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Photo Gallery: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and The Teskey Brothers at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena March 21, 2025
Cold Fame’s ‘Jawbreaker’ Hits Like a Sucker Punch-Sweet, Dangerous, and Impossible to Resist
There’s a moment in every great rock song where recklessness meets precision—a tension between control and abandon. Cold Fame’s latest single “Jawbreaker” captures that electrifying push and pull, threading alt-rock grit with cinematic intensity. The British Columbia-based duo, made up of Jodi Pederson and Damian Anthony, are crafting soundtracks for the beautifully unhinged moments in life.
“Jawbreaker” is a full-throttle collision between desire, danger, and defiance. “He’s not my usual type / In fact, he’s pretty far from it,” Pederson sings in the opening line, her voice cutting through the track’s pulsing beat like neon against a midnight skyline. But this isn’t a story about caution. This is about temptation and the thrill of throwing yourself into something you know might ruin you. “Like a sugar rush in my head / Candy rush on my tongue / I could taste you all night long”—it’s a fever dream set to a stadium-sized chorus, dripping with the kind of reckless energy that feels like a car racing toward the edge of a cliff.
Produced by Kevin Maher (Carly Rae Jepsen, Fake Shark) and Mike Noble (Hotel Mira), “Jawbreaker” explodes with high-octane guitar work, thunderous drums, and a sneaky, serpentine saxophone solo from co-writer Grant Zubritsky (Dua Lipa, Tegan & Sara). The track is the first single from Cold Fame’s upcoming EP, Love, Lust & Violence, a project that promises to dive headfirst into the themes that have always fueled rock’s most dangerous and exhilarating moments.
Pederson describes the song as a personal rebellion, a moment of surrender to the part of herself she’s spent years suppressing. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased this idea of being the ‘perfect girl,’” she says. “That led me to suppress so much of my wild, authentic nature. ‘Jawbreaker’ is my release from that.” That tension—between self-restraint and unapologetic indulgence—drives the track forward with an urgency that never lets up.
The song came together in a blur of inspiration. Damian Anthony, a producer and multi-instrumentalist, laid down the first sparks of “Jawbreaker” while stuck on a ferry between Vancouver Island and the mainland. “I had an hour and a half, a laptop, and a need to get something out,” he says. “By the time I made it to the studio, the foundation was there, and we just ran with it.” That raw, kinetic energy is felt in every second of the track, an anthem for anyone who’s ever craved a little chaos in their life.
Cold Fame is no stranger to turning heads in the alt-pop/rock world. Their breakout hit “Hello Reaper” held strong on Canadian alternative radio for nine weeks, peaking at #29, while their 2024 debut album, RED ROOM, saw them playing sold-out shows and earning festival spots alongside acts like Gwen Stefani, Fleet Foxes, and The Blue Stones. They’ve built a reputation for their ferocious live energy, seamlessly blending rock and pop’s edge with the emotional punch of cinematic pop.
With “Jawbreaker”, Cold Fame cements their place as one of Canada’s most compelling alt-pop/rock acts, setting the stage for their upcoming EP, Love, Lust & Violence, arriving later in 2025. As they continue their sonic evolution, one thing is clear: this band isn’t just here to play along—they’re here to take over.
Toronto Rockers LOST PITCH Bring Back The 90s In New Single “Speaking Silences”
Toronto indie rockers Lost Pitch continue their ascent with the release of Speaking Silences, a mesmerizing new single that captures the dark beauty of love, control, and obsession. Channeling the rich textures of ‘90s alternative rock, the Toronto-based band draws inspiration from the likes of Oasis, Radiohead, and The Verve, crafting a sound that is both nostalgic and fiercely original. With Speaking Silences, Lost Pitch isn’t just delivering a song—they’re building an immersive world.
“Speaking Silences is about the kind of love that blinds you,” shares songwriter Erick Vidal. “The kind where you don’t realize you’re losing yourself until it’s too late.” Inspired by a close friend’s toxic relationship, the song’s melancholic dreamscape unravels into a slow-burning nightmare, a sonic journey shaped by Abbey Road Studios’ legendary mastering engineer Frank Arkwright (Oasis, The Verve, Blur).
