Break Week 2 AFI’s 11th studio album, Bodies, was released in June 2021. The second track from that album, “Far Too Near,” blends AFI’s modern rock sound with some 80s new wave influenced basslines, synth layers and vocal melodies. This track is perfect for drummers looking for a fun, fast, and u... Read more

Break Week 1 From their debut breakout album Everything All the Time, Band of Horses “The Great Salt Lake” helped introduce the world to their iconic sound. The combination of the slow drum buildup, lush, layered guitars, and Ben Bridwell’s iconic vocal delivery make this song a joy to both play ... Read more

Year of the Pig In the final challenge of the Lunar New Year Rivals Season 22, we’re playing the songs from the Year of the Pig (2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959). Denver-based sextet, The Apples in Stereo, released the album New Magnetic Wonder in 2007 on actor Elijah Wood’s Simian Records.... Read more

Hey There, I'm Mary, What's your current title and how long have you been at Harmonix?  Titles are weird. Generally, I’m a UI Art Lead. I’ve been at Harmonix for a little over 6 years.   What are you currently working on, what role do you play in the project?  I’m currently working on... Read more

Year of the Rat This week, the Year of the Rat brings amazing songs from 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, and 1960 to the Rivals Setlist. After two successful albums in 2003 and 2006, Massachusetts-based Damone released their final album Roll The Dice in 2008. The title and opening track from tha... Read more

Years of the Monkey and Rooster Let’s delve into the Year of the Monkey (2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956) and the Year of the Rooster (2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957) for this week’s Rivals Challenge. “Too Little Too Late” is the second track off A Skylit Drive’s 2011 album Identity on ... Read more

Years of the Horse and Sheep Let’s explore the Year of the Horse (2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966) and the Year of the Sheep (2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955) this week. Daryl Hall & John Oates “Rich Girl” is the second track on their 1976 album Bigger Than Both Of Us and is one of the duo’s m... Read more

Year of the Dog We’re exploring the Year of the Dog (2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958) in Week 4 of Season 22. Australian rapper Masked Wolf’s breakthrough hit “Astronaut In The Ocean” was initially released in 2019 then re-released in early January 2021 after it began to see widespread succ... Read more

Years of the Dragon and Snake For the third week of challenges, we’re delving into the songs released in the Year of the Dragon (2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964) and Year of the Snake (2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965). The title track from Children of Nova’s 2009 debut album, “The Complexity of Ligh... Read more

Hi there, I’m Genevieve! I’m the Legal & Licensing Coordinator at Harmonix, and I started working here a little over a year and a half ago. I support the legal and music teams, which includes facilitating the legal review for our games, managing music approvals and extensions, and contract admini... Read more