Canadian alt-rock band The Beaches tackle one of heartbreak's more surprising outcomes on their new release, "Touch Myself." Fronted by Jordan Miller's vocals and bass, with Kylie Miller on guitar, Leandra Earl on keyboards and guitar, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel on drums, the track explores how a relationship's end can follow someone into even the most private corners of their life.
Written and produced by Eliza Enman-McDaniel, Jordan Miller, Justin Tranter, Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl and Ryland Blackinton, "Touch Myself" is a raw, uncomfortable, deeply human exploration of emotional pain. The main idea is the frustration of being so affected by an ex that even moments meant for your own enjoyment become reminders of what you've lost.
The track acknowledges the strange ways grief can turn life upside down day to day, leaving a person exposed and angry when they least expect it. It's refreshing honesty to look at the less-talked-about realities of losing someone, especially when those experiences are awkward, hard to explain, or very different from the romanticized idea of a breakup.
"Touch Myself" is a strong collaborative project built around a sharply defined emotional concept, with six songwriters contributing to its creation and Blackinton on production. The Beaches' latest heartbreak release is more complicated than simply missing an ex. Sometimes the past takes up space where it's no longer welcome, reminding us that moving on is rarely as simple as deciding to do so.
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