Happy Saturday and welcome to the first official weekend of
summer! Now that the week is officially over, it’s time to take a look back at some
of the best new songs and music videos that have been released over the past
seven days.
This week saw the release of many great songs and music
videos. First off, we saw the final, powerful video from Chris Cornell. We also
got a new 360-degree video from Depeche Mode, as well as an unsettling new one
from Radiohead. Haim and New Politics both put out videos for previously
released singles this week. Then, we got new songs from Fall Out Boy, Olly Murs
and TLC from each of their upcoming albums.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has been keeping
track of this week’s hottest new songs and videos. Here are nine of our
favorites that we think you need to check out this weekend.
1.
Chris Cornell, “I Promise”: The final music
video from former Soundgarden
frontman Chris Cornell is a bit of a dozy. It features Cornell singing amidst
images of bombings and refuges getting out of war-torn countries. It can be a
lot to watch, but its purpose is clear: bring awareness to these situations. “I
Promise,” with its grave tone, is the perfect soundtrack to a video like this.
With this video, Cornell goes out making an even bigger impact on the world by
helping others. Proceeds from the song are being donated to support refuges and
children. (video)
2.
Depeche
Mode, “Going Backwards”: Depeche Mode released a new video for their track,
“Going Backwards,” utilizing 360-degree cameras to shoot them performing the
track. The video is pretty basic for the most part, featuring the band
performing the song in a room filled with equipment and LCD screens. It gets
more interesting towards the end, when the lights go out and all you see are
the screens and the red light going across the room. (video)
3.
Radiohead,
“Man Of War”: I was more entranced by this video than I was by the song, although
that’s not bad either. What I like about the video is the transitions from
light to dark. It shows different perceptions of the main character’s
situations during the day and night, switching from calm (light) to unsettled (dark)
from frame to frame. When the two perceptions become the one, the video takes
this crazy turn, giving a sense of paranoia exaggerated by the shaky camera and
dizzying angles. (video)
4.
Haim,
“Want You Back”: Haim has released an official video for their
previously-released track “Want You Back.” In the video, the sister trio is
shown confidently walking and dancing down the middle of a street. The attitude
the sisters portray matches the feel of the song well. (video)
5.
Olly
Murs and Louisa Johnson, “Unpredictable”: “Unpredictable” is an upbeat,
pop-y tune about loving the ups and downs of love. The song is adorable, though
a bit hokey at times. The video is meant to be just as cute, featuring the two singers
facing off in a tennis match that is supposed to look like it was filmed in the
1980s. (video)
6.
Fall Out Boy, “Champion”: Sometimes Fall Out Boy’s
music (post-reunion) can be a bit on the cocky side. “Champion” comes close to
that, but is more filled with positivity than anything else. The line “If I
could live through this, I can do anything” is repeated over and over like an
affirmation to oneself that things will get better. There’s nothing wrong with
that. (video)
7.
TLC, “Haters”: In a way, “Haters” is a lot like
their single, “Unpretty,” telling people that other’s opinions about them don’t
matter. However, this song is way more direct and not as melodic. It’s still an
important message, though, one that the duo portrays really well in both the
song and video. Having a very diverse group of people singing along to the song
together in ‘Brady Bunch’-style boxes with them is very effective. (video)
8.
Jacob Jeffries, “Hometowns”: The best things
about Jacob Jeffries’ music are the catchy melodies and incredible vocals. “Hometowns,”
Jeffries’ latest single, has both of these in spades. The song has this great
hook that really sticks with you. Combined with his slightly raspy vocals, this
song is one of his best. (video)
9.
New Politics, “One Of Us”: I reviewed this song
before when it came out, but there is now an official video for it and it’s
just amazing. The video puts the band’s members into scenes reminiscent of
iconic movies and music videos. From oversized heads to “Bohemian Rhapsody”
floating heads to smearing paint on their faces to standing in front of a wall
wearing the same pattern as the wallpaper, the video shows a fun side to the
band. (video)
These are some of our favorite new songs and music videos
from the past week. Check them out and fill your summer with great new music.
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