Over any given week, a lot of new music is released, so much
so that it can be difficult to keep track of it all. This week was no
exception, as we saw plenty of new songs and music videos hit the internet for
our listening / viewing pleasure.
The weekend is a great chance to catch up on the music you
may have missed. That’s why Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, is
taking a look back at some of the week’s hottest new tracks. Here are seven (and
a few more) from the last seven days we know you'll enjoy as much as we did.
1.
Simple Creatures, “Strange Love”: “Strange Love”
is what Blink-182
would sound like if they suddenly turned into a synth-pop band. It’s definitely
a 50-50 blend of Blink and All Time Low, only with drum machines and no
snot-nosed punk undertones. It does have a feel-good vibe and memorable melody,
which if you’re like me, will have you humming and singing along on first
listen. (video)
2.
Weezer, “High As A Kite” & “Living In L.A.”:
Weezer are back to promoting their upcoming self-titled, “black” album,
releasing two new songs this week. “High As A Kite” starts out innocent-sounding
enough, but changes into a harder jam with buzzing guitars about 2/3 of the way
through. The video continues the band’s penchant for pop-culture spoofs, this
time taking on ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ and creating a topsy-turvy scenario
where “Mr. Rivers” and band are completely blitzed and scaring away their
audience of children. “Living In L.A.” has a completely different sound to “High.”
It’s a much more synth-heavy track with a solid, danceable vibe that surprises.
It’s far from the darkness that the band promised on the album, but definitely a
strong song. (“High”
and “L.A.”)
3.
Mötley
Crüe, “The Dirt (Est. 1981)”: Written for the band’s upcoming biopic, “The
Dirt (Est. 1981)” has that classic Mötley Crüe sound. It’s an energetic,
aggressive jam with heavy guitars and easily accessible melody. Machine Gun
Kelly’s rap verses are some of the best I’ve heard in a collaborative song in a
while, as they actually make sense within the context of the song. No
afterthoughts here, just plain, old-fashioned rock. (video)
4.
Yungblud & Halsey feat. Travis Barker, “11
Minutes”: While “11 Minutes” isn’t the most original of tunes, Yungblud and
Halsey put their own unique twist on the song’s complex heartbreak tale. The
song ventures into the more pop-oriented, hip-hop influenced sound Yungblud has
said he wanted to explore on his upcoming album. He does it well (not as well
as he does rock, in my opinion), giving a compelling vocal performance
alongside Halsey’s already pop-tested vocals. However, it’s the catchy melody that
will ultimately have this song doing very well on pop radio in the coming weeks.
(video)
5.
Rob
Thomas, “One Less Day (Dying Young)”: From the first notes of “One Less Day,”
the listener is swept up in the song’s positivity. The song’s lyrics feel life-affirming in a
world where it seems like suicide has become the answer to life’s problems. I honestly
hope this song’s beautiful message saves lives. (video)
6.
Vampire Weekend, “Harmony Hall”: The more I hear
“Harmony Hall,” the more I enjoy it. Its melody has this Elton John-meets-90s
alt-rock vibe that really grows on you. This week the band released a very
90s-influenced video for the song that features the band in various scenes that
pay homage to videos from the likes of Gin Blossoms, Live and Blink-182, as
well as cameos from Jonah Hill and Blood Orange, and Ezra Koenig making Spirograph
pancake art. (video)
7.
Maty Noyes, “New Friends”: “New Friends” is a super
catchy track about one-sided friendships. Noyes has a fresh take on pop music
that makes the song stand out.The song comes with an ultra-creepy, 80s B-movie
horror video, which portrays Noyes murdering her friends and playing around
with their bodies, reanimating them with electricity and making a “new friend”
by sewing them together (thankfully the video doesn’t show that part). (video)
Further Listening / Watching:
1.
The Dangerous Summer, “Where Were You When the
Sky Opened Up” (video)
2.
UV Rays, “Boys” (Soundcloud)
3.
New Found Glory, “The Power Of Love” (video)
4.
Andy Grammer, “Don’t Give Up On Me” (video)
From the hot rock sounds of Mötley Crüe and Weezer to the top
pop of Yungblud and Rob Thomas, this week was filled with great new music ready
to be heard. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new
tracks you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.
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