Our Basement,
I drew from memories of my teenage years to write the songs that make up My Nights On the Island, my six song revision of a breakup that evokes the cinematic journey of a short film.
The EP features “There’s Anneko, Down the Fire Escape,” a song written around the time my last significant relationship ended, which happened at a time when it felt as though Toronto and its relationship with many of its citizens was at an all time low.
The song describes the dual positions of a relationship that has soured – where even dreams are muted and the agreed upon etiquette is out the window.
Thank you for lending me your ears,
Alex Southey