Another chilly week has come and gone, and with it came a
lot of new music fighting for our attention. This was especially true when it
came to rock and pop music this week, as we got some great new songs and music videos from the
likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Angels & Airwaves, Best Coast and 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 hottest new
tracks released over the last seven days. Here are eight (and a few more) that
we think are worth taking another listen to this weekend.
1.
Ozzy
Osbourne, “Under The Graveyard”: Osbourne’s first official single in nearly
a decade, “Under The Graveyard” is classic Ozzy. From the fuzzed-out metal
guitars to the dark, haunting melody and husky vocals, the song has Osbourne’s signature
all over it. The lyrics are a bit downcast, but the melody goes with those dark
lyrics nicely. It’s a great way to welcome the Prince of Darkness back to music
after the rough couple of years he’s had. (video)
2.
Angels
& Airwaves, “Kiss & Tell”: Taking a break from his alien-hunting
hustle, Tom DeLonge has revived Angels & Airwaves for a new album and
single. “Kiss & Tell” focuses a little more on the pop-punk side of the
band’s sound, though the big, atmospheric electronics are still very much
present. (video)
3.
Patrick Stump, “Deep Blue Love”: Fall Out Boy
vocalist Patrick Stump has released a soulful new solo track for the upcoming
film ‘Spell.’ “Deep Blue Love” is fairly formulaic when it comes to slow jams,
but Stump seems to play into that here. The song is accompanied by a cute,
quirky, self-aware video that lets you in a bit on just how cheesy it and the
song are. That being said, Stump’s vocals are smooth and his falsetto on-point,
which make it a very pleasant listen. (video)
4.
Panic! At The Disco, “Into The Unknown”: “Into
The Unknown” is a true theatrical piece, like it was meant to be sung
powerfully on Broadway. The song, which is being released as the first single
from the upcoming ‘Frozen 2’ film, is a full story following the thought
process of Elsa’s character probably before the main adventure of the film
kicks off. I don’t think it will have the same kind of popularity as “Let It Go”
from the original film, just because it is too theatrical for radio, but it is
big and catchy (especially the chorus), which will allow for some grip. (video)
5.
Hot Chelle Rae, “I Hate LA”: After four years,
Hot Chelle Rae are back with a brand new single. “I Hate LA” is less of the
dance-y pop-punk of their big single “Tonight, Tonight,” and more of a refined
pop tune. The easy beat and minimalist vocal melody give the song a breezy,
California feel. The lyrics unfold to reveal a simple, easy to follow story
that shows how they’ve grown as storytellers and songwriters. (video)
6.
Higher Power, “Low Season”: “Low Season” falls
somewhere in between heavy pop-punk, grunge and 90s alternative. The
combination is kind of intriguing. If you ever wanted to listen to Hinder
and Story of the Year at the same time, than this could be for you. (video)
7.
Best Coast, “For The First Time”: “For The First
Time” is a post-break-up song that celebrates being able to be yourself again. From
the very beginning, the bright, country-tinged melody takes hold of you and immediately
transports you into this open, happy, upbeat world. It makes you feel good just
listening to it. (video)
8.
The World/Inferno Friendship Society, “Freedom
is a Wilderness Made for You and Me”: There is a haunting quality to “Freedom
is a Wilderness Made for You and Me,” a product of its dark melodic tones and strong,
dramatic vocals. The one thing that pulls you out of that sense of dread are
those horns, which have a nice, lifting effect amidst the darkness. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Graham Coxon, “She Knows”: (video)
·
Beck, “Dark Places”: (video)
·
The Rentals, “Spaceships”: (video)
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The Black Lips, “Gentleman”: (video)
·
Atmosphere, “Bde Maka Ska”: (video)
·
Beach Slang, “Tommy In The 80s”: (video)
·
The Naked And Famous, “Sunseeker”: (video)
A lot of new rock and pop songs and music videos were
released over the last week. With the weekend here, now is the perfect chance
to take a look back and listen to some of the best. Check out some of our
favorites above and let us know what new tracks you’ve been digging this past
week in the comments below.
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