Happy New Year! It’s the first weekend of the 2020 and
though we’re not even a full week in, we’re already seeing the first new music
of the year trickling onto the internet. And despite the oddness that is
Justin Bieber’s highly-anticipated new song, there are some good tracks out
there this week.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has once again
combed the internet for the week’s best new songs and music videos. Here are five
(and a few more) that we think are worth a listen this weekend.
1.
Oh Wonder, “Happy”: “Happy” puts an upbeat spin
on the post-break-up song motif. Instead of anger or jealousy, the lyrics tell
of growth and healing. There is no ill-will anymore, only happiness. The song’s
bubbly, cheery melody and perky attitude are contagious. (video)
2.
Lauv, “Changes”: “Changes” is a low-key,
motivating track about how change is both scary and necessary. The track’s
catchy melody and steady beat is a great vehicle for Lauv’s poignant and
relatable lyrics. (video)
3.
Ben
Watt, “Figures In The Landscape”: Described as a “call to action in
response to feelings of powerlessness” by Watt himself, “Figures In The
Landscape” is a thought-provoking track that implores its listeners to
celebrate what they have or fight for what for what they believe in. Starting
off as a soothing piano melody, the song quickly swells, using synths to ramp
up the pace and urgency. (video)
4.
Set It Off, “So Predictable”: With “So
Predictable,” Set It Off have managed to make their pop-punk sound even bigger.
The melody swells from each frustrated verse into this giant chorus, gaining in
energy and making you want to get up and dance. (video)
5.
Hailee Steinfeld, “Wrong Direction”: Ending
2019, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld released break-up song “Wrong
Direction.” The downbeat ballad comes from the perspective of someone coming
out of an abusive relationship and realizing what they should have seen all
along. Steinfeld’s vocals stand above the rest of the music, giving power and
emotion to her heart-wrenching lyrics. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Bombay Bicycle Club, “I Can Hardly Speak”: “I
Can Hardly Speak” (video)
·
Why Don’t We, “Chills”: (video)
·
Skip Marley, H.E.R., “Slow Down”: (video)
Between the last of the 2019 singles and the first new songs
of 2020, this week saw some great tracks hit the internet, giving this year a
great start on new music. Check out some of our favorites from the week above
and let us know what new songs you’ve been digging this week in the comments
below.
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