A lot of new music is released over the course of any given week. This week was no exception, as we saw a plethora of new songs and music videos hit the internet. That was especially true for rock and pop this week, as Green Day, Hayley Williams and 5 Seconds of Summer were just some of the artists who released tracks this week.
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 six (and a few more) of our favorites that we think are worth another listen.
1. Beach Bunny, “Promises”: There’s something raw about Lili Trifilio’s vocals on “Promises.” The way her voice stretches to be heard against the thick-layer of garage-rock-y guitars and percussion feels almost desperate and angry, adding to the song’s punchy lyrics. (video)
2. The 1975, “Me & You Together Song”: The 1975 have finally released a video for their latest single “Me & You Together Song.” The 90s nostalgia vibe of the video goes well with the lightly 90s-inspired melody of the song. It kind of makes me want to listen to “Kiss Me” for the millionth time, which is a plus in my book. (video)
3. 5 Seconds of Summer, “No Shame”: Another highly catchy pop-rock track from 5SOS, “No Shame” hits on elements of both late-2000s pop-punk (think All-American Rejects’ “Gives You Hell”) and swoon-worthy 2010s boy bands (who they’ve been lumped with in the past). The video is full of zany vignettes that get stranger and stranger as the clip progresses, something you’d expect to see out of pop-punk bands in the 90s. (video)
4. Green Day, “Meet Me On The Roof”: Green Day released one last single to coincide with the release of their new album, ‘Father of All Motherf******,’ on Friday. “Meet Me On The Roof” is an upbeat, 60s-inspired early-rock jam spun through the Green Day lens. The song’s sock-hop vibe is fun and the Evel Knievel / ‘Happy Days’ “jump the shark” video concept is apt as a visual. (video)
5. Hayley Williams, “Cinnamon”: Hayley Williams released yet another solo single this week. “Cinnamon” starts off with the same withdrawn but jazzy melody and off-beat percussion of “Leave It Alone” and “Shimmer.” Then, something clicks about 2/3 of the way through the song, prompting the tempo to increase and the mood to change. The song suddenly becomes more alive and confident, something approaching closer to what she’s crafted for Paramore over the last couple of years. (video)
6. Grey Daze, “Sickness”: “Sickness” has a much more familiar, Linkin Park-like vibe than “What’s In The Eye.” You can hear the heaviness and struggle in Chester Bennington’s voice as he powers through the heavy, low rumble of the guitars, bass and percussion. The stray saxophone near the end is a nice touch, summing up the gravity of the song. (video)
Further Listening:
· Christine and the Queens, “People, I’ve Been Sad”: (video)
· Pottery, “Texas Drums Pt I”: (video)
· Le Couleur, “Concorde”: (video)
· Dogleg, “Kawasaki Backflip”: (video)
This week saw a lot of great new rock and pop songs and music videos hit the internet. With the weekend here, now’s a great time to take a look back at some of the best and most memorable. Check out some of our favorites above and let us know what new tracks you’ve been digging this week in the comments below.
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