Feelings are hard. You know it, I know it, it’s a universal truth. Sorting through your emotions is an important thing to do, but at the same time it can be difficult. Musicians often deal with this through their music, and Canadian band Nap Eyes are no exception. They’ll be doing a lot of searching come March, with the band announcing the release of their third album I’m Bad Now. Nap Eyes also gave a sneak peek of what’s to come with lead single “Every Time The Feeling.”
The instrumentation for “Every Time The Feeling” perfectly mirrors the emotional process of the lyrics. While Nigel Chapman sings of trying to sort through his thoughts and feelings, bassist Josh Salter and drummer Seamus Dalton lay down a soothing musical baseline. Meanwhile, guitarist Brad Loughead gives the song a bit of volatility, much like the headspace explored in the lyrics.
“Every Time The Feeling” comes with a music video, with gorgeous animation from Nathan David Smith paired with a very cool border by Danika Vandersteen. Under all of this is home footage from a tranquil country home.
You can watch the video for “Every Time The Feeling” above. Nap Eyes’ new album I’m Bad Now will be released through Paradise of Bachelors on March 9, and can be pre-ordered here. The band will also be touring in support of the album, with a list of the North American dates found below.
Nap Eyes North American Tour Dates
February 08 – Hull, QC @ Megaphono Festival
March 08 – Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo
April 03 – Toronto, ON @ The Baby G
April 04 – Detroit, MI @ Deluxx Fluxx
April 05 – Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop
April 06 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
April 07 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
April 09 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
April 10 – Nashville, TN @ The High Watt
April 12 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
April 13 – Durham, NC @ The Pinhook
April 14 – Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
April 16 – Washington, DC @ DC9
April 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
April 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere – Zone One
April 20 – Allston, MA @ Great Scott
