“Thai Basil” finds Dan Webb trading heavy themes for a moment of joy

Dan Webb adds a fresh spin to “Thai Basil,” the fifth track from his upcoming fifth studio album, “Lion Dance.” Webb has released singles that explore Taoist philosophy, Buddhist tradition, loss, displacement, self-identity, and reinvention, but this new release flips the mood on its head. “Thai Basil” is a simple, unpretentious celebration of life, taking the moment with a lighter, more uninhibited spirit.

The single marks a…