If you are a tween, have a child who is a tween, or just happen to love a good boy band, then move over Justin Bieber–One Direction is the new craze!  The band formed in 2010, getting their first break on the British X Factor TV show.  They finished third on the show, but that didn’t stop them from signing with Columbia Records in the US.  The band consists of five British and Irish born members, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles.

“Up All Night” was the band’s first album, which released early this year to much success.  Popular hits off of their first album included “What Makes You Beautiful”, “One Thing”, “Gotta Be You”.  The band has already sold well over 12 million albums and singles, and they are about to sell a lot more with their newest announcement.  The band is all set to release their second album, “Take Me Home” on November 12, 2012.

The first single of the new album, “Live While We’re Young” was released on September 28, 2012.  It has been described as a mix of bubblegum pop and pop rock.  The message is an upbeat one about living life to its fullest.  The song rocketed up to number three in the Billboard Charts, and topped the charts in Ireland.  It even dethroned Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” for the Vevo record’s most views in 24 hours.  The next single has been announced as “Little Things” which is scheduled for release in November.  Louis Tomlinson also told eager fans that shooting for the video had already begun.

Of course, with a new album also comes a new tour!  One Direction has already announced tour dates across the US for the summer months of June, July and August.  Fans will want to get their tickets early, or risk not “living while they are young” and instead crying outside the gates of a sold out show.  This band is hot and tickets are sure to go quick.  Find out when the band will be touring your hometown and buy the best price tickets online today.  Be one of the first to hear the boys of One Direction croon the newest songs of their album live and in person!