Another week is over and with it came a whole host of new
music for our listening pleasure. Now with the weekend finally here, now is the
perfect time to take a look back at some of the best new songs and music videos
to come out over the past seven days.
This week saw a lot of great new tunes coming our way. The
Chainsmokers released two new songs this week that saw them heading back to
their DJ and production roots. Internet sensation Poppy put out a
cold-yet-mesmerizing new track. However, it was the rock genre really shined
this week. Imagine Dragons put out a macabre new video. The
Kinks’ Dave
Davies released a song he had been sitting on for four decades. J Mascis
released the first single from his upcoming solo album. Fall Out Boy put out a
new song unlike anything they’ve released in years. We also got some great new
indie rock from Barns Courtney, Kodaline and E^ST.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for the week’s best new songs
and music videos. Here are eight that we think will be worth checking out.
1.
J Mascis, “See You At The Movies”: Dinosaur Jr.
frontman J Mascis’ released the first single from his upcoming solo album, ‘Elastic
Days,’ “See You At The Movies,” this week. The song’s acoustic melody is
vibrant and upbeat, a bit of Americana mixed with 90s alternative rock. The touches
of electric guitar noodling during the bridges weave in and out of the song’s
main melody seamlessly, adding another layer to its overall chill vibe. (video)
2.
Kodaline, “Head Held High”: The positivity in
this song is infectious. Underlining its tone with upbeat whistling, the song’s
encouraging lyrics and soaring melody do a great job of relaying the band’s
message. For the video however, the band decided to go for a more creepy
approach, juxtaposing the positivity with a school lunch lady who wants to tries
to relive her glory days of being in the school play. (video)
3.
Barns Courtney, “99”: Barns Courtney’s “99” is
what Maroon 5 would have sounded like if they took a more indie-rock path. The
song manages to stay upbeat while talking about the passage of time, using
spirally synths and swirling guitars to keep things on the lighter side. It’s
also the only song referencing the 90s this year that doesn’t sound completely
cheesy. (video)
4.
Poppy feat. Diplo, “Time Is Up”: “Time Is Up” is
inexplicably mesmerizing. Poppy’s delivery is so cold, as is the production,
that it seems like it should be relegated to electronic circles only. However,
the song’s storytelling and rigid melody work together to make something
captivating. (video)
5.
E^ST, “I Don’t Lack Imagination”: Indie-pop
singer E^ST mashes a lot of styles together on her latest single “I Don’t Lack
Imagination.” Starting off with a slinky-yet-light R&B vocal on top of a
mid-tempo beat, the song starts to find its ground in upbeat, minimalist pop.
E^ST’s voice has elements of both St. Vincent and Amy
Winehouse, though she doesn’t seek the same kind of power from it. (video)
6.
Fall Out Boy, “City In A Garden”: Part of their surprise-released
three-song EP ‘Lake Effect Kid,’ Fall Out Boy have put out a wistful new single,
“City In A Garden.” A love letter to their hometown of Chicago, the song backs
away from the electronic sound the band has been leaning towards over the last
few years. Instead, it sounds a little like a pop-rock version of “Country
Roads,” reminiscing over a clean, easily listenable melody. (video)
7.
The
Chainsmokers feat. Emily Warren, “Side Effects”: Returning to their DJ
beginnings, “Side Effects” finds The Chainsmokers making beats behind singer
Emily Warren. However, this is a completely new song with a (::gasp::) new loop
that for them sounds fresh. The song is also very danceable and catchy. I
wouldn’t be surprised if you start hearing it all over pop radio. The
Chainsmokers also released their collaboration with NGHTMRE, “Save Yourself,”
this week, which is much more EDM than anything else they have done and, to be
honest, an assault on the ears. (video)
8.
You Me At Six, “Back Again”: “Back Again” heads
into dance-rock territory, coming at you with a mix of disco grooves and rock
guitar that is upbeat and full of movement. The song just screams “dance party,”
which makes it perfect to get you pumped up for the weekend. (video)
This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and
music videos. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new
music you’ve been enjoying this week in the comments below.
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