July's Quick 5: Anberlin, Stone Sour, and more

This month's edition of Quick 5 takes you from the recently signed to the already established. There have been some not-so-hot tunes this summer, but lucky for you, I have been toiling away, scouring the music world for this month's ration of ear candy.

Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts

In the past few weeks, this newly signed artist has gone from being the unknown little sister of Shinedown's former lead guitarist to making a name for herself, chart topping, and appearing on this season's So You Think You Can Dance. I like it.

 

 

Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me

This is the first official single from their upcoming album, Audio Secrecy. Frontman Corey Taylor, also of band Slipknot, diversifies with a more mainstream, radio friendly sound. Is it your cup of tea? Judge for yourself below.

 

 

Switchfoot - The Sound

Dedicated to John M. Perkins, a man who, by all accounts should have been full of bitterness and hatred, instead spread love to his fellow man. Pair this message with a great band, and you get The Sound.

 

 

Anberlin - Impossible

Ever have a band where each time you hear a new song from them, you just crave more? For me, that band is Anberlin. From upcoming album Dark is the Way, Light is a Place, this song is merely the appetizer of what I anticipate to be a fantastic meal.

 

 

Ed Kowalczyk - Grace

His name is Ed and you may remember him from such songs as Lakini's Juice, Lightning Crashes, and I Alone. The frontman from Live is back with his solo album, Alive. Couldn't we all use a little Grace?