Phoenix, AZ pop-rock band Anarbor have been announced as one of five artists battling it out for mtvU’s coveted Freshmen 5 this week. The band is asking that fans visit mtvU and cast their votes for “The Brightest Green”! Fan votes determine which videos get into rotation on mtvU every week. If Anarbor takes this week’s title, the guys will release an exclusive acoustic track for their fans! Voting is open now until 2PM (EST) on Friday, March 5th. What are you waiting for!?

Anarbor are set to release their debut full length, The Words You Don’t Swallow on April 20 via Hopeless Records. Armed with the familiar soulful pop-rock that defined their breakthrough EP, Free Your Mind, a year ago (as well as the continued appearance of producer Mike Green), the new record ups the ante with more confidence, wit and sheen. Fans can check out the first single off the new album, “Gypsy Woman”, now available for stream and download. The Words You Don’t Swallow is available for pre-order for just $5.99 until the end of this week, get your copy now!