Saturday, May 4, 2019

Week In Review: New Songs / Music Videos You Need to Check Out (April 28 – May 4, 2019)


A lot of music is released over the course of any given week. This week was no exception as we got some brand new tracks from big names in rock and pop, including Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Madonna, Angels and Airwaves, Of Monsters and Men and many more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for some of the week’s top new songs and music videos.  From rock and pop to even a little hip-hop, here are six (and a few more) of our favorites that we think you’ll enjoy.  


1.       Angels And Airwaves, “Rebel Girl”: Angels And Airwaves waste no time getting back to form with their new single “Rebel Girl,” the band’s first new song since 2016. The song’s underlying rock guitars and drums give it some heft while the synths make the melody soar. Tom DeLonge’s hard pronunciations add a punchiness to the already catchy chorus. (video)

2.       Logic feat. Eminem, “Homicide”: I’m impressed by two things with this track: 1) the speed at which Logic raps and 2) how he intertwines Eminem’s signature “chicka-chicka” into the song before bringing Em himself out. This weaving of two artists unique styles is something that doesn’t always happen with collaborations and its nice when it does. (video)

3.       Celine Dion, “Right In Front Of You”: “Right In Front Of You” is exactly what you would expect to hear from Celine Dion. The song’s melody is light and uplifting with a sound that takes you right back to her 1990s hits. (video)

4.       Madonna, “I Rise”: It’s almost uncanny how young Madonna’s vocals feel on this album. I don’t mean Madonna in her heyday young, but in the sense that if you close your eyes, this could be any of the up and coming female vocalists making pop music right now. The melody and pacing of the song are super trendy. Madonna really has some good people behind her. (video)

5.       New Years Day, “Shut Up”: “Shut Up” is a pounding track with a grinding bass line, sludgy guitars and biting lyrics about knowing what you want and not letting anyone tell you different. It’s one of the more memorable songs on the band’s new album, as its melody is quite catchy and its phrasing is really easy to pick up. The video is a bit gore-y towards the end, so you’ve been warned. (video)

6.       Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie, “Me!”: It’s hard to know what to make of “Me!.” The song is very bubbly and grandiose, a complete 180 turn from her last album. It’s almost too saccharine to enjoy. However, it’s also immensely catchy, which has to count for something. That she tapped Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie to sing duet seems very appropriate given the quirkiness of his music and career. (video)


Further Listening:

·         FINNEAS, “I Lost A Friend”: (video)
·         The Regrettes, “Dress Up”: (video)
·         Of Monsters and Men, “Alligator”: (video)
·         The Veronicas, “Think of Me”: (video)
·         Cage the Elephant & Beck, “Night Running”: (video)
·         Cursive, “Pick Up The Pieces”: (video)
·         Holy Ghost, “Do This”: (video)


This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and music videos from some of rock and pop’s biggest artists. 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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