A lot of new music is released over the course of any given
week. This one was no exception as the last seven days saw a wealth of new
songs and music videos hit the internet. This was especially true when it came
to rock and pop, as we saw releases from the likes of AJR, Billie Eilish, The
Strokes 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 week’s best new songs
and music videos. Here are seven (and a few more) that we think are worth a
second listen this weekend.
1.
AJR, “BANG!”: “BANG!” is a catchy piece of
pop-rock with a head-bobbing beat that drives the song and keeps the listener’s
interest throughout. The big, show-stopping melody builds off the pace of the
beat (keeping time with the well-placed rhythmic snapping), bringing in island-y
vibes with the added brass. (video)
2.
Billie Eilish, “No Time To Die”: Billie Eilish
was given the honor of recording the next ‘ James Bond’ theme song, which was
released this week. Eilish’s brother/producer Finneas really got the vibe on “No
Time To Die” perfect, as it has that certain jazzy, dramatic, anthemic quality you
expect in a ‘Bond’ theme. Surprisingly, Eilish’s fragile vocals work really
well in the song’s dramatic context as well. I mean, obviously Finneas is good
at writing for his sister’s voice, but as a ‘Bond’ theme, it doesn’t disappoint.
(video)
3.
The
Strokes, “At The Door”: The Strokes announced their first album in seven
years, ‘The New Abnormal,’ and gave fans a taste of what they could expect with
single “At The Door.” Surprisingly minimal for a band known for their
garage-rock sound, the song mostly consists of Julian Casablancas’ mournful vocals
and synth-y, electronic bursts and light piano. Casablancas carries the melody
as the instrumentals swirl around him, building as the song progresses. (video)
4.
Falling In Reverse, “The Drug In Me Is
Reimagined”: Falling In Reverse have revamped their 2011 breakout single “The
Drug In Me Is You.” The revised song has this beautiful, haunting vibe that exchanges
post-hardcore guitars for dramatic piano and sweeping cello. It feels like
there’s more meaning drawn out from the slowed down melody. (video)
5.
The Used, “Paradise Lost”: The Used turn John
Milton’s poem “Paradise Lost” into a ripping hardcore jam. Switching between soft
and heavy vocals, Bert McCracken sings as the guitars buzz around Milton’s
words. Sometimes the words and instrumentation stagger, at points letting the
words take over for emphasis and at others letting the powerful instrumental
carry the impact. (video)
6.
Brendan Benson, “Good To Be Alive”: “Good To Be
Alive” finds itself at a crossroads between contemplating mortality and
celebrating life for what it is. The song goes from contemplative indie-rock ballad
in the verses to upbeat electronic dance track in the chorus twice in the span
of four minutes, connecting the two hemispheres through shared percussion and
electronic elements. (video)
7.
Grimes, “Delete Forever”: “Delete Forever” feels
more like 90s alt-rock than her normal electronic fare. The acoustic guitar
dominates the melody, really showing off Grimes’ vocals. The added violin flourishes
give it a bit of an added alt-country vibe. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Set It Off, “One Single Second”: (video)
·
Zachery Allan Starkey, “XXX”: (video)
·
The Bombpops, “Double Arrows Down”: (video)
·
New Found Glory, “Greatest Of All Time”: (video)
·
Jacob Jeffries, “Let You Down”: (video)
There were a lot of great new rock and pop songs and music
videos released this week. With the weekend here, now is the perfect time to
take another listen. Check out some of favorites above and let us know what new
tracks you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.
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