To accompany the track, Lost Pitch is unveiling two distinct videos—a raw, vintage-inspired performance video, shot in Toronto, and a cinematic short film, a thriller dripping with mystery and hidden clues.
Filmed during one of Toronto’s most intense snowstorms, the short film immerses viewers in a world of seduction, secrecy, and deception, with visual storytelling that lingers long after the final frame.
“Speaking Silences” follows Lost Pitch’s well-received 2024 debut EP Friends & Foes, which introduced their signature mix of melodic storytelling and immersive soundscapes. The band—Erick Vidal (vocals/guitar), Leandro Motta (vocals/bass), Ricardo Santos (guitar), and Alex Mine (drums)—has quickly established itself as a formidable force in indie and alternative rock, even gaining international recognition for their animated music video Not So Sure (Excalibur?).
As anticipation builds for their upcoming full-length album, Speaking Silences is a bold artistic statement—one that challenges listeners to look beyond the surface. Because sometimes, the loudest truths are the ones left unspoken.
Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years with Star-Studded PBS Special Featuring Willie Nelson, Foo Fighters, Tracy Chapman, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile
Austin City Limits commemorates half a century of unforgettable performances and iconic moments with a two-hour primetime broadcast, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS, on Friday, April 4, 2025, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. Music luminaries and some of the brightest stars in the iconic live music television series five-decade history return to the fabled ACL stage for this landmark anniversary.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS, the capstone of the groundbreaking series golden jubilee celebrations, pays tribute to this historic milestone and features dazzling new performances, heartfelt artist interviews, legendary artists and exclusive rarely-seen vintage footage from ACL’s extensive archives, highlighting iconic moments that have defined the show and shaped culture.
The program features themed highlights from ACL’s expansive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview. Segments will look back on defining moments and appearances in the show’s storied history, as well as performance milestones.
Relive unforgettable moments in ACL history through a time capsule of clips featuring Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Emmylou Harris, Townes Van Zandt, The Chicks, Tracy Chapman and Lauryn Hill; forecast ACL’s future via recent appearances including Kacey Musgraves, Foo Fighters, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll.
The performances, created exclusively for AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS, include choice collaborations, and one-of-a-kind offerings from an all-star slate of music’s finest, many making a return to the ACL stage. The broadcast line-up features (in order of appearance): Chris Stapleton, The Mavericks, Leon Bridges, Indigo Girls, Brandy Clark, Cam, Ángela Aguilar, Shawn Colvin, Lyle Lovett, Billy Strings featuring Sierra Hull, Rufus Wainwright and Gary Clark Jr. joined by Eve Monsees; the special is co-hosted by Austin-based actors Jared and Genevieve Padalecki. All acts were captured live at ACL’s studio home, ACL Live at the Moody Theater in downtown Austin.
Country superstar and multi-Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton honors ACL Hall of Fame icon and pilot star Willie Nelson with a powerful performance of Nelson’s classic “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground.”
ACL’s renowned songwriter circles, a series’ hallmark in the ’80s and ’90s, get reprised by a trio of storyteller songwriting greats: folk rock duo Indigo Girls (who appeared on an all-female circle in 1992) return to lead an intimate round-robin with celebrated singer-songwriter Brandy Clark and multi-platinum country artist Cam. The artists first trade off songs, then verses on the Girls’ classic anthem “Closer To Fine.”
Contemporary artists who’ve carved their name in ACL history return for the occasion: Grammy Award-winning next-generation bluegrass star Billy Strings, one of music’s most popular live acts, celebrates ACL’s legacy of presenting American roots music via a captivating performance with mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull; Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Leon Bridges, a Lone Star original, delivers a fan-favorite; Rufus Wainwright, an artist who made history with the show’s first taping minus a live audience due to the pandemic, returns backed by a string section for a towering ACL performance; Rock and country trailblazers and renowned party-starters The Mavericks perform a sparkling number, amplified by a horn section, that has the audience on their feet.
