Spencer Griffin's New Music Mondays

 here they are: "Guess I'm Fallin' in Love" by Spoon:  A new single from Spoon AFTER they put one out last week?! I guess some bands like dueling singles!! Anyway, "Guess I'm Fallin' in Love" functions as the more melodic, new wave-y, psych-pop counterpart to the more blues-garage-y "Chateau Blues," so perhaps that's why Adult Alt radio has gravitated more towards this one (though the two songs seem to almost be neck and neck at this point). The song still has plenty of indie/alt irony to win over fans of more mainstream alt stations, though. Even the title of the song is headed by the word "guess," indicating uncertainty as to whether Britt Daniels even wants to fall in love in the first place. It's like he's trying to fight off affection at the same time he's trying to accept it.  "I'm Not Ready for the Change" by Nation of Language:  NOL's previous single, "Inept Apollo," was synth-la...

 here they are: "Elderberry Wine" by Wednesday:  Not to be confused with the lively Elton John song of the same name, Wednesday's "Elderberry Wine" is a sweet, reflective country-rock song with lilting vocals. Lead singer Karly Hartzman says in the song that "even the best champagne tastes like elderberry wine." Not sure exactly what she means by this, but it sounds interesting! "Everyday Magic" by My Morning Jacket:  After the psychedelic yet still reflective "Time Waited" from earlier this year, MMJ are back with a more free-spirited and funky song with "Everyday Magic"! The song is fun and has somewhat psychedelic imagery ("a ripple in the fabric"). It's also one of the more danceable MMJ tunes, which adds to its fun vibes! "Inept Apollo" by Nation of Language:  Our last song is a largely synth-driven tune with an interesting title! The lyrics seem somewhat cryptic, though from what I can gather ...