Something of a departure from their previous sound, the soaring synth-pop track was one of several new compositions the former Disney trio played on their brief reunion tour last year.

It’s the second taster of new material from the band since they returned from their three-year hiatus, following the release of ‘Pom Poms’ back in April.

‘First Time’ is taken from the long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s ‘Lines, Vines and Trying Times,’ which is scheduled for release later this year. 

Speaking to Digital Spy, he explained that Frank Ocean was a big influence on them this time around: "Yeah, definitely Frank Ocean was an influence. There were so many people that influenced this next album, just more the direction and the tone. We took our time. We all did individual things for a very long time, and we needed to."

He also admitted that fans will be able to tell the boys have grown up and are older with the new record as the content is more mature: "Yeah, oh definitely. We're all in our 20s and I'm 25 and married. The content is different than it was before. We're not talking about simple little things anymore, we're talking about actual things in life that matter. And I think that people have grown with us as well."

"Our fans that were 16, 18 are now also in their 20s and so they're dealing with real life issues and starting to have real relationships and families and things like that. It's definitely pretty intense and really cool to see."

Kevin Jonas (pictured below with wife Danielle) even revealed that he recently met some of the One Direction heartthrobs, adding: "One Direction's great - I just met Harry a couple of days ago actually, and he's just super nice. I'm just happy that music and pop is coming back."

Watch a clip from his reality series, 'Married To Jonas', below:

During an interview with People magazine, the 'Pom Poms' hitmaker explained that he shares his thoughts with her even at 4am when she's in bed asleep:

"I play the music for her constantly when we're writing the album and especially at midnight when we're in that mindframe and it doesn't just end in the studio."

"I'm bringing it home and I'm like, taking her out of bed at 4am to come listen to a song and I get so excited about it and I want to share that with her."

Kevin, who stars with his wife on the show 'Married to Jonas', added that he uses his relationship with her for inspiration and always thinks about her when writing lyrics:

"Anytime I'm in the studio I use her and the moments that we've experienced as the things I'm writing about with my brothers. Even if they're thinking about something completely different, I'm putting myself into a situation that I've been through with her that can relate."

During a recent interview the stars were asked if they had a certain person in mind when writing the track, which includes the lyrics "I want you on my team/Want you like kid just wants a milkshake/And I won’t let it go to waste if I get a taste/I’m gonna drink the whole thing", and Joe Jonas joked: "Probably Sofia Vergara."

His brother, Nick, added: "That's a good one. I think we'll go with that for now."

Referring to the general direction of their new album, the hitmakers confessed that the songs were taking a turn towards dark themes but 'Pom Poms' turned out differently so they decided to make it the lead single:

"We had a lot of songs that were bit darker in tone and we needed a brighter song and something that was really fun and this song just kind of happened. It as toward the end. From the minute we finished it, we felt it was the right song to lead with."

Shaina, a Pepperdine University student, recently made a video in which she asked the Jonas Brothers hitmaker to go with her to her college's formal dance. Unfortunately, Joe explained that he wasn't able to attend but made his own video with another proposition for her.

The clip, which is around 2 minutes long, sees Joe in a variety of entertaining set-up scenes asking Shaina if she would like to be flown out to Chicago to be his guest of honour instead.

On top of that, Shaina was interviewed by the 'Today Show' earlier today (April 11) and Joe surprised her in person by wearing a disguise and long wig (pictured above left) at the Rockefeller Plaza.

Watch both videos here:

The singer addressed rumours he had met up with his ex-girlfriend for lunch in California recently.

Jonas - who broke up with the star back in 2007 - was perplexed by the untrue reports.

In an interview with On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the star explained: “I read it online actually and I was like, ‘Oh, this is interesting that I met up with her cause I’m at the studio.’ I didn’t meet up with her but we’re friendly we have a good relationship. I’m happy for her and Liam.

He added: “I think it’s one of those things there’s a lot of people that look like me I guess in that particular town so maybe they’re running around with Miley.”

Jonas also revealed that rumours about his romantic life are hard to deal with at times.

He continued: "It bothers me…I’m a pretty private person and the things I give away, I give away in music so it’s tough.”

The track is named 'Pom Poms' and is due to be released next month, but the pop-rock trio have now shared a clip from its accompanying music video.

Speaking about the visuals for the offering recently, the band said: "It's complete with the cheerleading squads from the Saints and Hornets as well as the marching band for Southern University."

It has been confirmed that the video will debut on April 2 "exclusively on E!" and the 16 second clip shows the brothers playing their respective instruments against a dark backdrop illuminated by golden sparks.

Watch the teaser for 'Pom Poms' here:

32 seconds of a track named 'Pom Poms' has been shared online and it is due to be released as their new single on April 9.

Earlier today (March 25), member Nick Jonas tweeted a message to his fans following the end of the siblings' tour of South America and told them to prepare for new music:

"What a great tour in Latin and South America. Thank you to all the fans who came out to support us. Now get ready for #pompoms."

