From left: Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block.Photo:Santiago Felipe/Getty
Santiago Felipe/Getty
Blockheads, rejoice!
New Kids on the Blockhave a release date for their new album. In a funInstagramvideo jointly posted on their band account and memberJoey McIntyre’s account on April 4, the boy band announced that their upcoming album,Still Kids, will be released on May 17.
In the clip, set to the album’s lead single, “Kids,” McIntyre, 51, goofed around with his bandmatesJonathan Knight, Jordan Knight,Donnie Wahlbergand Danny Wood. The upcoming album is New Kids on the Block’s first in more than a decade.
“Blockheads thank you for all of the love you’ve shown “KIDS”! Pre-save our new album ’Still Kids’ out on May 17th 🤖❤️#StillKids#KIDS#NewMusic,” read the caption of the video. The band members all wore denim and dark shirts in the video as they lip-synced the words to their latest song.
According to thealbum’s press release, fans can expect “pop anthems, dance tracks, love songs and grooves" on the 14-track album, which follows 2013’s10.
Still Kidswill also feature fun collaborations with artists from the 1980s includingDJ Jazzy Jeffon the song “Get Down” and singer-songwriterTaylor Dayneon “Old School Love."
From left: Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC
The two bandmates each shared a statement in the album’s press release.
“It’s the most mature album we’ve ever made,” Wahlberg said. “Yet it’s the most fun and most comfortable album we’ve ever made.”
He continued, “This album, more than any other, is bringing the New Kids and the fans full circle. It’s about hope and possibilities and being ourselves.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
New Kids on the Block.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
“It says a lot about any band to make a record that has energy and passion and lightness and fun and depth — after almost 40 years together? It’s crazy," McIntyre said
New Kids on the Block will support the upcoming album with asummer tour featuringDJ Jazzy Jeff andPaula Abdul.
source: people.com
