The discography of Aly & AJ (briefly known as 78violet), an American pop rock duo, consists of four studio albums, one video album, two extended plays and compilation albums, 24 singles, 10 music videos and various album appearances. They released their debut studio album Into the Rush on August 17, 2005. The album debuted at number thirty six in the United States, selling over 24,000 copies in its first week and was later certified Gold by the RIAA. [1] Into the Rush earned them the "Contemporary Inspirational Artists of the Year" nomination at the 2006 American Music Awards. [2] Into the Rush has sold 839,000 copies in the United States and 1,000,000 worldwide.
In 2006, the duo released their second studio and first Holiday album, Acoustic Hearts of Winter , which peaked at seventy-eight on the Billboard 200 and sold 110,000 copies. Their third studio album, Insomniatic , debuted at number fifteen on the Billboard 200, selling over 39,000 copies in its first week, making it their highest debut to date. [3] The album's lead single, "Potential Breakup Song", is their most successful single to date, it was certified Platinum and managed to peak at number seventeen on Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first top twenty and international hit. [4]
In 2013, the duo released a single under the name '78violet' titled "Hothouse", which was their only single release under this name. [5] In 2017, the duo returned with a new single titled "Take Me," which was released under their original name. They have since released various songs that have been compiled onto an album, We Don't Stop (2020), and released their fourth studio album in May 2021, their first album in 14 years.
Title | Artist(s) | Writer(s) | Album | Year | Ref. |
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"5 Damn Days" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Einziger David Kahne | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"8 Hours" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka David Kahne Guy Sigsworth | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"53rd Floor" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka David Kahne Guy Sigsworth | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Attack of Panic" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka CJ Baran Ben Romans | Non-album single | 2020 | [7] |
"Belong Here" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Butch Walker | Hellcats (Music from the CW Television Series) | 2010 | [8] |
"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (Abbey Road Sessions) | Aly & AJ | KT Tunstall | Insomniatic (Japan Deluxe Edition) | 2008 | |
"Blue My House Down" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Blush" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Boy" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Einziger | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Break Yourself" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Bullseye" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Careful with Words" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Insomniatic (Walmart Edition) | 2007 | |
"Chemicals React" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Into the Rush (Deluxe Edition) | 2006 | |
"Church" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Yves Rothman Mick Coogan Josh Wei | Sanctuary | 2019 | [11] |
"Closure" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Collapsed" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
Into the Rush (Deluxe Edition) | 2006 | ||||
"Crawl" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Einziger David Kahne | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Deck the Halls" | Aly & AJ | Traditional | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"The Distance" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years | 2017 | [14] |
"÷ (Division)" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Do You Believe in Magic" | Aly & AJ | John B. Sebastian | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Don't Go Changing" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Ryan Spraker Nick Dungo Rainsford | Sanctuary | 2019 | [11] |
"Don't Need Nothing" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jorge Elbrecht | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Fifteen and a Half" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka David Kahne | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"The First Noel" | Aly & AJ | Traditional | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Flattery" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Freak" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" | Aly & AJ | Traditional | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Good Love" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years (Deluxe Edition) | 2018 | [15] |
"Greatest Time of Year" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Heart" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Hold Out" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Johnny Newman Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Hole in the Earth" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Devin Bronson | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Hothouse" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Einziger | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"I Am One of Them" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"I Know" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years | 2017 | [14] |
"I'll Be Home for Christmas" | Aly & AJ | Kim Gannon Walter Kent Buck Ram | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"I'm Here" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"If I Could Have You Back" | Aly & AJ | Dan Wilson Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"In a Second" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Dan James Leah Haywood | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Insomniatic" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Jingle Bell Rock" | Aly & AJ | Joe Beal Jim Boothe | Radio Disney Jingle Jams | 2004 | |