ACL’s long-standing history of showcasing Latin acts – dating back to season one – is celebrated with thrilling footage featuring superstars Juanes, Rosalía, Cimafunk and many more, topped by a stunning debut performance by Latin Grammy and Grammy-nominated breakout star Ángela Aguilar, joined by Mexico’s legendary showmen Trio Los Panchos.
ACL celebrates its Hall of Fame honorees-artists who have been instrumental in making the series into the music institution it is today-with highlights from the music-filled induction salutes featuring Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and more, capped by an original performance from ACL Hall of Fame greats Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin.
In a salute to ACL Hall of Fame inductee Stevie Ray Vaughan’s iconic Austin City Limits appearances (1984/1989), Grammy-winning guitar great Gary Clark Jr. and blues guitar ace Eve Monsees team up to thrill with a two-song knockout of the Texas six-string giant’s classics.
Longtime Austin City Limits devotees and supporters Jared and Genevieve Padalecki (Gilmore Girls, Supernatural, Walker), host the celebratory evening, sharing anecdotes on ACL tapings they’ve personally attended as music fans.
Austin City Limits was born on October 17, 1974, when Willie Nelson taped the pilot episode and the program premiered on PBS in 1975. That now legendary Willie debut became the cornerstone for 50 years of groundbreaking, award-winning music television. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history, offering viewers a front row seat to the best in live performance. A monument to music, Austin City Limits has showcased iconic performances from legends and innovators in every genre of popular song for a remarkable five decades. The series is the flagship of the popular Austin City Limits Music Festival and has earned countless accolades for its quality presentation of live music performances, including a Peabody Award, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark designation, and it remains the only TV series awarded the National Medal of Arts. In 2024, the show’s longtime executive producer Terry Lickona was awarded public television’s highest honor, The Beacon Award, presented by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl. The esteemed award pays tribute to individuals whose work inspires Americans and enriches our nation, in keeping with the mission of PBS. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS is the culmination of a full season of programming celebrating the landmark anniversary, which included the return of Willie Nelson for a special homecoming concert to celebrate the show and mark the half-century milestone of his pilot taping.
“The entire history of Austin City Limits has been about music legacy and music discovery,” said executive producer Terry Lickona, who in turn marks his 48th year with the program. “It’s about original, authentic music from every genre, anywhere and everywhere. An eclectic music program like ours couldn’t exist anywhere else but PBS, thanks to a half-century of support for public media.”
Peter Murphy Unveils New Single “The Artroom Wonder” Featuring TOOL’s Justin Chancellor And Produced by Youth
“’THE ARTROOM WONDER’ is an echo from my fourth year at senior school,” explains post-punk icon PETER MURPHY about his new single which is released today, March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records. “Daniel Ash [former Bauhaus bandmate] and I are listening to the mysterious sixth-year cool intelligentsia that have gathered in the artroom. We have dared to enter their conclave, and the music coming from it was intriguing. We discover that the song being played is ‘The Bewlay Brothers’, highly intelligent, mystical and sensual, with the singer’s voice as seductive as anyone I’d ever heard.” Listen here.
Taken from his upcoming album SILVER SHADE (release date: May 9, 2025), “The Artroom Wonder” features TOOL’s Justin Chancellor on bass, one of many guest musicians on Murphy’s album which will be released on 2xLP (with color variants), CD and digital formats. Produced by YOUTH (Pink Floyd, Killing Joke, The Orb, Paul McCartney “The Firemen,” Faith No More, Alien Sex Fiend, Siouxsie and the Banshees), the album was recorded at Youth’s studio in Spain and is the second album that the pair have worked on together since 2014’s Lion. A symbiotic relationship born of artistic collaboration, Silver Shade is, as he recently attested, “as powerful as any of my work to date.”
