Following the success of his debut song and music video, “One Good Life,” singer-songwriter Guy Simoneau returns with a new song and music video, “Good News," a stripped-down folk ballad that expresses the universal longing for hope, connection, and resilience in uncertain times.

With its delicate acoustic arrangement and raw, poetic storytelling, “Good News" written and performed by Guy Simoneau and produced by Adam Halpern, paints intimate portraits of everyday people searching for light amidst life’s hardships—a man mourning the loss of a friend, a daughter caring for her ailing mother, and a world grappling with division. Woven together by Simoneau’s warm vocals and introspective lyrics, the song captures the quiet struggles and enduring hope that define the human experience.

“Whenever I perform this song, my lead-in is ‘We could use some good news.’ I can sense the room gets quiet as everyone listens attentively to what I have to say. It’s a special feeling knowing that a song resonates,” says Simoneau. “Losing someone, my cousin taking care of her 95-year-old Mom. The song means a lot as we all get older. The moments become more important. The ending of the song says ‘What’s next?’ We could use some ‘Good News.’”

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What makes “Good News” especially powerful is its ability to find beauty in life’s fragility. Rather than offering easy optimism, the song embraces the complexity of human emotions—the way joy and sorrow often exist side by side. Simoneau’s storytelling is deeply empathetic, allowing listeners to see themselves in the song’s characters and their quiet moments of perseverance. The track’s gentle instrumentation and raw lyricism create an intimate, almost meditative atmosphere, inviting audiences to reflect on their own experiences with loss, love, and the small but meaningful victories that keep us moving forward.

In his 60’s, Guy is a testament to the enduring spirit of folk-rock music. With a career spanning four decades from Maine to California and now, New York, his songwriting echoes the heartfelt storytelling of Bob Dylan and the lyrical prowess of Tom Petty. His acoustic guitar is an extension of his soul, weaving melodies to resonate across generations. With a knack for ad-libbing to keep the rhymes and cadence just right, Guy’s set list is a rollercoaster of life’s ups and downs, sprinkled with his love for NYC and amazing friends.

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