Premiere: Forrest Day – Asinine [Music Video]

Forrest Day’s “Asinine”: A Sax-Fueled Anthem of Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance

If you think this is just another track with saxophone solos, think again. “Asinine” grabs you with an addictive groove and keeps you hooked with honest, raw storytelling. It is the latest single from Forrest Day’s upcoming album, Right On Time, out October 10. This song blends humor, heart, and soul in a way that sticks with you.

The sax riffs swing hard, but don’t let that fool you. Forrest dives deep into addiction, low self-esteem, and all the messy parts of being human. When he sings, “My addiction’s on a slippery slope. I fill my heart with hope even when it gets bad,” it is both a confession and an anthem.

Directed by Landon Ashworth, an award-winning actor and filmmaker known for his comedy shorts and work with brands like Nike and Mastercard, the video brings a comical energy that balances Forrest’s honest lyrics. The video finds Forrest getting on the bad side of everyone in his life, from his wife to his bandmates, while breezing through their obvious animosity completely oblivious. Ashworth’s background in sketch comedy and festival wins in Boston and Atlanta add a sharp, playful touch that makes the song’s heavier themes feel surprisingly approachable.

Right On Time took shape over eight years and was recorded at San Francisco’s Hyde Street Studios. Forrest worked with Mark Needham, who mixed for The Killers and Fleetwood Mac, and mastering legend Howie Weinberg. Forrest wrote the album while living through lockdown in the Philippines, where he got married and became a dad. It’s a record shaped by survival, freedom, and starting over.

“Asinine” is just a taste of what is coming. It is honest, bold, and full of the kind of grit that makes Forrest Day stand out. Be the first to watch the video and listen to the song here.