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Hey Monday recently released a video for their new song, "Candles." The Florida natives, fronted by  Cassadee Pope, find themselves in a bleak, casually haunted house, surrounded by 15 fire hazards' worth of candles, which signify that this is very much a torch song. It almost feels like the chapter that should follow Taylor Swift's "Back To December" video. You know -- houses, sadness, regret, melancholia.

The good news for Hey Monday is that "Candles" will be featured on the March 15 episode of "Glee," which is, without a doubt, the TV show on which you want your music heard these days if you're looking to make a splash with the same kids who rush to iTunes the moment Lea Michele lets out a note.

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Last year saw the emergence of a new generation of Decaydance Records artists, with acts like The Ready Set and Hey Monday moving into the spotlight ahead of some of the label's more established acts. But don't throw dirt on the old guard just yet: They still might have some kick left in 'em.

Let's begin with Panic! At The Disco. Now a duo, with Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith, the band returns at the end of March with its new album, Vices And Virtues. The album's first single, "The Ballad Of Mona Lisa," dropped the other day.

The original lineup of Panic! split over creative differences, with Urie and Smith interested in pursuing a pop sound while Ryan Ross and Jon Walker retro-rocked out with Young Veins. "The Ballad Of Mona Lisa" certainly sounds polished, going from quiet to loud to arena rock over an insistent beat. It will be interesting to hear whether Vices is as straightforward as this, or if it goes back to some of the off-kilter pop of the band's debut, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.

Don't panic, we've got more Decaydance-related news, this bit regarding the label's founder and chief, Pete Wentz. The former Fall Out Boy is taking his new act, Black Cards out on tour this summer. He'll be opening for pal and Gym Class Hero-gone-solo Travie McCoy on the latter's Sgt. Schlepper's Who Needs Hearts Club Band Tour.

Panic! At The Disco's Vices And Virtues is scheduled to drop March 29. Travie McCoy and Pete Wentz hit the road in March. You can get ticket info at McCoy's site, here.

Tags Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Hey Monday, Panic At The Disco, Pete Wentz, The Ready Set, Travie McCoy, Young Veins

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More rock and roll from Florida! It feels like every awesome new band we come across these days come from the Sunshine State. Hey Monday, Orange Avenue and now Port St. Lucie (winter home of the New York Mets!) group VersaEmerge.

On their debut full length, Fixed At Zero, VersaEmerge, led by enigmatic singer Sierra Kusterbeck, alternate between Paramore-style rave ups and more dramatic and sweeping tracks, a la Evanescence.

We sat down with VersaEmerge to chat with them about the origins of their band name, the path Sierra took from would-be Broadway star to VersaEmerge singer and her propensity to get herself lost during last year's Warped Tour. Plus, Devin Ingelido fills you in on the genesis of the name VersaEmerge, in case you didn't know what it means, and Blake Harnage shares his love for Disney World.

Check out VersaEmerge's MTV video interview, watch their "Fixed At Zero" video, and watch a video sneak peek of VersaEmerge's appearance on MTV's "World Of Jenks." The episode airs Monday, Oct. 18, at 10/9c. Plus, check out brand-new MTV photos of VersaEmerge.

Tags Evanescence, Hey Monday, Orange Avenue, Paramore, Sierra Kusterbeck, VersaEmerge, video, World Of Jenks

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From time to time, everyone can use some good advice. And, again, from time to time, everyone has some advice to give. In this fun chat with the Florida pop-rock band Hey Monday, we get to hear about both of those times.

Led by singer Cassadee Pope, Hey Monday's young, but that doesn't mean they don't have some sage advice to give to friends and casual listeners alike. Take, for example, their song "Mr. Pushover," off the group's Beneath It All release. When asked which songs we should check for on said album, Cassadee Pope points to "Mr. Pushover" as a track that doles out advice to anyone who's been trampled under foot in a race with love.

But even the most wise of bands still need a guiding hand. And that's where Pete Wentz comes in. The band members talk about their time on the road with Fall Out Boy and all they learned from the former FOB bass player/lyricist.

Take our advice and watch this Buzzworthy exclusive interview with Hey Monday, below. And while you're at it, be sure to watch the group's awesome "I Don't Wanna Dance" clip, as well. Beneath It All is out now.

Tags Cassadee Pope, Fall Out Boy, Hey Monday, Pete Wentz, video

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Here we have some photos of an attractive group of young people, the up-and-coming band Hey Monday. Hailing out of Florida and led by the effervescent frontwoman Cassadee Pope, Hey Monday have cut their teeth playing shows with the likes of Demi Lovato and We The Kings and made a name for themselves with their raucous punky pop -- especially with their video for their no-thanks-anthem "I Don't Wanna Dance."

Now you can check 'em out in these exclusive MTV photos. Check out snaps as well as their "I Don't Wanna Dance" video below. Hey Monday's debut album, Beneath It All, is out now.

+ Check out all of Hey Monday's MTV Photos here

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Earlier this week we showed you a brief glimpse of Hey Monday's new video "I Don't Wanna Dance," from their upcoming EP, Beneath It All. And now we have the full-length video for you to savor.

I, personally, cannot think of a single song so energetically party-starting that's actually about wanting to go home. In fact, singer Cassadee Pope actually starts the song with the rebel yell "Take me home!"

