There’s something reassuring about finding beauty in the ordinary, and that is precisely what Portland-based indie synth-pop outfit Forget, Forget sets out to explore on their latest album. Released on August 28, 2026, “what should we do today?” marks the band’s return after a nine-year gap, offering a thoughtful exploration of adulthood, relationships, nostalgia, and the small moments that give everyday life its meaning.
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Led by Tyler DeVos and Patia Maule, alongside guitarist Glen Capen and drummer Aaron LaChance, Forget, Forget blends the nostalgic charm of new wave with contemporary indie-pop sensibilities. But beneath the inviting melodies lies a more complicated emotional landscape, where personal anxieties and the uncertainty of modern life coexist with an enduring appreciation for human connection.
1. staying in
2. errands
3. if i knew how
4. floating away
5. couldn’t matter less
6. jumpin off the walls
7. socialize like a butterfly, hibernate like a bee
8. kristina
9. take care
10. standby
One of the album’s most appealing qualities is its willingness to find significance in seemingly unremarkable experiences. On “errands,” the band transforms a routine activity into a reflection on companionship and emotional recovery. What initially appears to be a lighthearted celebration of everyday life gradually reveals a deeper story about anxiety, changing routines, and the comfort of having someone alongside you through difficult periods.
“floating away” is another standout, bringing a particularly poignant sense of nostalgia to the record. Sung by Maule, the track looks back on the excitement of youth, the intimacy of a local music scene, and the bittersweet realization that life inevitably moves forward.Elsewhere, “jumpin off the walls” explores the less comfortable side of social interaction, confronting impulsive behavior, regret, and the emotional consequences of losing control.
Perhaps the record’s most emotionally vulnerable moment arrives with “take care.” Addressing concerns about a loved one’s health, the song approaches romance through the unsettling recognition of human fragility. Its emotional weight comes from the fear of losing someone who has become inseparable from everyday life. The closing track, “standby,” extends that concern beyond the personal, reflecting on the need to balance individual peace with an awareness of the struggles faced by others.
What makes “what should we do today?” compelling is not an attempt to offer grand answers to life’s difficulties, but its recognition that those answers may never arrive. Forget, Forget delivers an album with a simple but resonant message: even when the world feels overwhelming, there is still meaning to be found in the life unfolding immediately around us.
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