This fall, Metric, Toronto masters of polished pop-rock thrills, will launch their new album Formentera II, the sequel to final yr’s Formentera. We’ve already posted first single “Simply The As soon as,” which is de facto good. Now, Metric have one other monitor able to go.

Whereas “Simply The As soon as” is an energized and disco-infused new-wave banger — basic Metric — the brand new single “Nothing Is Good” goes in a distinct course. This one is stripped-back and principally acoustic, with Emily Haines singing over James Shaw’s guitar strums earlier than some mellotron hums and perfectly-mic’ed cymbal-taps are available in. With a type of moody detachment, Haines sings about a type of untenable conditions the place you aren’t fairly completely happy or sad sufficient to alter something. Right here’s what Haines says concerning the track:

“Nothing Is Good” stands out on Formentera II because the lone monitor that’s carried by solely acoustic guitar and vocals. We explored many renditions of this track in the course of the recording course of, however in the long run discovered that every part we tried including appeared to detract from the essence of it. Lyrically, “Nothing Is Good” takes the widespread expression away from its ordinary which means, giving substance to “nothing” as a concrete factor that may be actively pursued and obtained: “Nothing is ideal/ I’ve earned it/ All absence achieved/ No fences, no exits, no lies.” For the official music video, we labored with Justin Broadbent to create an atmospheric and surreal visible accompaniment to boost the otherworldly temper of the track, with stylistic nods to Terrence Malick and David Lynch. The track ends with a meditative and anthemic repetition of the phrase “nothing”, like I’m celebrating it and singing its praises. I really like nothing!

Take a look at director Justin Broadbent’s video beneath.

Formentera II is out 10/13 on Metric Music Worldwide/Thirty Tigers.