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Pierre and Chuck resume songwriting with Travis Clark & Pierre reveals more about new album’s style and lyrical content

AUTHOR: Dominika | 12. January 2019 | 1 comment

Over the past week, Pierre and Chuck have been secretly working on some more new songs with the help of their friend Travis Clark (the lead singer of We The Kings), who they had previously co-written with back in December of last year.

From the Instagram Stories published by both Pierre and Travis, we’ve learned that the three songwriters co-wrote again at Chuck’s house, where the new picture of them and the result of their song-writting session was at least one new “killer song”, written yesterday.

Besides talking about the songwriting collaboration with Travis, in his series of Instagram Stories taken on his way back home, Pierre revealed the results from the poll he ran a couple days ago, when he asked the fans to tell him which style of songs they would like to hear on the next record. Turns out the fans’ opinions were very diverse, confirming to Pierre and his band that their decision to go with multiple styles (pop-punk, pop and ballads) is the right way to go. Pierre also mentioned that as far as lyrical content goes, there’s a number of themes they are touching with the new songs, with some important messages they would like to pass on.

Check out everything Pierre said in his review of the songwriting process so far below and also don’t forget to watch the Instagram Stories we put together which also include shots by Travis from behind the scenes of this songwriting session at Chuck’s house:

“Hey what’s up, friends!

I just wanted to touch base after our last conversation we had together – I am currently now on the way back home after writing with Chuck and Travis from We The Kings. And we wrote a killer song! I can’t wait for you guys to hear it.

So yeah, I just wanted to thank you everyone out there who wrote back and sent me direct messages, responding to my question, which was what kind of songs do you wanna hear on the next record, what kind of style do you like. Well, the results are in! And shockingly, a large majority of our fanbase out there has requested fo us to go in a more country direction. I’m shocked! I mean, I dig it – more slack guitars, more twang… it’s gonna be awesome! Can’t wait.

Naaah, I’m just kidding! No, the responses were great, I had so many different opinions, which just kinda confirmed that we should just keep doing what we do, which is having a lot of diversity on the record. Yeah, so I thought it was really cool that most people out there really wanna see that diversity. You know, the pop-punk songs, the fast aggressive songs and then some of the more mid-tempo-y cool pop stuff and then the heartfelt slow songs.

So that’s what we’re doing: we’re doing all kinds of cool songs and so far I have to say I’m really excited about the new material, I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. Great stuff, such cool songs, really cool themes.. I think the fans are gonna love it.

And I think the lyrical content we have so far is really strong, I think the message that we have is really heartfelt and really important in a lot of ways, so yeah, it’s gonna be a great Simple Plan record. You guys are gonna love it!

So anyways, just wanted to say thank you for everyone out there who wrote back and gave me their feedback, I thought it was really cool to hear from you guys, to see the different opinions, and yeah, I’m looking forward to finishing this record up and getting it out to you as soon as possible! Talk soon!

– Pierre Bouvier –

To keep track of Simple Plan’s progress on their new album and to make sure you don’t miss any important news about it, keep checking our special section about the 6th album for everything we know about it so far!

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“New record is going to be phenomenal!” – Pierre dishes on songwriting progress & asks fans for their input

AUTHOR: Dominika | 9. January 2019 | no comments

Simple Plan are currently in the process of writing songs for their upcoming 6th album and as it turns out – the results so far are incredibly promising – to use Pierre’s own words: phenomenal!

Today, while heading over to Chuck’s house for yet another songwriting session, Simple Plan’s lead singer Pierre Bouvier decided to record a couple of Instagram Stories, in which he shared how excited he was about his and Chuck’s progress with the songs so far.

But that was not all! Pierre also took this opportunity to ask YOU – the fans, how they felt about Simple Plan music and what types of songs they would be most excited to hear on the new album.

Check out exactly what Pierre said in his stories below and also make sure to message him on Instagram with your own opinion. As you can see, we already did:

“Hey, what’s up Insta-friends!

I’m on my way right now to Chuck’s house to go work on some more songs. But I just wanted to give you an update: everything is going so well – the new record is going to be phenomenal! Phe-no-me-nal!

I just finished up a couple of demos over the last few days… and seriously – I am psyched! There’s like 4, 5 songs that I think might be the best we’ve ever written. Fans are gonna love it, people that don’t know us are gonna love it, toddlers, grandparents, people of all races from all over the world are gonna love this record, I’m telling you. It’s really good. So, we need a few more songs, going in there today at Chuck’s house and we’re gonna rock out some more. Yeah, baby!

But I’m also kinda curious to know from you guys, from the fans out there: What do you look for to the most on this next record? And let me be more specific: I mean, do you prefer fast, punky stuff – sort of like Thank You or Time To Say Goodbye, or like Farewell type? Or do you prefer more mid-tempo-y stuff like Welcome To My Life, I’m Just A Kid, or like Jet Lag? Or do you prefer the slower, more emo, emotional stuff like Perfect or This Song Saved My Life or what else, like Save You.. What’s your favorite? Or not what’s your favorite but more like what style speaks to you the most when we make our albums, cause you know, our albums have all kinds of different styles. So yeah, or maybe you prefer the more modern approach to pop-punk that I feel is like Boom, or more poppy stuff like Summer Paradise? Tell me what you like! Send me a message! I wanna hear it.

Oh yeah and there’s also another style that my friend Dominika reminded me: like I Refuse, the darker stuff. Like Me Against The World, I Refuse and Last One Standing. Do you like that better? Or do you like all of it? What’s up?”

