Innovative Alt Rock Group Cigar Club Overcome Apathy With an Indifferent World on Hazy Single

Since their inception in 2016, Toronto group Cigar Club has been blanketed under a plethora of categories. Their eclectic sounds branch them into the realm of blues rock, alternative, psych, soul, punk and hard rock; Amassing their myriad of influences to create something truly authentic. The result is a refreshing take on alternative rock, establishing the band as “one of Ontario’s premier alternative rock bands.” (Spill Magazine, 2021).

Their latest single, “Rain,” evolves a melancholic yet beautiful style prevalent in their last recordings and was written as a collaborative effort between the band. Capturing that hazy and contemplative feeling of looking out a window on a rainy day was part of the aesthetic intent of the track. Ultimately, the song does invoke hope with a crescendo to help overcome apathetic malaise.  

The song is about meeting apathy with apathy. It was written at a time when I felt disheartened by society’s indifference. – Trevor Coughlin (Lead Vox/Rhythm Guitar)

Freelance Writer

Emily Hinde