Switchfoot
“Dark Horses”
Alternative, Christian/Gospel, Rock

Switchfoot makes sure we all know that a dark horse is not a dismal horse. Quite the opposite in fact.

Bush
“The Sound of Winter”
Rock

When last anyone really heard from the British post-grunge act Bush, they were partying like it was 1999 … because …

3 Doors Down
Time of My Life
Rock

The fifth effort from this Mississippi post-grunge outfit sounds a lot like the band’s previous offerings—which isn’t necessarily a bad …

Burlap to Cashmere
Burlap to Cashmere
Folk, Rock

Sometimes songs can feel more valuable when they’re rare. And Burlap to Cashmere finally offers up a few more gems …

Red Hot Chili Peppers
“The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
Alternative, Rock

Just what are the adventures of Maggie? And why is she doing a rain dance? If you’re sure you really …

Blink-182
“Up All Night”
Alternative, Rock

Pop-punk band Blink-182 is marking the end of their eight-year “indefinite hiatus.” Did you miss them? Or should you just …

Gym Class Heroes
“Stereo Hearts”
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Heartfelt emotions thump like a boom box woofer as Maroon 5’s Adam Levine contributes to Gym Class Heroes’ latest hit.

Coldplay
“Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall”
Alternative, Pop, Rock

Sure, there’s a teardrop right in the song title. But the truth is, Coldplay’s new anthem may make you smile …

Foster the People
Torches
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Foster the People generated lots of conversation with its provocative hit about school violence, “Pumped Up Kicks.” Is the rest …

Cobra Starship
“You Make Me Feel …”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

There’s not much to Cobra Starship’s latest pulsating dance hit, lyrically speaking. The video’s another story, though.

OneRepublic
“Good Life”
Pop, Rock

The OneRepublic guys are perched on top of the world—and they’ll let you know all about it in their latest …

The Airborne Toxic Event
All at Once
Alternative, Rock

Born of its frontman’s pain and literary tendencies, this indie band explores life, death, doubt and love with an anthemic, …

The Pretty Reckless
Light Me Up
Rock

Insisting that neither Jesus nor rock ‘n’ roll can help her now, Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen decides to stop searching …

Foo Fighters
Wasting Light
Rock

Dave Grohl and Co.’s return to the Foos’ grinding garage-grunge roots … and deliver yet another dose of lyrics that …

Death Cab for Cutie
“You Are a Tourist”
Alternative, Rock

Most critics deemed this four-man indie band’s last album a major downer. Do a new decade and a new disc …