Teens actually recording and writing their own songs is a pretty new thing and it’s no surprise that teens across the world like to hear music made by people that are actively living the same experience they are. And of course, what would be a childhood basement without the post-midnight presence of “ghosts.” Back to the question, I think the phenomena of “bedroom pop” is more so a result of music recording tools being accessible to teens than them writing in their bedroom. The water heaters would go off right as I’d start recording vocals meaning I'd have to break until I had some silence again. What do you think it is about writing a song in a childhood reminiscent environment that makes a song special?įORREST NOLAN: To be clear, the basement of my house was nowhere near as romantic as a bedroom floor - despite my best efforts to keep it clean, the air was perpetually filled with dust and the occasional smell of mouse carcass. and eating a hotdog in the park on a sunny day.ĬOUP DE MAIN: There has been a mini-phenomenon as of late of the 'written on my bedroom floor' song, and you've said that the 'You Make Me Feel Alright' EP was written and produced in the basement of your childhood home. YOU WILL LIKE, IF YOU LIKE: Dreamer Boy, Thomas Headon, Claire Rosinkranz, Conan Gray, Ryan Beatty, Christian Leave. MUST-LISTEN: 'Waste Your Time', 'Summer Vibe', 'Be Your Friend'. We chatted with Nolan over email about his 'You Make Me Feel Alright' EP, letting emotions lead, and consuming gossip. The San Francisco native has recently toured with the likes of Gracie Abrams, saying of the experience of being on the road: "It’s such a special moment in my life I’ll always remember." And with the promise of " lots and lots of new music," this year, we're always eagerly awaiting what Nolan with put out next. With relatable elegies sewn throughout the record alongside groovy, infectious production, and words of love and loss feeling like a tourniquet for your own wounds. The opening title track of the record is pure and heartfelt confessions - "You know how much it means when you look right at my face and then you smile like a kid," and "make me feel like I am needed," cracking open your heart one thwack at a time not even 1 minute into the record. And in doing so, Nolan beautifully captures the coming-of-age phenomenon like very few artists can.Forrest Nolan closes out his 2021 'You Make Me Feel Alright' EP with a mantra of " if you need, I'll be your friend," and you really do believe him. The song itself emits the best vibes, yet is underlain with bittersweet lyricism, as he sings, “I still kinda miss all the things that we do.” It’s simultaneously carefree and contemplative, in the best way possible.
About the track, Nolan explained to me last week that the inspiration was drawn from a feeling of excitement for what’s to come, with a simultaneous melancholic feeling of missing an ex. It truly feels like watching a coming of age film in a mere 3 minutes and 50 seconds – telling a story of love, freedom, and finding happiness. We see Nolan playing a valet driver, taking a convertible, and driving alone down the highway, blissfully singing along to the song. The video for the track, however, breaks from the usual home video visuals. But he truly blossoms in this song, playing with groovy instrumentals and drums, all while maintaining his signature indie-pop sound. Nolan has made a name for himself with his from the heart, stripped-down tracks, and homemade music videos.
“Summer Vibe” is sunshine in a song – it’s impossible to listen to the single without envisioning driving at sunset, basking in the sheer happiness of the moment. If you’re on the lookout for tracks to add to your upcoming summer playlist, Forrest Nolan’s got you covered.
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