Wind-up band 12 Stones got a huge break in 2003 when singer Paul McCoy provided guest vocals on labelmate Evanescence's monster hit "Bring Me to Life." But despite releasing two albums, that has been the quintet's defining moment—until now. Previewing new record "Anthem for the Underdog," due Aug. 14, is "Lie to Me," a radio-ready, almost laid-back rock ditty gaining airwave traction. The song is easy on the ears and the lyric immediately understandable. Instead of the fierceness that propelled his vocals on "Bring Me to Life," resignation fills McCoy's light croon of, "So lie to me once again/And tell me everything will be all right." All is sewn up in a few quick minutes, with a midtempo guitar-fueled backdrop to carry it along. —Christa L. Titus