Brand New Finally Gets a Single Pushed

[Jason Tate]

Brand New (http://www.absolutepunk.net/brandnew)'s single "Jesus (http://rope.zfmq.fimc.net/afamusic/brandnew_jesuschrist56.ram)" will finally head to radio on 3/26. What do you think this will do for the band?

[elvis2x]

I hope nothing. For the good of the band.

[Chriz2z]

Probably nothing...

[mbuchbauer88]

i guess well see. brand new is brand new regardless of how this single is accepted.

[Silver Bullets]

THey'll inevitably blow up.

[nicky123]

Cool. Where did you hear this? Just curious

[Jared Kaufman]

I know it's already been getting some play on the radio station in Detroit.

[Evolution Kid]

I've been hearing this on the radio already, and while I doubt it'd do much for them, "Jesus" seems to make the most sense as a single.

[atouchoverrated]

The radio edit showed up here a couple weeks ago.

The PD for the radio station i work for honest to god thought this was a Stone Sour song when he first heard it. Harsh

the couple times we have played it, there has been a super positive reaction though.

I'm guessing this will do decent at radio but not great. Everyone who doesnt want this band on the radio shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[TJ Wells]

i dont see brand new ever completely blowing up, but i could see them having success in the vein of other huge small bands...if that makes sense.

[xcarlupanddiex]

jesus will not help brand new getting new fans.

i mean, jesus , come on

[walshknilb281]

i hope it blows them the fuck up

[winterdale]

Not to pigeon-hold them or anything, but the style of God and the Devil, and a good amount of Deja have proved to be too uncomfortably depressing to cross over into the mainstream, atleast not in a way like My Chemical Romance or Dashboard have. I have no complaints, dont get me wrong, Brand New has been "the next band that will change my life" for the past 5 years. I basically think that if someone hasnt sunk their teeth into what Brand New is by now, further listening after maybe being inclined to by this single, will just send them back to whatever they were listening to before...or not, whatevers fine

[domesticyeti]

i think it will be big, but not massive. enough to get them alot of coverage, but it's not gonna be an explosion like FOB

[chris07007]

I hope nothing. For the good of the band.
agreed

[MADSTA]

All I know is that it won't get any radio play where I live.

[trindaddy]

i hope it helps them out as much as possible, but i honestly don't find many of the songs on the album that would appeal to mainstream radio or tv. but i'd like to see them get more exposure than they have right now, they deserve it.

[rossman692]

if they released Archers as single they would definately blow up.

[shes.a.ghost]

The song is too boring for the general public to find enjoyable. Sorry.

[CountMeOut923]

i think brand new will always stay the same level. not in a bad way, but they won't be blowing up with 'jesus'. brand new are always going to have their fans with them regardless if its on the radio.

it would definitely be cool to hear jesus on the radio though, im not gonna lie.

[CRACKtheSKYx14]

if they released Archers as single they would definately blow up.


Or Degausser.

[Feline]

The song is too boring for the general public to find enjoyable. Sorry.

you're crazy!

and way to go label, shorten the name to avoid offending the christian community...very very smart move

[snakeinmyboots]

i am not sure much, it isnt to poppy of a song to do much on raido even though it is a great song.

[nfggc10]

you're crazy!

and way to go label, shorten the name to avoid offending the christian community...very very smart move
The label? Check out the liner notes and you'll see the actual name is just Jesus.

[unwritten]

This is my favorite song. I think it will hold up fairly well.

[70x7]

If they released Jude Law they'd be the biggest band in America

[AnotherTale...]

i'd say its gonna make em super stars.

[emotionisdd]

It will probably give the mainstream public the misconception that Brand New is a much more mellow band than they really are, gropuing them with the likes of Snow Patrol or Keane or something ridiculous at first...


ARCHERS!!!!

[TMartin442]

in my mind, archers or not the sun would have been the best singles. jesus might land them more respect with a more mature crowd, but overall i dont think it will blow up at the mainstream level.

[shtjames]

i dont see brand new ever completely blowing up, but i could see them having success in the vein of other huge small bands...if that makes sense.

no that doesnt make sense

[Kram41]

Eh, I doubt it will do anything that Quiet Things and Sic Transit didn't already do for them.

[shtjames]

theyll drop archers next

[TheGroundGaveUp]

hopefully let brand new take back rock!... doubt it though

[MonkeyBars]

I think it'll do as much for them as "Different" did for Acceptance. I don't think they'll break up, but I don't see it pushing their career anywhere. I agree with everyone that said Archers or Degausser, they're definitely the two strongest tracks.

