There is a lot of music released over the course of any
given week, so much so that it can be hard to keep up with everything that
comes out. But with the weekend upon us, now is a great time to look back at
some of what the past seven days has had to offer.
This week saw a lot of great new music, especially when it
came to rock. Vampire Weekend announced their first new album in six years with
two brand new singles. Conor Oberst debuted his new musical project with Phoebe
Bridgers with a surprise album release. We got new tracks from Jenny Lewis and
American Football’s upcoming albums. Further, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Turner,
Mayday Parade, Florence
and the Machine and more put out new singles from their recent releases.
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 six of our favorites that we think are worth
checking out.
1.
Better Oblivion Community Center, “Dylan Thomas”:
Better Oblivion Community Center, the collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and
Conor Oberst, released their debut album this week along with its first single,
“Dylan Thomas.” The song is surprisingly upbeat for its fairly cynical lyrics,
but it works. Bridgers’ and Oberst’s voices complement each other well as they
sing in unison, neither one overshadowing the other vocally. (video)
2.
Jenny Lewis, “Red Bull & Hennessey”: Airing
on the side of country-tinged rock, Jenny Lewis’ latest single “Red Bull &
Hennessey” is a burner coming out of the gate. Featuring an all-star back-up
band that includes Ringo
Starr on drums, Ryan Adams on guitar, Don
Was on bass and Benmont
Tench on vox and piano, there is real strength behind the instrumental.
Capped off with Lewis’ almost Stevie
Nicks-like vocal performance, it’s a track that makes you excited for what’s
to come on the new album. (video)
3.
Vampire Weekend, “Harmony Hall” & “2021”:
Vampire Weekend released their first new songs in six years this week. “Harmony
Hall” and “2021” are a lot more folk-y than much of their previous work, though
that’s not a bad thing. “Harmony Hall” has a tranquil, “life goes on” quality
to it. The piano interlude adds a jazzy element to the song that spreads even
more hope into its final moments. “2021” is even more soft-spoken and
contemplative, though its addition of a more pronounced drum beat, electronic
guitar riffs and sound effects is a little more familiar. (“Harmony” and “2021”)
4.
Frank
Turner, “Don’t Worry”: Frank Turner gives some great advice for all the
doubters with his latest single, “Don’t Worry.” In his typical folk-punk style,
he puts the listener at ease, telling them that it’s okay to not have all the
answers and to not give up when something is harder than expected. Most importantly
though, he says that no one is alone in their feelings, that even he doesn’t
always know what to do. The point being that we will all figure it out as we go
along. (video)
5.
American Football feat. Hayley Williams, “Uncomfortably
Numb”: A play on the classic Pink Floyd track, “Uncomfortably Numb” is an
ethereal, downbeat track contemplating life and its changes. Paramore’s Hayley
Williams plays off frontman Mike Kinsella’s tortured vocals well, giving a
performance more haunting than anything she has done before. (video)
6.
Mayday Parade, “Sunnyland”: “Sunnyland” is a
heartfelt piece if acoustic pop-punk. Its nostalgic lyrics and wistful melody
will have you yearning for simpler times and better days. The way the song
builds in such an intense, grand fashion is very orchestral and could probably
go even a little further in that direction than it does. (video)
From pop-punk to indie rock, there was a lot to be excited
about in terms of new songs and music videos this week. Take this weekend to
catch up on what you may have missed, starting with checking out some of our
favorite new tracks above. Then, let us know what new songs you enjoyed in the
comments below.
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