New Single: Haven't Had Enough

I am incredibly excited to say that Marianas Trench has released their first single off their upcoming album "Ever After". It's called "Haven't Had Enough" and it is unbelievably awesome! The song is much more poppy sounding than their previous material but it is equally as amazing. Their new sound is so catchy and upbeat. Unfortunately people have already criticized them for conforming into a generic pop band but don't listen to them! It was Josh Ramsay himself that said, "If a band doesn't change then they don't grow and neither does their career" and he himself contributes to the production of their music. It is an incredible tune and I have very high expectations for their 3rd album coming out in the fall but I don't believe they will disappoint not that I've heard the single. Check it out below and make sure to buy it if you love it. 

Matt Webb - Coda and Jacket

The name Matt Webb may sound familiar if you've heard of a little band called Marianas Trench. Marianas Trench is my favourite band and when I heard Matt was releasing a 7 song EP, I was ecstatic. His first single, Bad Girl, is a pop song that Josh Ramsay, lead singer of MT actually helped produce. The song is actually really good and the music video makes the song all that much better. My favourite song on Coda and Jacket is Runaway. It is the most beautiful song I have heard in a while. It is about a breakup but the way it is written is perfect. He is such an incredible writer which is also demonstrated in a song called Cinnamon. Matt calls his EP a mixed bag of music ranging from alternative rock, to 80's rock and pop. I recommend downloading or buying his entire EP because it's amazing!

Here's Matt's song Runaway: 

To Tell

To Tell is an amazing local band from London. They currently have an EP (The Sun is Up and So Am I) and one full length album (So Much More) out. I actually had not heard of them until I saw them live as an opening act and instantly fell in love with them. Their sound is quite unique. The lead singer, Zach sings and plays the piano. The piano makes them who they are. It is hard to describe the sound but it is considered pop music. It almost sounds like songs from a musical. In "Safe to Say" there is a trumpet solo and a trombone can also be heard in it.  One of my favourite songs are "She's the One". It is very cute love song dedicated to the Zach's wife. He wrote all the songs off the album and they are quite clever. If you really like them, I'm sure it won't be too hard to hear them live as they are from London as I mentioned earlier. Getting a chance to talk with them, I found them to be very nice, down to earth people. Check out the music video for Safe to Say:

New Album from We The Kings

We The Kings have been around for a few years and you may have heard of them before. Their new album "Sunshine State of Mind" is their third album. If you haven't heard We The Kings I highly recommend checking out some of their older material. Some of my favourite songs are: "Heaven Can Wait", "She Takes Me High", and "Check Yes Juliet". Theses songs are upbeat and awesome to rock out to, especially for the summer. We the Kings newest album does not disappoint!  The first single of the album is "Friday is Forever". Other songs to check out from this album are "The Secret to New York" and "Somebody to Call My Own". 
Here's the music video for Friday is Forever:

Parade of Lights

I heard Parade of Lights while watching the Real World. They are a alternative/pop band from Las Vegas and are a fairly new band. One of the best songs, and probably my most favourite is "Just Like Falling In Love". This was their single which came out in November of 2010. If you visit their Myspace page you can sample some of their material. Some songs including "Young Again" and "I'll Never Let You Go" are more alternative than some of the older songs that are more pop sounding and use more synth. 
Here's a link to their Myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/paradeoflights

New Single: Heatwave

If you've heard of The New Cities you know they are French Canadian. The boys have just released their new single, "Heatwave" for their up coming album. "Heatwave" is more of a lighter pop tune than their previous music which was more grittier in guitars and synths, but it is still a solid song. The New Cities have not completely changed their sound but it looks as though they may be geared toward lighter pop for the next album. Have a listen to "Heatwave":

New County

This band I discovered watching the MTV show The Real World. This band has a real energetic vibe. With only one EP and a recent single, New County is just getting into the business. Their sound is a blend between alternative and feel good pop music but the EP - "Lives We Lead"(2010) contains more than that. The song "I'm No Him" is mellow and has a slight country edge to it. New County's lyrics are well written and honest. Check out the songs, "Impossible" (which was featured on the Real World), "Circles" and their newest single, "Open Up to Me" - which you can listen to below: