[Listen] Patrick Stump - "Explode"

Former Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has delivered yet another dance worthy poptastic track. This new one, "Explode" details his sentiments on his upcoming solo album, Soul Punk. "If this is it, I wanna go out with a bang," he belts with conviction. Apparently this is an all or nothing kinda situation for Stump, so best of luck to him.

I gotta admit, with every track that drops I find this new solo approach growing on me. It's taken awhile, but I think he may have something there as long as he eases off the production a little bit. Then again, we ARE talking about the dude who fronted a band notorious for their pro-tools heavy punk-esque pop.

No word yet on when Soul Punk is due to drop, but you can bet we'll have the scoop once we have the details.

[Listen] Patrick Stump - "Cute Girls" (Prod By Om'Mas Keith)

Patrick Stump, you're making my insides feel funny. Wow. Never did I think he'd be the Fall Out Boy who would come out on top of the breakup. 

"Cute Girls" sound ridiculously Michael Jackson/Robin Thicke/Prince/Pharell-ish. I just hope ol' Patty has been working on his live performance. If he can pull this off live... dang. 

Om'Mas Keith, if I had a hat it would be off to you for this track. 

Patrick Stump - "Cute Girls" (Prod By Om'Mas Keith) by Some Kind of Awesome

[Download] Help Patrick Stump Decide Which Version Of His New Song "Spotlight" Should Go On His Album

Pete Wentz has Black Cards, Joseph Trohman and Andy Hurley are part of The Damned Things and now its the former Fall Out Boy frontman's turn to go solo. Patrick Stump has been working on his yet to be titled solo album, Soul Punk (Thanks CoS! Forgot he announced that) since January of this year and has now graced us with the first song from the album titled "Spotlight". However, there is one catch, Stump has created two versions of the track and is undecided on which one should appear on the album. So he's leaving the power in the hands of the fans to decide. You can check out both version of "Spotlight" below and then when you made your decision, head over to Stump's website to vote on which one should make the album. IMO I like the (Oh Nostalgia) version more than the typical dance version which is (New Regrets).

Patrick Stump - Spotlight by Some Kind of Awesome

[Download] Black Cards - "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Fame"

Pete Wentz's newest band, Black Cards, featuring singer Bebe Rexha have let loose a new track for fans to enjoy titled "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Fame". For those hoping for Wentz's former Fall Out Boy sound, you will be sadly disappointed. However, for those interested to hear how Wentz's disco pop sums up, take a listen to the track below then head over to the Black Cards Facebook and give them a "Like" to grab yourself an mp3.

Black Cards - "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Fame" by Some Kind of Awesome

[Watch] Introducing: The Damned Things (Every Time I Die x Fall Out Boy x Anthrax)

What do you get if you add together members of Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die and Anthrax? I'll tell you what, it's The Damned Things. Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley of Fall Out Boy, Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die, and Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano of Anthrax make up the band. I first got wind of this project back in early June when they played their first show in New York and then a London show the week after...the buzz had started.

Having only heard "We've Got A Situation Here" I was pretty excited, riffs and hooks galore, the track got stuck in my head instantaneously. You can hear why below. We finally have a little more information now thanks to the video above which gives us a nice insight into how it all came to be. Their debut album will be out on December the 14th, we'll be keeping a close eye on this one. 

"We've Got A Situation Here" 

"Ironclast"

[Listen] Pete Wentz’s new band, Black Cards - "Club Called Heaven" Feat. Chiddy Bang

Remember when we featured the demo for Pete Wentz's new band Black Card's song "Club Called Heaven?" Well the former Fall Out Boy Bassist let loose the completed version of the song featuring Chiddy Bang via the band's website blackcardsmusic.com.

Black Cards, which consists of Wentz, Spencer Peterson on drums, Nate Patterson on lead guitar, and Bebe Rexha on lead vocals, plan to release their debut full-length next year. In the meantime, the band is ready to hit the road for a small tour in 3 cities in the US and then a few venues out in Europe. Check the dates below and shout to CoS for the heads up!

Black Cards 2010 Tour Dates:
10/14 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
10/15 – Providence, RI @ Club Hell
10/16 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft
10/25 – Glasgow, UK @ G2
10/26 – Manchester, UK @ Roadhouse
10/27 – London, UK @ ICA
10/30 – Berlin, DE @ Comet Club
10/31 – Paris, FR @ Nouveau Casino

Black Cards - "Club Called Heaven" Feat. Chiddy Bang by Some Kind of Awesome

[Listen] Fall Out Boy Pete Wentz Forms New Band, Black Cards

While Fall Out Boy are currently on an "indefinite break", bassist Pete Wentz has already formed a new band called Black Cards. According to a post on his personal blog on Petewentz.com, the bassist says he understands if Fall Out Boy fans do not gravitate toward the new sound and hinted more info on the band will be coming soon.

"If it's not for you then we understand...if you enjoy it, keep coming back."

Check out a sample of one the BC's tracks titled, "Club Called Heaven" below.

Fall Out Boy - Tiffany Blews (P.O.S. Remix)

I ran across this interesting remix a couple of days back. It's a remix of one the hottest Fall Out Boy songs that was released on their last album, Folie a Deux. The original song features Lil Wayne, however on the remix, Weezy's vocals are more of a back up as FOB frontman Patrick Stump takes over the lead vocal part. The awesome part about this track is that it is remixed by rapper/vocalist P.O.S. (DOOMTREE!)