New Tunes that got me excited

I don't read Rolling Stone much anymore. I've got nothing against the publication itself, the level of journalism is still top shelf quality. What puts me off Rolling Stone is the main demographic that it appeals to; the hipster kids that are looking for the next band to say they liked "before they were cool". These types also base their "own" political opinions solely on what they read in Rolling Stone, without any of their own intellect or thought.

Despite never buying Rolling Stone these days, I do stop by the Rolling Stone website occasionally to check out what's happening in the music world. Being as respected in it's stature as one of the world's top music authorities, it only makes sense that bands will exclusively release streamed tracks or videos on their site before anyone else can (or will) get their hands on it.
It was a well publicised fact that Alkaline Trio were working on a new record. Two tracks ("I Wanna be a Warhol" and "I'm Only Here to Disappoint") had already been released on to a fan base hungry for more music from the Illinois melodic Punk three piece. Those two tracks were shortly followed up by "The Temptation of St. Anthony".
Then Rolling Stone unveiled this banger...

Matt Skiba (Guitar) and Dan Andriano (Bass) have possessed two of the most recognizable voices in the Punk genre for the past 15 years. For "I, Pessimist", Skiba steps back from the microphone, with Andriano sharing the vocals with one of the most recognizable in Alternative music right now; Tim McIlrath of Rise Against. The result is 2 minutes and 15 seconds of the pure edgy Rock 'n Roll.

It's not that often that you'll see Alkaline Trio collaborate with other artists. The fact that they have chosen to collaborate with the lead vocalist of another of my favourite bands has pretty much sealed the fact that I shall be purchasing this album when it's released on April 2.

I don't say this often, but I must say "Thank you, Rolling Stone.."