Like others, I’m still bopping to
the amazing albums we were blessed with in 2017. While I may still be listening
to Paramore's “Rose-Colored Boy” on repeat, I’m still beyond excited for the MANY new
albums set to be released this year. We have so many new, exciting releases to
look forward to from a wide variety of talented artists and I cannot wait to
see what all they have in store for us. I’m going to give you the run-down on
what releases I’m the most excited for, so let’s get started.
Waterparks Entertainment: Their
debut album Double Dare was, and still is, one of my most listened to albums.
Waterparks have been hard at work touring alongside All Time Low, Mayday
Parade, and then blessing us with their headlining “Made in America” tour at
the end of 2017 and then they decided to keep the excitement going by
announcing their sophomore album Entertainment. In typical Waterparks fashion,
their first single “Blonde”, is incredibly upbeat and addictive – it’s been
stuck in my head for the past few weeks now. The album is set to be released on
January 26th, you can pre-order it here.
Ice Nine Kills “TBA”: If you know
me, I’ve probably forced you to listen to Ice Nine Kills at some point in our
friendship. Their last album Every Trick in the Book became an instant favorite
of mine. It was innovative, haunting, and absolutely brilliant. It left such a
mark on me that I had to get a tattoo inspired by my favorite track “Hell in
the Hallways”. This band never ceases to amaze me so I’m more than thrilled to
see what they’re going to hit us with on their new album.
Tonight Alive Underworld: Their
last release Limitless, introduced us to a side of the band we had never
experienced before. With new albums come new risks, which can be scary for both
the band and their fans. Tonight Alive gave us a new sound that unlike their
previous albums, which were more traditionally pop punk. It was a mix of
electronic and synth-pop influences but it still had that same charm that fans
were familiar with. In a recent podcast with Rock Sound, frontwoman Jenna
McDougall revealed that they’re working with Dave Petrovic, who previously
produced The Other Side and that the recording process has been a much more
enjoyable experience for the band. They released their new single “Crack My
Heart” and it’s incredible. It still has a similar vibe to Limitless, but with
more elements of their earlier material. They also released a video of their
track “Disappear” featuring vocals from Lynn Gunn from PVRIS and I’m still
recovering. The album is currently available today! You can order it here.
Real Friends “TBA”: For those that
follow Real Friends on Twitter, you know all too well that they’re recording the
follow up to their 2016 release The Home Inside My Head. Our favorite Illinois
sad boys have been in the studio have some big things in store for us saying
that this upcoming album has “some of their strongest and most creative lyrical
content yet”. I for one, am always down to get hit with a wave of emotional
trauma in the name of pop punk.
After this new record comes out there will be no more moshing, just straight GROOVING AND DANCING. Unless I tell you to circle pit.— Real Friends (@realfriendsband) January 10, 2018
Cane Hill Too Far Gone: Their second full-length album is said to be a
more raw, honest portrayal of the personal experiences of the band and how they
view themselves. The title track and first single of the upcoming album, “Too
Far Gone” was a candid look into their experience dealing with LSD. It was a
glimpse into the heavier, more intense, and unapologetically in your face
attitude that they plan to hit you in the face with on this album. The band
recently told Alt Press that the new album will showcase the “real” Cane Hill.
“No makeup or gimmicks – just musicians playing aggressive ass music that’s
meant to stick in your head and you won’t want to get it out.” I’m ready. You
can pre-order the album here. Release date is set for January 19th.
Fall Out Boy MANIA: Speaking of
bands that change their sound with each album. After pushing back the release
for four months, the official release date for Fall Out Boy’s seventh
full-length album M A N I A is January 19th. This album is the follow up to
2015’s American Beauty/ American Psycho. Despite how people feel about the
band’s ever-changing sound, I actually enjoy their later albums. I like how
they manage to completely reinvent themselves with each new release, showcasing
how versatile and inventive they can be. But I’m also one of the only people
still bumpin’ Folie a Deux so, there’s that. The first single from the album,
“Young and Menace” definitely threw people through a loop with its heavy EDM
elements, however, Pete Wentz explained that it was one of the “wildest” songs
on the album. Then came “Champion” which was still a change in pace, but still
the same FOB we’ve come accustomed to. The concept behind the album features a
combination of an “aggressive sound” and a lyrical nostalgia that fans will
appreciate. They pushed the release back four months in order to revisit the
songs and give us something they were truly proud of. Pre-Order the album here.
Panic! At The Disco “TBA”: The
follow up to the Grammy nominated Death of a Bachelor has been on our minds
since Brendon Urie gave a quick little overview in an Instagram live stream. According
to Urie, the material he’s been working on is very “party” and that he has some
very fun songs in store for us. As someone that added “Don’t Threaten Me with a
Good Time” to every party pre-gam playlist – I am BEYOND ready. Brendon is
nothing short of a perfectionist when it comes to producing the best work for Panic!
Fans to enjoy so I can’t wait to see what he’s been working on. I’m ready to
hit more high notes.
What albums are you
looking forward to? Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments!
