Maroon 5 have a new edgy single called, “This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like A Motherf****r.” The track is definitely different from their usual sound, but it has a nice chill flow for the summer. At first listen you might be on the fence, but after a few more times it grows on you. This theme plus Maroon 5 equals a summer hit! Check it out for yourself above.
Rixton
Let the Road
Interscope Records
By: Nevra Azerkan
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Rixton, the four-piece band from the UK, released their debut album Let the Road via Interscope Records. Of course I had already heard “Me and My Broken Heart” and “Wait On Me”, both vibrant and infectious hit songs. After listening to the 10-track album, the one thing I got is that they REALLY like girls and they want people to know that. Cool, noted.
While the first song, “Let the Road,” may not be everyone’s cup of tea, I really enjoyed the title track. Not just because I have a soft spot for a capella, but they just did it so well. I was getting flashbacks to NSYNC’s Christmas album and I love that album. Plus, what is a better way to showcase true talent than in this raw form? They killed it.
They have a couple songs written by big names including “Hotel Ceiling”, written by Ed Sheeran and “I like Girls,” co-written by Mike Posner. Both of which definitely have the signature of its writers. Although, I am a Mike Posner fan, I felt like the lyrics were a bit juvenile even for a young band such as Rixton.
“We All Want The Same Thing” is a great dance track and goes in the same direction as “Wait On Me” and that song is awesome. But “We All Want The Same Thing” seems like the band is trying too hard to be a mini Maroon 5. Even so, this would probably make a great single.
Overall, the band shows amazing potential in their debut album. Rixton are all very talented, there is no doubt about that. Let the Road goes in a few different directions, but doesn’t really have a balance. This could also be because the band used songs that they had written six years ago, when they were teenagers. Still, I think once they have grown more lyrically they could have true staying power.
By now you have probably seen the music video for Maroon 5‘s “Sugar“, but at the time you probably thought the band actually crashed these weddings (If you believed reports). Adam Levine discussed how stressful it was to arrange the shoot, but that it felt good to make people happy.
Only the grooms knew in each case, a rep for Maroon 5 told ET. However they disclosed it to their bride and the wedding party, we’re not sure, but they all wanted it to be as equally a surprise as we did. They had stages set up for their actual wedding band already. All we did was some simple continuity changes to match each one as best we could.
Yet it seems that two of the people in the video are actors and recently posted on their Facebook page that the video was indeed staged. Another revelation was that one of the brides is actually Raina Hein, a former contestant of America’s Next Top Model. She confirmed it was her in the video via her Twitter page. But really, does it matter? The video, regardless if it was real or not, was an awesome concept and at least we can see what it could possibly look like if our favorite band crashed some weddings.
Maroon 5 announced they will be releasing their highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled V. The album will drop on September 2, 2014 on Interscope Records, who they recently signed with. The first single will be released in the summer. The band has also signed a worldwide tour deal with Live Nation with tour dates coming soon.
The guys recorded the album in LA the past year and it features some amazing producers including: Max Martin (Yay!), Benny Blanco, Ryan Tedder (Yay, again!), Shellback and Sam Martin. Long-time keyboardist Jesse Carmichael is also back after having taken a hiatus while the band recorded 2012’s Overexposed.
The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Featuring: Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Eurythmics, Pharrell, Brad Paisley, Dave Grohl, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh, Gary Clark Jr.
January 27, 2014
LA Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating: [The Breakdown]
The Beatles made their US debut on the Ed Sullivan show 50 years ago this February 9th, the same day this special will air. That appearance has become one of the most iconic in music history. Many have tried to replicate it, but it is impossible. Being a HUGE Beatles fan, this was one concert I was dying to see. Paul AND Ringo, TOGETHER—and not like the Grammys. Instead, they would be performing classic Beatles hits. Can we say, EPIC? Continue Reading
The Voice coach Adam Levine of Maroon 5 announced that The Voice finalist and “Team Adam” member Tony Lucca has signed to 222 Records, Levine’s record label. Tony is set to release his album next year, joining label mates Matthew Morrison, Diego Boneta and Rozzi Crane who also have upcoming projects on 222’s record release schedule.
His cover of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” (watch it above) on The Voice US got him the #3 spot on iTunes Overall Singles sales chart and #1 on iTunes Rock Singles chart. Additionally, Lucca’s duet of “Yesterday” by The Beatles with Levine landed Top 5 on iTunes Overall and Pop Singles sales charts. His songs have been featured on TV’s Friday Night Lights, Brothers & Sisters, Shark, and Felicity and in Kevin Costner’s feature Open Range. Over the course of his career, Lucca has shared stages with *NSYNC, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, the late Chris Whitley, Sara Bareilles, and Tyrone Wells.
Check out the full track listing below and visit PunkGoes.com for the premiere and free download of Upon This Dawning‘s rendition of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe”. Also featured is Memphis May Fire‘s interpretation of “Grenade”, originally performed by Bruno Mars.
Track list for Punk Goes Pop 5:
1. Memphis May Fire – Grenade (Originally recorded by Bruno Mars)
2. Upon This Dawning – Call Me Maybe (Originally recorded by Carly Rae Jepsen)
3. Mayday Parade – Somebody That I Used To Know (Feat. Vic Fuentes) (originally recorded by Gotye)
4. We Came As Romans – Glad You Came (Originally recorded by The Wanted)
5. Like Moths To Flames – Some Nights (Originally recorded by Fun.)
6. Breathe Carolina – Billie Jean (Originally recorded by Michael Jackson)
7. Forever The Sickest Kids – We Found Love (Originally recorded by Rihanna)
8. Issues – Boyfriend (Originally recorded by Justin Bieber)
9. The Maine – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Feat. Adam Lazzara) (Originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper)
10. Crown The Empire – Payphone (Originally recorded by Maroon 5)
11. Craig Owens – Paradise (Originally recorded by Coldplay)
12. The Word Alive – Mercy (Originally recorded by Kanye West)
13. SECRETS – Ass Back Home (Originally recorded by Gym Class Heroes)
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