With the 2011 album countdowns officially over, there is now enough room for the music of 2012 to come on through. As with every year, the top ten albums competition is stiff, but that only means good news for listeners who are provided with a wide variety of genres to choose amongst. What will you pick for your 2012 lists? You are probably quite unsure of your choices right now, but The All-American Rejects upcoming album, “Kids In The Street”, will be a given contender.

The DGC/Interscope recording artists will digitally release the first track, “Beekeeper’s Daughter”, off their fourth studio album on January 24th. Written by lead singer, lyricist and bassist, Tyson Ritter, and guitarist, Nick Wheeler, the single captures a tumultuous time while Ritter was living in Los Angeles after wrapping two years of touring behind the band’s 2008 album, “When The World Comes Down”. “Beekeeper’s Daughter” and the rest of the songs off of “Kids In The Street” were produced by Grammy-nominated producer, Greg Wells, who is also known for his work with Adele, Katy Perry and One Republic. Not a bad “track” record you got there, Mr. Wells.

Head on over to The All-American Rejects’ official site for the latest “Kids In The Street” information and to see the outfit’s upcoming tour dates.

by Lonnie Nemiroff