Spencer Griffin's New Music Mondays

 here they are: "Eternal Love" by AVTT/PTTN (The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton):  Did you ever think that a member of a rock group as heavy as Faith No More would get together with a group as roots-y and bluegrass-y as The Avett Brothers?! Well, now they have!! The song is mostly in the Avetts' direction of bittersweet bluegrass-rock, but the surprise synth solo in the middle is likely Patton's idea. The Avetts have done plenty of reflective songs, but it's a fresh new road for Mike Patton. The coolest part?! It works wonderfully for him! Well, for both of them, really. Such a reassuring song for these increasingly dark times! "Loser" by Tame Impala:  Not to be confused with the Beck song of the same name, Tame Impala's "Loser" is an interesting tune. It takes Tame Impala in a new direction with a fresh funk-rock sound! The song's sound is somewhat reminiscent of "Fame" by David Bowie. Beneath the song's funky heartbeat l...

 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 ...