It’s been another great week for new rock and pop music. Now
that the week is officially over, let’s take a look back at some of the new
songs and music videos released over the past seven days that you may have
missed while trudging through the shortened work week.
A lot of artists made their official comebacks this week.
The All-American Rejects, Ted Leo, Kesha and Jet have all released new music
this week after extended breaks. We also got new singles backed by videos from
Liam Gallagher and Coldplay, while Macklemore released a video for the
previously released single “Glorious.” There were also some great new songs by
Silverstein, Omni and Sabrina Carpenter.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again
been keeping track of the latest song and music video releases and are bringing
you some of our favorites from the past week. Here are eight songs that we
think you should check out.
1.
All-American
Rejects, “Sweat”/”Close Your Eyes”: The All-American Rejects have come back
swinging with two very different new singles, their first in five years. Not only are the songs different from anything
the band has put out thus far in their career, they show very different sides
of the band’s new sound. “Sweat” is a playful, sexy, sweaty mess that makes you
feel a bit dirty for listening to it. “Close Your Eyes,” on the other hand, slows
things down a bit. It sounds a little like Brit-pop-meets-indie-rock. And
though the songs are so different, they actually come together really well in
the two-part mini-movie the band released to go with them. The first part is
just as dirty as the first song makes you feel (perhaps it even adds to that
feeling with the streetwalkers and choreographed dancing), while the second
part ends up being more introspective and demure, taking the form of a classy party.
Both the song and film left me really excited to hear/see what comes next. (video)
2.
Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey, “Glorious”: I
mentioned this song when it came out, but Macklemore released a video for it
this week and it’s kind of endearing. In it he surprises his grandmother for
her 100th birthday. This includes taking her out wherever she wanted
to go and inviting her friends to her house for a get-together. (video)
3.
Kesha, “Praying”: Kesha has been through a lot
in the last five years and coming out on the other side, she has finally
released some new music reflecting on it. A stunning change of pace for the
singer, who usually goes for something a little more provocative and drunken, “Praying”
is a beautiful, confessional song that lets you know exactly what is on her
mind. There’s this one high note towards the end that really overtakes you and
makes you feel all the anger and frustration she’s releasing. So well done and…who
knew Kesha could sing? (video)
4.
Coldplay,
“A L I E N S”: Another single from their upcoming ‘Kaleidoscope’ EP, Coldplay
released a lyric video for “A L I E N S” this week. The song seems laid back
enough, a little reminiscent of older Coldplay, though not as memorable. But it
also serves a fairly political message, as the “aliens” being referred to here
are not space aliens, but refugees. Proceeds from the track are going to
Migrant Offshore Aid Station. (video)
5.
Liam Gallagher, “Chinatown”: The second single
from Liam Gallagher’s upcoming debut solo album, “Chinatown” is an acoustic
tune that slows down and stretches out the very familiar Oasis
sound. Its lyrics and melody are equally pensive, which seems to suit the often
dour Gallagher’s voice and style well. The song might not be as catchy as “Wall
of Glass,” but it doesn’t really need to be. (video)
6.
Jet
& The Bloody Beetroots, “My Name Is Thunder”: Jet released their first song
in nearly seven years this week. “My Name Is Thunder” is a collaboration with
electronic group the Bloody Beetroots. Two versions of the song were made,
though both have this hard rock sound at its core that reminds me a bit of
AC/DC. (video 1 &
2)
7.
Ted Leo, “You’re Like Me”: Fans finally got a
taste of Ted Leo’s upcoming new album this week with first single, “You’re Like
Me,” his first bit of new music in seven years. The song swings like an early
rock tune from the Beatles, but it sounds much more modern. It feels really
accessible and fun too, which makes me really excited for the rest of the
album. (Soundcloud)
8.
Omni, “Equestrian”: Omni’s sound on “Equestrian”
falls somewhere between surf-rock and early punk. There isn’t a ton of emotion
to the vocals, which makes the singer sound a little robotic, like Devo. But
the lack of emotion is made up for in the straight-from-the-garage texture of
the guitars. (Soundcloud)
These are some of this week’s top new songs and music videos
that we think are worth a listen. Catch up on the latest music by checking out
these songs and using them to start your own path to music discovery.
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