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New Music: Union J - 'Tonight (We Live Forever)'

RCA and Syco have decided to give four-piece boyband Union J a second chance. The ‘X Factor UK’ alums signed a joint deal with the before-mentioned record labels after getting eliminated on the British edition of the talent show in 2012. Last year, Union J dropped their self-titled debut LP. The album didn’t get a platinum nor gold certification. Its first single ‘Carry You’ couldn't even debut in the Top 5 in the UK, ultimately debuting at #6. The follow-up 'Beautiful Life' did worse, only reaching #8.

Thinking Union J’s deal with RCA and Syco was jeopardy, today, June 19, saw the world premiere of a new Union J single called ‘Tonight (We Live Forever)' on Capital FM and immediately after on YouTube via a lyric video. The single is confirmed to be part of an upcoming Union J full-length album. Their second. So RCA and Syco have given the ‘lads’ a new shot, after all. Will they ‘succeed’ (for real) this time?

‘Tonight (We Live Forever)' sounds like a weak first single, if I’m being honest. There are plenty of tracks on Union J’s first album better than ‘Tonight’, and that is worrying. The new Union J single is a pop song with subtle folk and rock elements. The lyrics talk about the unconditional support of your partner in love whenever you need him/her. Doesn’t the chorus sound too alike Rixton’s ‘Make Out’? (IT DOES!).

I don’t think ‘Tonight (We Live Forever)' is better than ‘Carry You’ or ‘Beautiful Life’ and therefore I don’t think it deserves a better chart peak to those attained by the before-mentioned. However, if Union J do promote it a lot, release an awesome music video, and get lucky with their first week rivals, then there may be some HOPE for ‘Tonight’.

Union J's 'Tonight' will be released on iTunes UK on August 17th!

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