Inappropriate comes with a nostalgic video, drawing on 80s teen movies to create something that channels our youthful need for drama. It’s mysterious and exciting, much like growing up — a period where big things still feel unknowable and the edges of our experience are still expanding.
As a duo, River were California-bred but are now based in Hamburg. On their debut single, Inappropriate, they actively choose to take a hard-turn away from the clichéd traps of sorrow, anger, or regret, and instead embrace freedom, desire, and opportunity.
Describing the song, the pair explain:
“This song is like traveling back in time to when we were still kids living each day to the fullest, not a care in the world. Not taking life and ourselves too seriously can be a lot harder than expected, but with just the right bit of distance it’s a lot less drama than you think.”
Check out Inappropriate below: