Mercury Records' newcomers Neon Trees have released a brand new video for their hit single "Animal" off their debut album Habits, out March 16th.  The Provo foursome channel Tim Burton in the new clip which pays homage to the museum scene in Burton's Batman.  Watch the band go on their own masterpiece-wrecking rampage when these animals attack: While Neon Trees were in New York shooting the

Jason Castro...*swoon...* Yes, we'll admit it, that's pretty much what happened when we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Castro last year.  We've been fans of the singer/songwriter since his days on Idol, so now we're beyond excited that he took the time to answer some questions for PopAwesome. We were especially interested to find out the worst rumor he's heard about himself and whose style he

You could say that The Script have had a busy year.  This Irish trio who have already sold over 2 million copies of their debut album went from have virtually zero fan base in the US to dominating TV (9010, Letterman, Kimmel, Alexa Chung, The View,  The Today Show), selling out whole tours and personally being chosen to open for both Paul McCartney and U2.  

When we think of the group Shwayze, we are immediately transported to summertime, hanging by the beach with a little umbrella in our drink.  Although it's still 70 degrees and sunny in LA LA land, it's officialy time for "winter" and Shwayze (Aaron Smith + Cisco Adler) are getting into the holiday spirit.  Check out Shwayze's answers to our questionnaire below, and be sure to

Carly Patterson first won the hearts of America in 2004 when she won Olympic gold in the United States' darling sport, gymnastics. Taking home the crown for the individual all-around competition was a huge feat for any teen, but perhaps an even bigger leap is vaulting into the music business. Lucky for Carly Patterson, she's got no fear! Carly has just released her debut album

Days Difference, a young quartet from Virginia Beach, VA, are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album — a breezy collection of pop gems that showcases the melody-minded songwriting, expressive vocals, and dynamic piano sound of 20-year-old Jeremy Smith. Lucky for us we got a chance to chat with the boys of Days Difference and Jeremy graced us with answers to all our questions...

What's our new favorite thing straight out of Germany?!?! Well, it's not Tokio Hotel (shuush...we still love them!) What we're really talking about is Cinema Bizarre -- one part fashion, one part androgyny and a whole lotta electro-pop goodness. Influenced by Japanese subculture, Grace Jones and the incomparable David Bowie, lead singer Strify is all things a frontman should be. When we had the chance

We all remember Michael Johns, American Idol's super hunk with the sexy Australian accent... he may not have taken the crown in Season 7 (that went to rocker David Cook) but Johns is ready to win American back on his upcoming album, Hold Back My Heart which hits stores, tomorrow, June 23rd! We had an opportunity to catch up with Michael and we couldn't let him