Everything but the Everything is back with "Never Said Goodbye," a song that captures the band's adventurous, ever-changing spirit while taking you into a dreamy world that feels both nostalgic and boldly forward-thinking. Izzy The Gent, a veteran of the Bay Area music scene, leads the East Oakland alternative new wave project. With each new release, they change their sound, and this one is one of their most immersive yet.
"Never Said Goodbye" sounds like it's in a foggy space, and Rykarda Parasol's beautiful voice guides it with ease. Her delivery gives the song its emotional pulse, moving between longing, memory, and the quiet glow of reflection. The performance becomes part of the dreamlike fabric that makes the song so interesting.
The group's willingness to work together is still the most interesting thing about it. Everything but the Everything thrives on change, and here they add to their palette without losing who they are. The grooves are soft but steady, and the textures are light but purposeful. Each layer feels like it was put there deliberately, creating a soundscape that is beautiful without being too far away and melodic without losing its emotional weight.
"Never Said Goodbye" brings back the feeling of holding onto something that isn't quite finished, those times when you almost got closure and the warmth of a connection that never quite ended. With this release, Everything but the Everything shows once more that they can make music that is both personal and big. "Never Said Goodbye" shows how their art has changed over time and how they can write songs that stick with you long after the last note has faded.