ON “Make Me”

Change always manifests a counter movement of nostalgia and retro, and with the world tumbling away from where it used to be, the reminiscence for the past has only heightened. Indie rock band ON answers that call, bringing forward a contagious, adrenaline-inducing new single. “Make Me” echoes the frustration of growing up and the aches and longing for an unattainable past with funk-infused grooves and power riffs in homage of 90s college rock, grunge and post-punk. Something that everyone can Dave to and scream along. “Make Me” is about making memories and connections.

Through a storm of turmoil and chaos of wanting against a bleak reality, “Make Me” hits hard. It delivers the gut-wrenching nostalgia that feels like coming from another era, but at the same time, rips off the bandage and exposes the wounds. Brutally honest and straightforward, “Make Me” doesn’t shine away from bleakness and frustration.

But in the end, it elevates the contrasting emotions that seem to tear you apart from inside—acceptance. We’ve all grown up. Reliving the past is on borrowed time, and in the end, it’s time to look forward and live life like yesterday. “Make Me” is accompanied by a bright note and a contemporary twist that completely shifts its meaning in the process.

ON is led by bassist and vocalist Lucy di Santo and joined by drummer Dan Cornelius and guitarist Steve Fall, who have all been members of other popular Toronto bands.