Another week has come and gone and with it came a slew of
new music just waiting to be heard. That was especially true with rock and pop
music this week, as we saw new songs from the likes of Steve Aoki with
Blink-182, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Noah Kahan and Direct Hit, as
well as new videos from Vampire Weekend and Carly Rae Jepson.
With another weekend upon us, Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s
music outlet, has once again searched the internet for the best new songs and
music videos to add to your weekend playlist. Here are seven (and a few more)
that are worth checking out.
1.
Steve Aoki featuring Blink-182,
“Why Are We So Broken”: You would think that with Blink-182’s involvement on
the song, “Why Are We So Broken” might sound more like a remixed pop-punk jam.
However, Steve Aoki pulls all the pop-punk out of it, leaving you with Mark
Hoppus and Matt Skiba’s vocals over Travis Barker’s heavily mixed percussion.
It’s more EDM than moshpit, but not in a bad way. It is still an enjoyable, danceable
track. (video)
2.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, “Fishing
For Fishies”: “Fishing For Fishies” is a quirky song to say the least. Frontman
Stu Mackenzie’s falsetto is light against the song’s airy, bouncy melody. It’s
a sound that feels like walking on a sunny day whistling to oneself happily. The
video is just as quirky, putting the band into a cartoony, watercolor ocean
world. (video)
3.
Noah Kahan, “Mess”: Kahan’s latest single “Mess”
is an acoustic pop treat. It’s light, catchy acoustic melody is in the vein of
artists like Vance Joy, keeping that pop of joy in its lyrics about acknowledging
your flaws and starting over. (video)
4.
Vampire Weekend, “Sunflower”: Vampire Weekend
has released a trippy video for their latest single “Sunflower.” Directed by
actor Jonah Hill and featuring cameos from Jerry Seinfeld, the video finds
frontman Ezra Koenig singing and walking around NYC haunts Zabars and Barney
Greengrass as the scenes spin around, speed up and slow down. (video)
5.
W. H. Lung, “Second Death of My Face”: “Second Death
of My Face” is a piece of bouncy synth-pop that will have you tapping along on
the first listen. His voice is husky and breathy against the upbeat
synth-drum-guitar combo. (soundcloud)
6.
Direct Hit, “Altered States”: “Altered States”
sounds like it could have come out of the 1980s. The song starts with distorted,
robotic vocals before hitting out with Direct Hit’s trademark pop-punk style
for the chorus. It’s a memorable melody and one that will have you headbanging
along. (video)
7.
Daniel Norgren, “Let Love Run The Game”: Right
from the start, “Let Love Run The Game” is soulful and genuine. The melody is a
slow, careful mix of blues and country, making for the perfect bit of Americana
rock. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Dead Bars, “Regulars”: (bandcamp)
·
Carly Rae Jepson, “Now That I Found You”: (video)
There was a lot of great new rock and pop songs and music
videos that came out over the past week. If you’re looking to add something new
to your playlist this weekend, check out some of our favorite tracks above.
Then, let us know what new songs and videos you’ve enjoyed this week in the
comments below.
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