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Choose your perfect ‘Harder Than It Looks’ physical copy!

AUTHOR: Dominika | 3. May 2022 | no comments

The release date of Simple Plan’s long awaited 6th studio album ‘Harder Than It Looks’ (May 6th) is nearly here and with it, the band decided to finally reveal all the different kind of ways you can purchase the album on an actualy physical copy.

Despite streaming music being still the most popular way how to consume music, the band knows that their fans also like something to literally hold on to and many fans still prefer some sort of physical copy of their favorite band’s album.

‘Harder Than It Looks’ will be released on compact discs (CDs), casettes and also vinyl records.

Let’s have a look at all the options you have to order the new album! Which one will you chose?

Compact disc

Cassette

  • limited edition – only 500 copies available
  • can be only purchased online for $15

The Bundle Exclusive Signed Vinyl

  • signed by all 4 members of Simple Plan
  • limited edition – only 200 copies available
  • color: white/blue splatter
  • can be only purchased online as a part of one of 4 types of bundles that range from $85 to $250

The Signed Webstore Exclusive Signed Vinyl (SOLD OUT)

  • signed by all 4 members of Simple Plan
  • limited edition – only 400 copies available
  • color: translucent yellow
  • used to be available for $45, now is sold-out

The Tour Exclusive

  • limited edition – only 300 copies available
  • color: green opaque
  • can be only purchased on tour

The Webstore Exclusive Vinyl – pink

  • limited edition – only 600 copies available
  • color: pink opaque
  • can be only purchased online for $30

The Webstore Exclusive Vinyl – blue

  • limited edition – only 1000 copies available
  • color: blue opaque
  • can be only purchased online for $30

The Indie Store Exclusive Vinyl

  • color: pink marble
  • can be only purchased in selected indie stores

The Retail Store Vinyl

  • color: blue marble
  • can be in regular retail stores

Listen to Simple Plan’s new song ‘Iconic’ used in a new LCS Spring Finals teaser video

AUTHOR: Dominika | 30. April 2022 | no comments

Another track from Simple Plan’s new album ‘Harder Than It Looks’ (coming out next week, May 6th) is out – in a way. The song ‘Iconic’ has been used a couple days ago by the League Championship Series (LCS) YouTube channel, in a teaser video for the LCS Spring Finals.

It seems that the organization has the rights to use the song and even listed it in the credits of the video.

The song is played nearly in full in the video and definitely fits well with the eports vibe – very energetic and epic. One could even say… iconic.

Given the fact that the video consists also of short spoken parts by the players, we cannot hear the song in full in certain points, but we can definitely hear enough to enjoy the music.

Check it out below:

Simple Plan premiere the ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over) music video in support of Ukraine

AUTHOR: Dominika | 19. April 2022 | 1 comment

Simple Plan’s brand new music video for the song ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’ premiered today on Simple Plan’s YouTube channel. The video, directed by Jensen Noen, features Ukrainian cast and crew and its concept depicts the Ukrainian fight for freedom and democracy in their current war against Russian oppression.

Read below what the band had to say about making this video:

“When we saw the first images from the war in Ukraine, we felt so heartbroken and powerless. The impact on young children and families felt especially devastating and made us want to do something to help. The idea to do this video was sparked by discussions with our good friend and Ukrainian filmaker Jensen Noen. We could feel just how important and personal the events in Ukraine were for him and from there, the concept for the video emerged. It was very special to see all these talented Ukrainian actors, actresses, and crew members come together for this cause and create such a moving and emotional music video. We always believed in the power of music and we hope this video can have a positive impact and raise as much money as possible for the people of Ukraine.”
– Simple Plan [Instagram] –

All proceeds from the views of this video will be donated to UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine. Please, watch the full music video for ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’ below and make sure to share it everywhere:


Besides the Ukrainian-themed music video, the band decided to go a bit further in their efforts to spread the word about the current refugee crisis and the war in Ukraine and released a special limited edition t-shirt, which is now available in Simple Plan’s official merch store. All the proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will go to UNICEF in support of Ukrainian refugees.

Simple Plan will get political in the concept of their new music video which will raise funds for Ukraine

AUTHOR: Dominika | 18. April 2022 | no comments

Just like all of us, the members of Simple Plan have also been utterly heartbroken by the atrocious acts by Russia in Ukraine, which has been under attack by the Russian troops for nearly 2 months now. And the band decided not to just stand still, but act.

Today, Simple Plan published the behind the scenes video for the upcoming music video for ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’, which will be officially released tomorrow. In it, the band revealed that the video has been directed by Jensen Noen, who’s previously directed videos like ‘The Antidote’ or ‘Ruin My Life’, who also happens to be Ukrainian. With his help and the help of many cast and crew members, the band put together what seems to be an anti-war music video – particularly focused on the topic of the current war in Ukraine. Many Ukrainian people also actually took part in the video as extras.

In the behind the scenes video, the band has confirmed that through this video, they will aim to raise funds for Ukrainian families and children. We expect to find out more about this initiative tomorrow when the actual music video premieres.

Read what the band had to say about the video so far:

“The music video for “Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)” is a special one. Before we share it with you all tomorrow, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the project came together and how much this video means to everyone involved. From our director Jensen Noen to the cast and crew members who worked on it, everyone had a deep personal and emotional connection to this story. We can’t wait to show you what this amazingly talented team created…💛💙💛💙”
– Simple Plan [Instagram] –

And finally, below you can watch the full behind the scenes video from the filming of ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’ and get a glimpse of what’s coming out tomorrow!


Music video for ‘Wake Me Up’ to come out next week!

AUTHOR: Dominika | 17. April 2022 | no comments

Simple Plan’s latest single, which came out only a couple weeks ago, will receive it’s music video soon! Next week in fact! By sharing a little behind the scenes video from the making of the ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over) music video, the band has revealed that the fans can start looking forward to the premiere of this video on Tuesday, April 19th 2022.

The band keeps hyping up the video as something ‘very special’, which especially looking at the lyrical content of the video, could really mean anything. Let’s all be surprised on Tuesday.

In the meantime, you can check out the first look at the band’s performance part in the video below: