Aerosmith and Yungblud Announce ‘One More Time’ Joint EP; Share “My Only Angel” Single
Aerosmith are kind of known for pioneering working with random people—”Walk This Way” with Run DMC will probably always be the quintessential example of crossing over. Now, this might not seem as random, but the classic rockers teaming up with newer artist Yungblud still seems somewhat out of place? (Maybe not though, since the English singer has many iconic fans including our late prince Ozzy). Both of them just announced how they’ve made an EP together called One More Time that’s supposed to come out later this year, and they’ve released the first single from it, titled “My Only Angel.” Give it a listen below.
Due out November 21 on Capitol Records, this is the first new thing Aerosmith has put out in over 12 years, so it’s quite the interesting choice to do it with a Gen Z’er. Along with a new mix of “Back in the Saddle, the other four tracks on the EP were co-written by the band and Yungblud, with the latter and Steven Tyler sharing vocal duties.
When asked about how the collab came to be in the first place, Tyler was tickled as pickles to explain:
“The decision to meet Yungblud and make this music with him…was like plugging into pure electricity! For Joe and me it was another cosmic collision… to find ourselves in the studio with this outrageously talented and positively wild animal named Dom. Here’s this kid that lives his life out loud…grew up on our records and the British invasion… and now we’re in the studio together creating something that bridges generations. He devoured all the same greats looked up to…and then he started to dream on. It’s as simple as that.
“When we sang and played together for the first time, there was an immediate unspoken vibration throughout the studio… it reminded me of the wheels of the car vibrating my seat as the boys and I drove into Boston 50 years ago for the very first time. It had that same deep intimate pressure of necessity. To make it… make it great… something fresh and new…and make it last forever. That’s the rock n roll way baby! Yungblud wants this next chapter in rock history and asked us to be a part of it. We got on so well… the vibe in the room was epic from the start… we had a blast… and were truly honored to write with him! Rock and roll becomes timeless when you pour your heart and soul into it… that’s when the magic happens.”
Guitarist Joe Perry had this to say about their budding musical friendship:
“A year ago, I got a call that Yungblud wanted to come to Sarasota to work with me and write some songs. I had heard his single and said, ‘Hell yeah, this guy’s got the juice.’ Four days in the studio and we got to know each other along with his team. I called Steven and told him, ‘You have to hear this guy Yungblud — he’s the real deal.’ Fast forward to May and we’re in the studio with Steven recording new music. The end result turned out to be an amazing collaboration between Aerosmith and Yungblud. Let the music do the talking.”
Yungblud also chimed in, expressing nothing but excitement and appreciation for the chance to work with such legends:
“Aerosmith have been such a staple of rock and roll and showmanship for me, so I’ve been ready for this my whole life. As soon as we entered the studio, the chemistry exploded and the songs just poured out of us. It’s the kind of collaboration that young me wouldn’t even dream of so to sit here holding a vinyl in my hand that says Aerosmith and Yungblud on it is truly blowing my mind. Steven and Joe are at the top of their game and working with them is a huge fucking honor. I’m making records with my heroes, the shows insane every night and rock ‘n’ roll is waking the fuck up whether you like it or not. I’m loving every second.”
If the artwork seems familiar, it’s because it was done by Chrome Hearts’ Joe Foti—the first time the brand has dipped their toe into anything of the sort. That’s cool, too.
