It’s the end of another long week. Now is the perfect time
to kick up your feet and forget about the daily grind for a couple of days. And
there’s no better way to do that than to listen to some new tunes.
There were a lot of amazing new songs and music videos
released in the last week that you may have missed. Rapper Missy Elliott continued her comeback while
electro-jazz rockers Jamiroquai started a comeback of their own. We got new
tunes from the likes of Elbow, Goldfrapp and Imelda May, among many others.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s top music outlet, has gathered
seven of this week’s best new music video and song releases. Check these out
and kick your weekend off right with new tunes!
1.
Jamiroquai, “Automaton”: You can always count on
Jamiroquai to come up with entertaining videos to back up their funky
electronic-jazz sound. “Automaton,” the first single from the band’s upcoming eighth
studio album of the same name, is no different. The video features lead singer
Jay Kay walking through tunnels, singing and acting like a robot while wearing
an electronic, LED headpiece. It’s a funky fun song too, definitely worth a
listen. (video)
2.
Ed Sheeran, “Castle On The Hill”: I already
mentioned this song when it was first released two weeks ago, but now we have a
video for it and its once again, amazing. The video features a group of young
adults enjoying their time together while Sheeran sings on longingly, wishing
he could go back to those days. (video)
3.
Skillet, “Stars”: A video for the acoustic
version of Skillet’s song “Stars,” which appears on the soundtrack to ‘The
Shack,’ was released this week. The video is not much, splicing scenes of the
band performing the song in a shack with footage from the movie, but the song
is haunting and beautiful. Solely backed by acoustic guitar, singers John
Cooper and Jen Ledger’s voices are able to soar and really finding their places
in the melody. (video)
4.
Missy Elliott featuring Lamb, “I’m Better”:
Compared to the big beats and fanfare that Missy Elliott’s late 1990s/early
2000 had, “I’m Better” has a pretty minimal sound. The only instrumentation in
the entire song is a drum loop that Elliott raps and Lamb sings (although a bit
off-key) over. It’s strange, but a bit hypnotic at the same time. The video
though… classic Missy Elliott. Sporting mirrorball lips and oversized
tracksuits, this video fits right in aesthetically with her other videos. (video)
5.
Elbow, “Gentle Storm”: The latest single from
Elbow’s upcoming album ‘Little Fictions,’ “Gentle Storm” is a catchy bit of
low-key indie rock. The steady snare rhythm provides a good backbone for the
track, letting the rest of the song crescendo and fall around it. The video for
“Gentle Storm” is also pretty impressive, taking inspiration from Godly & Crème’s
1985 “Cry” video (with Godly’s blessing and direction). Various faces,
including that of Benedict Cumberbatch, blend seamlessly from one into another
in the clip. The effect is pretty fun to watch. (video)
6.
Imelda May featuring Jeff Beck, “Black Tears”: A
soft mix of blues and jazz, Imelda May’s “Black Tears” is a beautiful piece of
music. You can really hear the pain in her voice, emoting with every fiber of
her being. Jeff Beck’s expert guitar playing adds even more feeling to the
track, knowing just when to be soft and mellow and then build up to that big
outburst of a final verse. (video)
7.
Goldfrapp, “Anymore”: “Anymore,” the first
single from Goldfrapp’s upcoming seventh studio album, ‘Silver Eye,’ is a high
energy, fuzzed-out bit of electronic dance-rock. Its steady groove holds up
nicely, bolstered by buzzing guitars and synths. (video)
Whether you enjoy Hip-Hop, rock, pop or blues, this has been
a great week for new music. Take a listen to these songs this weekend and let
them help you relax as you prepare for the week ahead.
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