A lot of new songs and music videos get released over the
course of a week. But with busy schedules, it can be hard to keep up with
everything as it comes out. The weekend is the perfect time to catch up with
what you may have missed.
From rock and pop to R&B and country, a lot has been
going on this week in music. Childish Gambino released a thought-provoking new
single and video that has had everyone talking. A Great Big World, Bastille and
John Mayer all made comebacks this week, while Christina Aguilera continued her
return to music with a bold new single. We also got new singles from Lake Street
Dive and Five Finger Death Punch.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite new songs and music
videos that came out over the last week. Here are 10 that we think will be
worth a listen / view.
1.
Lake Street Dive, “Good Kisser”: “Good Kisser”
is a bluesy, soulful low-fi rock jam that will have you bobbing along to the
tune. Frontwoman Rachael Price sings with power and strength, using her deep,
passionate vocals to really dive into the melody. (video)
2.
A
Great Big World, “Younger”: “Younger” is a pop song yearning for the
simpler days of video games and singing songs in the rain. Known more for
piano-driven indie tracks like ballad “Say Something” and “This Is the New
Year,” “Younger” takes the duo in a different direction. The song has a more
upbeat and pop-ier sound than their normal fare. However, the melody will leave
you happy and as homesick for the good old days as they are. (video)
3.
Matthew West, “Becoming Me”: Just in time for
Mother’s Day, Christian country artist Matthew West released the catchy “Becoming
Me.” The song praises how moms make us who we are and why we should be thankful
for them. West’s daughter joins in with her father towards the end, providing a
child’s perspective on the track. (video)
4.
Christina
Aguilera, “Twice”: Now this is the Christina Aguilera we all know and love.
With “Twice,” she finally lets her powerful vocals shine. The song is a strong,
piano-driven ballad that bares its soul and wears its heart on its sleeve. All
you get is Auguilera, which is what the new album is supposed to be about. (video)
5.
Jeremy Zucker, “All The Kids Are Depressed”:
Jeremy Zucker’s video for acoustic single “All The Kids Are Depressed” is a
moving tribute to those struggling to fit in and feel happy in life. Featuring
several detailed personal stories from Zucker’s friends and fans, as well as
his own, the video effectively aims to let people know that they are not alone.
And with the recent passings of Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchinson and Avicii,
that message is very apt right now. (video)
6.
Bastille,
“Quarter Past Midnight”: French pop-rock band Bastille is back with a brand new
single. “Quarter Past Midnight” is a sincere, upbeat love song with movement
and storytelling that will keep you invested until the end. The lyrics are so
well written that you can really envision the characters running through the
streets hand in hand in the moonlight. (video)
7.
John
Mayer, “New Light”: “New Light” takes a different turn than what John Mayer
has been releasing over the last few years. Instead of the heavy blues guitar
he has become known for, “New Light” goes for a lighter sound and melody. He
employs the use of synths for what could possibly be the first time in his
career. The song comes out very sparkly and vaguely disco-like. (video)
8.
Childish
Gambino, “This Is America”: One of the most talked about music videos of
the week, Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” is packed with so much social commentary
in both its lyrics and its video that there really is a lot to talk about. And
the fact that he could put it in such a captivating framework with a stunning
visual is a testament to his creativity. (video)
9.
Five
Finger Death Punch, “Sham Pain”: The play-on-words title of this track
gives a pretty accurate description of its content. It’s rapped verses tell of
the band’s recent legal battle with their label as well as some of their disdain
for the media, while the sung chorus feels light and hopeful like a bottle of “champagne.”
The juxtaposition is carried into the video for the song as well, showing the
band surrounded by blue skies and dancing while bad things keep happening to
them. (video)
10.
Weathers, “Problems”: An upbeat, dance-able rock
song, “Problems” draws you in right away with its in-your-face presence. The
song is an equal mix of garage rock and rockabilly, which makes for a slightly
aggressive sound, as well as a very fun listening experience. I would imagine
these guys sound even better live. (video)
The weekend is a great time to catch up on all the new music
you may have missed over the course of your busy week. Check out some of our
favorites above and use them as a stepping stone towards music discovery.
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