"Joan of Arc on the Dance Floor" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Yves Rothman | Non-album single | 2020 | [16] |
"Joy to the World" | Aly & AJ | Isaac Watts George Frideric Handel Lowell Mason | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Let It Snow" | Aly & AJ | Jule Styne Sammy Cahn | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Like It or Leave It" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Like Whoa" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Listen!!!" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jorge Elbrecht | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Little Drummer Boy" | Aly & AJ | Katherine Davis Henry Onorati Harry Simeone | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Little Notes" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Einziger David Kahne | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Lost Cause" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Lucky to Get Him" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jorge Elbrech Jeremiah Raisen Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Never Far Behind" | Aly & AJ | Jeremy Bose Paul Robert Evens Matt Bronlewee | Into the Rush (Christian Edition) | 2005 | |
"No One" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carlos Tornes | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Not Ready to Wake Up" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Yves Rotham Jeremiah Raisen Mick Coogan | Sanctuary | 2019 | [11] |
"Not This Year" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"On the Ride" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka Adam Watts Andy Dodd | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Out of the Blue" | Aly & AJ | AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Paradise" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Personal Cathedrals" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Johnny Newman Stephen Ringer Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Potential Breakup Song" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
Non-album single | 2020 | ||||
"Pretty Places" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Promises" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years | 2017 | [14] |
"Protecting Me" | Aly & AJ | AJ Michalka | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" | Aly & AJ | Johnny Marks | Acoustic Hearts of Winter (Target Edition) | 2007 | |
"Rush" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Dan James Leah Haywood | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Sanctuary" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Ryan Spraker Tom Peyton Totem | Sanctuary | 2019 | [11] |
"Shine" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Antonina Armato Tim James Nick Scapa | Into the Rush (Deluxe Edition) | 2006 | |
"Silence" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Insomniatic | 2007 | [9] |
"Silent Night" | Aly & AJ | Joseph Mohr Franz Gruber | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"Slow Burn" (Live from Sun Studio) | Aly & AJ | Kacey Musgraves Daniel Tashian Ian Fitchuk | Non-album single | 2019 | [17] |
"Slow Dancing" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jeremiah Raisen Ryan Spraker Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Slow Down" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Adam Watts Andy Dodd | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Something More" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
Into the Rush (Deluxe Edition) | 2006 | ||||
"Speak for Myself" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Adam Watts Andy Dodd | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Star Maps" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Yves Rotham Jeremiah Raisen | Sanctuary | 2019 | [11] |
"Sticks and Stones" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka Tim James Antonina Armato | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"Stomach" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Olen Kittelson Stephen Ringer Yves Rothman Jeremiah Raisen | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Symptom of Your Touch" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jorge Elbrech Jeremiah Raisen Yves Rothman | A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun | 2021 | [10] |
"Take Me" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years | 2017 | [14] |
"Tears" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Insomniatic (Target Edition) | 2007 | |
"Today" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka David Kahne | Sanctuary, Vol. 1: 78violet (The Unreleased Album) | 2020 | [6] |
"Walking on Sunshine" | Aly & AJ | Kimberley Rew | Into the Rush | 2005 | [12] |
"We Three Kings" | Aly & AJ | John Henry Hopkins Jr. | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | 2006 | [13] |
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" | Aly & AJ | Traditional | Acoustic Hearts of Winter (Target Edition) | 2007 | |
"We're an American Band" | Aly & AJ | Don Brewer | Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One (Walmart Edition) | 2008 | [18] |
"Winter Wonderland" | Aly & AJ | Richard B. Smith | Acoustic Hearts of Winter (Target Edition) | 2007 | |
"With You" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | Ten Years (Deluxe Edition) | 2018 | [15] |
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" | Aly & AJ | Allie Wrubel Ray Gilbert | Disneymania 3 | 2005 | [19] |
Title | Artist(s) | Writer(s) | Leaked | Intended album | Year | Ref. |
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"Attracted" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | No | — | — | [20] |
"Blood Flow" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Yes | Hothouse | 2013 | [20] |
