10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2016

1. Simple Plan – Taking One For The Team, In stores February 19th I mean… it’s Simple Plan. The 14-year-old girl in me always gets excited when they announce anything. I loved their last release, and I hope that this album will be no different.

2. Hands Like Houses – Dissonants, In stores February 26th This band has done nothing but grow better over time. I enjoyed their first album, really liked the second and I love the third so far. They have released a few singles so far off Dissonants and they are phenomenal. I’m hoping the rest of the album is as good as these tracks.

3. Tonight Alive – Limitless, In stores March 4th Hailing from Australia, Tonight Alive has released two prior full-length albums that have been hits. They sing about real issues and problems they’ve faced. Their music has always been something I could relate to and I’m excited to hear this new album.

4. The Summer Set - Stories For Monday, In stores April 1st

I’ve been listening to The Summer Set since they started playing shows back in the local scene of Tempe, Arizona years ago. They will always be a hometown band for me and have a place in my heart even though I now live across the country. It’s been years since they’ve released music, but I can’t wait to listen to what they’ve been working on. I’m sure it’ll be just as fun, upbeat and addictive as their other releases.

5. Against The Current When I first discovered Against The Current, I knew they were something special. Their songs are full of meaning and power. The three members are passionate about their music and you can tell. Against The Current is definitely a band you need to keep your eyes peeled for. This album will be huge for them.

6. Mooseblood I started listening to this band last year and I immediately fell in love with their music wishing there was more of it. Now that’s happening with a new album release this year, and I’m beyond stoked. Mooseblood deserves so much recognition that I don’t feel enough people know about, so be sure to check this one out!

7. Pierce The Veil Maybe we’ll actually get this album this year? I feel as though the Pierce The Veil fan base has been patiently awaiting this release, but enough is enough. We want new music and a new tour announcement! Fingers crossed that 2016 is the year.

8. Real Friends Queue songs about Illinois sad boys and bony knees. I can’t get enough.

9. Set It Off Although I feel Set It Off’s last release fell short of their potential as a band, I’m hopeful that their new music will bring back the cinematic flair I associate with the band. They were once very unique and had a personal voice unlike any other band. Here’s to hoping they rediscover that voice with this new release.

10. 3OH!3 I’m not sure what it is about 3OH!3, but their music just makes me want to dance. They’re fun, upbeat and the music gets stuck in my head. I’m always curious about their new releases, and this upcoming album is no different.

Honorable mention:

Panic! At The Disco – Death Of A Bachelor, Released January 15th I’ve been a fan of Panic! At The Disco since 2005 and that’s still going strong. Their music in infectious, addictive and this album is no different. Death Of A Bachelor is out now, so be sure to grab your copy!