The Petro Papahadjopoulos-directed clip takes place in what looks like a parking lot, as the West Palm Beach, Florida band races through the raucous pop-rock song. While all this rocking out is taking place, some heartbreak goes down as well, as a too-cool-for-school guy gets his just desserts from some ladies he's wronged.

Check out the "I Don't Wanna Dance" video below. Beneath It All is out August 17.

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Here, on this lovely Tuesday, we have a video sneak peek of Hey Monday's new video "I Don't Wanna Dance." It's the first single off the group's new EP, Beneath It All, which is due out August 17.

In this briefest of brief glimpses into the video, we see singer Cassadee Pope lead her band through a raucous performance of "I Don't Wanna Dance," while some first-person perspective shows off some unlucky dudes getting drinks poured on their heads.

Hey Monday may draw some comparisons to Paramore, what with its spunky frontwoman leading a band of cool-looking guys in black through some up-tempo moves. But where Paramore definitely owes a lot of its sound to emo and punk, Hey Monday strikes out on its own with a more pure-pop sound, especially on this track.

Check out the video sneak peek below. The full length video for "I Don't Wanna Dance" premieres on Thursday, July 29, on MTV.

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Demi Lovato's got a very busy summer ahead of her. Not only is she heading out on the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam tour with the Jonas Brothers, but she's also kicking off the Shop Til You Rock tour, which features live mall performances by artists such as Hey Monday, Every Avenue, Cady Groves and more in 121 malls beginning July 17. But Demi's also taking time out to kick off Shop Til You Rock with three appearances, including a performance:

Get dates, locations, and band lineups here and get the scoop on Demi's three mall appearances below:

+ Demi Lovato will kick off the Shop Til You Rock tour on July 17 at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California, where she'll perform two acoustic songs.

+ Demi will visit North Point Mall in Atlanta on July 24 for a meet and greet.

+ Demi will also visit the Stonebriar Centre in Dallas on August 1 for a meet and greet.

Now check out our exclusive interview with Demi Lovato and don't miss the Shop Til You Rock tour.

Buzzworthy: What's your favorite place to shop?
Demi Lovato: My favorite place to shop would have to be Urban Outfitters.

Buzzworthy: What piece of clothing or accessory is your most prized possession?
Demi Lovato: Probably my watch. It's a Jacob the Jeweler watch, and I got it for my 17th birthday. It’s got diamonds, so I don’t wear it all the time, but it’s just beautiful.

Buzzworthy: OK, what's your favorite thing to wear on stage?
Demi Lovato: I love high boots. I have a pair of Sergio Rossi boots I absolutely love. They’re amazing.

Buzzworthy: Are there any current fashion trends you're really into?
Demi Lovato: I'm really not that into trends, you know? I just kind of wear whatever I like, but I don’t really follow trends.

Buzzworthy: Is there any fashion trend you're just not into at all?
Demi Lovato: I’m really not into leggings like as pants. I see girls wearing that sometimes, and it’s fine with a dress, but not as pants! Leggings are not pants!

Buzzworthy: Who's your favorite person to shop with?
Demi Lovato: I love shopping with my friend Anna. She’ll be like “um no” when I pull out something terrible. I can't help it! I like everything when I'm shopping, so she helps me.

Buzzworthy: What did you buy the last time you went shopping?
Demi Lovato: Actually? A diamond ring. I bought it for myself. I was having a bad week the other week, and I was working a lot, and I saw it in a store in the mall when I was shooting the Shop Til You Rock promos. I asked my dad if I could buy it, and he said yes. We kind of have a tradition in my family to buy yourself something nice or get a present when you’ve worked really hard and have something to celebrate. I’m so fortunate to be so blessed and have so many things to celebrate, so I bought myself a gift. And I'm wearing it in the Shop Til You Rock promos.

Tags Cady Groves, Demi Lovato, Every Avenue, Hey Monday

We The Kings just hit the road for this summer's Vans Warped Tour, with Motion City Soundtrack, Hey Monday and Anarbor. And how hard would it rule to see We The Kings play EVERY show of the tour? Well, guess what. You can. Kind of. Because MTV is following We The Kings the whole month of July on Posted.mtv.com. We'll have behind-the-scenes videos, tour blogs and photos. Basically, we're inside of their brains. Plus, We The Kings will be answering your fan questions, so leave them in the comments of this post, and We The Kings may answer your most pressing questions. (Note: Please keep it clean. If you want to proposition them, that's on you, but we're not getting involved.)

Anyway, stay tuned all month long for exclusive Warped Tour updates from We The Kings, Motion City Soundtrack, Hey Monday and Anarbor. And check out the latest King's Carriage video, featuring a cameo from Ke$ha!

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Did'ya hear? Selena Gomez and Nick Jonas broke up -- again. Tres sad. How will our favorite Kewpie-faced duo learn to live another Disney day? Um, by dating profusely until they meet their rebound match. Duh.

In case our beloved wholesome twosome needs a little help playing the field, I thought I'd play matchmaker and offer them up a couple A+ suggestions for future flings -- wholesome flings, of course. Scope out my matches after the jump! Read more...

Tags Cassadee Pope, Christofer Drew, Fall Out Boy, Hey Monday, Jordan Witzigreuter, Logan Lerman, Miranda Cosgrove, Never Shout Never, Nick Jonas, Pete Wentz, Selena Gomez, Taylor Lautner, The Jonas Brothers, The Ready Set, Victoria Justice