Bodywash is the Montreal duo of Rosie Long Decter and Chris Steward, a project they launched after first meeting in college, finding common ground between British dream pop, classic shoegaze, folk, and atmospheric pop. Their self-titled debut EP quickly earned attention in the local Montreal scene, and their 2019 full-length Comforter, sharpened their sound into a distinctive mix of airy vocals, intricate guitar work and pulsing synths. Bodywash returned in 2023 with I Held the Shape While I Could, a darker and more adventurous second album exploring themes of decay, instability, and the shifting meaning of home.
The record drew renewed attention around singles including “Massif Central” and “No Repair”, and further established the band’s reputation for pairing lush, immersive sounds with lyrical songwriting. Now, Bodywash begin their next chapter with the upcoming single “Come and Go”, a first glimpse of where their sound is heading next. Direct and kinetic, “Come and Go” points forward without abandoning what has made the band stand out: a dynamic interplay between vocals and guitars; adeep feel for tension and release; and songs that balance melody and atmosphere with friction and dissonance