Happy Saturday! This has been one very busy yet important
week in the world. But now it’s time to forget about the pains of the week and
take the weekend to relax and de-stress. And what better way to do that than
with some new tunes.
While you were working and (possibly) stressing over the
thought of a new president, there were a lot of new songs and music videos being
released that definitely deserve your attention. From reunited bands to bands
releasing their first new music in years, to artists releasing their first EPs,
a lot has happened in music this week.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, has sifted
through all the new music and videos to bring you eight of this week’s best.
Check out these songs to get your weekend going and gear up for the week ahead.
1.
From First To Last, “Make War”: For the first
time in 10 years, From First To Last reunited with former lead singer Sonny
Moore (now known as Skrillex) to release “Make War.” The song is just as
hardcore as the rest of the band’s discography. It makes one hopeful that this
reunion will last for more than one song. (Video)
2.
Gorillaz featuring Benjamin Clementine, “Hallelujah
Money”: Gorillaz’s first song and video in more than six years, “Hallelujah
Money” takes on a darker tone than some of their previous hits, and some of
those are pretty dark. The song is a commentary on wealth and greed, which is
made even creepier by Clementine’s deep, harsh vocals. This is only a taste of
what is to come, though, as the band, masterminded by Blur’s Damon Alburn, is
working on a new album. (Video)
3.
Biffy Clyro, “Flammable”: British alt-rockers
Biffy Clyro have released yet another amazing song from their latest album, ‘Ellipsus.’
“Flammable” is much more up-beat than their last single, “Re-arrange,” but
still just as passionate. Why this band isn’t bigger in the US, I don’t know. (Video)
4.
Green Day, “Troubled Times”: Green Day may have
released their last album in October, but now they have taken one of their songs
and made a political statement video with it. The video for “Troubled Times”
features the same kind of fast-paced animation as some of their previous lyric
videos, particularly the ones for ‘21st Century Breakdown,’ except
this time it’s President Trump’s likeness and Martin Luther King’s message of
equal rights that dominate the discussion. (Video)
5.
Jakob Danger, “A Start,” “Bleu,” “H3LP”: While
we’re talking about Green Day, lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong’s youngest son,
Jakob Danger, released his first EP, and it’s great. His music has a surf-rock
meets garage-rock sound, completely different from that of his father’s band,
or even his brother’s band, SWMRS. According to Jakob, the sound is inspired by
bands like Beach Fossils and The Strokes, which makes a lot of sense when you
hear it. (Songs)
6.
Arcade Fire, “I Give You Power”: Arcade Fire
released a new song this past week, their first in four years. “I Give You
Power” is a funky, soul-filled protest song that really draws you in,
particularly towards its built-up, passionate end. The song will not be on the
band’s upcoming album, which is set to come out this spring. (Video)
7.
Spoon, “Hot Thoughts”: “Hot Thoughts” is a
pretty low-key song. Its steady bass-line is the main force at work, keeping
the song moving along at an even pace while its slightly fuzzy guitars and
sharp vocal delivery take the song the rest of the way. (Video)
8.
Dan & Shay, “How Not To”: The country duo of
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney has been gaining a lot of traction over the last few
years with their pop-country sound. This week they do it again with the video
for their new song, “How Not To.” “How Not To” is a backwards break-up song,
with the main character trying to move on from his ex, but is finding it hard
to. The video is more of a mini-movie, following a couple who are trying figure
out how to stay sober together when they both just got out of bad relationships
that drew them to vice. (Video)
This week, we have seen new music from all over the rock and
pop music spectrums. We have heard from artists who have not released music in
five or six years, or haven’t played together in a decade. Either way, these
are definitely songs and videos that are worth taking the time to check out
this weekend. Happy listening!
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