Here’s what I’ve got on my playlist this week. No further explanation required. Enjoy…
The 1975 – Oh Caroline
The 1975 dropped their new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language this week, and Oh Caroline‘s easily one of its standout tracks. Smooth as ever, it finds Matty Healy and co serving an expertly crafted blend of sultry vocal harmonies, perfectly placed clean electric guitar licks and danceable rhythms over ever-present and oh-so-smooth-sounding piano chords. The band’s new official live video of the track is killer, too. Check it out above.
Blink-182 – What’s My Age Again?
As we all know, Blink’s classic lineup – Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker – officially announced their reunion this week, sending scores of pop-punk-loving millennials into overdrive. And though the band has a new song, Edging, the announcement got me, like everyone else, a little nostalgic. Fast-forward a few days, and What’s My Age Again? has been on my playlist since. I was even so inspired I created a point-of-view lesson video for the song on my channel. 👈 Go check it out and have a jam.
Bury Tomorrow – Abandon Us
Another killer entry from British metalcore champions, Bury Tomorrow. After years in the game, these guys never lose their edge; their music is as visceral, energetic and brutal as ever. If you need a little energy in this week – be it in the gym, at work, getting up in the morning – Abandon Us will deliver the goods.
Architects – A New Moral Low Ground
Architects rarely make a track that’s anything less than a banger, and that’s no different on their latest offering, A New Moral Low Ground. Heavily distorted guitars, Sam Carter’s trademark rousing vocals, respite-granting clean sections, and an effect-heavy solo from the 2:47 mark. If you’re after a well-rounded metalcore song, this is it.
We Came As Romans – One More Day
It’s a far softer piece of music than We Came As Romans usually put out, but showcases the band’s versatile songwriting skills in style. Trading out brutal metalcore arrangements, One More Day is melodic, and features Linkin Park style clean-sung verse sections and massive choruses. This one’s a stirring anthem.
