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Continuing on with the New Beginnings theme this month, today’s Music Monday post is all about New Songs that sound vintage, old, retro—songs that could have been playing on the radio back in the day. These artists have taken inspiration from the likes of Bob Dylan, Al Green, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, and many others to craft sounds that will take you back to the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
It’s a big list today—19 songs—but we think you will really enjoy this selection of “inspired” tunes. And perhaps you will be inspired to explore not only these new artists’ work, but also take fresh look at some of your favorites (or perhaps some unknowns) from days-gone-by.
So enjoy this collection of new old sounds, and let us know in the comments if you have a new song that sounds like it may just be from another time.
1) The World is Going Up in Flames – Charles Bradley (2011)
If you love Al Green, which we do…
2) She’s American – The 1975 (2016)
Total 80’s flashback here…
3) Sweet Honey Bee (Shine On) – Jens Hoffman (2013)
Dead ringer for Lennon (and the music is a little Cat Stevens-esque)… and the first few notes of the song really make us think we’re listening to I’m Looking Through You by The Beatles.
4) A Man You’ve Never Known – The Strange Boys (2009)
Dylan + The Rolling Stones; it starts off a bit like Under My Thumb.
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5) When I Said Goodbye – Mayer Hawthorne (2009)
Whoa there… Is that Smokey Robinson we’re hearing?
6) Versace on the Floor – Bruno Mars (2016)
Michael Jackson + Boyz II Men + Brian McKnight mashup.
7) Fools – Diane Birch (2009)
A Carole King clone.
8) All of the Time – Locksley (2007)
Certainly Beatles-esque…
9) Wake Me – Lucious (2015)
Sounds like a 60’s girl group.
10) Sydney (I’ll Come Running) – Brett Dennen (2011)
Undertones of Paul Simon.
11) I Don’t Fall Much Anymore – Barna Howard (2012)
If we didn’t know any better, we’d think this was Bob Dylan; this song a little reminiscent of Blowin’ in the Wind…
12) Right Out of Love – Jeremy & the Harlequins (2015)
This song has a major 50’s-60’s vibe.
13) Monte Carlo – U.S. Royalty (2011)
Fleetwood Mac, anyone?
14) Electric Love – BORNS (2015)
ELO shines through in this trippy song.
15) The Wire – HAIM (2013)
We hear Heartache Tonight by The Eagles when we listen to this song.
16) Hold On – Alabama Shakes (2012)
Well, hey there, soul sister… A little Janis Joplin, a little Pearl Jam…
17) I Need Never Get Old – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (2015)
Old School Soul + Blues Brothers = So. Darn. Good.
18) Come Alive – Chromeo ft. Toro y Moi (2014)
Pure 80’s awesomeness.
19) Coming Home – Leon Bridges (2015)
Sam Cooke, for sure.
What was is your favorite song on this list? Did we miss any of your favorite new songs that sound old? Let us know in the comments!
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Another great post this time around! Music is DEFINITELY nostalgic!
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So glad you liked the post! Looking forward to future link parties!
I havent heard of a lot of these artists and I am always looking for new music so thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s always fun looking for new music to listen to and share!
Thanks for sharing these! Always looking for awesome songs to add to the shower time playlist 😉 haha
Glad we were able to help you add to your playlist!
This is a great list! I will be making a playlist for sure. Alabama Shakes is one of my favorites 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! There are some awesome artists out there who have some fabulous vintage sounds!
Wow! A fun list of new music. Thanks!
You are welcome! So glad you liked it!
great round up, i havent heard of some of these!
Thank you!
Awesome list of songs!!
I literally just sat and listened to all of these songs. I think my favorite is She’s American. I’m going to get their album!
It’s SO good!
“Bourbon Street” by Jeff Tuohy is worth listening to. You’ll forget what era you’re in for a moment – and you’ll definitely want to dance.
You know I love this post! I love Bruno Mars new album and “Versace on the Floor” is one of my faves!
Such a great playlist roundup! Adding a few to my playlist.
I love this topic–so fun!! I have a lot of listening to do. 🙂
So many of these artists I’ve never heard of, so thank you for that! I love finding new music and LOVE when songs have a vintage feel to them. Thanks for sharing these!!
Thanks for the great selection of good sounding songs. I guess my favourite is “sweet honey bee”…
I found your blog by accident when I googled “Lunarsoul” (a band or music project?!) of which i am sure Hoffmann is the singer as well. I like that kind of rough hand made music. Thanks a lot for sharing it…