Back in February, the guys told Ryan Seacrest that they have already filmed the single's video and described it as being relevant to the song's title: "It's complete with the cheerleading squads from the Saints and Hornets as well as the marching band for Southern University."

The newly reformed pop-rock trio - comprising brothers Nick, Joe and Kevin - are releasing 'Pom Poms' later this year.

'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' reports that the band have already filmed the music video for the track in New Orleans "complete with the cheerleading squads from the Saints and Hornets as well as the marching band for Southern University."

The news comes after eldest sibling Kevin announced the band has finished work on their fifth studio album, which is due for release at some point in 2013.

He explained: "We wanted to take a little extra time on it to make sure it was right, and we've been working for almost a year now on it and it's time and now we're back on the road."

At the end of last year, Nick revealed what fans can expect from the trio's new music.

He said: "The vibe right now that we're trying to create, we've kind of had a really memorable and a career we're really thankful for up until this time, [and now we're] hoping to create an experience for our fans that is really personal and shows a little bit deeper look into what our lives have been like, as far as lyrics. But, musically we're trying to push ourselves and continue to grow and get better.

He added: "We're talking about some really real subjects and things that are meaningful to us both in the present time, in the past, and it's just now out there for people to hear."

Ashleigh Johnson claims that she suffered severe mental, emotional and physical injuries after being pushed into a barrier when the band played at Los Angeles' Grove shopping centre in May 2010.

She says the weight of the crowd's push made her "agonizingly crushed" at the front of the audience.

Johnson is suing the band as well as Caruso Management, who look after the venue.

As previously reported, Jonas Brothers revealed their highlights of 2012 recently, saying: "We've had a pretty amazing year, thanks to all of you with being able to go back on tour together, play shows again, be in the studio. Kevin with 'Married to Jonas.' Joe with his solo record and all that happened there."

The newly reformed pop-rock trio travelled down memory road, and have highlighted some of their most memorable experiences of the past year.

Nick told MTV News: "We've had a pretty amazing year, thanks to all of you with being able to go back on tour together, play shows again, be in the studio. Kevin with 'Married to Jonas.' Joe with his solo record and all that happened there," before Kevin interjected: "What! What! Nick with 'How To Succeed.'"

The three brothers have embarked on their own solo projects while taking a break from the band, but Nick says their passion will always lie with making music together.

The singer continued: "But it was a great year, but most important thing for us is being back together, creating music again for all of you. And, we're definitely looking forward to continuing to do that for many, many years to come."

The US trio were performing at Los Angeles' Pantages Theater on Tuesday (November 27) when they decided to pay homage to a couple of acts.

Nick Jonas slipped into a performance of Rihanna's latest single 'Diamonds', with the crowd lapping up the tune before the whole band joined in.

They also performed a mash-up of their own track 'Tonight' with fun.'s global smash hit 'We Are Young'.

As previously reported, the Jonas Brothers recently said that their new material shows a "growth" from their previous work, commenting: "We're trying to infuse classic influences with some of the more modern influences. We want to put on a great show for our fans."

Speaking to Digital Spy after yesterday's (November 12) MTV European Music Awards, the guys explained that they want to put on the best show for their followers so have infused genres to come up with something different an unexpected:

"It's definitely a growth. We're trying to infuse classic influences with some of the more modern influences. We want to put on a great show for our fans."

Back in October, the 'Wedding Bells' stars confessed that working together so closely again has brought a bit of tension to their dynamic as brothers, but they're all very strong-minded and like to get their own points across:

"No physical altercations, but yeah, you have to disagree to get what you want - disagree to agree. It works out because we have a voting system. Then we go to our management team if it doesn't work. If you feel strongly about something, I think it's always important to stick by it."

Watch the Jonas Brothers perform 'Wedding Bells' at a recent concert here:

They are confirmed to perform on both November 27 and 28 at LA's historic Pantages Theatre, and the band issued a statement on the exciting news in which they expressed their gratitude for fans' continued enthusiasm about their music:

"We were completely humbled and blown away by the fan response when we announced our New York show. The energy at Radio City was so incredible; we just couldn't wait to do another U.S. show. We are thrilled that we'll be able to share that same excitement in Los Angeles!"

Earlier this month, the pop-rockers explained that the new material they've been working on will hopefully give listeners a more in-depth insight into their lives:

"The vibe right now that we're trying to create, we've kind of [had] a really memorable career we're really thankful for up until this time, [and now we're] hoping to create an experience for our fans that is really personal and shows a little bit deeper look into what our lives have been like, as far as lyrics. But, musically we're trying to push ourselves and continue to grow and get better."

The 'Hannah Montana' actress and singer recently told radio host Ryan Seacrest that after hearing the track, she believed it was written about the love they shared when they used to date and how things have changed, and Jonas has now confirmed her suspicions.

Speaking on the KIIS FM show, member Kevin Jonas explained that his brother's romance with Cyrus was the inspiration for the song: "I think she [Cyrus] put it well. She's absolutely right. It's just about being open and honest."

Joe Jonas added: "Yeah, everything is great. I'm really happy for her continuing success. She's awesome."

Listen to 'Wedding Bells' in full here: