Another week has officially come to an end. Time to kick
back, relax and enjoy some of the music you may have missed during the hustle
and bustle of the week.
This week saw a lot of great new songs and music videos. Dhani
Harrison released a video for the first single from his recently released debut
solo album. Morrissey and Evanescence each released new videos for their
respective new singles. Weezer, Frank Turner and Taylor Swift all came out with
new singles from their upcoming albums. MGMT gave fans a taste of their new
album with a video for their first single in nearly four years.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again
been scouring the internet for the latest new songs and music videos. Here are
seven of our favorites that we think you will enjoy.
1.
Morrissey,
“Spent the Day In Bed”: A new video for Morrissey’s latest single “Spent the
Day in Bed” was released this week. The song is an interesting take on dealing
with the politics of today. In its straightforward lyrics, he argues that one
should stop paying attention to the news and the problems of the day because
the only safe place to be is in your own bed. It’s the kind of political and
social commentary you would expect from Morrissey, set to a memorable new wave
tune. I don’t really understand the wheelchair’s use in the video, but he seems
pretty comfortable when he’s singing sitting on the chair. (video)
2.
MGMT,
“Little Dark Age”: MGMT pulls from 80s new wave and goth rock for their latest
single, “Little Dark Age.” This is new territory for the band, who are known
more for their electronic, synth-pop sound than true rock. It’s a darker sound,
more instrumental sound, but it suits them. (video)
3.
Frank
Turner, “There She Is”: “There She Is” is a beautiful song filled with honesty,
love and happiness. In it, Frank Turner talks about how much he needs his girl
in the most reverential way possible. Turner has always done honesty very well,
so it’s no surprise that this song comes off so genuine and passionate. This
song just begs to be played as the first dance at someone’s wedding. (video)
4.
Evanescence, “Imperfection”: Evanescence
released a video for their single “Imperfection” this week. The song’s dramatic
and operatic flourishes expand on the band’s signature sound. Its lyrics are both
powerful and empowering, providing insight into how it feels to lose someone.
The video features Amy Lee remembering a traumatic incident as a little girl as
she’s sitting at a bus stop in the rain. Shots of Lee belting out the song shrouded
in red are interspersed with these shots, giving the video a more dramatic
flair. (video)
5.
Weezer, “Happy Hour”: Weezer drink away the pain
on the latest single, “Happy Hour,” from their upcoming album. The song’s
upbeat island groove is catchy and sounds like it would have fit perfectly with
some of the songs on their ‘White Album.’ It’s not very deep, but it sounds
great. (video)
6.
Tonight Alive, “Temple”: The second single from
Tonight Alive’s upcoming album ‘Underworld,’ “Temple” is a fast-paced, danceable
and catchy pop-punk tune that will have you singing along in no time. Singer
Jenna McDougall’s rapid-fire delivery gives this song adds a sense of urgency
to the song, as if she was actually panicking about something going wrong with
her body. (video)
7.
Dhani Harrison, “All About Waiting”: Dhani
Harrison has finally released a video for his single “All About Waiting” from
his debut solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL.’ Harrison’s vocals have that slight
British accent that is both unique and familiar at the same time, while the
instrumentals combine elements of psychedelic and indie-rock. The song chugs
along with its steady bass drum beat, only weighted down by its heavy bass
line. By the end, the song begins spiraling into chaos. The video is beautifully
animated and very in tune with the song’s conscious lyrics and instrumental cue.
(video)
These are some of our favorite new songs and music videos
that came out over the last week. Check these out and start your weekend off
right with some new music.
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