Miss out on any of the new music that came out this week?
Well, the weekend is here once more and it’s time to take a look back at some
of the new music and music videos that came out in the last seven days.
This past week saw a lot of new tracks from some of our
favorite rock and pop artists, as well as great tracks and videos from some
very talented up-and-comers. Imagine Dragons came further out of their year-long
hiatus with a bold new track, while New Kids on the Block returned after four
years with a new song steeped in boy band nostalgia. Lorde also continued her
comeback, showing a side of her that she hasn’t shown before. Newer artists
made themselves present too, as DJ Unlike Pluto and singer/songwriter Julia
Michaels both made strong entrances this week.
As always, Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet,
has had their ear to the internet to find all of the best new music and music
videos to come out this week. Here are eight of our favorites that we think you
need to check out right now.
1.
Unlike Pluto feat. Mike Taylor, “Everything
Black”: Mixing heavily plodding beats with Mike Taylor’s soulful vocals, “Everything
Black” combines EDM and R&B very efficiently. Even though the song takes
its time bringing you in and creating that soulful groove that initially gets
your attention, the movement created by the beat and melody will keep you
invested in the song the entire way through. (video)
2.
Imagine Dragons, “Believer”: Imagine Dragons came
back in a big way this week with “Believer,” a track that gives their other highly
dramatic rock songs a run for their money. Written about singer Dan Reynolds’
pain and recovery from ankylosing spondylitis, the song is led by a
foot-stomping cadence set by the bass drum, making it feel like a military
march. It’s a sentiment that seems to be factored into the video as well, which
features Reynolds boxing actor and professional fighter Dolph Lundgren. (video)
3.
Lorde, “Liability”: Comparing “Liability” to “Green
Light,” I actually think I like this song better. It’s a much more low-key
track, driven by piano instead of synths and finger snaps. The song is way more
vulnerable too, with lyrics that really break down her thoughts and leave her
heart open for the world to see. This song shows that there is more to her than
just the upbeat tracks of ‘Pure Heroine’ and “Green Light.” (video)
4.
New
Kids on the Block, “One More Night”: When NKOTB came to James Cordon
earlier this week, they premiered “One More Night,” and it was the most
amazingly boy band-y performance in recent memory. From the matching outfits to
the sexual dance moves and hand gestures, it just brings back so many memories.
This funky dance-pop tune proves that the group can still hit those high notes
and make the girls swoon. (video)
5.
Portugal. The Man, “Feel It Still”: Try NOT to
move when you’re listening to this song. You can’t help it, the groove is too
infectious. With minimal superfluous instrumentation and one heck of a sax groove,
this will definitely put a bit of pep in your step when you hear it. (video)
6.
Plaid Brixx, “The Greener Side”: Plaid Brixx is
one of my favorite new bands out there right now and deserve a mention here,
even though this song came out this past summer. The band released a new, animated
video for “The Greener Side” this week, which was drawn by Yoyo The Ricecorpse.
The video follows a man dreaming about becoming a bunny and making friends with
the creatures in the woods. The song itself refines the electronic-based
indie-pop-punk of their first EP, moving their sound in a slightly more electronic-pop
direction. (video)
7.
The xx, “Say Something Loving”: Though the
latest single from The xx’s ‘I See You,’ premiered in January, the band finally
released a video for “Say Something Loving” this week. The song’s lyrics
contain the same kind of conversational tone as their last single, “On Hold,”
albeit with a more, upbeat, optimistic outlook. It is a song about being in
love, and the video reflects that as well. The clip celebrates love of all
kinds, displaying couples showing affection to one another, washed in an 80s
fuzzed out film effect. (video)
8.
Julia Michaels, “Issues”: This is another one of
those songs that I could definitely hear being played on pop radio, if it isn’t
being played already. It has a very familiar feel to it that I can’t quite put
my finger on. But the catchiness of the end of its chorus will get stuck in
your head. (video)
If you missed any of the amazing new music that came out
this week, we have you covered. These are just some of our favorite new songs
and music videos from the past week that we definitely think you should check
out. Take a listen and start your weekend right with new music.
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