Overstay your vacation destination with Noise Hotel’s ‘Can’t Go On’
The Canadian indie rock band continues to explore their corner of the Ontario music scene
"Can't Go On" is Noise Hotel's latest single. (Submitted/James Timmins)
If indie rock is what defines your fall excursions, then Noise Hotel has everything you need with their newest single “Can’t Go On.” The song debuted on Oct. 18, and the band performed celebratory concerts the day before in Ottawa and the day after in Toronto.
Hailing from the nation’s capital, the band has been producing music in their local indie rock scene since 2022. They consist of lead vocalist Eric Montpool on guitar, Christian Strong on bass, Matthew Scharfe on rhythm guitar, and Brendan Vandepol on drums. Their work has been richly influenced by the 1970s band Steely Dan and indie mainstays The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys.
Upon a first listen of “Can’t Go On,” the band provides a heavier tone, different from their past work. The single creates a story about the contradictions of a loving yet painful relationship from brooding vocals and moody guitar riffs paired with an enveloping guitar solo and steady drums. The song is emotionally visceral like a punk tune, yet still bears delightful indie vibes.
Noise Hotel has a knack for making music that invokes such peaceful imagery. “Can’t Go On” remains aligned with this inclination through its melancholic choruses that put us at ease. It’s an easygoing escape we’d listen to over the radio during a drive on cold nights.
The band’s Poolside Fantasy album and A Traveller’s Guide EP have more saxophone-infused indie rock for jovial and relaxing beats for your tropical getaway. The single, however, feels reserved as the lively saxophone jives are absent this time around, creating a more guitar-driven gloom. It’s a piece you’d enjoy in the candle-light ambience of your hotel lobby’s evening lounge.
Overall, Noise Hotel’s recent music makes us curious to see what else is up the band’s velvet-sewn sleeves. If their future work is going to sound anything like this, I’ll be here for it and I’m sure fans will be, too.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to see the band’s upcoming concerts before you regret it.
“Can’t Go On” is available on Spotify, YouTube, and other music-streaming platforms.