"Bullet" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Dan James Leah Haywood | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Cold Hearted Girl" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Alex Pettyfer | No | — | — | [20] |
"Crumble" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Yes | Hothouse | 2013 | [20] |
"Cure to the Lonely" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Rivers Cuomo Mike Elizondo | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Damaged" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mary Miglino Nancy Wilson | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"The Edge" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Leah Haywood Dan James | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Fading" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Raine Maida Chantal Kreviazuk | Yes | — | c. 2010 | [20] |
"Freak" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"The Good, the Bad, and the Boring" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Leah Haywood Dan James | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Hazard" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Raine Maida Chantal Kreviazuk | No | — | c. 2010 | [20] |
"Hellcats" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Butch Walker | No | Hellcats | 2010 | [20] |
"Insane" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mary Miglino Nancy Wilson | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Lover of Kinds" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Devin Bronson | No | Hothouse | 2013 | [20] |
"Lovesick" | 78violet | Unknown | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | |
"Magellan" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Carrie Michalka | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"MIA" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Elizondo | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Mr. Original" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Elizondo | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"The Next Worst Thing" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Rivers Cuomo Mike Elizondo | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Now What" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mary Miglino Nancy Wilson | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Places" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Leah Haywood Dan James | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Plutonium" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Toby Gad | Yes | — | 2015 | [20] |
"Practical" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Raine Maida Chantal Kreviazuk | Yes | — | c. 2010 | [20] |
"Say Hello" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Elizondo | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Secret Door" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Nancy Wilson | Yes | Hothouse | 2013 | [20] |
"Shift" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka | No | — | — | [20] |
"Shut Up, I Love You" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Leah Haywood Dan James | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Silly Boy" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Dan James Leah Haywood | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Sucker for a Lover" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Dan James Leah Haywood John Nation | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Ten Years" | Aly & AJ | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Jamie Sierota Ryan Spraker | No | Ten Years | 2017 | [20] |
"There Will Be Blood" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Elizondo | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Tracks" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Mike Elizondo | No | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
"Walk Alone Tonight" | 78violet | Aly Michalka AJ Michalka Matt Squire | Yes | 78violet | 2010 | [20] |
Aly Michalka is an American actress, singer-songwriter and musician who rose to prominence with her starring role as Keely Teslow in the Disney Channel sitcom Phil of the Future (2004–2006). Aly Michalka went on to appear in various films, such as Bandslam (2009), Easy A (2010), The Roommate (2011), Grown Ups 2 (2013), Sequoia (2014), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and The Lears (2017). She had starring roles in The CW comedy drama series Hellcats (2010–2011) and the CW crime drama series iZombie (2015–2019), along with the Hallmark Channel Original Movie, Sand Dollar Cove (2021).
Devin Bronson is a guitarist, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, having worked with artists such as Avril Lavigne, David Cook and Sebastian Bach. Bronson's versatility on stage and in the studio has carried him to success in a variety of musical platforms, including musical director, spokesperson and business entrepreneur.
Amanda Joy Michalka is an American actress, musician and singer-songwriter who is best known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ, alongside her older sister Aly Michalka. She has appeared in films such as The Lovely Bones (2008), Secretariat (2010), Super 8 (2011), Grace Unplugged (2013), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and Support the Girls (2018). Michalka also starred in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–2023) and its spin-off series Schooled (2019–2020). She is also known for voicing a lead role as Catra in the Netflix animated adventure series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020).
Into the Rush is the debut studio album by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ. The album was released on August 16, 2005, by Disney-owned label Hollywood Records. The album features 14 tracks, including the singles "Rush" and "Do You Believe in Magic". A deluxe edition of the album was released on August 8, 2006, featuring three all new songs, two new mixes of previous songs, and a bonus DVD.
