Toronto-based Next Week’s Washing captures the moody resolve of today’s youth in “To Carry On,” their dreamy new single. The track blends richly layered vocal harmonies with the band’s signature guitar ambiance and forthright lyrics, creating an experience that is both atmospheric and assertive, reflecting the best of indie band culture and looking boldly to the future. Summoning the confidence to face life’s challenges both thematically and through its driving, straight-to-the-soul sound, “To Carry On” flies high.
Written as part of their breakout EP, “To Carry On” showcases the band’s nuanced creativity and expansive musicianship. “The song has more vocal layering than any other song on the EP, and we spent a lot of time perfecting it,” they explain. “There’s a tempo change at the end that takes the song in a different direction, giving it a completely new vibe from what’s come before.”
Engineered by Dylan Frankland (Tallies) and mastered by Noah Mintz, the song features backing vocals by Julian Duffy and Rhys Newman, the band’s two guitarists, adding to its depth and distinctiveness on the EP.
This song considers the universal experience of going through challenges in life and discovering their causes. As you do this, you become more at ease with the things life throws at you and you can accept any challenges for what they are. Simply stated, you’re able to carry on – just as the title suggests. – Next Week’s Washing
Next Week’s Washing is one of Toronto’s most exciting new acts, blurring genre lines with powerful vocals, sublime guitar lines, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Formed in 2024 by Rhys Newman and brothers Miles and Julian Duffy, the band quickly began crafting songs that feel both familiar and fresh – recalling Oasis and Slowdive while forging their own modern identity.
Their breakout EP (due later this year) captures the same confidence and creativity found in “To Carry On,” and their electrifying live shows have already started generating buzz. With themes that speak to a new generation’s emotional experience and a sound that hits big in headphones and even bigger on stage, Next Week’s Washing is just getting started.
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