New songs for May 28th 2024

 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 extraordinary person within an "ordinary" job (such as a postal worker). I've known many people with ordinary jobs who are extraordinary people at heart, so I'm glad Black Pumas made this one! A stellar effort, as per usual, from this dynamic duo!

"Take a Bite" by beabadoobee:  With a tight acoustic guitar-based groove slightly reminiscent of Incubus' "Drive," beabadoobee's "Take a Bite" is a buoyant folk-pop tune whose bittersweet lyrics seem somewhat hidden by the song's more upbeat (yet still minor key) facade. The song is basically a way for beabadoobee to find solace amongst the chaos in her life. The title, perhaps, is another way of saying "take a risk. Sometimes, that's just what we gotta do in life. Good that bea knows this about herself.

"The Break" by Blame My Youth:  The band's name may share something in common with a blink-182 song, but its sound seems to be more influenced by groups like Imagine Dragons. Many bands seem to want to sound like Imagine Dragons these days, and the lyrics of the song don't seem to be that much better than the song itself, centering largely around being in love with someone, but with no added bonus factor that makes it worth delving into. 

"Wilted Rose" by The Black Crowes (featuring Lainey Wilson):  One of the Crowes' more folk/roots/country-influenced songs, it should come as no surprise that up-and-coming country star, Lainey Wilson, is the one lending a guest appearance to "Wilted Rose." At over 5 minutes long, "Wilted Rose" is a heartfelt tune with a passionate sound. It's anyone's guess as to what the titular "wilted rose" means in the context of the song, but it seems to represent some sort of bad luck omen, as the entirety of the song appears to center around the dying days of a woman and how painfully aware she is that she is approaching them. A sad song, yes, but a very powerful one nonetheless!