[SeanEBoy2686]

"Jesus" isn't really single material... and i dont think it will lead to them blowing up.

theyll drop archers next

this is the catchiest song, and the one that i think could help them get noticed more... even though Sic Transit Gloria was catchy and didnt really do muchfor them.

[LewistonSpecial]

Archers has been playing on some radio around here, I heard it yesterday. That would definitely be a better-received song. Which is probably why it's not a single and I doubt it will be. But, it'd be cool to see what that song could do.

[S84newt2000]

Does the radio edit cut out the intro like they have been playing on t.v.?

[glowah]

I'm a little confused-is this supposed to be the first time Brand New has released a track to the radio? I've heard them on the radio for quite awhile. Off of this album I've heard Sowing Season for a couple of months with Jesus and Millstone randomly played.

[alcoholandirony]

If they released Jude Law they'd be the biggest band in America

maybe 2 years ago.

[irthesteve]

sadly, probably not much

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

i dont see it being played that often..

[Chriz2z]

I know it's already been getting some play on the radio station in Detroit.
I don't listen to the radio, so I wouldn't know.

[LouderThanBombs]

brand new is brand new.

this single will do nothing for the band...neither move them forward or behind.
if you're not into them at this point, you never will be.

that's my theology on this.

[LouderThanBombs]

I don't listen to the radio, so I wouldn't know.

does anyone listen to the radio that much anymore?

i mean, outside of thirty somethings who listen to it on the way to and from work...but who else?
is it really that important anymore?

i don't even think there's a rock station anywhere near where i live anymore.

[augustana]

It won't do anything for them in Florida. not unless you're a shitty band like hinder, sevendust and all of those other bands that sound alike. It'll get played in South Jersey, for sure.

[takeourcarsnow]

i agree with Archers being 'single material' i think in terms of catchiness and potential appeal to radio station listeners and non brand new fans, it would be huge

[Iamhome]

I think true music fans will be drawn to it. The general public, however, will have no interest...

[ExpensiveTaste]

Not to pigeon-hold them or anything, but the style of God and the Devil, and a good amount of Deja have proved to be too uncomfortably depressing to cross over into the mainstream, atleast not in a way like My Chemical Romance or Dashboard have. I have no complaints, dont get me wrong, Brand New has been "the next band that will change my life" for the past 5 years. I basically think that if someone hasnt sunk their teeth into what Brand New is by now, further listening after maybe being inclined to by this single, will just send them back to whatever they were listening to before...or not, whatevers fine

well said.

[ozzysaxman]

does anyone else feel that 'archers' would have been a better single?

[ozzysaxman]

does anyone else feel that 'archers' would have been a better single?

[drivethruaz]

I think the song is one of their best songs
I just don't think it's a good song for the radio

[drivethruaz]

does anyone else feel that 'archers' would have been a better single?

I do! I was actually gonna include that in my reply below
they have a few more songs that I believe would be better for airplay

[ImAsian5]

im guessing the reason this song is the single is because the first time people heard it it blew them away, i.e. jeoff from thursday and ive read reviews that commend it as well, it was also the most downloaded song from devil and god. It's simple marketing. Jesus is the catchiest song.

[ImAsian5]

also not to mention, more than 50% of the country considers themselves christian, religion sells.

[Lehcar]

its not like i'll ever hear it on the radio stations around here...

[brandneww]

i think they might get some complaints from christian groups...my mom is protestant, and heard me playing it one day...she happened to hear the "i'm scared i'll get scared and i swear i'll try to nail you back up" part...and was like "i don't want you listening to this filth!"

[captainamazing4]

it wont make them blow up, but if it does...good for them

i really really like brand new :]

[hollywoodending]

i think they might get some complaints from christian groups...my mom is protestant, and heard me playing it one day...she happened to hear the "i'm scared i'll get scared and i swear i'll try to nail you back up" part...and was like "i don't want you listening to this filth!"


haha I actually thought this was a very mature way to incorporate religion into a song without offending anybody. it's obviously pro-christian but still has the disillusion factor to it that appeals to the people that have no religion or are agnostic or whatever. its definitely a beautiful song

[Plodbax]

I kinda dont want them to get big, I want them to keep with TRUE fans. I just dont want every single little teenie who is also super obsesed with MCR, Panic And FOB adding Brand New to their mono-sighted musical 'appreciation' (if you can call that appreciation). In saying that, I dont want them to crash and burn I want them to keep on doing what they're doing not becuase they are rich and fammous but because they have dedicated fans who appreciate their music and like them for what they do.

[abrandnewused]

does anyone else feel that 'archers' would have been a better single?

That or not the sun.

[Branevember31]

i dont think it would do much...Archers/Millstone would be a better pick

[i like guitars]

i dont think anything because that song is boring as fuck

[icyeyes26]

did they even make a video for it?

