Saturday, April 13, 2019

Week In Review: New Songs / Music Videos You Need To Check Out (April 7-13, 2019)


Another week has come and gone, and with it came a slew of new music for our listening pleasure. That was especially true with rock and pop, as new tracks from the likes of Ellie Goulding, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Silversun Pickups, The Chainsmokes, Mark Ronson and more hit the internet this week.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for the week’s hottest new songs and music videos. Here are 10 (and a few more) that we think will make a great addition to your weekend listening.


1.       Foster The People, “Style”: “Style’s” pounding beat sets the tone for this dark, heavy synth-rock track. The beginning is very anthemic and confident with a stride you can strut to. It sounds a bit like a Muse track with less distortion. (video)

2.       King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, “Planet B”: King Gizzard try their hand at metal with “Planet B,” a rock track with heavy guitars and growly vocals. It’s a very different sound from “Fishing For Fishies,” which means this album is sure to be one eclectic, interesting piece. (video)

3.       Otoboke Beaver, “Datsu, Hikage No Onna”: Though the song is in Japanese, the intensity of the band’s delivery on “Datsu, HIkage No Onna” breaks the language barrier. It’s short, fast and loud; exactly what you want from a punk track. (video)

4.       Matt Kivel, “Two Braids”: Ordinarily, I would say that “Two Braids” was too low key for me. However, there is something about the beat and the soft instrumentals that are entrancing. (video)

5.       Silversun Pickups, “It Doesn’t Matter Why”: With a rumbling bass line and hurried pacing, “It Doesn’t Matter Why” is a quick, heart-pounding track. It’s a solid, upbeat melody that at times evokes a bit of fear, but mostly just fast-paced toe-tapping. (video)

6.       Claud, “If I Were You”: “If I Were You” is an upbeat, catchy acoustic pop track that will have you humming along on first listen. The melody is a bit 90s girl power singer-songwriter, which is a great vibe. (video)

7.       Pure Bathing Culture, “All Night”: “All Night” is a synth-y track that sounds directly out of the 1980s. The buzzy guitar adds a nice flair to this dreamy, semi-upbeat track. (video)

8.       Jeanines, “Either Way”: Right out of the gate, “Either Way” grabs your attention with a burst of guitar energy that will leave you bopping your head for the entire minute and a half. The vocals are a bit more muted than the instrumental, sounding almost atmospheric among them. (bandcamp)

9.       Ellie Goulding, “Sixteen”: “Sixteen” is a nostalgic pop track that’s a bit more down to earth than some of her previous singles. It’s still heavily produced, but the electronic elements don’t overshadow the point of the song. (video)

10.   Craig’s Brother, “Follow Your Heart”: “Follow Your Heart” sends a heartfelt message telling listeners to listen to their hearts and find their happiness as they rip through a quick-paced pop-punk melody. The song will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face as you rock out. (video)

Further Listening:

·         Anna Of The North, “Used To Be”: (video)
·         The Gotobeds, “Twin Cities”: (video)
·         The Mountain Goats, “Sicilian Crest”: (video)
·         Penelope Isles, “Chlorine”: (video)
·         Mark Ronson feat. Lykke Li, “Late Night Feelings”: (video)
·         The Head And The Heart, “Missed Connection”: (video)
·         The Chainsmokers, “Kills You Slowly”: (video)

This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and music videos from pop and rock artists new and established. Check out some of our favorites this weekend that we’ve listed above and let us know what new tracks you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.

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