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Me & Everything
Budapest
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Budapest is set to drop their new single titled ‘Me & Everything’, releasing this Friday (June 6th). The lyrics evoke a sense of home, spinning and turning like a story told by an old friend. Underneath and all around, the music flows and cascades in response to and timelessly highlights that story. Being written 25 years ago, that should be an understatement. But with all good music, it is what it is.
The best parts, to me, however, are the nuances in that music. The off-centered instrumentation that fills the right spaces and brings the right melodies to the forefront. This is what makes the best songs and songwriters. The parts you don’t think you hear but your heart listens for, because it needs them.
A bit on the short side, but, aren’t all good things?
About ‘Me & Everything’
Budapest returns with ‘Me & Everything’, a long-lost fan favourite finally getting its moment. Written 25 years ago, the track is a melodic, ironic reflection on disillusionment, self-pity, and the search for meaning. Premiered to an electric crowd at the 2003 Benicàssim Festival, it became a live staple but was never recorded—until now. The song’s narrator finds themselves at odds with the universe: “They say that everything has a place and a reason… well, me and everything, we don’t get along.”
Blending indie-pop, indie-rock, and alternative textures, ‘Me & Everything’ captures youthful angst with fresh perspective—melancholic yet uplifting, raw yet reflective. As the song itself concludes: “The time has now come for me and everything to start to get along.”
About Budapest
Budapest, the indie pop, alternative rock band from Coventry, UK, rose to prominence in the MySpace era with their cinematic sound, emotionally charged songwriting, and constant stream of demo uploads. Their immersive live performances and deep connection with fans helped the band carve out a devoted following. Their debut album, Too Blind to Hear (2002), produced by Dave Creffield (Embrace, Kaiser Chiefs) and Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Coldplay), earned critical acclaim. The single “Censored Memories” became a radio hit in Spain, reaching the Top 10 on the national charts, leading to a headline slot at the Bennicassim Festival, cementing the band’s reputation for creating music that resonated on a profound level.
Tragedy struck when guitarist Mark Walworth passed away shortly after the album’s completion. Determined to move forward, the band brought in longtime friend Matt Parker on guitar. However, tensions with their label began to stall their progress. A U.S. tour was canceled, and their second album, Head Towards the Dawn (2005), was released only in Spain amid ongoing legal battles. Despite its critical success, overwhelmed by financial and legal pressures, the band disbanded in 2005 after a sold-out show in Madrid,
Frontman John Garrison went on to release three acclaimed solo albums and four more with his SATELLITES project, earning placements in over 30 U.S. TV shows. The 2nd SATELLITES album received the prestigious “Album Of The Month” at Rough Trade. John also became a sought-after session musician and songwriter, collaborating with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams, and Lewis Capaldi. Keyboardist Chris Pemberton achieved similar success, performing with James Blunt and John Grant. Drummer Tom Visser went on to start the solo project Tom the Lion.
Yet Budapest’s music endured, with fans cherishing their 70+ unreleased MySpace-era demos. In 2024, as the 20th anniversary of their final Madrid gig approached, Garrison and Pemberton reunited while on tour as musicians in James Blunt’s band. Revisiting their old demos, they re-recorded tracks with Budapest drummer Tom Visser, discovering the music’s timeless relevance and reigniting their creative spark.
SOURCE: Official Bio
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