It has been one very snowy week here in New York. But now
that the snow is over (for now) and most of us are shoveled out, it’s time to
enjoy the weekend. What better way to do that than to cozy up at home out of
the cold and watch some of this week’s new music videos.
This has been a great week for rock and pop music. On the
rock side, we go new videos from the likes of The Pretty Reckless, Goldfrapp,
Jamiroquai and Taking Back Sunday. Pop musicians Lady Gaga and Katy Perry both
released new music and videos this week as well. Even M.I.A. released her first
new song in three years this week.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, has your
weekend playlist covered. We have been scouring the internet for the top new
songs and music videos that came out this week and have chosen seven that we
think you should definitely check out.
1.
Jamiroquai, “Cloud 9”: The latest single from
Jamiroquai’s upcoming new album, “Cloud 9” has this kind of upbeat, feel-good
groove. It’s different from the first single from the album, “Automaton,” which
was more electronic and robotic. If you only know Jamiroquai from their single “Virtual
Insanity,” than you will like this song too. (video)
2.
Katy Perry, “Chained To The Rhythm”: I don’t
always give current pop music a shot and wasn’t planning on doing so with this
song (or the next one). But I actually liked it. First of all, kudos to her for
such an adorable, web-pandering video. With that said, this song seems pretty culturally
critical for a catchy pop song. It uses the “rhythm” as a metaphor for what is
going on in the world and not doing anything means you are just a “zombie”
letting things happen without question. All this in a song that’s rhythm and
bounce will make you want to listen to the song on repeat. Well done. (video)
3.
Lady Gaga, “John Wayne”: The latest single from ‘Joanne,’
“John Wayne” is, like the rest of the album, less showy and more showing off
Gaga’s talent. It’s still a dance track with a thumping, driving beat and echo
effects, but it somehow feels different. There’s this hint of the wild west,
which is appropriate given the namesake of the song is a “cowboy” actor from
the spaghetti westerns of the 1920s. The video is just as wild as the song,
with lots of dancing and neon lights going on as she sings about wanting a
real, tough-guy kind of man. (video)
4.
The Pretty Reckless, “Oh My God”: While probably
not the best song from The Pretty Reckless, “Oh My God” still shows why the
band is one of the hottest female-fronted bands in metal today. The song is a
frenzied, scream-sung jolt of energy with lyrics that sound like they came
right off the notebook page they were written on. It’s heavily political and
culturally aware, commenting on everything from the high-standard of beauty
women are held to, to the way different races are treated and more. (video)
5.
Goldfrapp, “Anymore”: “Anymore” feels so
familiar, which is probably why it is so easy to listen to. The snare-base
percussion loop is surprisingly light, which goes nicely with Alison Goldfrapp’s
high range and the synth-enhanced effects. The video is also pretty well
synched to the song, with hairless ladies dancing on a beach in flowy dresses.
(video)
6.
M.I.A., “P.O.W.A”: Never one to sit on the
sidelines, M.I.A. is back with a new, politically charged reggae-tinged track, “P.O.W.A.”
It talks about stirring up drama, not backing down and asking others to join. The
song has a pretty steady cadence, not veering too much off course between the verses
and chorus. As a result, I can hear this becoming a melody that will worm its
way inside your head, even if it is hard to understand most of the words she is
saying. (video)
7.
Taking Back Sunday, “Call Come Running”: The
latest single from Taking Back Sunday’s latest album ‘Tidal Wave,’ “Call Come
Running” is less energy-intensive as some of the band’s previous work, but it
still gets the point across quite well. Through heavy guitars and driving
percussion, Adam Lazzara’s lyrics about ruminating on the past and second
chances. The video continues where the band’s “You Can’t Look Back” left off,
with a bloodied Lazzara stumbling around looking for someone to show compassion
and help him. (video)
With all the new music that comes out each week, it can be
hard to keep track of it all. Check out our picks for this week’s top new songs
and music videos and let Vinyl Bay 777 help you stay up-to-date on the latest
music. Stay warm!
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