This Week N°355 – New Music Videos (Veterans Only)
The Rolling Stones, Royal Blood, Yungblud, Cardi B, Mika, The Chainsmokers, Devendra Banhart, Peter Gabriel, LP, The National, Katie Melua, Oneohtrix Point Never
They are the performers of the twelve brand new worldwide music videos that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . The Rolling Stones – Angry |
‘My mouth’s getting sore, I can’t take anymore’
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| The Rolling Stones return with “Angry,” produced by Andrew Watt and marking their reunion with the Jagger-Richards songwriting duo after 18 years, while new drummer Steve Jordan’s style contrasts with the late Charlie Watts. Directed by Francois Rousselet, the music video featuring actress Sydney Sweeney cruising L.A., styled in edgy leather, with the Stones’ history showcased on billboards. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2023 album “Hackney Diamonds”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Royal Blood – Shiner In The Dark |
‘I got bruises Assault and battery, black and blue’
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| The music video for Royal Blood’s “Shiner in the Dark” features two children resembling young Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher, mastering martial arts in a garage. The gritty, echoing track adopts a melodic twist, with the line “I got bruises” sung in a manner that romanticizes the pain. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2023 album “Back to the Water Below”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Yungblud – Hated |
| Yungblud, real name Dominic Harrison, new single “Hated” details what he calls “the most personal thing I’ve ever released,” his childhood experience of sexual abuse by a doctor at age seven. Reflecting the song’s raw emotion, the accompanying music video, directed by Sandeep & Chadrick, features Yungblud candidly addressing the camera. |
| HEAR IT |
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4 . Cardi B – Bongos (w/ Megan Thee Stallion) |
‘Better chew it up like it’s gum’
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| Showcasing high-fashion outfits, bright swimsuits, towering heels, and audacious lyrics against the backdrop of Latin-infused beats, the Technicolor music video, directed by Ukrainian Tanu Muino, for “Bongos” by Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B embrace the Hot Girl Summer spirit. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2023 album “Bongos”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Mika – C’est La Vie |
| Mika’s “C’est la vie” addresses serious themes in a light-hearted manner and a catchy dance pop sound. Mika describes it as reflecting on life’s sorrows, from personal frustrations to thoughts on age, his long-time partner and the death of his mother; however, the song celebrates life amid these challenges. The music video was shot in one take during a concert at Francofolies de Spa in Belgium with over 10,000 attendees. |
| HEAR IT | 
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6 . The Chainsmokers – Summertime Friends |
| The Chainsmokers’ new single, “Summertime Friends” is influenced by Drew Taggart’s romance with model Marianne Fonseca. Accompanied by a sipmplistic video directed by Spencer Miller, the club-ready song reflects on their initial meeting. |
| HEAR IT | 
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7 . Devendra Banhart – Twin |
‘Same bitter taste’
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| Devendra Banhart’s “Twin” is the lead single from his new album created in collaboration with Cate Le Bon. The accompanying music video, directed by Matt Muir, draws inspiration from 1980s neo-noir films, blending a sense of timelessness with neon aesthetics. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2023 album “Flying Wig”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Peter Gabriel – The Court [Dark-Side Mix] |
‘And the court will rise’
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| Associated with the Snow Moon, symbolizing renewal, Peter Gabriel’s “The Court (Dark-Side Mix)” features contributions from Brian Eno, Tony Levin, David Rhodes, Manu Katché, and backing vocals from Gabriel’s daughter, Melanie. The music video, directed by Junie Lau and showcasing sculptor Tim Shaw’s art, employs AI and is linked to a #DiffuseTogether competition with Stability AI that Gabriel initiated. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2023 album “I/O”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . LP – Long Goodbye |
‘I’d bottle every drop of rain’
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| LP’s new song “Long Goodbye” is a dramatic breakup anthem echoing the difficulty of parting. LP says it’s a tribute to her last two significant relationships. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2023 album “Love Lines”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . The National – Alphabet City |
| The National’s “Alphabet City” is a subdued, piano-led breakup song where Berninger reminisces about a past relationship, with lyrics conveying lingering feelings and struggles to move on. The accompanying visuals are designed and animated by Pauline de Lassus, also known as Mina Tindle. |
| HEAR IT | 
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11 . Katie Melua – 14 Windows |
| While it presents a serene facade, Katie Melua’s new single “14 Windows” delves deep into emotions, drawing inspiration from a psychiatrist who aided Melua during her hospitalization in 2010 and twelve years after, took his own life. |
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Featured on the 2023 album “Love & Money”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Oneohtrix Point Never – A Barely Lit Path |
| In “A Barely Lit Path,” Oneohtrix Point Never, real name Daniel Lopatin, merges glitchy vocals with a cinematic sound with the help of the Nomad Ensemble, an orchestra led by Robert Ames. The accompanying music video, directed by Freeka Tet, features anthropomorphized crash test dummies in a tragic road trip. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2023 album “Again”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
For THE FULL NEW MUSIC VIDEOS COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
New Quotes • My mouth’s getting sore, I can’t take anymore (The Rolling Stones) • I got bruises Assault and battery, black and blue (Royal Blood) • Better chew it up like it’s gum (Cardi B) • Same bitter taste (Devendra Banhart) • And the court will rise (Peter Gabriel) • I’d bottle every drop of rain (LP) •
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