Since the band’s hiatus announcement in November of 2009, the guys of Fall Out Boy have now moved on to other projects.  Andy Hurley (drummer) and Joe Trohman (guitarist), for example, have started a metal band called The Damned Things with members of Anthrax (Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano) and Everytime I Die (Keith Buckley), whereas Pete Wentz (bassist/emo’s pretty boy) has rendered out into the business world writing comic books, opening a night club, and much more.  No worries, Wentz still has a place in music, for he just collaborated with Mark Hoppus (Blink 182) in contributing a song to the Alice In Wonderland soundtrack. 

But just last week, Fall Out Boy’s frontman Patrick Stump released a video on his newly revised website (www.patrickstump.com) that shows a little snippet of what’s to come from the Stump himself.  The video is a compilation of Stump playing different instruments, including keys, drums, and even a trumpet, that all layer into one song, ending with the caption ”I’m working on an album.  I’ll be writing, producing, performing everything myself.  Stay tuned.” The video can be seen by click here.

This is sure to be an exciting release, hopefully combining the catchy melodies we’ve heard and loved from Fall Out Boy with this seemingly new found progression in funk and maybe soulful concoction.  Or honestly this can just be a new side of Stump the world has never seen.  We’re sure to be surprised. Stay tuned.

(RIP Fall Out Boy)

The “ringleader” to guide these young and upcoming artists in this amazing yet random collaboration is none other than the eccentric Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls Barkley).  Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco steals the charm, though, when he shines in the chorus with ease and confidence proving that he can definitely keep up with the big boys.  Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Fall Out Boy’s lead man Patrick Stump is backing him up on vocals.  But who can forget Gym Class Heros’ Travis McCoy? This animated individual shares his charisma as he spits some lyrical  rhymes giving the song it’s playful spice.  At the song’s breakdown, beauty and poise is presented by the lovely Janelle Monae, bringing the song to its full circle of it’s aiming theme of love, care, and happiness.  Not gonna lie, no idea who Janae Monae is, but she’s unique, she’s cute, and her voice is of an angel’s, giving “Open Happiness” it’s warm love; a love from a woman, shall we say.

“Open Happiness” is the newest single promoting another installment of Coca-Cola’s Happiness Factory.  What is the Happiness Factory? Well… “Inside every coke machine is the Happiness Factory- the assembly line of elation responsible for the joy found in every bottle (hf3.coca-cola.com/)…”

… OR in simpler terms, the Happiness Factory refers to the inventive c.g.i animated commercials for Coca Cola.

“Open Happiness” is a song to promote good being across the world.  It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, brighten your day, and show that there’s some good in this world.  Check out the music video below!

3 Albums in 3 Years is the trend Cobra Starship has been following. The band just announced they hope to release their third album by July. According to Gabe Saporta, “We want to make a soundtrack for going out on the town,”.  The album was produced by the one and only Patrick Stump who produced their last album entitled “Viva la Cobra”. The forthcoming album was “written in a remote Appalachian Pennsylvania cabin. Saporta says the album mixes straight-ahead punk (“Pete Wentz Is the Only Reason We’re Famous”) and out-there synth jams influenced by electronica duo Ratatat.”…interesting