Another long week is in the books. Now that the weekend is
here, that means it’s time to kick back, relax and take a look back at all the
new music released over the last week.
This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and
music videos from artists new and established. In pop, you had big video
releases from Ariana
Grande, Troye
Sivan and Charli
XCX, Mariah Carey and more. Sia
and Lukas Graham both released new songs that respectively pay homage to those
dealing with mental health issues. Weezer released the first single from their
highly anticipated ‘Black Album.’ New Kids on the Block released an 80s-themed
new song while giving fans a taste of what they can expect on the group’s
upcoming ‘Mixtape Tour.’ We also got some new rock songs from the likes of I
Don’t Know How But They Found Me, No Rome, Basement, Robert DeLong, Chvrches
and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite new songs and music
videos of the past week. Here are seven that we think you’ll love.
1.
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, “Do It All
The Time”: “Do It All The Time” is a funky piece of indie-rock, bringing
together ringing synths and a beat that makes you want to get up and dance. The
sound is filled with 1980s influence, yet somehow remains timeless. (video)
2.
No Rome, “Narcissist”: There is something very fun
about “Narcissist.” The song’s low-key melody is infectious with a pop-y
undertone that makes it feel instantly familiar. It sounds very minimalist, but anything more
would have been overkill. The song’s video is also pretty stellar, paying
homage to the pop that most likely inspired it without going completely
overboard. (video)
3.
Basement, “Be Here Now”: “Be Here Now” has this
great alt-rock energy that picks you up and keeps your attention throughout. The
song’s soaring melody and swinging guitars keep things moving straddling a
sound somewhere between Jimmy
Eat World and Switchfoot.
(video)
4.
Robert DeLong, “Revolutionary”: The electronic
rock vibe of “Revolutionary” really suits the song’s content. DeLong’s amplified
and enhanced vocals merged with the futuristic tone of the melody and
instrumentation create the feeling of something extraordinary. The resulting
sound is so big and exciting that it will energize you. (video)
5.
New
Kids On The Block, “80s Baby”: With the recent outpouring of songs extolling
and repurposing lyrics from the late 1990s by artists barely old enough to
remember music of the time, New Kids on the Block’s fan-indulgent pop track “80s
Baby” feels almost clever. Sure it’s full of cheesy references to the decade. But
the song’s “you’re my girl, I’m going to make you feel special” vibe does
exactly what it’s supposed to do: make you feel special. The song is also performed
by a band and collaborators (the song features Salt
N Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie
Gibson and Naughty By Nature, who will all be joining NKOTB on their
upcoming ‘Mixtape Tour’) who, like their fans, grew up in the 80s. (video)
6.
Lukas Graham, “Not A Damn Thing Changed”: Written
about the loss of a friend who committed suicide, “Not A Damn Thing Changed”
deals with loss in a way that is real and refreshing. You can feel the grief in
frontman Lukas Forchhammer’s vocal delivery and the rushed cadence of the song.
The lyrics just come at you with the force of someone who is hurting. (video)
7.
Weezer, “Can’t Knock the Hustle”: Weezer finally
announced plans for “The Black Album” this week, as well as released a video
for its first single “Can’t Knock The Hustle.” Headed in a much more grooved-up
and pop-y direction. It’s hard to pinpoint where the song falls exactly. Its
melody reminds me of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Fight the Feeling” while half
of its delivery is semi-rapped (like 2005’s “Beverly Hills”) over a
rock-leaning, funk-inspired groove. The video marks Weezer’s second in a row to
not feature the band in it, instead casting Pete Wentz to play Rivers as a
rideshare driver. (video)
A lot of great new songs and music videos were released over
the course of the last week. Check out some of our favorites above and let us
know what new music you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.
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