A lot of new music is released over the course of any given
week, so much so that it can be hard to keep track of it all. But now that the
weekend is here, this is a great chance to take a look back at all the great
new tracks you may have missed over the last seven days.
This week saw an abundance of great new music. The pop world
saw new tracks from the likes of the Backstreet Boys and Ariana
Grande. However, it was rock that really had some top notch song and video
releases. The Killers came out with a political new track and Spike
Lee-directed video. We got a video for 5 Seconds of Summer’s latest single.
There were also some fantastic new tracks from Beartooth, The Maine, With
Confidence, Yungblud, Bryan Adams and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for the best new songs and music
videos of the week. Here are six that we think you will like as much as we do.
1.
Yungblud, “Loner”: Put together EMF and Blur and
turn it up to 11 and you have Yungblud’s “Loner,” an energetic, 90’s Brit-pop- influenced
track with a very big sound. The song hits you from the moment Dominic Harrison
aggressively delivers the first lines. And when the instruments come in to support
his distinct voice, you’re hooked. (video)
2.
5 Seconds of Summer, “Lie To Me”: 5 Seconds of
Summer finally released a video for their single “Lie To Me” this week. Set at
a demolition derby racetrack, the band pensively sings along with the self-deprecating
song as frontman Luke Hemmings sits in the back seat of a car with two other
cars hurtling toward him. Though dower, the song is still a catchy pop track
that will definitely get stuck in your head again after you watch the video. (video)
3.
Beartooth, “You Never Know”: “You Never Know” is
an intense song with an intense music video to go with it. The song does a good
job of trying to capture what it feels like to have a panic attack, from the
shortness of breath to the feelings of hopelessness and entrapment. It’s an
image that’s made even more vivid in the video, which shows frontman Caleb
Shomo situated in a hotel room in a very manic state, at times looking off with
a sadistic smile and others struggling to not just strangle himself. (video)
4.
The
Killers, “Land Of The Free”: “Land
Of The Free” is a rare overtly political statement from usually lighthearted
Las Vegas band The Killers. The song goes into detail about immigration and
racial profiling, questioning why “land of the free” doesn’t seem to mean “free
for all.” Melodically and lyrically, the song brings in an element of U2 of
Bruce Springsteen, but puts their own spin on things with the choral back-up. The
video, directed by Spike Lee, visualizes the song’s points perfectly, splicing
together footage of what is going on at the nation’s border and images of the
people the political climate is affecting. (video)
5.
The Maine, “Numb Without You”: “Numb Without You”
has a very catchy melody, stretching out the typical pop-punk chord structure into
something more dramatic and slightly haunting. The performance of the song
feels a bit “numb” and emotionless to me, though that could also be a choice
the band made to give the song’s meaning another layer. (video)
6.
Backstreet
Boys, “Breathe”: The Backstreet Boys do a very good job of showing off
their amazingly beautiful five-part harmonies on their very minimalist new a
cappella track “Breathe.” Not having an instrumental back-up enhances the
melody’s already very calming vibe. (video)
Further Listening:
·
As It Is, “The Fire, The Dark” (video)
·
Dear Seattle, “Daytime TV” (video)
·
Another Sky, “Apple Tree” (video)
A lot of great new songs and videos were released over the
last week, especially when it came to rock music. If you’re looking to catch up
this weekend, start by checking out some of our favorites above, then let us
know what other new songs you loved in the comments below.
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