Another week has come and gone, bringing with it a slew of
new music for our entertainment. This week saw a lot of great new songs and
music videos hit the internet, especially when it came to rock and pop. Maroon 5,
Bayside, Mandy Moore and Wilco are just some of the many artists who put out
new tracks over the last seven days.
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 best new songs
and music videos. Here are 10 (and a few more) that we think are worth taking
some time this weekend to check out.
1.
Nurvus, “Fake”: From its first notes, “Fake”
grabs you and sucks you into its high energy pop-punk bounce. There’s a certain
rawness to the vocals and instrumentals too that’s kind of messy and chaotic,
but engaging. (video)
2.
Maroon 5, “Memories”: “Memories” has a more
island-y feel than the big pop productions Maroon 5 has been delivering
recently. The sound really highlights the unique reggae-tinged notes in Adam
Levine’s vocals. It’s a dreamy mix of new Maroon 5, old Maroon 5 and The Police
that’s quiet and reflective. (video)
3.
The Menzingers, “Strangers Forever”: With
driving guitars and steady kick and snare drum beats, “Strangers Forever”
barrels through feelings of heartbreak and anger with abandon. It’s upbeat Americana-punk
vibe is energetic and almost nostalgic-sounding does a good job of covering up
the anger in the lyrics. (video)
4.
Bayside, “Interrobang”: Bayside go for artistry
on their latest single “Interrobang.” The song’s dark, melodic “emo”-punk is
very much on brand for the band, it’s low bass hum giving it that underlying
dark vibe throughout. However, there’s a half-speed, noodle-y breakdown in the
middle that changes the song’s pace and direction briefly, highlighting the
guitars in an almost dreamlike stage. When the guitars snap out of their trance,
the song revs back up to its original darkness. (video)
5.
Stand Atlantic, “Hate Me (Sometimes)”: “Hate Me
(Sometimes)” is a bright, melodic pop-punk track. It’s upbeat and catchy in a
way that harkens back to early 2000s bands like All Time Low, but with a
spunkiness that feels very current. (video)
6.
The Interrupters, “Bad Guy”: I try not to
recommend too many cover songs, but The Interrupters add to Billie Eilish’s hit
“Bad Guy” in a way that makes it all their own. First, they hike up the tempo
to something a bit more ska-friendly. Then, they bring up the vocals to
something more substantial than a whisper, taking out the creep-y factor of the
original. Finally, the addition of horns really brings life and bounce into the
recording. It all comes together for this upbeat track that completely changes
the original dynamic of the song. (video)
7.
Elephant Stone, “Land Of Dead”: “Land Of Dead’s”
garage-rock-meets-goth vibe is intriguing. On the surface the song is upbeat
and easy. But boiling underneath are these sludgy undertones that darken the
entire mood. (video)
8.
Tsunami Bomb, “The Hathors”: “The Hathors” is a dark
yet upbeat piece of heavy pop-punk. Singer Kate Jacobi has an amazing voice
that’s clear against the song’s thrashing guitars. (video)
9.
Spearmint, “24 Hours in A and E”: Somewhere
between classical and indie-rock, “24 Hours in A and E” is in a genre all its
own. The band creates this big sound by adding an entire string section to
their more traditional rock guitars and bass. (video)
10.
Mandy
Moore, “When I Wasn’t Watching”: Mandy Moore shows off a more mature sound
in her first new song in a decade, “When I Wasn’t Watching.” Her vocals are
demure and restrained, not marred by any over the top flourishes or super
overblown instrumentation. It’s certainly not the bubble gum pop that made
Mandy Moore popular in the late 1990s-early 2000s, but I’m sure Moore is more
than happy to put that sound behind her. (video)
Further Listening / Viewing:
·
Grade 2, “Tired Of It”: (video)
·
Alessia Cara, “Rooting For You”: (video)
·
Cursive, “Black Hole Town”: (video)
A lot of great new pop and rock songs and music videos have
hit the internet this week. With the weekend now in full swing, this is the
perfect time to get a little bit of new music on your speakers. 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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