The weekend is finally here! That means it’s time to take a
look back at all the new music that has come out over the past week.
This week saw a lot of great new songs and music videos,
especially when it came to rock and pop. My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard
Way released a new solo song. We got a surprise new song from AFI, as well as
more pop-punk goodness from Stand Atlantic. Cake released their first single in
seven years. Artist on the rise Billie Eilish delivered a creepy new video for
her latest single. There were also new pop videos from the likes of Backstreet
Boy AJ McLean, George Ezra, Walk
The Moon, Sara Bareilles, Little
Mix, Black Eyed Peas and Imagine Dragons.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again rounded up some of our favorite new songs and music
videos of the past week. Here are 10 well worth checking out.
1.
AJ McLean, “Night Visions”: Backstreet
Boy AJ McLean made his foray into country music this week with the release
of solo single “Night Visions.” As country music goes, its way more pop than
twang, which is fine considering he’s coming from a pop background. It also has
this great intensity and passion that I have always found intoxicating in BSB’s
work, so I’m glad it translates here too. The video for the track makes the
song feel even more intense, as it depicts McLean behind bars with a twist that
will have you dialed in until the end. (video)
2.
George
Ezra, “Hold My Girl”: There is something so enjoyable about listening to
George Ezra’s smooth, husky voice. On “Hold My Girl,” the singer delivers sweet,
compassionate lyrics with a sense of passion and a hint of vulnerability. The video
is as vulnerable as the song, finding the singer facing mortality as he tries
not to drown in the water that is flooding his room. (video)
3.
AFI, “Get Dark”: Following a brief bit of
teasing, AFI released a new single this week with the announcement that they
will be releasing a new EP soon. “Get Dark” is a pretty standard dark pop-punk
track. It’s certainly not as over the top as some of the band’s previous
singles, but it’s definitely an energetic track perfect for the mosh pit. (video)
4.
Gerard
Way, “Baby You’re A Haunted House”: My Chemical Romance fans rejoice, there
is a “spooky” new Gerard Way solo track. “Baby You’re A Haunted House” has a sound
somewhere between 1960s early rock ‘n’ roll and 1990s indie-rock. The melody is
really easy to get into and will have you bobbing your head along with the
skeleton-masked men in the video by the end in an almost zombie-like fashion. (video)
5.
Sara
Bareilles, “Armor”: Bareilles’ latest girl power anthem, “Armor” gets
straight to the point. The song’s powerful, hefty melody sets the stage for
empowering lyrics about women sticking together to become more powerful and
inspire each other. It doesn’t have the same effectiveness as “Brave,” which
was an effortless hit, but it is the kind of unity song that is necessary in a
world where women aren’t really treated equally. (video)
6.
Black
Eyed Peas, “Dopeness”: Given the intensely political nature of the group’s
last single, Black Eyed Peas go a little lighter with “Dopeness.” With its
funky beat and catchy melody, it is the kind of song that would get played over
and over on the radio. Sure it’s a bit boastful, but these guys really know how
to write a hit song. (video)
7.
Imagine Dragons, “Zero”: Written for the film ‘Ralph
Breaks the Internet,’ “Zero” has a different feel than your typical Imagine
Dragons song. Instead of the darkness that usually encapsulates their music, “Zero”
is very upbeat. The song moves quickly, as if it were written with the cadence
of a video game in mind (which makes total sense for this movie). I wouldn’t be
surprised if adult contemporary radio took to this song, because once the film
comes out it will be everywhere. (video)
8.
Cake, “Sinking Ship”: Cake released their first
new single in seven years this week. “Sinking Ship” has the same kind of simple
melody and complex lyricism the band is known for. However, instead of the jazzy
groove of previous songs, the band opts for a blues guitar riff that runs
throughout, giving it a little darker feel than usual. Such is warranted
though, after all the song is a political commentary. According to the video
description, all proceeds from the song are going to Doctors Without Borders. (video)
9.
Mumford
& Sons, “If I Say”: At first I wasn’t sure what to make of “If I Say.”
It isn’t the boisterous, upbeat folk rock one usually expects from Mumford
& Sons. The song is more of an electronic ballad with orchestral moments that
swell and augment its intensity. Marcus Mumford also seems to lose his accent
here, which I don’t think I’ve ever heard on a Mumford & Sons track. (video)
10.
Billie Eilish, “When The Party’s Over”: “When
The Party’s Over” is all about dynamics. Much of the song is sung soft and
reserved, only slightly above a whisper. Then when you get to the second chorus
the words explode. Eilish picks it up to what would usually be a normal volume,
spiking a passion behind her words before dipping back down to soft and,
perhaps, a bit sad. (video)
With the weekend here, now is a great opportunity to catch
up on some of this week’s hottest new songs and music videos. Check out some of
our favorites above and let us know what songs you’ve been digging over the
past week.
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