A lot of new music gets released over the course of a given
week and this one was no exception. Especially when it came to rock and indie,
there were some pretty stellar song and music video entries over the last seven
days. That includes new tracks from the likes of Charly Bliss, Andrew Bird, The
Felice Brothers, Foxygen and more.
Now that the weekend is here, this is a great time to look
back at some of the new songs and music videos released this week. That’s why
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again taken to the internet
to compile a list of some of the best songs to come out over the last seven
days. Here are six (and a few more) that we think are definitely worth checking
out.
1. Larkin
Poe, “Honey Honey”: Blending indie rock and country with bluesy and jazzy
undertones, “Honey Honey” has this distinct groove that really grabs your
attention. Rebecca Lovell’s slinky-yet-strong
vocals are filled with conviction and power. (video)
2.
The Felice Brothers, “Undress”: Folk-rockers the
Felice Brothers get political on their latest single “Undress,” the title track
from their recently announced album. Starting out soft and slow, the song
quickly picks up into an upbeat, pointed track demanding clarity from those in
political and cultural power. The pace keeps building as the lyrics get more
and more pressing, topping out with this great guitar solo as vocalist Ian
Felice finally asks “When will we see the light of day.” (video)
3.
Charly Bliss, “Capacity”: “Capacity” is a
bright-yet-tortured indie-pop track filled with plenty of catchy melodic
moments that will have you humming along for the rest of the day. Reading into
the lyrics, which deal with the burnout of trying to please everyone and not
taking time for oneself, the song’s struggles are relatable. (video)
4.
Andrew Bird, “Sisyphus”: Andrew Bird’s storyteller-like
way of relating weighty subject matter is evident in his latest single “Sisyphus,”
which uses the myth’s story as a stepping off point to discuss the importance
of human fallibility. The song comes off as an easygoing piece of whistle-rock,
though its inner workings, like its lyrics, are fairly complex. (video)
5.
Chai, “Choose Go”: “Choose Go” feels like such
an unconventional song to enjoy. Somewhere between J-pop and punk, the vocals are
high-pitched and fast to the point of seeming almost chant-like, except they’re
definitely not chanting. (video)
6. Pet
Shop Boys, “Give Stupidity A Chance”: How do you make a political statement
without making it sound like harsh criticism? You make it so innocuously sweet
and innocent that you hope no one notices. That’s what Pet Shop Boys with their
new single “Give Stupidity A Chance,” one of two new songs the duo released
from their upcoming EP, ‘Agenda.’ The song is filled with so much peace and
love in it’s “let’s hold hands and sing” melody that its lyrics containing
thinly veiled criticisms of the current political and cultural climate seem
contradictory. But it works really well. (video)
Further Listening:
·
C Duncan, “Impossible”: (video)
·
ionnalee, “Open Sea”: (video)
·
Set It Off, “Dancing With The Devil”: (video)
·
Foxygen, “Livin’ A Lie”: (video)
This week saw a lot of great new rock and indie songs and
music videos hit the internet, vying for our listening attention. Check out
some of our favorites above and let us know what songs you’ve been digging this
week in the comments below.
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