Behind The Tracks: MANILA HEMP - Trying To Forget (Single) (2025)

With Trying To Forget, Manila Hemp embarks on an introspective and cinematic journey, blending alternative rock with psychedelic and electronic influences. Released through Volcano Records & Promotion, this track marks a new artistic chapter for the Abruzzo-based band, over a year after their last release. Rooted in alternative and post-grunge sounds, the song expands into a broader sonic landscape, offering a deeply symbolic meditation on memory, loss, and emotional resilience.

 

Lyrically, Trying To Forget explores the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. As the band states, “The memories of our happiest moments can become painful when we see them only as something lost. However, reworking them means accepting them for what they are: precious traces of the past that have shaped us into who we are today.” This thematic depth is mirrored in the song’s dynamic composition, crafted by Maria Laura Borgognoni (music) and Andrea Capuano (lyrics), weaving layers of synth textures, atmospheric guitar lines, and pulsating rhythms to evoke both emotional weight and forward momentum.

The accompanying music video further enhances this narrative, drawing a parallel between personal emotional struggles and a dystopian future where humanity searches for new planets to colonize. This fusion of sci-fi elements and intimate storytelling highlights Manila Hemp’s ability to push creative boundaries while maintaining a strong emotional core. Trying To Forget is not just a song—it’s a reflection on time, change, and the courage to let go while embracing new beginnings.