Amidst the talk of COVID-19 and the cancellation of almost
every upcoming tour, festival and event, new music continued to be released.
Over the last week, a wealth of new songs and music videos has hit the
internet, especially when it came to rock and pop music.
With the weekend here and the urge to self-quarantine high, it’s
time to take a look at some of the new tracks released this week. Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island's music outlet, has been scouring the internet for some of the best. Here are eight (and a
few more) of our favorites that we think are worth another listen.
1.
X Ambassadors, “Everything Sounds Like A Love
Song”: A radio-ready pop-rock ballad, “Everything Sounds Like A Love Song” has
a catchy melody and heartfelt soul. Starting out with just piano and vocals
dominating the mix, the song swells as strings and horns are added. The saxophone
bridge is bright and memorable, a highlight of the track. (video)
2.
Palaye Royale, “Lonely”: Approaching the
difficult subjects of drugs, depression and suicide, “Lonely” is a haunting
track with lyrics that are vivid and direct. The drum clicking is clock-like
while the base boom and guitars give the melody a swirling, otherworldly
feeling. (video)
3.
Anna Burch, “Tell Me What’s True”: “Tell Me What’s
True” is a calming piano-driven track with a simple melody. Burch has a very
soothing, clear voice that features strongly in the mix, holding its own
against the piano. (video)
4.
Days N Daze, “My Darling Dopamine”: From the
moment the horns come blasting in, “My Darling Dopamine” stuns with energy and
grit. It’s a unique take on punk, edging somewhere between Celt-punk and oi. (video)
5.
The
Fleshtones, “Alex Trebek”: “Alex Trebek,” written about the ‘Jeopardy’
host, gives off these old-school, melodic punk vibes that make it an
interesting listen. The lyrics feel a little like Black Flag’s “TV Party,” but
also a little like Joey
Ramone’s
“Maria Bartiromo.” It’s basically a biography of Trebek in a four-minute song
and I don’t hate it. (video)
6.
The
Killers, “Caution”: The Killers announced a new album this week and have
treated fans to a taste of it with its first single, “Caution.” After a bit of
a slow start, the song breaks out into this big acoustic-ish rock number,
complete with soaring melody and lofty instrumental. (video)
7.
Brian
Fallon, “Horses”: Despite being a softer sound than Fallon’s
usual Americana rock fare, “Horses” is much more upbeat. His quiet, sincere
vocal holds weight against the reserved guitar picking and steady drum beats.
The melody picks up as the song progresses, developing into something hopeful
and joyous. (video)
8.
Willie
Nelson, “Our Song”: A slow country ballad, Nelson sweetly croons about his
love on “Our Song.” The guitar has a classic feel, like a mix of old-time
country and earnest pop vocalists like Bobby Darin. (video)
Further Listening:
·
Johanna Warren, “Part Of It”: (video)
·
Country Westerns, “Anytime”: (video)
·
Mundy’s Bay, “Seasons Pass”: (video)
This week saw a lot of great new rock and pop songs and
music videos hit the internet. With the weekend here, now is a great time to
take a respite and take a look back at some of the best. Check out some of our
favorites above and let us know what new songs you’ve been digging in the
comments below.
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