A lot of new music is released over the course of any given
week and this one was no exception. Over the last seven days we saw a wealth of
new songs and music videos hit the web. This was especially true for rock and
pop, as we got some great new tunes from the likes of Green Day, Weezer, the Backstreet
Boys and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again searched the internet for the week’s best new songs
and music videos. Here are six (and a few more) that we think are worth
checking out this weekend.
1.
Steve Aoki & Backstreet
Boys, “Let It Be Me”: “Let It Be Me” is the perfect mix of the Backstreet
Boys’ feel good pop and Steve Aoki’s beats and mixing. The song is seamless as
both a dance track and a pop track. It’s upbeat and dance-worthy with a
brightness meant to put a smile on your face. (video)
2.
Louis Tomlinson, “Kill My Mind”: The rock
inspiration in One
Direction alum Louis Tomlinson’s latest single “Kill My Mind” is a delightful
surprise on first listen. It’s got a big, upbeat pop-rock sound that makes you
want to get up and jump around. This song will get stuck in your head whether
you like it or not. (video)
3.
Waterparks, “[Reboot]”: Waterparks’ latest
single “[Reboot]” feels almost alien. Its
pop-punk-meets-electronic-meets-hip-hop vibe is earcatching. Frontman Awsten
Knight spits out lyrics at a pace and frequency during certain parts that would
give Eminem a run for his money. The melody puts the electronics front and
center, covering the heavy bass and drums in a thick filter of synths and
computer effects. (video)
4.
Art Alexakis, “The Hot Water Test”: When
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis wants to get upfront about a subject that is
exactly what he does. His new single, “The Hot Water Test,” from his upcoming
debut solo album, ‘Sun Songs,’ was written about his Multiple Sclerosis
diagnosis in the most blatant, wordy way possible. It’s hard not to come at
this song expecting it to sound like Everclear. Alexakis does a good job at
bridging the gap though. Lyrically, the song isn’t that different than
something he would have written for the band. The change comes in the melody
and instrumentation, which while not super out there, are a bit rawer. The
guitar has more twang to it. It’s bluesier and less polished. Because it’s
mainly guitar and vocal, it comes off as a bit more intimate. (video)
5.
Weezer, “The End Of The Game”: Weezer has been
on a creative bent lately, releasing three albums in the course of two years.
This week they released, “The End Of The Game,” the first single to a fourth
album, ‘Van Weezer,’ out next year. It’s a song heavy on the rock side, leading
off with some Van Halen-inspired guitar riffs and holding strong with ‘Blue
Album’-era guitars throughout. The melody sounds like a punched-up version of
something from one of their more recent albums (the name of which is eluding me
at the writing of this article). This song sounds promising for the upcoming
album. (video)
6.
Green
Day, “Father Of All…”: “Father Of All…,” the new single from pop-punk
legends Green Day, goes in a completely different direction than what the band
has put out under their name before. The first thing you hear is frontman
Billie Joe Armstrong’s falsetto-ish vocals taking over for his usual nasal
tenor (he said in an interview that he was trying to channel Motown and Prince).
Then you hear the chaotic instrumental and lyrics of the song, which have a
sort of punk-meets-surf rock vibe. Despite just how different it is, the song
is rather enjoyable. It’s upbeat, it has a good, fun energy… It’s perhaps what
may have come if the Foxboro Hot Tubs released another album. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Twin Peaks, “Oh Mama”: (video)
·
MakeWar, “Oh, Brother”: (video)
·
Charlie Puth, “Mother”: (video)
This week saw the release of a lot of great new rock and pop
songs and music videos. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know
what new tracks you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.
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