[sammy678]

they're filming one now

[keeplioving]

THey'll inevitably blow up.

no they won't

[hailthewarrior]

ive been hearing this song on the radio here in tampa for a good two months now... and their show here is getting major radio push. so, maybe a sign of what's to come?

[caseyterrazas]

brand new is brand new.

this single will do nothing for the band...neither move them forward or behind.
if you're not into them at this point, you never will be.

that's my theology on this.

:squint:
theology = study of God.

[Tom Da Bomb]

maybe 2 years ago.

try 5.

jude law was their first radio hit....where have u been

[Ruggiero2oo8]

hard to say.

[12:46AM]

i hope the show i'm going to doesn't sell out as a result. that's all i really care about.

[70x7]

try 5.

jude law was their first radio hit....where have u been

Jude Law was not a radio hit. Jude Law got to like 15 on the MTV2 Rock Countdown in 2002 or 2003. don't pretend you were somewhere that didn't exist.

[bradyreier]

good for them. great song.

[Dan CiTi]

All I know is when I see them on Thursday I'll be one happy fucking kid.

[gregxthor]

I think that this could get some new fans. They've performed this song on every TV appearance I've seen lately, it's a good song but I wish that it wasn't their first single.. Have they even come out with a video for Sowing Season yet (wasn't that their first single?)... How about.... You Won't Know ... or Millstone.... The ARCHERS BOWS HAVE BROKEN!!! ANyway. I look forward to seeing a video.

[Dan CiTi]

:squint:
theology = study of God.
Brand New = God (apparently).

[emokid333]

this will be interisting

[mikeguitarded]

Not to pigeon-hold them or anything, but the style of God and the Devil, and a good amount of Deja have proved to be too uncomfortably depressing to cross over into the mainstream, atleast not in a way like My Chemical Romance or Dashboard have. I have no complaints, dont get me wrong, Brand New has been "the next band that will change my life" for the past 5 years. I basically think that if someone hasnt sunk their teeth into what Brand New is by now, further listening after maybe being inclined to by this single, will just send them back to whatever they were listening to before...or not, whatevers fine
i absolutely agree with you, you took the words right out of my mouth

[SteveLikesMusic]

Good song but booooring, especially for a single. They should have done Not The Sun or The Archer's Bows Have Broken.

[LouderThanBombs]

:squint:
theology = study of God.

haha...i would lie and say i meant that in some sort of ironic joke type thing, but i won't.

i just screwed up.

BURN

[The_EasyKill]

Not to pigeon-hold them or anything, but the style of God and the Devil, and a good amount of Deja have proved to be too uncomfortably depressing to cross over into the mainstream, atleast not in a way like My Chemical Romance or Dashboard have. I have no complaints, dont get me wrong, Brand New has been "the next band that will change my life" for the past 5 years. I basically think that if someone hasnt sunk their teeth into what Brand New is by now, further listening after maybe being inclined to by this single, will just send them back to whatever they were listening to before...or not, whatevers fine

I know what your saying with this and pretty much agree. Devil and God is one of the most brilliant albums ive heard and it too will probably "change my life" like you say. However, this album is brilliant to the people that can understand it and actually hear it. its far to deep and sad for "backround music" that radio is. Also as you mentioned, the people that know who Brand New are and respect them for everything they do already love this album, some people still have yet to actually understand the depth of this album, but for the most part, they already have the fans that they are going to have, or even need for that matter.

[Ladron]

I think it could be huge due to its subject matter. It may end up being the "What if God Was One Of Us" -like hit for them.

[You Won't Know]

I know what your saying with this and pretty much agree. Devil and God is one of the most brilliant albums ive heard and it too will probably "change my life" like you say. However, this album is brilliant to the people that can understand it and actually hear it. its far to deep and sad for "backround music" that radio is. Also as you mentioned, the people that know who Brand New are and respect them for everything they do already love this album, some people still have yet to actually understand the depth of this album, but for the most part, they already have the fans that they are going to have, or even need for that matter.

While I totally agree with your point - many people won't understand the album. But they will buy it.

I don't think Archers would be a better single. Consider this: the best way to get played on the radio (besides a ridiculously poppy, hooky song that Brand New does not have on this album) is a ballad. And Jesus has has a religious edge that will attract many different people. As someone already said, religion sells.

This song could be played on Alternative/Modern Rock, Adult Contemporary, and even some open-minded Top 40 stations.

But the real money will be made in the video. If Brand New makes something that is both artistic and edgy but still somewhat accessible - which I expect them to do - they will get huge video airplay on Fuse, MTV and MTV2. They have a great chance to make something (potentially religious) with strong, affecting, powerful images.

