Saturday, January 13, 2018

Week in Review: New Songs / Music Videos Released This Week (January 7-13, 2018)

Another week has come and gone and with it came a whole bunch of new songs and music videos. However, with the stresses the work week might through at you, it can be hard to stay up-to-date on the latest music. Now that the weekend is here, let’s take a look back at some of the best new music released over the last seven days.

This was a big week for new music. Hot artists like Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, The Killers and Fall Out Boy all released new videos this week. Jack White debuted two brand new songs along with the announcement of his new album. Matt & Kim and Black Veil Brides both made their comebacks as well. Franz Ferdinand released another new song from their upcoming album.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again been scouring the internet for the best new songs and music videos of the week. Here are eight that we definitely think are worth a listen.

1.       Jack White, “Connected by Love”: This week, former White Stripes frontman Jack White announced that he will be releasing a new album this year. With that announcement came two brand new songs, “Connected by Love” and “Respect Commander.” And while “Respect Commander” is a great song, “Connected by Love” really shines. The song’s mix of bluesy passion and electronic undertones gives it this swirling, frenzied feeling that surrounds you and keeps you interested until the end. (video)

2.       The Killers, “Rut”: “Rut” is an emotional journey of a song about feeling helpless and getting past it. Though it is mostly somber, the song picks up an inspirational, uplifting tone, building as it progresses. It’s another very passionate song with a message that a lot of people really need to hear. (video)

3.       Dua Lipa, “IDGAF”: “IDGAF” has this giant melody and presence that make it feel like a big pop production. The song’s snare hits act like punctuation for the lyrical harshness. It’s kind of mesmerizing. The video, with its big dance number, only expands on this feeling. (video)

4.       Fall Out Boy, “Wilson”: Fall Out Boy tone down their new electronic edge for their latest single “Wilson.” The song feels like an updated version of their old sound, using self-depreciating lyrics, but without the swinging power pop-punk guitars. Moreover, the video for the song is hilarious and needs to be seen. (video)

5.       Black Veil Brides, “Wake Up”: The first single from their new album, “Wake Up” comes out swinging. Bass drum hits and hard-hitting guitars keep the song moving and swirling, supporting its larger-than-life melody and overtly political lyrics. (video)

6.       Franz Ferdinand, “Feel The Love Go”: “Feel The Love Go” finds Franz Ferdinand delving even deeper into electronic mixing. Aside from the band’s normal amount of new wave distortion, synths feel even more prevalent in this track. Then there is this saxophone melody that starts flowing through it about a minute from the end that ends up weaving in with the synths until you can’t tell what’s electronic and what’s real. (video)

7.       Hudson Taylor, “Run With Me”: “Run With Me’s” country-folk-rock vibe is upbeat and jovial, a fun song for a sunny day. The song’s premise of sticking by your friends though good and bad times comes across clearly. (video)

8.       Blitzen Trapper, “Dance With Me”: With elements of Bob Dylan folk rock and Tom Petty Americana, “Dance With Me” takes its influences from the past and brings them into today’s musical landscape seamlessly. The result is a song that sounds just as familiar as the classics it pays tribute to. (video)


This week saw the release of a lot of amazing new songs and music videos. Check out our favorites above and let us know what songs you’ve been listening to this week.

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