Housewife, the project of Canadian artist Brighid Fry, returned with her new EP, Girl Of The Hour, which was released last month via Submarine Cat Records.
“Matilda” is a track inspired by “the theft of her beloved bike, affectionately nicknamed Matilda.” Through it she channels the “bittersweet feeling of missing something that once brought freedom and joy.” It taps into this reflective and melancholic nature with a blend of slow burn indie folk and pop that really does feel like a trip down memory lane.
Reflecting on the song’s meaning, she shares:
“Matilda was inspired by my bike getting stolen a couple years ago. I was an avid cyclist for years and really loved that bike (and had nicknamed it Matilda). I remember a while after it got stolen, I was out on a day that was perfect biking weather and just getting hit with how much I miss cycling. Obviously, the song isn’t just about a bike, but also an allegory for grief and loss, and missing something or someone you can’t have anymore. I think everyone, cyclists or not, can relate to that grief, and the struggle of moving on from things in their past, as I still haven’t replaced the bike to this day.”
Another EP highlight is “Work Song”, a more chugging blend of 90’s-era indie with a power pop crunch to it, that delivers its message with a sublime bit of crafty pop songwriting.
Speaking about the new release, she adds:
“Work Song is about feeling unsatisfied with yourself and where you’re going. I have really high expectations of myself but also have really unhealthy habits and so oscillate between being a workaholic and being burnt out. I wanted to poke fun at myself, while still processing it as a valid issue in my life. This song is for anyone else out there with executive functioning issues who sometimes feel like a hot mess.”
Enjoy a listen to both songs below.
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