The first official weekend of summer is here! What better
way to spend it than to sit out in the sun (when it stops raining) and catch up
on all the new music that came out over the last week?
There was no shortage of great new songs and music videos
released this week. Jay-Z
and Beyoncé
surprise released a joint album with a brand new music video to go with it. Panic!
at the Disco released a new video to go with the release of their new album.
Pop-punkers We The Kings and music legend Paul McCartney both released new
songs to go with their album announcements. In pop, PRETTYMUCH, Demi Lovato,
OneRepublic and Ariana
Grande all released new singles this week. Rock and indie also saw a lot of
excellent new release from the likes of Sylvan Esso, St. Vincent, Father John
Misty, Florence
+ the Machine, Halestorm, Gang of Four, Iggy
Pop and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we have once again been scouring the internet for the best new songs
and music videos of the week. Here are eight of our favorites that we think you’ll
enjoy.
1.
Panic! at the Disco, “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”: In
the wake of the release of their sixth studio album, ‘Pray For The Wicked,’
this week, Panic! at the Disco has also released a music video for their song “Hey
Look Ma, I Made It.” The song is an upbeat, dance-y track that sounds positive
on the surface, but goes deeper within the lyrics to comment on fame and the
music industry. An extension of this commentary is the video, which finds a
puppet of frontman Brandon Urie getting famous, abusing drugs and sobering up
to realize he is a disposable “puppet” for the record label. (video)
2.
PRETTYMUCH, “Summer On You”: Somewhere inside me
there is a weakness for boy bands and PRETTYMUCH’s latest single “Summer On You”
satisfies that. Virtually acapella (there are hints of guitar and drum loops),
it’s really easy to hear the outstanding harmonies between the five voices. The
song is also very well planned out with every note hitting at perfect points
with snaps punctuating the end of every line, making it very satisfying to snap
along. (video)
3.
We The Kings, “On My Love”: We The Kings
announced their sixth studio album, ‘Six,’ this week with a brand new song. “On
My Love” starts out a bit like an indie-rock track (the band that came to mind while
listening to it was Death Cab for Cutie). But as the bass and guitars kick in,
all of a sudden the song takes you back old-school, “Check Yes Juliet” We The Kings,
except pop-punk-y. What is so remarkable about the song though is that it is
very easy to catch on to it. I found myself singing along halfway into the song
and really feeling its “I will never let you down” vibes. (video)
4.
Demi Lovato, “Sober”: Demi Lovato gets real on
her latest single “Sober.” Far from the pop-y and empowering fare of her usual
singles, the song finds her vulnerable, apologizing for falling off the wagon
and causing her loved ones so much pain. The weight of the song falls on Lovato’s
heartbroken vocals, which are only accompanied by a minor key piano melody that
rises and falls when the vocal dictates. (video)
5.
OneRepublic feat. Logic, “Start Again”: Whatever
OneRupublic’s formula for writing hits is it really works. The band’s latest
single, “Start Again,” has that same joyous, “see the world anew” vibe that has
always made their music feel like you’re reflecting on life while sitting under
the stars. (video)
6.
Gorillaz, “Hollywood”: The latest single from
Gorillaz’s upcoming album, “Hollywood” has a slow, almost hypnotic vibe to it. Commenting
on Hollywood and the lifestyle associated with it, the song’s point is abundantly
clear in the way it’s put together. There is so much going on in the song that
the rap verse from Snoop Dogg doesn’t even feel like overkill. (video)
7.
Paul
McCartney, “I Don’t Know” and “Come On To Me”: A lot of times, new music
from older artists sounds, for lack of a better word, old. But Paul McCartney
manages to avoid this on his new singles, “I Don’t Know” and “Come On To Me,” the
first from his upcoming 17th studio album, ‘Egypt Station.’ “I Don’t
Know” is a contemplative, piano-driven ballad full of heartache and sympathy.
In contrast, “Come On To Me” is a mildly upbeat song about hooking up with
someone that somehow makes sense coming from a man who just turned 76. The
quality of these singles makes me very interested in what the former Beatle
has up his sleeve next. (“I
Don’t Know” ; “Come
On To Me”)
8.
St. Vincent, “Fast Slow Disco”: A reworking of “Slow Disco” from her latest
album ‘Masseduction,’ “Fast Slow Disco” is a sweaty, 80s-inspired dance tune
that sounds both retro and futuristic at the same time. The Madonna-esque melody
and vocals are energizing, perfect for going out to a club and dancing the
night away. (video)
A lot of great new songs and music videos were released over
the last week. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new
tracks you’ll be listening to in order to kick off the first official weekend
of summer.
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