Los Angeles:
Boy band Jonas Brothers areplanning to release a new album by end of the year, accordingto Joe Jonas, who has been in the studio with brothers Kevinand Nick.
Joe, 22, said that the band is preparing new material,which could be ready for release sooner than fans think,reported TMZ online.
"I think before the end of the year definitely. We've gota couple opportunities this year concert-wise that we might doso you might hear it there," Joe said.
The material will be the group's first release since2009, and Joe said their sound has changed since theirprevious efforts.
"They have more mature lyrics and as we're getting olderwe're able to talk about different things and we each havedifferent inspirations.
"I'm really happy with the music though. I feel like it'skind of more back to what it should be, more where the rootsare, meaning instruments. You know, it's not so programmed andall off a keyboard and electronic stuff, it's almost organic,"he added.
Before reuniting in the studio, the brothers have beentaking a break from each other, with Nick appearing inBroadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying, while Kevin has been filming a new reality TV seriesMarried to Jonas with his wife Danielle.
Joe has kept a lower profile, but appeared as a guestjudge on American Idol in 2010.
Joe, 22, said that the band is preparing new material,which could be ready for release sooner than fans think,reported TMZ online.
"I think before the end of the year definitely. We've gota couple opportunities this year concert-wise that we might doso you might hear it there," Joe said.
The material will be the group's first release since2009, and Joe said their sound has changed since theirprevious efforts.
"They have more mature lyrics and as we're getting olderwe're able to talk about different things and we each havedifferent inspirations.
"I'm really happy with the music though. I feel like it'skind of more back to what it should be, more where the rootsare, meaning instruments. You know, it's not so programmed andall off a keyboard and electronic stuff, it's almost organic,"he added.
Before reuniting in the studio, the brothers have beentaking a break from each other, with Nick appearing inBroadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying, while Kevin has been filming a new reality TV seriesMarried to Jonas with his wife Danielle.
Joe has kept a lower profile, but appeared as a guestjudge on American Idol in 2010.
