At the Beach, in Every Life

At the Beach, in Every Life is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Gigi Perez, released on April 25, 2025. Following the viral success of 'Sailor Song,' the album represents a significant pivot toward independent creative control. The record is primarily a conceptual tribute to her older sister, Celene, who passed away in 2020, and serves as a sonic vessel for processing survivor's guilt and familial loss. Recorded after Perez left her major label to go independent, the production favors raw, analog warmth and minimalist instrumentation, often featuring only acoustic guitar, piano, and mournful string arrangements. Critics, including those from AllMusic and Variety, noted that the album eschews conventional pop structures in favor of 'driving, upset' compositions that challenge the listener. It has solidified Perez's position as a leading voice in modern indie folk, particularly within the sapphic community, by blending maritime mythology with starkly contemporary emotional honesty.