I have to say, this may be my favourite single from One Republic since ‘Apologize’ (yes, I know it’s technically Timbaland’s song).

‘Kids’ follows the single ‘Wherever I Go’; both are expected to be on the band’s upcoming album.

Ryan Tedder talked to Entertainment Weekly about the new single, “It’s a conscious departure… . “As an artist or musician, if you’re not poking or needling or pushing the envelope to see if it pops, you’re not doing it right. Whatever our sound is — and I don’t think we have a dyed-in-the-wool sound — this album is by far our most evolved.”

Tedder gave credit to One Republic bassist Brent Kutzle for the new single, saying “It’s a big credit to [Brent] for this musical direction on this album, he pushed me musically”.

Take a listen to ‘Kids’ and let us know what you think?

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