Saturday, October 13, 2018

Week in Review: New Songs / Music Videos You Need to Check Out (October 7-13, 2018)


Another long week is in the books. Now that the weekend is here, that means it’s time to kick back, relax and take a look back at all the new music released over the last week.

This week saw the release of a lot of great new songs and music videos from artists new and established. In pop, you had big video releases from Ariana Grande, Troye Sivan and Charli XCX, Mariah Carey and more. Sia and Lukas Graham both released new songs that respectively pay homage to those dealing with mental health issues. Weezer released the first single from their highly anticipated ‘Black Album.’ New Kids on the Block released an 80s-themed new song while giving fans a taste of what they can expect on the group’s upcoming ‘Mixtape Tour.’ We also got some new rock songs from the likes of I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, No Rome, Basement, Robert DeLong, Chvrches and more.

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 of the past week. Here are seven that we think you’ll love.


1.       I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, “Do It All The Time”: “Do It All The Time” is a funky piece of indie-rock, bringing together ringing synths and a beat that makes you want to get up and dance. The sound is filled with 1980s influence, yet somehow remains timeless. (video)

2.       No Rome, “Narcissist”: There is something very fun about “Narcissist.” The song’s low-key melody is infectious with a pop-y undertone that makes it feel instantly familiar.  It sounds very minimalist, but anything more would have been overkill. The song’s video is also pretty stellar, paying homage to the pop that most likely inspired it without going completely overboard. (video)

3.       Basement, “Be Here Now”: “Be Here Now” has this great alt-rock energy that picks you up and keeps your attention throughout. The song’s soaring melody and swinging guitars keep things moving straddling a sound somewhere between Jimmy Eat World and Switchfoot. (video)

4.       Robert DeLong, “Revolutionary”: The electronic rock vibe of “Revolutionary” really suits the song’s content. DeLong’s amplified and enhanced vocals merged with the futuristic tone of the melody and instrumentation create the feeling of something extraordinary. The resulting sound is so big and exciting that it will energize you. (video)

5.       New Kids On The Block, “80s Baby”: With the recent outpouring of songs extolling and repurposing lyrics from the late 1990s by artists barely old enough to remember music of the time, New Kids on the Block’s fan-indulgent pop track “80s Baby” feels almost clever. Sure it’s full of cheesy references to the decade. But the song’s “you’re my girl, I’m going to make you feel special” vibe does exactly what it’s supposed to do: make you feel special. The song is also performed by a band and collaborators (the song features Salt N Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty By Nature, who will all be joining NKOTB on their upcoming ‘Mixtape Tour’) who, like their fans, grew up in the 80s. (video)

6.       Lukas Graham, “Not A Damn Thing Changed”: Written about the loss of a friend who committed suicide, “Not A Damn Thing Changed” deals with loss in a way that is real and refreshing. You can feel the grief in frontman Lukas Forchhammer’s vocal delivery and the rushed cadence of the song. The lyrics just come at you with the force of someone who is hurting. (video)

7.       Weezer, “Can’t Knock the Hustle”: Weezer finally announced plans for “The Black Album” this week, as well as released a video for its first single “Can’t Knock The Hustle.” Headed in a much more grooved-up and pop-y direction. It’s hard to pinpoint where the song falls exactly. Its melody reminds me of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Fight the Feeling” while half of its delivery is semi-rapped (like 2005’s “Beverly Hills”) over a rock-leaning, funk-inspired groove. The video marks Weezer’s second in a row to not feature the band in it, instead casting Pete Wentz to play Rivers as a rideshare driver. (video)


A lot of great new songs and music videos were released over the course of the last week. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new music you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.

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