Hailing from Winnipeg, this Canadian singer and songwriter grew up immersed in the pop-punk scene of the 00s. He started drumming in high school, leading to him playing with several regional bands. In his late teens he made the switch to pop and picked up a guitar to write his songs on. He occasionally played drums for the band Pretty Please and performed at the Salamander Summer Music Festival. Inspired by The Band CAMINO and Ed Sheeran, he debuted with “Hear You Say” in 2023.
Championing breaking free from societal pressure to follow a conventional path, his new single yearns for freedom and new beginnings. Trying to escape existential stagnation, this upbeat pop single has a summery, road-trip ready vibe. Driven by soaring guitars, the euphoric melody conjures some welcoming sunshine. And with a punchy percussion and anthemic trait, it’s his vivid vocals that call for the realization that we need to reconnect to the true essence of life.
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From their album “Chemistry” (2005):
With a warm, 
Based in Nashville, this country-rock and folk trio was formed in 2021. Consisting of Dan O’Rourke, Leland Rooney and Canadian vocalist Raquel Cole, they found their 70s-style folk-rock sound in their living rooms and home studios during the Covid lockdowns. Since their start they’ve played festivals like 
Celebrating unity, empathy and peaceful coexistence, their new single reminds us that despite our differences in lifestyles, choices or political alignments, we’re all navigating the same human experience. Blending country-rock and folk into a joyous, upbeat melody, this song retains an organic sound. From the propelling drums and foot-tapping acoustic guitar to the wall-of-sound harmonies, this emits a feel-good vibe. And with her authentic vocals, this is an infectious, sunlit groove. 
From their album “Bilingual” (1996):
From her upcoming album “Heavenly Bodies”, to be released on 21 August 2026:
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