Disney is releasing a pop-punk and alternative rock covers compilation of Disney classics titled, A Whole New Sound. A specific release date and a complete list of participating bands have yet to be announced, but the album and vinyl will arrive sometime this year. The first track shared from the project is Simple Plan’s rousing cover of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” which is tied to both The Lion King’s 30th anniversary celebration and the announcement of A Whole New Sound. “
We grew up watching Disney movies with our families and now we get to enjoy them with our own kids, so it’s pretty amazing to have been invited to be on this album,” Simple Plan said in a statement. The band elaborated to Billboard: “When Disney reached out to us to be a part of this project, it was a bit overwhelming because there are so many amazing Disney songs. But it became obvious pretty quickly that The Lion King song book, and especially ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight,’ stood out from the rest.” (Consequence of Sound)
