Another week has come and gone, bringing a plethora of new
music releases with it. This week saw some great new pop and rock songs and
music videos released online, including tracks from the likes of Tegan &
Sara, Liam Gallagher, Blink-182, Icona Pop and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for the hottest new songs and
music videos of the week. Here are seven (and a few more) that we think are
worth checking out.
1.
Call Me Karizma, “I’m Okay”: There is something intriguing
about how minimalist Call Me Karizma’s latest single “I’m Okay” really is. With
just his pop-punk-leaning vocal intonation and a piano to back it up, there
really isn’t much to it. However, the emotion that he does evoke makes the song
captivating. (video)
2.
Volbeat, “Pelvis On Fire”: A mix of hardcore and
rockabilly, Volbeat’s “Pelvis On Fire” sounds like an Elvis
Presley song on speed. Frontman Michael Poulsen has the vocal
tones of the King down pat, but with a deeper voice that balances out the
heavier sound. (video)
3.
Tegan
& Sara, “I’ll Be Back Someday”: “I’ll Be Back Someday” is upbeat and
forceful, coming at you full force with fast drums and a catchy melody. Written
when the twin duo were still teenagers and revisited as adults, the song’s
sound is much more rock-fueled than their recent releases, but still has that
memorable quality to it that will keep even their newest listeners entranced. (video)
4.
Liam
Gallagher, “Once”: Light and nearly acoustic, “Once” is a wistful ballad
about how fast life passes you by. The melody is slow and thoughtful,
underscored by a string and choral section that brings in more depth. (video)
5.
Twenty One Pilots, “The Hype”: Twenty One Pilots
dropped a video for single “The Hype” this week and it’s pretty good. The video
follows the band on their assent to fame, playing larger and larger stages (in
this case living rooms to garages to rooftops) only to find that when they hit
the top, everything crumbles and takes them back to square one. It’s a great
metaphor for what can happen to an artist in the industry, and a good warning
to stay humble. (video)
6.
Blink-182,
“Darkside”: The more I listen to “Darkside,” the more I actually kind of like
it. You can still hear elements of Blink-182’s classic pop-punk sound in the
melody (though its Travis Barker’s inimitable drumming style that makes it
unmistakable), but with a darker, more electronic twist. It’s especially noticeable
at the beginning when Matt Skiba is singing, as by the time it gets to the
pre-chorus, the peppiness picks up a bit. The song kind of sounds like Mark
Hoppus’ Simple Creatures project overflowed into the new Blink album and I don’t
really hate it. (video)
7.
Icona Pop, “Next Mistake”: If you’re feeling
nostalgic for early-mid 1990s dance music, than you definitely need to hear “Next
Mistake.” The beat is reminiscent of songs like Deee Lite’s “Groove Is In The
Heart,” providing a groove that makes you want to get up and dance. (video)
Further Listening:
·
The Highwomen, “Crowded Table”: (video)
·
Sheer Mag, “Hardly To Blame”: (video)
·
Alessia Cara, “Ready”: (video)
·
The Early November, “Hit By A Car (In Euphoria)”:
(video)
·
Ariel View, “Friday Nights”: (video)
·
Skillet, “You Ain’t Ready”: (video)
With a lot of hot new songs and music videos in the pop and
rock sphere hitting the internet, this was a great week for new music. Check
out some of our favorites above and let us know what new tunes you’ve been
digging this week in the comments below.
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