It’s that time again, Collegiettes – time for a new month full of great new music! This month is set to see a huge range of music releases, from All Time Low to Reba McEntire to Josh Groban, so let’s not waste any time getting started.
All Time Low
Source: Kerrang
Genre: Pop punk, emo pop
Album title: Future Hearts
Release date: April 7th
Let your inner middle school emo kid rejoice. Legendary emo pop band All Time Low is releasing a new album this month! The pop punk band’s 6th studio album will include 13 songs and 3 additional B-sides. As far as whether or not the new album will keep up with All Time Low’s characteristic sound, frontman Alex Gaskarth explains, “we’ve certainly tried some new things, but I don’t think it’s necessarily going to alienate anyone or push people away that loved the last record.”
Matt and Kim
Source: Consequence of Sound
Genre: Indie pop, lo-fi indie rock
Album title: New Glow
Release date: April 7th
With hits like “Daylight” and “It’s Alright,” the Matt & Kim duo is known for their catchy tunes and eccentric music videos. As the band’s first album since Lightning in 2012, New Glow arrives this April long awaited by Matt & Kim fans. With 10 new songs – including the dance inducing single “Get It” – the new album is sure to be a hit, and we can’t wait to hear more from it.
Reba McEntire
Source: Radio
Genre: Country
Album title: Love Somebody
Release date: April 14th
Whether you’re a country fan or not, you’ve got to admit that Reba’s made strides in the world of country music. She has released a grand total of 26 studio albums (not including her compilation albums and other miscellaneous albums), holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist awards, and even has her own TV show. Nothing can stop Reba!
Alabama Shakes
Source: Consequence of Sound
Genre: Roots rock, Americana, blues rock
Album title: Sound & Color
Release date: April 21st
Since the release of their single “Hold On” in 2012, female-led band Alabama Shakes has been gaining ground in the Americana music scene. They’ve come a long way , and are even performing at Coachella this year. Their sound is something like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes mixed with good soul music. If you haven’t checked them out yet, April 21st is your chance!
Passion Pit
Source: Exclaim
Genre: Alternate dance, synthpop, indie pop
Album title: Kindred
Release date: April 21st
The embodiment of today’s synthpop, Passion Pit has always been a driving force in the world of creative music. You’ve probably heard of hits like “Sleepyhead” and “Take a Walk”, and if you enjoy those, you’re likely to enjoy their new album. While you wait for it to come out, you’ll have to enjoy their single “Lifted Up (1985)” (along with the song’s entrancing music video).
Yelawolf
Source: HipHopDX
Genre: Hip-hop, rap
Album title: Love Story
Release date: April 21st
Alabamian hip-hop artist Michael Wayne Atha, better known by his stage name Yelawolf, has been making one-of-a-kind hip-hop/rap music since 2005. His songs have been featured in hit TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, and he is signed with Eminem’s record label Shady. Yelawolf’s eccentric musical style makes every song a treat, and we can’t wait to hear an entirely new set of songs on his new album.
Josh Groban
Source: Idolator
Genre: Operatic pop, easy listening
Album title: Stages
Release date: April 28th
Ah, Josh Groban. The man’s vocal range is amazing and has the ability to soothe with just a short listen. With four platinum albums and 25 million records sold worldwide, Mr. Groban’s talent is unquestionable. I mean, have you heard the perfection of his voice in his cover of “You Raise Me Up”? What about his original song, “Brave”? Appreciate Groban’s voice with a few listens, and get excited for the release of Stages on April 28th!
The Weepies
Source: The Swollen Fox
Genre: Indie, folk rock
Album title: Sirens
Release date: April 28th
The Weepies’ feel-good music exudes simplicity, truth, and ease. You’ve probably heard their heartbreakingly beautiful love song, “The World Spins Madly On.” If you look at the YouTube comments on that song, you’ll see all the significant life events that people associate this song with. We can’t wait to hear the touching new music that we know Sirens will bring.
Zac Brown Band
Source: Zac Brown Band
Genre: Country, Southern rock
Album title: Jekyll + Hyde
Release date: April 28th
Combining a tropical sound with classic country, the Zac Brown Band has a sound all their own. It seems “Toes” is the anthem of Collegiettes during the summer, and “Colder Weather” is the anthem of Collegiettes going through a rough break-up. Whatever the case, there’s no doubt that the Zac Brown Band knows what they’re doing. Jekyll + Hyde is sure to include some new Collegiette anthems for all kinds of occasions.