Happy Memorial Day weekend! While you’re out honoring all
the men and women who serve and protect our fair country and enjoying the
beautiful spring weather, why not take some time to check out some of this week’s
new songs and music videos.
As always, this week brought with it a slew of new songs and
music videos to delight our senses. Will Smith made his return to
music after nearly 13 years away. Christina Aguilera released a powerful video
for her latest single. Pop punk bands Good Charlotte and Panic! At The Disco
released new singles from their respective upcoming albums. We also got new songs
and videos from the likes of Liam Gallagher, John Mayer, Goldfinger, Dave MatthewsBand, Punchline, Arkells and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again compiled a list of some of our favorite new songs
and music videos. Here are eight that we think you need to add to your playlist
this weekend.
1.
Nicky Jam feat. Will
Smith and Era Istrefi, “Live It Up”: With the World Cup just weeks away,
the event’s official song has been released. “Live It Up” is a reggae-influenced
hip-hop jam with a thumping beat and exuberant horn section well-suited to
pumping up a rowdy football crowd. Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi’s voices meld well
together and Will Smith’s raps are as tight as ever. And as for this being
Smith’s official return to music, it’s not a bad way to come back. (video)
2.
Arkells, “People’s Champ”: Written about frontman
Max Kerman’s distaste for the U.S. President, “People’s Champ” finds that balance
between politics and fun dance beats. Just like in the video, the song’s upbeat
disco-tinged groove and indie-rock core warrant a massive dance party in your
living room. (video)
3.
Good
Charlotte, “Actual Pain”: This week, Good Charlotte announced details for
their upcoming seventh album, ‘Generation Rx,’ along with the release of the album’s
first single. “Actual Pain” delves into the feelings and pain generated by
mental illness and opioid addiction. Its melody is appropriately heavy to support
such gut-wrenching lyrics. The song reminds me a little of early single “Hold
On,” except with the power and wisdom of 15 years more experience. (video)
4.
Avatar, “The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country”:
“The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country” is a very strange song from a very
strange band. For a band that looks like something out of your wildest
nightmare, the music doesn’t seem to be. “Avatar Country” is a fairly melodic
piece of metal that keeps pace and keeps your attention. (video)
5.
Panic! At The Disco, “High Hopes”: Following the
radio success of single “Say Amen (Saturday Night),” Panic! At The Disco have
released the second single from their upcoming album, ‘Pray For The Wicked.’ “High
Hopes” doesn’t use as many samples as “Say Amen,” but it maintains the same
kind of electronic-infused pop-punk direction the band seems to be going for
this time around. The song’s cheery outlook comes from its inspiring lyrics, an
upbeat vibe bolstered by horns and strings, and, of course, Brendon Urie’s
impeccable vocals. (video)
6.
Punchline, “Friend From The Future”: “Friend
From The Future” is an upbeat pop punk tune about staying in the present. Though
the song keeps its message at the forefront, it doesn’t feel preachy, opting instead
for the fun, positivity that the band is known for. (video)
7.
The Night Game, “American Nights”: Formerly the
frontman of pop punk band Boys
Like Girls, Martin Johnson is shifting gears with his new project, The
Night Game. The band released the second single, “American Nights,” from their
upcoming self-titled debut this week, and it is very unexpected. Taking cues
from John
Mellencamp and Bruce
Springsteen, the song has an Americana rock vibe to it. Johnson’s deep voice
(deeper than remembered) suits the track’s feel perfectly as he reminisces
about hearing his favorite Americana songs on the radio. (video)
8.
Christina
Aguilera, “Fall In Line”: I mentioned this song last week, but since then
an official video has been released. The video for “Fall In Line” is almost as
powerful as the song itself. It’s premise puts us in a world where ladies are
locked away for being ladies, destined to do whatever their captors tell them
to. Both Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato are bound away until Aguilera
stands up for herself and fights her way out, saving Lovato and escaping. (video)
This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and
music videos. And with the three-day Memorial Day weekend here, now is the
perfect time to catch up on them. Check out some of our favorites above and let
us know what new songs you’ve been digging this week.
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