Video Premiere: Laughing - "Bruised"

The Cups N Cakes Network is pleased to premiere the first single from Montreal band Laughing’s debut record Because It’s True, out June 28th, 2024 via Celluloid Lunch. The band is made up of past and current members of Nap Eyes, Monomyth, Human Music, and Fountain, and the first single “Bruised” sets the stage for a revival of the kind of melodic, guitar driven pop music familiar to those of us who grew up in the early oughts.

The music video channels that exact same era as well, with the DV cam style footage creating a nostalgic feeling that compliments the song. “Bruised” is, in many ways, a perfect pop song; every shift in mood, whether it’s the moments where they pare back to just an acoustic guitar and vocals, or a short but tasteful guitar solo taking over the proceedings, all feels thoughtfully considered by a group of songwriters who understand how structure and arrangement turn a good pop song into a great one. It’s a delicious slice of classic songwriting that sets a high bar for the album to come.

Laughing’s new album Because It’s True (get it?) comes out on June 28th, and is being released by the folks over at Celluloid Lunch. You can preorder the record and listen to “Bruised” on Bandcamp now, and you can check out the music video below.

Jeff MacCallumCanadian, Music, Cups N Cakes, Cups and Cakes, New, Canada, Indie, Premiere, Laughing, Because It's True, Celluloid Lunch