{"id":4624,"date":"2024-03-05T13:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T13:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/?p=4624"},"modified":"2024-03-05T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T13:20:57","slug":"new-kids-on-the-block-return-with-still-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/?p=4624","title":{"rendered":"New Kids on the Block return with “Still Kids”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The band Man even dropped a lively new track, “Kids.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday morning, New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) made a highly anticipated announcement revealing their upcoming album, “Still Kids,” marking their first album of new material in 11 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ufeffScheduled for release on May 17 via BMG, the 14-track album promises a blend of pop anthems, dance tracks, love songs, and grooves sure to captivate fans, affectionately known as “Blockheads.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Album Details and Lead Single<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album was introduced with the mid-tempo single “Kids,” a vibrant track co-written and co-produced by David Stewart and Luke Batt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accompanying music video, directed by Marissa Velez, will debut on YouTube, with a live premiere set for The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday, March 8, during an NKOTB episode takeover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Mature Yet Fun Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Described as their most mature album to date, “Still Kids” showcases the evolution of NKOTB’s sound while maintaining their signature fun and energetic vibe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative director Donnie Wahlberg emphasized the album’s depth and excitement, stating that it brings the band and fans full circle, embodying themes of hope, possibilities, and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborations and Songwriting Credits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album features collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff on “Get Down” and Taylor Dayne on “Old School Love,” adding additional layers to the group’s dynamic sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joey McIntyre, who co-wrote six tracks with songwriter\/producer Sean Thomas, expressed amazement at the band’s ability to infuse energy, passion, and lightness into their music after nearly four decades together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anticipated Release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With “Still Kids,” NKOTB aims to reignite the excitement and enthusiasm of their loyal fanbase while attracting new listeners with their infectious melodies and timeless appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album’s release marks a significant milestone in the band’s enduring legacy, promising a vibrant mix of nostalgia and contemporary flair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The band Man even dropped a lively new track, “Kids.” On Tuesday morning, New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) made a highly anticipated announcement revealing their upcoming album, “Still Kids,” marking their first album of new material in 11 years.  \ufeffScheduled for release on May 17 via BMG, the 14-track album promises a blend of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4625,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[37,384,467,469],"genre":[],"artist":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4624","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music-news","8":"tag-music","9":"tag-new-album","10":"tag-new-kids","11":"tag-still-kids"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4624"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4626,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624\/revisions\/4626"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4624"},{"taxonomy":"genre","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fgenre&post=4624"},{"taxonomy":"artist","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artistherald.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fartist&post=4624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}