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alaskassweetdump · 7 months

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New Music Roundup

It's been a minute since I've told ya'll about the new music (that comes out every Friday)! I've been slacking on my duties as hype woman, please forgive me.

Here are the new tunes that I have been LOVING these last few weeks:

WOO - Denzel Curry ft. PlayThatBoiZay & Chief Pound :

Denzel Curry has yet to drop a song that I dislike. Watching his star status grow to shine brighter each day has been my favorite thing in music right now.

Re: This Is Why - Paramore & Friends:

Paramore has been one of my most favorite bands ever since I was around 12/13 years old. When they tour, I make it a priority to see them. I enjoyed attempting to crack the clues they fed us to prepare us for this excellent album!

My faves are: This Is Why - Foals, Running Out of Time - Panda Bear, C'est Comme Ca - Wet Leg, Figure 8 - Bartees Strange (this person has the most delightful voice, new fan here), Thick Skull - Julien Baker, and lastly Sanity (Demo) - Paramore.

It's been a true thrill growing up with this band. They forever speak to my soul.

Dance With Me- blink-182:

blink-182 is also one of my most favorite bands. I remember the first time I ever saw/heard them. I was in first grade, at the neighbor's playing with my friend in his brother's bedroom. MTV was on. What's My Age Again? came on. I looked over and saw three grown men running around naked, with only socks. As a first grader, I thought it was so silly. That's the day I decided blink-182 is or me.

When blink-182 went on hiatus years ago, I called my mom AT WORK, to tell her of my devastation. Now, in 2023, I was able to see them as they were always meant to be, Tom, Mark, and Travis. I am so excited for their new album together! I could speak endlessly about my love for them. Their new songs are full of nostalgia. Chef's kiss!

Modern Girl- Bleachers:

Jack Antonoff really gives his entire self to his music, or any project for that matter. With Modern Girl, Jack is giving Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire combined with the feel of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. excellent work, Mr. Antonoff. I will be dancing to this is my car forever.

Scarlet - Doja Cat:

This entire album is gold, in my opinion. Doja Cat put her whole pussy into this. The entire album has this 90's hip hop/R&B feel that I am obsessed with. Also, when I saw her VM performance, I immediately added her to my Must See Live list. She is a PERFORMER!

Faves: Paint the Town Red, Demons, Agora Hills, & Can't Wait.

Pacer - Doechiii:

GUYS! If you're not listening to Doechiii yet, you need to correct that real quick. Doechii is another artist that I am loving to watch grow. Her features and her own music constantly slaps. She and Rico Nasty would tear a crowd UP! You can find Doechiii at a Jingle Ball date near you!

A N X I E T Y- Sleepy Hallow ft. Doechii:

What was that I just said about Doechiii's features? THEY SLAP! I had not heard of Sleepy Hallow until recently. Very happy with this discovery. He also has a song out titled ADHD. We sure do love an artist who is open about their struggles, especially struggles that are relatable af!

Assets - KeKe Palmer:

Do I really need to explain this one? IT IS KEKE PAMER, BABY!

Born for Loving You - Big Thief:

I discovered Big Thief a few New Music Fridays ago and immediately downloaded their entire discography. The melodies and their voice is so elegant. Instant obsession with these folks.

Never Die - Nas ft. Lil' Wayne:

Nas is back dropping hits for us all to enjoy. Also, Lil' Wayne's feature is hella Weezy. Love to see him still have that power.

Fan - Offset:

Offset blessed us with his new single, Fan. The music video was inspired by Offset's love & respect for Michael Jackson. The album cover also features Offset dressed in a black suit, much like Michael wore. The new album, Set It Off, drops this year. I truly can't wait to hear what else Offset has for us all. He really seems to be on his best bullshit in the studio and out! Most anticipated album for me!

Tonight at 12pm, New Music Friday brings us new tunes. I promise I won't wait this long to give my thoughts on the drops again.

I hope you found something you like!