Aly & AJ are an American pop rock duo that consists of sisters Alyson (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ) and signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2004. Their debut album, Into the Rush, debuted at number 36 on the US Billboard 200, and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold 839,000 copies domestically and one million copies worldwide. Their third album, Insomniatic, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, selling over 39,000 copies in its first week and becoming Aly & AJ's highest debut to date.
"Rush" is a pop rock song recorded by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ for their debut album Into the Rush. The track was released as their first official single nationwide by their label Hollywood Records, and as the album’s fifth single overall. It was first released to Radio Disney on October 14, 2005 to promote the Disney Channel Original Movie Twitches, but later grew to become extremely popular, which led to a mainstream release on February 28, 2006. It was later released for digital download on July 11, 2006 and on November 25, 2006 in Australia.
"Chemicals React" is a song written and recorded by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ, for the deluxe edition reissue of their debut album Into the Rush (2005). The Michalka sisters co-wrote the song with Antonina Armato and Tim James of production duo Rock Mafia, who also produced the track. It was the second mainstream single from Into the Rush and seventh overall single, released to radio by Hollywood Records on June 27, 2006. "Chemicals React" served as the group's debut international release. A re-recorded version of the song was released on July 22, 2022.
The discography of Aly & AJ, an American pop rock duo, consists of four studio albums, one video album, two extended plays and compilation albums, 32 singles, 10 music videos and various album appearances. They released their debut studio album Into the Rush on August 17, 2005. The album debuted at number 36 in the United States, selling over 24,000 copies in its first week and was later certified Gold by the RIAA. Into the Rush earned them the "Contemporary Inspirational Artists of the Year" nomination at the 2006 American Music Awards. Into the Rush has sold 839,000 copies in the United States and 1,000,000 worldwide.
Acoustic Hearts of Winter is a Christmas album and the second studio album by American pop duo Aly & AJ. The album was released on September 26, 2006 in the United States, via Hollywood Records. The album was conceived as a project after completing the deluxe edition of their debut album, Into the Rush (2005). All production of the album was done by Antonina Armato and Tim James. The majority of songs are cover versions of religious Christmas carols or contemporary classics. Two originals appear on the set, which were written by Aly & AJ with Armato and James. Musically, the album has an instrument-driven acoustic feel, primarily by guitar. It utilizes pop music influences on Christmas music. The album sold 110,000 copies in the United States.
Insomniatic is the third studio album by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ, released on July 10, 2007 by Hollywood Records. The album features an electronic based sound, differing from their previous pop-rock and acoustic releases, that was accented with the use of synthesizers, sampling, drum programming and vocal processing effects. The lyrical content of the album is centered heavily around heartbreak, which some critics noted for its contrast to the electronic elements presented.
"Like Whoa" is a song by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ, written and recorded by the duo for their second studio album, Insomniatic. It is the second and final single from the album, released in 2008. The single release in the UK was cancelled for unknown reasons. It was their final single to be released before departing from Hollywood Records. A re-recorded version of the song was released on May 2, 2022.
Aly & Fila are an Egyptian trance music duo made up of Aly El Sayed Amr Fathalah (Aly) and Fadi Wassef Naguib (Fila). They host an Internet radio show called Future Sound of Egypt, and are the founders of the label of the same name. The duo has played events across the world including Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Global Gathering, and Luminosity Beach Festival. Four of their tracks were chosen as "Tune of the Year" on Armin Van Buuren's show A State of Trance: "We Control The Sunlight," which featured the vocals of Jwaydan Moyine in 2011, "Unbreakable," with Roger Shah and vocals by Susana in 2016, "Somebody Loves You", which featured vocals from Plumb in 2020, and "For All Time" with Armin Van Buuren and vocals by Kazi Jay in 2021.