Worst Case: The song gets more video play than "The Quiet Things..." or "Sic Transit" and the band's popularity grows.
Best Case (or is it worst case after all?): The song hits on a few formats and gains some popularity similar to Coldplay, except they have the talent and songwriting ability to back up the popularity.

As much as I just want them to be accessible to me, this band deserves to be heard by as many people that it possibly could.

[The_EasyKill]

i dont think anything because that song is boring as fuck
This is exactly why it wont do well on the radio, because people that listen to the radio dont actually LISTEN to the music, its just backround music. In order to understand and appreciate a song like Jesus (or any song off The Devil and God for that matter) it requires what is known as analytical listening.

[The_EasyKill]

As much as I just want them to be accessible to me, this band deserves to be heard by as many people that it possibly could.

Totally agree!!

BTW, your screen name is by far the best song!!!!

[nfggc10]

try 5.

jude law was their first radio hit....where have u beenexactly

Jude Law was not a radio hit. Jude Law got to like 15 on the MTV2 Rock Countdown in 2002 or 2003. don't pretend you were somewhere that didn't exist.

You said if they released it as a single they would be huge. They released it as a single and didn't get huge. You really don't have an argument on this one...

[andshewontsleep]

i really don't want this song to get outplayed. i love it too much for that to happen.

[theguilt engine]

"Jesus *****" might be my favorite track on the record.

[Dr. Acula]

It will be interesting to see what happens. I hope they blow up...they deserve it. AMAZING album...seeing them in like 8 days! woo!

[You Won't Know]

Totally agree!!

BTW, your screen name is by far the best song!!!!

It's definately one of my favorites... the live version was one of the first songs of the new material that I heard, and I fell in love instantly. I absolutely cannot wait to see Brand New in 6 days... anyone else going to the Cleveland show?

[antimatter]

i dont think jesus is a good representative to the band or album...and its too "boring" for radio, imo, also.
i think they're as big as they're gonna get.

if they go TBS style...ill die.
but BN doesnt suck now so they really cant.

[AshtonThomas]

This is a great thread.

[bethyyy]

Well everytime a band ends up on the radio they begin to suck majorly so i think this is going to ruin any chances they had of getting bigger. RADIO equals LAME..

[The Apollo Kid]

I'll have to agree with "nothing". It aint catchy so it wont stick

[lindZ629]

I guess it depends what type of radio station
If it's going to be on a hit station, then they'll blow up, if it's going to be on an alternative one, then probably nothing

[a speedo model]

I think it will definitely give them more success then they have, but maybe not make them "blow up".

[usernamejosh]

i remember going home from work and hearing the new music segment on Q101 in which the original host was not there so he left the new Brand New cd to play anmd it was a good 5 or 6 songs. I think it'll give those who aren't into brand new to maybe get interested. cause this band is uh. pretty much badass/.

[gerstnej]

Haha, heard this on the radio last night.

[ojgio]

i dont think anything because that song is boring as fuck

bland new

[TBSowns524]

i honestly don't think jesus being played on the radio will do that much

[patrick1111]

This song has the best chance of any to gain wider success for Brand New. The immediate accessibility of the repeated "Jesus Christ" lines will catch people's attention and draw them in. Even though it does get slow in the middle, radio listeners can handle slowness for the sake of a few undeniably great moments. If this song gets played on the mainstream radio stations, Brand New will get big, and hopefully with a more intelligent and mature audience than FOB fans. Jesse deserves to make money.

[omgitsfinkel]

what people seem to forget is that we are already fans.
we have a supreme respect for the song already because we know brand new.
we know what they're capable of and we understand more about them than the average radio listener.
therefore, we look into their material and try to understand it, rather than just saying "oh that's nice."

the song will not propel them to hollywood fame. my reasoning:
-the song is not mainstream-radio-catchy.
-brand new is not a band most people have already heard of.
-jesse lacey wasn't on american idol.
-the song is deep. like, pretty deep. it's intriguing and intense, and it has too much to do with jesse's introspection for it to be truly embraced by radio listeners after only hearing the song once.

bottom line: IMO, it'll hit some people hard, but a majority will brush it off.

[benlong]

i don't think taking "christ" out of the name will add to it not offending the christian community... i have a feeling it's more to not offend secular community, also one word is easier to say than two...it seems the song is "talking to jesus" than cursing judging by a few of the things he says



you're crazy!

and way to go label, shorten the name to avoid offending the christian community...very very smart move

[benlong]

i forgot to mention my main point...slow songs often do very well on the radio, snow patrol did really well with chasing cars, that song still gets played a lot, i dont listen to much radio aside from work, so thats the only reference off the top of my head