In this first full week of 2020, the music machine has
resumed in full force, bringing with it a wealth of new songs and music videos
for our enjoyment. This was especially true for pop and rock music this week, as
we got some great new tracks from Ozzy Osbourne, Alicia Keys, Boomtown Rats and
more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has been scouring
the internet for the week’s best new songs and music videos. Here are eight (and
a few more) of our favorites that we think are worth another listen this
weekend.
1.
Ozzy
Osbourne feat. Elton
John, “Ordinary Man”: “Ordinary Man” is a very unexpected, though not
unwelcome, change of pace for Ozzy Osbourne. Elton John’s presence is felt
heavily in the track’s piano-driven melody. A true ballad, you get Osbourne’s
honest take on fame and life in a very blunt, direct way (the only way he can
do a song like this). Surprisingly, Osbourne and John’s voices aren’t too
different when they sing and actually fit together really well. Slash’s guitar
solo towards the end is also outstanding. (video)
2.
The Script, “Run Through Walls”: “Run Through
Walls,” is an uplifting track about appreciating the people in your life that
have your back no matter what. The song’s universal pop-rock melody and easily
understood lyrics are memorable are the perfect delivery service for its
message. (video)
3.
Alicia
Keys, “Underdog”: “Underdog” is a song that celebrates the struggles of
everyday people just trying to get by. The acoustic guitar and steady beat
deliver the song’s message in an easy and memorable way. Keys has a way of
appealing to everyone with her songs and this is another great example of that.
(video)
4.
Niall
Horan, “Put A Little Love On Me”: “Put A Little Love On Me” is a love ballad
with a memorable, familiar pop vibe and sweet, heartfelt vocals. The
piano-driven melody and sincerity in Horan’s voice made me smile. I could hear
this song being made into a duet as well, perhaps with a female vocalist to put
a second perspective into it. (video)
5.
The Darkness, “In Another Life”: The latest
single off last year’s ‘Easter Is Dead,’ “In Another Life” is a memorable power
ballad that will have you singing along at the top of your lungs. The video is
an interpretation of the lyrics, with frontman Justin Hawkins playing a devil in
hell that is in love with an angel in heaven and tries to find a way to be with
her. (video)
6.
Grouplove, “Deleter”: “Deleter” has this big
energy that grabs you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go. It’s hard not
to bob and bounce your head along to the song’s powerful garage-rock beat. (video)
7.
Caroline Rose, “Feel The Way I Want”: You can’t
help but feel good when listening to “Feel The Way I Want.” The song has a
groovy, soulful 70s-meets-today vibe, especially with that horn section that
accents the verses. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to groove along
in the way Caroline Rose dances across the United States in the video. (video)
8.
of Montreal, “You’ve Had Me Everywhere”: “You’ve
Had Me Everywhere” has an upbeat, 80s synth-pop vibe that’s very easy to listen
to. Its sweet lyrics will make you smile, while its memorable melody will have
you humming along even after the song is over. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Nada Surf, “So Much Love”: (video)
·
PEARS, “Comfortably Dumb”: (video)
·
Destroyer, “Cue Synthesizer”: (video)
·
Ratboys, “I Go Out At Night”: (video)
·
Celeste, “Stop This Flame”: (video)
·
Anti-Flag, “The Disease”: (video)
·
Beach Bunny, “Cloud 9”: (video)
This week saw a lot of great new songs and music videos hit
the internet. With the weekend here, now is a great time to take a look back at
some of the best the week had to offer. Check out some of our favorites above
and let us know what new music you’ve been digging this week in the comments
below.
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