An important aspect of being in a relationship is knowing when to step back and just be there for the person you love. “I Don’t Mind,” the latest single from UK four-piece Bruising, takes solace in the idea of acting as a support system with a simple refrain: “I don’t mind/ I love you,” Naomi Baguley sings sweetly in the chorus. It’s a song for when that desire to care for someone and to be cared for is elemental: “Calling you today was harder than I thought/ All I had to say was something dumb like I really need you.” But that necessity isn’t dumb, and “I Don’t Mind” acts as a comforting reminder.

“‘I don’t mind” is a sweet phrase,” Baguley explains. “It’s supportive and comforting, not as passive as it seems. Whatever you are going through or whatever you need to be – I don’t mind.” That sentiment is wrapped up in warm guitars and a lilting hook, the same sort that was so appealing on the group’s debut “Emo Friends” / “Honey 7″ from last year. “I Don’t Mind” will be included on an upcoming 7″ as well, and you can listen to it below.

Tour Dates:
11/04 Manchester, UK @ Fallow Cafe
12/03 Nottingham, UK @ Rough Trade
12/04 Brighton, UK @ Hope And Ruin
12/05 Sheffield, UK @ Picturehouse Social
12/07 Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
12/08 Newcastle, UK @ Think Tank
12/09 Bristol, UK @ Roll For The Soul
12/11 Cambridge, UK @ The Blue Moon
12/12 London, UK @ The Shacklewell Arms

The “I Don’t Mind” b/w “Rest In Peace Kurt Donald Cobain (1967-1994)” single will be released 12/2 via Beech Coma. Pre-order it here. A physical 7″ will follow in January 2017.

CREDIT: Andrew Benge