New songs for June 16th, 2025

 here they are:


"At the Beach, In Every Life" by Gigi Perez:  From the shimmering "Sailor Song" to the ethereal "Chemistry," Gigi Perez is fast becoming a rising star in the indie-folk community, and it's not hard to see why! Her songs touch an emotional nerve in both lyric and music! Her latest, "At the Beach, In Every Life," continues her pattern of shiny indie-folk with vulnerable lyrics. It tells a bittersweet tale of betrayal but still wanting to see the person who wronged you just because things used to feel right with them. 

"Everybody Laughs" by David Byrne:  Often known for being more funky than folky, "Everybody Laughs" is that rare song that shows the folk-y side of David Byrne (while still keeping a bit of the funk side intact). The song is also more warm than it is weird. We've come to expect the weird from David Byrne, but "Everybody Laughs" is a song that touches upon emotional truth. He's not talking about people laughing at him. He's simply mentioning that laughter is a quality everyone has, in a manner that is simultaneously childlike and experienced. There's something almost Raffi-esque about this track! Like Byrne is discovering his inner child and loving every second of it!

"With Love From A to Z" by Counting Crows:  I'm a bit disappointed Adam Duritz doesn't have an actual reference to the alphabet besides the title in this song (for instance, he could have mentioned having an "absolutely beautiful comforting day," but that does not appear to be so), but this rough and ragged roots-y rocker still rules the roost! I'm not exactly sure what the title of this song is supposed to mean, but it still resonates with me. A lot of this seems to be a road trip song, as Adam mentions California, Manhattan, and the coast, among other places. Perhaps he's trying to do some soul searching through traveling. Well, whatever this song is about, it's still a good one!