New songs for May 15th, 2023

 here they are:


"Forgiving Ties" by Deer Tick: More cowbell, anyone?! This "Running on Empty"-esque Heartland rock influenced tune has plenty of it! The chorus takes an interesting turn pulling a George Harrison-esque twang and a series of somewhat randomly-placed diminished chords to distinguish itself both from the verses and from modern songs in general. "I'm not looking for forgiving ties/I'm just looking for a way to survive," lead singer John McCauley earnestly pleads during the song's chorus. What exactly does he mean by this? Although both the song and its accompanying video don't take themselves too seriously, the lyrics of the song are somewhat serious. What McCauley says when he claims he's "looking for a way to survive" is to shake off the trauma in your life and just try to take care of yourself and those who love you.

"Lose You" by Bully (featuring Soccer Mommy): Forget what The Spice Girls said about "girl power" a few decades ago. This is the real thing! Alicia Bognanno and Sophie Regina Allison ("Bully" and "Soccer Mommy," respectively) are a powerhouse together! Their first collaboration together, "Lose You" is as gutsy as it is vulnerable, showing the full spectrum of true "girl power." The song puts on a noisy, grungy front that is still somewhat melodic, but fear is what underscores the song and ultimately drives it. The song is called "Lose You" because the lyrics express the fear of losing someone, and it could work in a number of contexts ranging from relationships to friendships to important objects.

"Purple" by Wunderhorse: The music of this song has the '90s written all over it, coming off as a cross between Radiohead and Third Eye Blind. Its theme of mental health struggles could also make it pass for a '90s song even though it was recorded a few decades later. The song depicts a dysfunctional family who "dreams in purple," giving the song its title. According to oneirology (the study of dreams), this means that they strive for healing themselves. This makes sense given the context of the rest of the song, touching on many uncomfortable yet necessary topics such as suicide, isolation, and mental issues. Ultimately, the family in the song is able to stick together despite all the chaos surrounding them. Sounds like a Wes Anderson film summed up into a single song, wouldn't you say?!