Saturday, July 20, 2019

Week In Review: New Songs / Music Videos You Need to Check Out (July 14-20, 2019)


A lot of new music gets released over the course of any given week. This one was no exception, as we saw a plethora of new songs and music videos hit the internet. That has been especially true for pop and rock, with tracks from the Goo Goo Dolls, Charli XCX & Christine And The Queens, The All-American Rejects and more out 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 six (and a few more) that we know you’ll love as much as we do.


1.       The Highwomen, “Redesigning Women”: Featuring the supergroup team of Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires & Natalie Hemby, The Highwomen’s “Redesigning Women” is a tribute to strong women who break stereotypes. The upbeat country melody is memorable enough to lift your spirits and get stuck in your head. (video)

2.       Goo Goo Dolls, “Miracle Pill”: “Miracle Pill” finds 90s mainstays the Goo Goo Dolls “starting all over.” In more recent years, the band’s music has made them feel like adults trying to seem young. However, “Miracle Pill” sounds fresh. The song’s bluesy alt-rock melody sounds more Black Keys than pop-rock, even though the song is upbeat and catchy enough to be played on Adult Contemporary radio. (video)

3.       Charli XCX & Christine And The Queens, “Gone”: Equally combining the electronic dance pop of Charli XCX and the softer 80s inspired pop of Christine And The Queens, “Gone” feels like a pretty natural sound for both artists.. Driven by a constant beat that punctuates the melody and lyrical phrasing of the song, it’s a rather upbeat tune that finds the duo getting existential about love. The two singers’ voices blend very well together among all the electronic elements, which also helps. (video)

4.       Fitz and the Tantrums, “I Just Wanna Shine”: “I Just Wanna Shine” is a bright tune with a light, funky groove that makes your head bob along with every beat. The lyrics are as positive as the melody, with the repetition of “today is gonna be my day” lifting your spirits and pumping you up for the day ahead. (video)

5.       The All-American Rejects, “Send Her To Heaven”: The All-American Rejects released a new three-song EP, ‘Send Her To Heaven,’ this week. Of the songs, the title track stands out the most due in part to just how dark it is. Similar to 2017’s “Sweat,” “Send Her To Heaven” gets away from the pop-y direction they have become known for, instead opting for a heavier, straight-up rock sound and a more storyteller-like lyrical approach. (video)

6.       Avril Lavigne, “I Fell In Love With The Devil”: Continuing her streak of serious ballads, Avril Lavigne released a video for “I Fell In Love With the Devil” this week. Like “Head Above Water,” the song starts slow and dark, at times allowing you to hear the desperation in her voice, and builds in intensity. The video exchanges waterfalls for the dark, tree-covered woods and death imagery.  (video)

Further Listening:

·         Jordan Davis, “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot”: (video)
·         Bishop Briggs, “Champion”: (video)
·         Korn, “You’ll Never Find Me”: (video)
·         Britney Howard, “Stay High”: (video)
·         Pixies, “On Graveyard Hill”: (video)


There have been a lot of great new pop, rock and country songs and music videos released over the last week. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new tracks you’ll be adding to your playlist this weekend.

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