It’s the end of another week. What better way to reflect on
the last seven days than by looking back at the new songs and music videos
released in that time.
This week saw new music from great artists that have not
released music in a while. We got our first taste of new music from the
legendary Chuck Berry in more than 40 years. Gorillaz also made a big return
this week, unleashing four more songs from their upcoming album. This week also
saw more new music from All Time Low and Sheppard, while Blondie gave us a
preview of their Record Store Day release.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, loves new
music and has been keeping track of the latest new songs and music videos all
week. Here are our top seven new songs and music videos that we think you
should check out this weekend.
1.
Sheppard, “Keep Me Crazy”: After the massive
success of their single “Geronimo” in 2014, Australian family band Sheppard is
poised to take over pop music again with their new single, “Keep Me Crazy.” The
song is more like their early songs “Let Me Down Easy” and “Hold My Tongue”;
its summer-y and catchy. By the middle of the song, it just feels so familiar
that you want to sing along. (video)
2.
Gorillaz,
“Saturnz Barz (Spirit House)”: This week we got four new songs from the
animated band, who will be releasing their first album in five years, ‘Humanz,’
on April 28. Though not necessarily a bad thing, none of these songs seem to
have the normal conventions of a pop song; definitive choruses or anything more
than beats to grab on to. “Saturnz Barz” comes closest, featuring vocals by
Popcaan to give it a more reggae feel than the hip-hop one the band usually
has. The video mixes animation styles, with the two-dimensional characters
occupying a more three-dimensional, computer-animated space. It is a bit creepy
though, as the characters’ detour to an old abandoned house turns into a horror
show with three-dimensional monsters. (video)
3.
Chuck Berry, “Big Boys”: This is the first
single from Berry’s now posthumous upcoming album, ‘Chuck.’ When you listen to
it, it feels like you’re going back in time. It features his signature opening guitar
riff and a classic rock ‘n’ roll melody. (video)
4.
All Time Low, “Last Young Renegade”: Classic All
Time Low. “Last Young Renegade” is a straight-forward pop-punk song about love.
Although the video is not a new concept, as it features(a girl and a guy laughing
and having fun together while the band plays on in a dark club, it is still
well-done and fits the song perfectly. I also appreciate that the video comes
full circle; that the couple singer Alex Gaskarth sees in the beginning reunites
with the band at the end. (video)
5.
Jordan Fisher featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, “You’re
Welcome”: I didn’t realize this was a Disney song until after I listened to it.
Fisher has an amazing voice and Miranda’s flow is perfect. The video is done
well too, featuring the two artists supposedly in two different places but
interacting with one another as if they are in the same room. (video)
6.
Jason
Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Hope The High Road”: I’m not sure what prompted
me to listen to this country song, but I actually liked it. It seems a little
political, but the overarching theme is that we should not let emotions and
politics get in the way of being a good person. (video)
7.
Blondie,
“Long Time”: This is the classic Blondie sound that people know and love. It
has a dreamy dance-rock aura that combined with its much more current lyrics,
is where you would want new Blondie music to sound like. The song will be made
available as a 7” during this year’s Record Store Day event. (video)
These are our picks for the best new songs and music videos
that came out in the last week. Check out these songs and let them be a
starting point in your weekend music discovery. Enjoy!
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