Simple Plan has been hard at work on their upcoming 5th album for most of 2014. And it's paid off: After writing more than 60 new songs, Simple Plan is now in the process of choosing which songs will make the record. Guitarist Jeff Stinco tweeted the details earlier today: https://twitter.com/jeffstinco/status/549970614111711232 We hope "Boom" is…
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We gave you our top 10 albums of the 2014 yesterday. Now it's time for the singles! Some of these were the lead singles for albums that ended up being big in 2014; others come from albums that aren't even out yet. With lots of throwbacks to the '70s and '80s, complemented with modern production and…
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2014 was a fairly calm year for music. There weren't any crazy events at the VMAs. There wasn't any one artist that singlehandedly dominated the whole year. All in all, a lot of artists got to shine with a hit single or two, and there were no eruptions of outrage to distract anyone from what matters most:…
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Satanic metal lovers, it's time to get excited! Our favorite Swedish band, Ghost, is getting ready to release their 3rd studio album in the new year. As a nice holiday gift to their fans, Ghost announced the new record, indicating that they will be revealing more details soon. https://www.facebook.com/thebandghost/posts/908873349131462 They first mentioned their 3rd album…
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Update: The first project of 2015 is the long-awaited music video for "Give You What You Like" - the single will also appear in a new film called Babysitter's Black Book. The second project will come in the form of Avril's unreleased song, "Fly." It will be released in support of the 2015 Special Olympics…
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In October, Fall Out Boy put out a new song called "Immortals." It was included in the new Disney movie, Big Hero 6, which opened in theaters in November. Now Fall Out Boy has a music video for "Immortals," including scenes from the Marvel comic inspired movie as well as live footage of the band…
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Gwen Stefani's long-awaited third solo album is shaping up nicely. We already have two singles and a handful of known titles that are expected to appear on the record. Now we have 6 more song titles to add! 5 were recently registered on BMI, and the 6th was mentioned in an interview. "Hard 2 Love"…
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Here's a nice throwback! A whole decade ago, Natasha Bedingfield was a fresh young singer from the UK, and she had only just released her debut album Unwritten. Hits like "Single," "These Words," and the anthemic title track brought her the respect and admiration she deserved, and she has had a successful career since then.…
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Last week we shared a playlist of our favorite new Christmas tunes, and now that we're closer to Christmas, it's time for some well known classics. You'll probably recognize all of these beloved holiday songs, from traditional tunes like "Greensleeves" to more contemporary carols like "Run Run Rudolph." To give these classics a twist, we compiled…
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'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to lift your spirits than with a good holiday album! Wrapped In Red is Kelly Clarkson's first Christmas album, and one that is on its way to becoming a holiday classic. It came out in October last year, and ended up being the best selling holiday…
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Natasha Bedingfield's last record came out in 2010. In the 4 years since then, she has been working on her upcoming 4th studio album, and she's getting closer and closer to finally finishing it. The project, tentatively titled The Next Chapter, should be out sometime in 2015. Natasha sat down with The Nation to explain why…
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Even though Kelly Clarkson's highly anticipated new album is right around the corner, we still have surprisingly little information about it. We know she's been working on it for the last two years, and that she aims to have it out between March and May 2015. We also know that the new single comes out next…
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Gwen Stefani has been making a solo comeback this year, and in addition to the first two songs from her anticipated new album, we have another one right around the corner. Gwen first mentioned a song called "Shine" back in October when she was promoting her lead single, "Baby Don't Lie." She revealed that it was a…
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I discovered Green Day an entire decade ago. I was 14 years old, and "American Idiot" had just come out. The music video was addictive, and the song had so much energy and aggression. As a young teenager just getting into music, this was the song I needed. It took 2 more singles and an…
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Fall Out Boy is releasing their 6th studio album, American Beauty/American Psycho, in just one month, and they're really hyping it up! This week alone they've unveiled the music video for the punchy new single and title track, debuted another new song called "The Kids Aren't Alright," revealed the track list and cover art, and put…
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New music from Natasha Bedingfield will be coming sooner than you may have expected. The British pop singer has teamed up with philosophy, a women's wellbeing beauty brand committed to supporting community-based mental health organizations. Natasha wrote a song called "Hope" with her new writing and production team made up of Matt Robinson (her husband of nearly 6 years),…
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Muse have been recording their upcoming 7th album since October, with Robert John "Mutt" Lange in the producer's seat. The band has been good about sharing studio tidbits on their Instagram, but now they've upped it to a new level: Muse just shared a brief clip of an orchestra! Milan strings http://instagram.com/p/wrt_87HXQk/ Previously, frontman Matthew…
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It's that time of year: The holidays here and everyone is in good cheer. You may be busy wrapping presents, building snowmen, and making some travel plans to be with your family. While you're getting these last-minute tasks done, why not enjoy some seasonal music? We've gathered up some holiday-themed songs to add to your…
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This morning, the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were finally announced, and Green Day is one of the artists that made it in! They have the unique honor of being inducted on their first year eligible - something that rarely happens these days. Their induction is well deserved, and April 18, 2015 will…
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Last month, Fall Out Boy suddenly unveiled their new single, "American Beauty/American Psycho." It's a rocking punk song that sounds more straightforward than what they've been releasing lately, and it's also the one of the most fun Fall Out Boy tracks they've put out yet. Now they have a new music video to go with "American…
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Just last month Fall Out Boy surprised fans with a new single and the announcement of their 6th album. American Beauty/American Psycho won't be out until January 20th, but you can now pre-order the album on iTunes and get instant downloads of the first two singles ("Centuries" and "American Beauty/American Psycho"), plus a brand new…
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Green Day is amazing, and so are the dozens of songs they've released over their 2+ decade career. We've listened to them all, and these are the best album tracks from Green Day's extensive catalog. Sorry, lovers of "Basket Case" and "21 Guns" - you won't find your favorite Green Day singles here. No, we'e focusing on those…
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Hoobastank's sophomore album, The Reason, came out in December 2003, but it was 2004 when the record soared up the charts thanks to the success of its title track. The album is filled with post-grunge and alternative/hard rock, but it also has its radio friendly ballads. Energetic and guitar driven songs are complemented by frontman Doug Robb's clear…
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Back in July, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness released his lead single "Cecilia And The Satellite," taken from his self-titled new album. The song is about Andrew's daughter Cecilia, who was born early in 2014, as well as his own journey growing up. Now "Cecilia And The Satellite" finally has a music video, and it…
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Can you believe December is already here?! Snuggle up indoors with a cup of hot chocolate, and celebrate the season with some nicely themed music: Songs about winter, snow, and December. Here's what we're listening to: "Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song)" - Kelly Clarkson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5QGkz_MLSs "December" - Sara Bareilles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ClL3MYaAs "Snow White Queen" - Evanescence…
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Just this October, Gwen Stefani released "Baby Don't Lie," her first new solo single in 8 years. And now that she's back in the solo groove, Gwen's not slowing down. Already she has another new single for fans: "Spark The Fire" is a hip hop styled banger a la 2005's "Hollaback Girl." That's no surprise,…
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Four years ago this month, Natasha Bedingfield released her 3rd studio album, Strip Me. It was led by the upbeat first single "Touch," and followed by the second single and title track, "Strip Me." Neither song did very well on the charts - they failed to match the success of earlier singles in her career, like…
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