Another week has flown by and with it came some great new
music and music videos.
This week saw a lot of established rock artists previewing what
we can expect from their upcoming releases, with bands like Linkin Park and All
Time Low debuting musical shifts that will have you seeing them differently.
There has also been a lot of great content from up-and-coming artists like
James TW and Taylor John Williams, who both put out videos with songs that show
off their brilliant vocals. We also got some music videos (not mentioned in the
list) for songs that were previewed a few weeks ago, including videos for “Fun” by Blondie, “Paris” by The Chainsmokers
and “Let’s Hurt Tonight”
by OneRepublic. There was even a sweet new song from Ed Sheeran!
At Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, we know
how important and difficult finding new music can be. That is why we have been
searching for the best new songs and music videos that dropped this week. Here
are eight that we think you should definitely take a listen to this weekend.
1.
New Found Glory, “Happy Being Miserable”: New
Found Glory hasn’t lost any of their humor in their last ten years as a band.
This is evidenced by the video for their latest single, “Happy Being Miserable,”
from their upcoming album, ‘Makes Me Sick.’ Starting out with singer Jordan
Pundik telling the other band members a campfire story, the video focuses in on
his story of the band partaking in a pie eating contest that quickly changes
course, finally resulting in a punk rock rave. The video is definitely a
distraction from the song, which plays out like a kiss-off track about saving
one’s love for someone who actually cares about them. (video)
2.
All Time Low, “Dirty Laundry”: All Time Low
recently signed with Fueled By Ramen, releasing their first single and video
with the label this week. “Dirty Laundry” tilts a little bit more electronic
than the band’s previous singles, and a little less tongue-in-cheek as well. It
sounds good though, like the band is trying to expand their sound while growing
with their original listener-base. (video)
3.
James TW, “Ex”: This is a little bit of a
backwards love song, but it’s cute. It’s about not wanting to dance with
someone else because they are afraid they will forget what it is like to dance
with their current love and destroying what they have. It’s pop-y and catchy,
perfect for radio airplay. (video)
4.
Linkin Park featuring Kiiara, “Heavy”: This song
is a big departure for Linkin Park, whose brand of rap-rock made them very
popular in the early 2000s. “Heavy” is a bit more atmospheric, focusing more on
the way Chester Bennington’s vocals play with Kiiara’s and less on the DJ or
hip-hop cut-ins that usually pepper their songs. (video)
5.
PWR BTTM, “Big Beautiful Day”: I’ll say it
outright, this band and song will not be for everyone. Due to their highly flamboyant,
highly sexual nature and subject matter, their act can be a bit much. But this
glittery display of love rising above hate is incredibly catchy, powerful and
timely. (video)
6.
Taylor John Williams, “White Summer Dress”: This
waltz-tempo piece from newcomer Taylor John Williams is beautiful. He sings
with so much passion that you can really feel his pain as he reminisces about
his past love, envisioning her dancing with him and looking into her eyes. (video)
7.
Papa Roach, “Help”: Papa Roach have returned
with another new song (they released a video last week for their song “Crooked
Teeth,” which is okay, but at times a bit incoherent). “Help” continues with
the sound that we have come to know and love from Papa Roach, heavy on the
guitars and hard-cut vocal delivery. This is one of the band’s more
introspective songs, taking cues for its self-analyzing lyrics from previous
hits like “Scars” and “Lifeline.” (video)
8.
Shinedown, “I’ll Follow You Down”: This is
actually a pretty nice rock and roll love song. Low-key compared to a lot of
their work, “I’ll Follow You Down’s” piano-driven melody toes the line between
hard rock anthem and southern rock slow jam. It sounds like a great song to serenade your
loved one to. (video)
This week saw a lot of new music from established rock acts
and some really talented up-and coming singer/songwriters. These are just some
of the new songs and videos that came out that we think you should definitely check
out. Now sit back, relax, put on some
tunes and enjoy the weekend!
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