Robyn Ottolini – “Better Not To Know”

Born in Uxbridge, this Canadian singer-songwriter spent most of her childhood outside in the rural countryside. Despite not growing up in a musical family, there was always country music playing. Although initially getting piano lessons at 8, she started to write music aged 13 and taught herself to play the guitar at 14. She’s played venues like The Bluebird Cafe and opened for Shania Twain. Inspired by Faith Hill, Kacey Musgraves and The Chicks, she debuted with “Where We’re At” in 2018.

Following the struggle of moving on from a painful breakup when you’re constantly confronted with reminders and small town gossip, her new single reminds us that true healing requires cutting your ex out of your life. Taken from her recently released album “A Safe Place To Land”, this song is a cinematic country-pop ballad. Built around an acoustic guitar, it’s the pulsating rhythm, ambient steel guitar and her raw conversational vocals that make this heartfelt tune irresistible.