– Pierre Bouvier –

Simple Plan related Christmas songs through the years: your ultimate holiday SP playlist

AUTHOR: Dominika | 23. December 2018 | 1 comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say. The time when all the brawls, fights and disagreements should be put aside and people should come together and enjoy the magical atmosphere that Christmas brings, alongside their loved ones.

Now, I’m sure you’d agree with me that there is no Christmas without some great Christmas-themed music. And if you’re already sick of all the classics, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! It’s no secret that pop-punk bands often like to release their own special Christmas songs and over the years Simple Plan were no exception in that rule. And since there’s already so many Christmas Simple Plan songs out there – either actually created by SP or featuring one of their band members – we thought the time has come to put them all together and create a playlist of these wonderful holiday-themed tracks that you (and perhaps even your family) can enjoy in the coming days!

Let’s all make some good hot cocoa, turn the Christmas lights on and enjoy some good maybe somewhat alternative Christmas music. Let us know which one is your favorite!

Simple Plan – My Christmas List (2002)

We cannot start the history of Simple Plan related Christmas songs without ‘My Christmas List’, as we probably all recall rocking out to this track in our childhood bedrooms shouting “I want a lifetime supply of Skittles and slurpees and Eskimo Pies” from the top of our lungs. The song appeared as a bonus song on Simple Plans debut album ‘No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls’ back in 2002 and ever since has become a classic in the Simple Plan fans’ Christmas playlists.

Sébastien Lefebvre & Katie Rox – Stay (It’s Christmas) (2010)

It then took whole 8 more years until a member of Simple Plan decided to step into the waters of Xmas music again. Back in 2010, Sébastien and his friend, musician Katie Rox released an EP together, titled ‘Christmas Etc.’ featuring three songs, including a very sweet Christmas one called ‘Stay (It’s Christmas)’:

Montreal Artists – Please Come Home For Christmas (cover) – feat. Seb Lefebvre (2014)

This cover by The Eagles was created by a number of Montreal artists back in 2014 and Sebastien as one of the most promiment Montreal musicians also contributed to this song with his own guitar skills. Check him out strumming the guitar and listen to this beautiful track below:

Alex Gaskarth, Pierre Bouvier, Ashton Irwin, Joel Madden and John Feldmann – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (2015)

This very special track brought together some of the best of pop-punk back in 2015. The vocalists of All Time Low, Simple Plan, 5 Seconds of Summer, Good Charlotte and Goldfinger joined their vocals for a special cover of the classic song ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ for a good cause, supporting the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Try putting this track on during Christmas Eve. Surely they will enjoy at least the first half of it… you know… before the best part begins:

Simple Plan – Christmas Every Day (2016)

14 years after the release of their very first Christmas song, Simple Plan finally dropped a new holiday track two years ago – ‘Christmas Every Day’ which immediately jumped to the top 30 of most popular songs on iTunes charts all over the world in December 2016. Alongside the cool new track you can now also enjoy a brand new sweatshirt inspired by the visuals of this song, which is available at Simple Plan’s merch store. Remind yourselves of Christmas Every Day here:

MxPx – December feat. Pierre Bouvier (2018)

And finally the latest addition to the ever-growing SP holiday tracklist is a song released just a few weeks ago by MXPX. On their Christmas track ‘December’, the punk rockers invited their old friend Pierre Bouvier from Simple Plan to come and sing alongside Emily Whitehurst. This one is once again for the less mellow and more punk-rocky Christmas occasions:

LISTEN TO ALL THESE TRACKS ON OUR SIMPLE PLAN XMAS PLAYLIST HERE.

Watch Pierre record his vocals for new song ‘Bigger’ for the soundtrack to Racetime

AUTHOR: Dominika | 22. December 2018 | no comments

As we reported back in November, the release of the soundtrack to the animated movie ‘Racetime’ (‘La Course des Tuques’) revealed that Simple Plan would be contributing to it with a new song called ‘Bigger’, written by Fred St-Gelais.

This is the second time Simple Plan are tied to this particular movie franchise, as they have previously released a track called ‘Heroes’, which was featured on the prequel to this movie, entitled ‘Snowtime’ (‘La Guerre des Tuques’).

And just like it was with Heroes, with Bigger we also get to see the making of this song through a newly released video, which documents Pierre laying down his vocals for this track in his own home studio in California.

Check it out below:

Peter John releases the remainder of his behind the scenes videos from Warped Tour with Simple Plan

AUTHOR: Dominika | 21. December 2018 | no comments

Those of you who’ve been following the news about Simple Plan here on SimplePlan.cz over the summer, know that their old friend, Australian filmmaker Peter John joined the SP guys on Warped Tour last year to document this very special punk rock summer.

Besides filming some serious live videos of the band for some future releases, Pete also kept us updated about the behind-the-scenes of Warped Tour via his own short vlogs from each day of the tour. Towards the end of the tour however, Pete’s busy schedule didn’t allow him to upload as often as he would’ve liked, so the final eight videos never saw the light of the day. A few months later, Pete finally found some time to go back and edit the final backstage footage from Warped and only a couple days ago he published all of the remaining videos on his YouTube channel.

So if you wanna have a look at what other shenanigans the guys were up to on Warped Tour, see them rocking out to Don Broco every day, look at the behind the scenes of filming Weekend at Broco’s and much much more, dedicate just a few minutes of your time today to checking out these fun little insights into what it’s like to be on tour with Simple Plan: