Another week is over and done, and with it came some great
new songs and music videos for our listening and viewing pleasure.
This past week saw new music from artists we haven’t heard
from in a while. LCD Soundsystem, who are currently working on their first
album since reuniting, gave listeners a taste of what they can expect with two
new songs, while So-Cal punk rock vets Rancid released their first single in
nearly three years. We also got more new music from Paramore, Halsey, Haim and
Halestorm. This week was also good for music videos, with Ed Sheeran, Sum 41
and Bleachers all releasing music videos for their previously released singles.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has been staying
up-to-date with all the latest new songs so you don’t have to. Here are our eight
favorite new songs and music videos from the past week that we think you should
check out right now.
1.
Ed Sheeran, “Galway Girl”: Ed Sheeran released
the third single and music video from his platinum-selling new album, ‘÷,’ “Galway
Girl.” This is a sweet little tune with an adorable music video to go with it.
Shot from Sheeran’s first-person view (at the beginning it says he is holding
the camera, but the shots are too steady for that), the video follows as he
finds this Irish girl who takes him all over her town: stopping at pubs,
joining in with dancers on the street and the like. (video)
2.
Paramore, “Told You So”: The second single from
Paramore’s recently announced new album, “Told You So” is also a very 80’s-inspired
tune. Parts of it have a very Tears For Fears vibe, mainly in the tropical-ish
melody the rest of the song is set against. However, compared to “Hard Times,”
the song doesn’t seem too out of place with what Paramore did with their last
album. (video)
3.
Haim,
“I Want You Back”: The second song released from Haim’s upcoming sophomore
album, ‘Something to Tell You,’ “I Want You Back” is a well-produced and catchy
track. More sonically appealing than “Right Now,” which seems like a bit of a
rough cut, I could definitely hear “I Want You Back” being played on college
radio. (video)
4.
Rancid,
“Ghost of a Chance”: Rancid gave fans a taste of their first new album in three
years, ‘Trouble Maker,’ this week with the release of “Ghost of a Chance.” The
song is unmistakably Rancid, down to the Americana-punk guitars and Tim
Armstrong’s signature raspy, garbled vocals, just with a little bit more rust
on it. (video)
5.
Imagine Dragons, “Thunder”: Imagine Dragons
released a video for their latest single “Thunder” this week. Shot in black and
white with the exception of a few colors used for emphasis, the video features
an alien takeover of a futuristic city where the citizens’ new overlords dance
and make clones. Some of the camera angles are very reminiscent of 1990’s hip-hop
videos, which doesn’t seem too out-of-the-blue since the song has the right
cadence for it. (video)
6.
Halestorm, “Dear Daughter”: “Dear Daughter” is
an unexpected surprise from female-fronted metal band Halestorm. Nothing like
the band’s typical hard rock edge, the song is soft and consoling, with lyrics
play out like an open letter to women, advising them to be strong and
independent. (video)
7.
Sum 41, “Goddamn, I’m Dead Again”: Sum 41 may
have released their latest album nearly two years ago, but the band is not done
releasing videos for its songs. This week, the band released a video for “Goddamn,
I’m Dead Again.” A song that bursts through with pure punk energy, the video
has that same quality, featuring the band playing a raucous show to hundreds of
Facebook fans in what looks like an abandoned pool. (video)
8.
Bleachers,
“Don’t Take The Money”: A new video for “Don’t Take The Money,” the first
single from Bleachers’ new album ‘Gone Now’ was released this week. In it,
singer Jack Antonoff is preparing to have an extravagant wedding to a woman who
speaks no English, presumably only looking for his money. The video shifts between
shots of the wedding and Antonoff singing (and overacting) on a throne. With
the addition of this visual, the song seems to make more sense than it did on
first listen, fitting in better with the band’s over the top flair for
neuroticism. (video)
These are our top new songs and music videos released over
the last week. Check these out and let us know what new music you’re digging
this weekend.
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