Spencer Griffin's New Music Mondays

 here they are: "Dog Days" by Dehd:  "Dog Days" picks up where Dehd's debut single, "Bad Love," left off. The songs even sound the same a bit! Both are energetic indie-pop tunes in E major that have a similar rhythm. The lyrics make the song worth listening to, as they are basically about rolling with whatever punches life throws at you. Dehd have experienced their fair share of ups and downs in life, and "Dog Days" is their way of celebrating both the ups and the downs. "Mrs. Postman" by Black Pumas:  Neo-soul duo, Black Pumas, hit it once again! In just three singles, we've gone from the liberating folk-soul of "More Than a Love Song," the psychedelic blues-rock of "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)," and now, the sophisticated jazz-soul of "Mrs. Postman." In addition to its extraordinary sound, the lyrics of "Mrs. Postman" also focus on the extraordinary. Specifically, they focus on finding the ext...

 here they are: "Foam" by Royel Otis:  A smooth, slinky mashup of indie-pop and funk, "Foam" is one of many songs contributing to the indie-pop landscape of the 2020's. The beat of the song recalls songs like "Lost in Yesterday" by Tame Impala, while the lyrics describe someone who has been wronged by the rumors another person has spread about them. The title most likely stems from the notion of washing one's mouth out with soap if they say "dirty" words. "Long Dark Night" by Judah and The Lion:  When Mumford and Sons decided to abandon their banjo-based gimmick, another band was coming out of the woodworks to pick up where they left off, and that band was Judah and The Lion. JATL's latest, "Long Dark Night," is no exception to the rule! The song, like most of JATL's material, places a catchy banjo sound against an Imagine Dragons-esque backdrop. Though the song is bright and catchy, the lyrics of "Long Da...

 here they are: "Home" by The Good Neighbours:  Adding to the ever-growing list of alt and adult alt radio hits called "Home" (Edward Sharpe and Phillip Phillips both have incredibly well-known songs with this title) are The Good Neighbours with yet another song called "Home." A short but sweet song, "Home" is an indie-pop tune that apparently has trended largely thanks to social media giant, Instagram. Fans of Bastille and Imagine Dragons will probably like this one (as will fans of any indie-pop songs with whistling).  "Payback" by Aaron Frazer:  Neo-soulster Aaron Frazer made a small but noticeable dent on adult alt radio a few years back with "Over You." Somehow, radio stations failed to take notice of that song the way they should have. Now, Aaron is back for another shot at adult alt radio stardom with "Payback." The song combines the falsetto vocals of early '70s soul songs with the juicy, retro-blues-y gu...