Oliver Forest try to slow down and savour the moment in No Rush — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
An introspective guitar-and-piano jam with a sunny, soulful, and soaring quality — along with a video featuring the contemporary dance stylings of Maycie-Ann St-Louis — No Rush explores the urge to hurry up and grind whenever we really want something, and how that’s a detriment to true achievement:
“When I was a boy, I was excited for the fantasies that came in a toy
Now I’m indicted for the fantasy of wanting much more
And I can’t stop myself from feeling like I’m in over my head.”
Through the song’s steady progression, we accompany the narrator on their journey, realizing that as long as they know they’re working hard, they shouldn’t be exhausting themselves trying to reach an arbitrary destination:
“I’m thinking there’s
No rush
I know that I’m working hard so there should be
No rush.”
For Montreal band Oliver Forest, the song is personal. “We often find ourselves in a perpetual state of striving, always pushing to achieve more,” they say. “But amidst these moments of self-doubt and uncertainty, something special can arise. The realization dawned on us that we were just trying to rush things along rather than let them take their course organically. We hope that our music can serve as a reminder to take life one day at a time and appreciate the beauty in every moment.”
Oliver Forest have taken their hometown’s indie scene by storm with their dynamic fusion of folk, pop, and rock. Their sound is a testament to the band’s artistry and creativity, blending powerful melodies and rich instrumentation into a truly unique listening experience.
Watch the video for No Rush above, hear more from Oliver Forest below, and ease on over to their website, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