BTR is the debut studio album by pop boy band Big Time Rush. Released on October 11, 2010, the track listing for the album was announced on September 1, 2010. The album was preceded by the release of several singles from the TV show soundtrack. On December 3, 2009, the band released their eponymous song as the album's promotional single. The first single, "Til I Forget About You", was released on September 21, 2010. On October 11, 2010, "Boyfriend", which features vocals from rapper Snoop Dogg, was the second official single from the album and has become the band's biggest hit to date, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as reaching the Top 40 of the Pop Songs music chart in the US. Despite not being released as a single, the song "Big Night" charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number seventy-nine.
Elevate is the second studio album by American boy band Big Time Rush. It was released on November 21, 2011, by Columbia Records in association with Nickelodeon. The band worked with accomplished songwriters and producers for the album. These include those that assisted with the material from their debut album, such as Emanuel Kiriakou, Lindy Robbins, Nicholas Furlong, Damon Sharpe, Eric Sanicola and Lucas Secon, along with other notable songwriters and producers, such as JR Rotem, Christopher Stewart, The-Dream, Jay Sean, and Ryan Tedder. The production process of the album took place between nine months to a year, most of which was during their touring process.
"Hothouse" is a song by American band 78violet. It is their first single release since their renaming from Aly & AJ in 2009 and only single released under the name before they returned to Aly & AJ in 2015. It was released on July 8, 2013. The song was written by sisters Aly and AJ Michalka, and Mike Einziger, while production was handled by David Kahne. The single was noted for showcasing a change in musical direction for the duo.
"Potential Breakup Song" is a song co-written and performed by pop rock duo Aly & AJ and is the first single from their third studio album, Insomniatic. It was released on June 26, 2007, going on to top many video countdowns, and becoming Aly & AJ's most successful single to date. In November 2020, the song saw a resurgence in popularity due to its widespread use on the app TikTok, receiving over 26 million viewers for the month.
"Take Me" is a song recorded by American music duo Aly & AJ. It was released on August 18, 2017 as the lead single from the duo's debut EP Ten Years (2017). It serves as their first release since their name change from 78Violet to Aly & AJ, as well as their first release as Aly & AJ in ten years. The single was silently released on June 2, 2017, but was taken down quickly after. "Take Me" was penned by the duo, along with Jamie Sierota and Ryan Spraker.
Ten Years is the first extended play (EP) by American pop music duo Aly & AJ. It was released on November 17, 2017. Ten Years serves as their first release in ten years, following the release of their third studio album Insomniatic (2007), which reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. It is additionally their first release since their departure from Hollywood Records in 2010; the record was released on their own label, Aly & AJ Music, LLC.
A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun is the fourth studio album by American duo Aly & AJ, released on May 7, 2021. The release marks their first studio album in 14 years, following Insomniatic in 2007. The album was produced by Yves Rothman, and each track holds writing credits from both Michalka sisters. Aly & AJ stated that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not hinder their writing process, as they felt that they were "born to make" this album. They stated that while making the album, they were influenced by 1960s and 1970s music, and that it would differ from their two previous projects, Ten Years (2017) and Sanctuary (2019), which were influenced by 1980s music. The duo also wanted to capture the music of their home state California, and create a body of work that felt "timeless" to listeners. The result was a pop and pop rock record that draws musical influence from disco, soft rock, and country.
"Slow Dancing" is a song by American pop duo Aly & AJ from their fourth studio album, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun (2021). Band members AJ and Aly Michalka co-wrote the song with Jeremiah Raisen, Ryan Spraker, and Yves Rothman, with Rothman also handling the production. It was originally envisioned as an up-tempo synth-pop song similar to Aly & AJ's 2017–2019 material, several years before the album was conceived. The duo re-wrote it as a romantic ballad upon revisiting the song while quarantining during COVID-19, updating the lyrics to reflect the impact of the pandemic at the behest of Rothman. Aly initially disliked the song but eventually grew to appreciate it. One of the last songs completed for the album, the song was originally scheduled for a January 2021 release, but Aly & AJ decided to release it a month earlier because they found the soft, calming nature suitable for winter.