Toronto’s rising artist Chris LaRocca released his second single of the year – “laundry day” – today on Red Bull Records/Wonderchild.
In “laundry day”, Chris LaRocca unpacks a quiet but pivotal moment in a relationship—the shift from playful beginnings to something lasting and real. With raw emotion and heartfelt lyrics, the Toronto native reflects on a night that marked the start of deeper commitment, capturing the vulnerability and depth of falling in love for the long haul.
Revisiting that time, LaRocca shares, ““laundry day” is about a moment I had with my partner outside of a laundromat in Toronto. While waiting for my laundry to dry, sitting in my car underneath a flickering streetlight, she became very vulnerable and opened up to me for the first time about her past, her immigrant experience, and her struggles up until that point. As much as my heart broke for her, I was so happy to be the person that made her feel safe and comfortable enough to let her walls down. This song is about that moment, and about young love turning from innocent to deep and intentional – the exact turning point where you put your pride down and become intertwined as one”.
While LaRocca has always been inspired by ‘70s rock and the Americana scene, he had never explored that kind of music for himself. “laundry day” sees him do just that, leaning into guitar-heavy instrumentation and twangy riffs. Grammy-winning Canadian artist and producer Daniel Lanois co-wrote “laundry day” with LaRocca, and joined him on the track with his iconic pedal steel, calling back to the era-defining rock he pioneered for greats like Bob Dylan and Peter Gabriel. As the drums build, so does the palpable emotion, reverberating a ‘live in studio’ feel. Between the echoes of his harmonies, Chris LaRocca is earnest and timeless on “laundry day”.
The triple threat artist, singer-songwriter, and producer took the last year away from releasing music – an intentional isolation from the wider music scene – to reflect on his life, career, and the artist he wanted to become. In March of this year, LaRocca returned with his first release, the indie-pop single “ladybug”, which served as a catchy debut of LaRocca’s next chapter. With over 16 million career streams, 2025 marks a defining chapter for Chris—highlighting the depth of his artistry, from sharp production and songwriting to his unique voice and perspective.
