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The Offspring is back with a new single titled 'Days Go By,' the first single from their forthcoming album of the same name. It's been four years since The Offspring gave us 'Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace' which spawned hits like 'Hammerhead' and 'You're Gonna Go Far, Kid.' The formula for The Offspring hasn't changed much from their straight forward American power punk. With their edgy guitars and massive hooks, The Offspring is ready to unload some more west coast angst on the masses.

Writing for the new album began in 2009 while the band was on tour supporting 'Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.' The band hinted several times over the past few years that the album would be coming out soon but was delayed several times since 2010 in order for the band to complete writing. With the release of the first single, The Offspring has announced that the album will finally be available for sale June 26, 2012.

Offspring fans can now hear 'Days Go By' on AOL Radio's New Alternative First station.

The Cab's 'La La' is the second single off their smash album, 'Symphony Soldier.' The Las Vegas-based band made their debut in 2008 with their debut album 'Whisper War," which quickly helped them earn the honor:"The Band You Need To Know 2008," by Alternative Press magazine. 'Symphony Soldier' was self-funded by the band after they left Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance Records and has received solid reviews from both the Alternative and Pop music world.

'La La' is a sugary pop-rock track about falling in love at first sight, with lyrics such as, "You're like a song / A beautiful symphony to my eyes" paired with "You make me wanna lose my voice / I just wanna get you sideways." The song contains lyrical honesty coupled with intense imagery. Fans of all genres and ages will fall in love with the sing-along hook and catchy instrumentals.

'Symphony Soldier' is now available on iTunes and you can hear 'La La' on AOL Radio's Fresh 40 station.

Silversun Pickups, the L.A.-based alternative stalwart is back with a new single, 'Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings),' from the their latest album, 'Neck of the Woods.' The formula for Silversun Pickups has continued onto their latest effort, with screaming, synthetic guitars coupled with melodic vocals that portray dark content in only the way Silversun Pickups can do it.

'Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)' portrays the common story of love gone wrong and how the end can sting more than we ever see on the surface. Deep into the darkness, 'Bloody Mary, (Nerve Endings)' plunges into the pit of despair and talks about the hurt one can feel when coping with the loss of love. Accompanied with the band's signature guitar sound and synthetic keyboard play, this song ends with no closure and a thirst to find out what is next.

To hear Silversun Pickups' 'Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings),' tune to AOL's New Alternative First station.

Civil Twilight -- the three-piece band from Nashville by way of Cape Town, South Africa -- broke onto the scene in 2009 with their critically-acclaimed single 'Letters From The Sky.' They're back with a new tune called 'Fire Escape' from the new album, 'Holy Weather,' which dropped in stores March 26th. It's been nearly two years since we have heard new music from Civil Twilight, who last released 'Teardrop' in 2010. The band calls their sound "a safe haven in a vast musical desert for you to seek refuge."

Civil Twilight's latest effort is best described by the band as a journey through nostalgia. After spending most of 2011 on the road, the band sat down in the creative process to pen an album that would take them through the very same journey they found themselves on less than a year ago. 'Fire Escape' takes listeners on a ride of self-discovery while in the midst of life-altering change. The phrase "fire escape" in the song is a person's chance to jump out of the life road they are on for a chance at a better path.

Be sure to check out 'Fire Escape,' now playing on AOL Radio's New Alternative First station.

Jennifer Lopez as reteamed with superstar Pitbull on 'Dance Again,' a new single to be released next week digitally. The upbeat dance track was produced by RedOne. The track made its debut on On-Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning on March 30th, 2012.


'Dance Again' marks the third collaboration between JLo and Pitbull after the songs 'Fresh Out the Oven' and last year's wildly successful 'On the Floor.' The song is a dance track with lyrics celebrating the joy of dance and love, with hot lyrics such as "Baby your fire is lighting me up / The way that you move boy is reason enough / That I love to make love to you baby."

The music video for 'Dance Again' will appear on the April 5th episode of American Idol. You can hear 'Dance Again' by click ing on the video below and be sure to stay tuned to Fresh 40 and Top Dance on AOL Radio to hear the track as well. Also revisit some of the best hits by Jennifer Lopez by tuning into our Jennifer Lopez station.