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girlsbtrs · 3 years

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The Revival of Music Videos

Written by Valerie Jackson. Graphic by Paula Nicole.

The golden age of MTV is behind us, VMA viewership has been dropping steadily for years with this year having the lowest views in history. Yet, we are still hearing about some of the most iconic videos of the year on social media. But what is drawing people to share and discuss them? Artists are redefining what makes a good music video, while opening up a social conversation in the process. Fans on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram act as a catalyst for drawing attention to certain artists, and often work like additional marketing. But all the credit can’t be given to the fans, as important as they are. These artists have given viewers something to latch on to, something to inspire, anger, mesmerize, or relate to. Many artists are telling stories that haven’t had much of a spotlight in past years. They are expanding their creativity into a new medium, and creating iconic pieces in the process. Some songs being more remembered for the video that accompanies it, demonstrates the impact of the visual aspect.

Doja Cat has brought a new twist to the themes common in R&B and rap. Her video “Kiss Me More” is one of the most popular videos of the year, with it garnering over 200 million views on Youtube so far. The fascinating set and costume design really transforms the video into something unique, while also being a bit reminiscent of a 70s disco video. Her music video for “Say So” draws more direct inspiration from the 70s, using the same methods. The videos end up feeling simultaneously nostalgic and refreshing, which goes hand in hand with her music. It feels as if Doja Cat is upcycling the popular styles and trends from before to give them a brand new look and feel with all the best influences of the previous eras.

Lil Nas X has been one of the most iconic visual artists this year. The music video for his single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” was praised for telling a story of self-acceptance, and won “Video of the Year” at this year's VMAs. At the same time, it was criticized for its use of Christian imagery and an open display of gay relationship. His music video for “Industry Baby” challenges the expectation for rap videos. “Industry Baby” shows queer love and lust in the same ways heterosexual rappers have been demonstrating it in their own for decades. Sexual music videos have always been common in rap, homophobia is also incredibly common in the community. Lil Nas X is receiving so much backlash from the community because he has shifted the objectification from women to men, which is not something the rap community is used to.

Yves Tumor is another great example of a queer artist using music videos to really solidify their work. Their videos for “Jackie” and “Gospel For A New Century” perfectly complement the psychedelic sound of their songs. In “Gospel For A New Century,” Tumor used lots of religious imagery in a similar fashion to Lil Nas X did in “MONTERO.” It’s interesting that they both decided to represent themselves as the devil in their videos. The demonization of themselves shows how they have been perceived by society for their sexuality and gender identity.

Kpop artists are also bringing a refreshing style to music video styles. Groups like Loona and STAYC are producing fun, bubblegum pop type videos that are reminiscent of 90s girl groups with a modern edge. In addition to eye-catching scenes, they have phenomenal choreography that ties the whole thing together. In addition, these girl groups are singing about confidence and girl power, which is reflected in the clothes they wear. These girl groups have also had a large impact on fashion trends with bright colors and bold accessories being the style adorned in both their music videos and off-camera. Their influence has been spotted from Asia to the United States, stores like Forever 21 and H&M are carrying the classic preppy style that could be spotted in any TWICE clip.

As someone who grew up in the 2000s, it’s really exciting to see these kinds of music videos now that I’m older. When I was in elementary school I would watch the video for “When I Grow Up” by the Pussycat Dolls religiously on Youtube. My parents always played their favorite music videos from the 80s and 90s for me and my brother when we were growing up (“Remember the Time” by Micheal Jackson was a household favorite). I remember staying up to watch Iggy Azalea's “Fancy” and Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night” and then discussing them with my friends the next day at school. Seeing videos like “ASAP” by STAYC or “Rules” by Doja Cat reminds me of staring at my dad’s computer, being completely entranced by whatever artist was on the screen. Personally, I felt like there was a bit of a lull in terms of new and engaging music videos in the last five to ten years, but in the past year or two, it feels as if artists are stepping up their game and producing some really beautiful and thought-provoking work.

#valerie jackson

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