Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call have released “Ain’t No Friend of Mine,” a blues rock anthem that channels the energy of Gary Clark Jr, The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, Marcus King, and the Rolling Stones. The track tackles themes of betrayal and broken friendship through a driving rhythm section, smoky female vocals from lead singer Meghan Parnell, and searing electric guitar work that gives the song its raw edge. Parnell explains the band aimed to create something bold and confident that mixes traditional blues influences with a modern rock attitude, with the gang vocal yell in the chorus designed to feel freeing and powerful when audiences sing along. Recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto with Patric McGroarty handling the capture and mix, and mastered by Kristian Montano of Montano Mastering, the release includes a music video shot by Zack Murray of Lightning House Media that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the song’s creation in the studio.