Inspired by a trip to Florida where quite a bit of introspection took place, Montreal band Wild Mercury have shared their new single ‘Orange County’. According to the group, this was the very first tune that they recorded together. Taken from their EP1 release, the song is a hazy rock & roll gem laced with sunny garage and alt-pop undertones. Perfect for the summertime, this is the track that you want playing when taking long road trips and reflecting on your own life and future.

In a press statement regarding the single, Wild Mercury stated:

“The lyrics that make up ‘Orange County’ are a mix of field notes written during a vacation in Florida, and ideas that came as a consequence of turning 30-years-old – wanting simplicity, but realizing that you sowed intricacies all throughout your 20s. We composed the music by trying to picture ourselves on a trip where the sun is always shining.

We wanted “Orange County” to be carried by hopefulness and empowerment, even if it has doubts about what life may bring.”