Canadian musician and singer-songwriter Ché Aimee Dorval has released a brand new single entitled ‘Joyride’ today. The song glides through a cinematic synth soundscape that combines dreamy alt-pop and late night electronica, With a sleek, moody production redolent of Goldfrapp, Bonobo, Lana Del Rey and FKA Twigs, Ché crafts a soundtrack for those chasing city lights and after-hours reveries.
“I had been writing ‘Joyride’ on and off for years, and it took on all sorts of shapes and meanings over that time,” explains Ché. “However, it wasn’t until recently when everything in the world felt like it was ramping up and the Canada/USA relationship started to look very toxic that I finally felt inspired to finish it. I’m someone who apologises for pretty much everything; it’s almost a knee-jerk reaction just for existing on this planet. Maybe it’s because I’m Canadian or maybe it’s because I’m a woman, but it’s something I’ve tried to curb over the years. For me, this song is about saying ‘no’ to a broken situation and not apologising for setting boundaries or speaking up when it needs to be said.”
