter page. (So long, orange box.)

The bad news is... this is it.

Argue all you want but this Goth Girl is writing the blog and if you know me, you know how I feel. Yes, I'll follow him. Yes, I'll work my ass off to support him. Yes, I'll continue to drool. But Jason, give a girl a break.

http://twitter.com/jasoncastro

I am making this relevant by saying this kid should teach Jason how to dance and by pointing out that Flo Rida is also an Atlantic recording artist.

Just watch and enjoy. I had tears streaming down my face. I LOVE this kid!