afternoon bike ride – Nothing In Particular [Listen]

Today, Montreal-based trio Afternoon Bike Ride dropped the song called Nothing In Particular.
The fifth single is taken from their upcoming second album called glossover which comes out on February 10, 2023 via Friends of Friends Music.
A cool glitchy lo-fi dreamy pop tune.

About the track by band member Lia:
“This song explores mixed up emotions about caretaking for my dad, where on the one hand all I want to do is spend time with him and cherish where he’s at and on the other hand it’s challenging my sense of self as someone in my twenties who shouldn’t have to be burdened with this responsibility. There’s an element of guilt for any resentment that I feel which is why the song starts with “I’d never want to make you feel I’m haunted by what I have to do to keep you well.”

It’s also nostalgic for how we used to spend time together goofing around, exploring, having interesting conversations on life and the state of the world.
I’m in a cycle of frustration and grief, one leading into the other leading into the other.
I become frustrated with his lack of autonomy and then I grieve who he used to be. I grieve the freedom I’ve lost as a young adult and then I’m frustrated for wanting to be selfish while my dad needs help.
I try to keep in mind that I have to appreciate what we still can do, which is still living through days, going for walks, and enjoying the weather, laughing with and at my dad. Maintaining a sense of humor helps to cushion the heaviness of the situation.”


Nothing in Particular gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.

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