Artist of the Week: The All-American Rejects

Here's the deal, this week's artist is planing to release a new album in a couple of weeks. But because they recently released a new video for thier first single off that album, I wanted to share it now. But before we get to that, lets get to know the band a little better. The band was formed in 2001 in Stillwater, Oklahoma by Tyson Ritter(Vocals) and Nick Wheeler(Guitar). Later in 2002, Mike Kennerty(Guitar) and Chris Gaylor(Drums) joined the band. After releasing an EP and touring for a while, the band signed a contract with Doghouse Records. They spent most of the summer recording an album. Then in October of 2002, the band released they're debut self title album The All-American Rejects. Thanks to singles like "Swing, Swing", "The Last Song", "Paper Heart", and "Time Stands Still" The album was able to go platinum. Following the release, the band would go on to do extensive touring all over the world. After two years, the band went back into the studio to work on their second album. Then in July of 2005, the band released Move Along. Thanks to singles like "Dirty Little Secret", "Move Along", and "It Ends Tonight" the album was able to surpass their first album and go Double Platinum. After the release of the album, the band's popularity grew even more. The single "Move Along" was even on the Billboard hot 100 for over six months and was featured in the game Rock Band along with "Dirty Little Secret". After touring, the band decided to take a year off before heading back into the studio, which they did earlier this year. In the fall, they released the first single "Gives You Hell" off the new album, and last week, they released the video. The new album When the World Comes Down


is due to be released on December 16th. After hearing the first single, I can't wait for the rest of the album. That being said, this week's artist is The All-Amercian Rejects with their video "Gives You Hell, enjoy.