Another week has come and gone, and with it came a lot of
new music. This week saw some great new songs and music videos hit the
internet, especially when it came to rock and pop, including tracks from the
likes of Green Day, Yungblud, Noah Cyrus, Bishop Briggs and more.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’ve once again scoured the internet for some of the week’s best
new songs and music videos. Here are seven (and a few more), that we think are
worth taking a look back at this weekend.
1.
Green
Day, “Fire, Ready, Aim”: Whether people like it or not, Green Day is very
good at writing catchy songs and doing it unapologetically. Their latest
single, “Fire, Ready, Aim,” is just that. It’s spinning, surf-rock/garage-rock
guitars grab your attention and make you want to move. The bass and drum have
that classic Green Day feel, not losing sight of the band’s backbone sound
within all the experimentation. Like with “Father of All…,” the sound is very
Foxboro Hot Tubs by way of The
Replacements, which is a direction the band has been veering towards for a
while. (video)
2.
Yungblud feat. Dan Reynolds, “Original Me”: Yungblud
and Imagine Dragons don’t really seem like two artists whose sounds would work
well together. And to be honest, they don’t. Imagine Dragons frontman Dan
Reynolds feels a bit lost on the track since it’s not really the kind of music
he’s usually associated with. That being said, the song itself is solid.
Yungblud and Reynolds trade off vocals pretty cleanly as the song marches
forward with that edgy punk-rap swagger that has made the former so popular
recently. (video)
3.
Noah Cyrus, “Lonely”: Noah Cyrus’ latest single
“Lonely” is a passionate plea for someone to hear her struggling. The song’s minimalistic
instrumentation only amplifies its message and intensity, making her lightly
husky voice a powerful focal point. (video)
4.
Bishop Briggs, “Jekyll & Hide”: Bishop
Briggs’ deep, rough voice is perfect for the slinky-yet-sharp dual personas of
her latest single “Jekyll & Hide.” The song is melodic at the verse and
tough and cold at the chorus and breakdown, giving it a good sonic
representation of the story it’s based on. The beat drop is enough to make you
want to bob your head along. (video)
5.
Cursive, “I Am Goddamn”: “I Am Goddamn” has a
sound that’s reminiscent of ‘Happy Hollow’-era Cursive. Backed by crunchy
guitars, the song’s melody is heavy and harsh. Its stop-and-go pacing, as well
as Tim Kasher’s sometimes panicked vocal, contributes to the song’s hurried
feeling. (video)
6.
Liz Phair, “Good Side”: “Good Side” marks Liz
Phair’s return to music after nearly a decade away, and what a way to return.
Mellow and melodic, the song’s slow, honest delivery recaptures the vibe of her
early work, only less upbeat. (video)
7.
Simple Plan, State Champs & We The Kings,
“Where I Belong”: Many bands will release an EP when they want to promote a
stacked tour line-up. Simple Plan has taken that notion a step further with
“Where I Belong,” a new single that also features tour mates State Champs and
We The Kings. Considering there are three bands on the track, it’s actually
very balanced. It sounds like a collaborative effort that finds a meeting point
between all of their sounds rather than each band dragging the sound to make it
more one style or another. If you’re into early 2000s pop-punk, in fact, you
should definitely give this a listen. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Maria Taylor, “Spinning Wheel”: (video)
·
Tim Barry, “Big Ships”: (video)
This week saw a long of great new rock and pop songs hit the
internet for our listening pleasure. With the long Columbus Day weekend here,
now is the perfect time to take a look back at the week’s best tracks. Check
out some of our favorites above and let us know what new tracks you’ve been
digging this week.
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