Till the Wheels Fall Off is the story of Matthew Carnap, newly returned to his hometown, looking back on his past and ruminating on love, connection, nostalgia, and grief as he attempts to come to terms with his strange childhood, much of which was spent in the company of his music-obsessed stepfather who owned and operated a roller-skating rink above the local fire station. Matthew and his stepfather, Russ, bond over their love of music.