After an enthusiastic response following her last single “Artifact” earlier in the fall, Megan Nash has shared her first single of 2021, complete with an upbeat new music video featuring a fun twist.
The video features a vague 80s vibe and a series of easy-to-do workout moves demonstrated by Nash herself and friend Dalton Lam, set to the upbeat tune of Nash’s new single “Quiet,” which debuted at the end of January.
Nash said that the new music video was partially inspired by a fascination with workout videos as a child, paired with the desire to put together something fun.
“I grew up watching my mom do a lot of, like, Richard Simmons when I was a little kid and I thought it was so entertaining and fun. My mom would put on a workout video, and she would put the coffee table up on the couch to make room, and I would sit inside and watch her,” said Nash. “So this is a music video where people can be like me, as a child, and just watch it or they can participate and move along.”
Although it is tagged as a “workout video,” Nash said that the intent behind the idea is more focused on self-care — less calorie-burning, more fun and positivity to boost spirits.
“I hope this video just brings some joy to people, right now in these kind of hard months like February,” said Nash. “The workout, it's just a suggestion. If people want to dance to this song in any way they want to, that would be so cool [but] it's not about burning calories, it's not about getting into shape. It's about moving your boy in a way that feels good, just celebrating the body you have.”
The “Quiet” video was directed and produced by Regina-based production company Hot Tag Films, filmed last summer with the COVID-19 restrictions in mind.
Nash and Lam used a few local parking lots as their backdrop, including The Exchange in Regina, to help the video live up to its alternate, unofficial title — “The Parking Lot Approved Workout.”
“The backdrop of the video is in different places you might find yourself while touring, and so we did that with the intent of, when we’re allowed to tour again, how can we incorporate movement into our routine as self-care when we’re out on the road,” said Nash.
Since its release less than two weeks ago, “Quiet” has been making a splash on both Spotify and Apple Music.
“It’s been really well received, so far. We got some nice placements on Spotify. A couple of playlists picked it up right off the bat, which was really nice, and with Apple too, we’ve been getting some love there,” said Nash.
The single was included on the New Music Friday playlist on Spotify immediately after release, going on to make the Indie All Stars playlist. It was also featured on the New in Alternative and New Music Daily playlists on Apple, before making the top 20 on the New and Alternative playlist in Canada.
As the second single from her forthcoming album, Nash described the track as “a danceable breakup song,” with sad lyrics paired with a bouncy tune.
“It’s got sort of a sad party vibe to it,” said Nash. “It's a breakup song, with the Saskatchewan prairies as a backdrop. There’s a lot of references [and] for me, it takes me to the prairie landscape when I hear it.”
Nash has been keeping busy while unable to tour this past year, even recently launching a new podcast titled “Pep 'n Ched with Megan Nash,” and while there’s no release date yet for the upcoming album, she is promising there’s more new music on its way.
The music video for “Quiet” by Megan Nash & the Best of Intentions can be viewed on YouTube.