“[‘The Artroom Wonder’] has a surreal approach, telling the story in my typical oblique style, including the description of a lowdown that leads into an evocation of the perfected human being, the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him),” explains Murphy about the song. “The final verse celebrates my own self-advancing and position on this.”
Following the release of “Swoon” in mid-February and last year’s surprise duet with Boy George, “Let The Flowers Grow” (which is included on the album as a bonus track), “The Artroom Wonder” explores the transformative power of art and music, celebrating the beauty of creativity, and the way art and music can bridge gaps between people, stir deep emotions, and reflect the human soul. It’s about finding solace, joy, and inspiration in the process of creation, whether it’s a painting, a song, or any form of self-expression.
Peter Murphy’s solo career began in 1986 with the release of Should The World Fail To Fall Apart and continues to this day. His nine previous albums have spawned such decisive singles as “All Night Long,” “Indigo Eyes,” “Cuts You Up,” “Strange Kind of Love,” “The Scarlet Thing In You,” “Seesaw Sway,” and “I Am My Own Name.”
First emerging from the British punk and rock underground in the late ‘70s, Murphy (along with bandmates Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins) fronted the groundbreaking iconic rock band Bauhaus which spawned four iconoclastic and ultra-seminal albums as well as keystone singles “She’s In Parties,” “Dark Entries,” “The Passion of Lovers,” “Silent Hedges,” and, of course, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” before disbanding in 1983 with a handful of reunions since then.
“THE ARTROOM WONDER” is released today, March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records. Silver Shade was produced by Youth and will be released May 9, 2025.
The Sword Announce First European Tour Since 2015, Including Festival Appearances at Copenhell, Freak Valley, and Tons of Rock
The Sword have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley, and Tons of Rock.
The legendary Austin-based band announced their reunion earlier this year, bringing their signature blend of crushing heaviness and cosmic groove back to audiences who have long awaited their comeback.
JD Cronise, in conversation with Revolver, discussed The Sword’s Levitation Festival performance as a turning point for the foursome, describing the experience as “like putting on a comfortable pair of sneakers.” Kyle Shutt added: “I can’t tell you what it means to see everyone’s positive reception. It feels so good to see people out there almost more enthusiastic about the band than ever – it’s something we’ll never take for granted.”
Prior to their European dates, the band will play a pair of Texas shows: April 10 at the Granada Theater (Dallas) and April 11 at Paper Tiger (San Antonio). Additional performances will be announced soon.
The Sword European Tour:
June 19 Copenhagen, DK Copenhell Festival
June 21 Netphen, DE Freak Valley Festival
June 22 Nijmegen, NL Doornroosje
June 25 Gothenburg, SE Monument
June 26 Stockholm, SE Slaktyrkan
June 28 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock Festival
Bob Mould Unleashes New Album ‘Here We Go Crazy’ with Electrifying Tour and Jimmy Fallon TV Performance
Bob Mould tore up the stage on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a special performance of new song “When Your Heart Is Broken,” off his highly anticipated new album Here We Go Crazy, out now.
“‘When Your Heart Is Broken’ is built from a familiar blueprint for my work: bright melodies, dark words, loud guitars,” Mould explains. “It’s one of the earliest songs written for Here We Go Crazy, and I added it to my Solo Electric set list in Fall 2022. Some nights, I would play ‘Too Far Down’, followed by ‘When Your Heart Is Broken’, then ask the audience: Which one of the two is heavier? To me, the musical urgency of ‘When Your Heart Is Broken’ is uplifting, the lyrical reflection offers redemption, and it’s most certainly a song I can throw myself into when playing live.”
Here We Go Crazy – which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Blue Hearts – was heralded at the top of the year by the premiere of the lead single and title track, “Here We Go Crazy,” with anticipation further piqued by last month’s follow-up, the turbulent second single “Neanderthal.” “Here We Go Crazy” was hailed by The Guardian as “a muscular ripper [that] stands alongside Mould’s best” and by Stereogum as “vintage Bob Mould – a concise power-pop jam with a soaring melody and a whole lot of muscle,” the track was joined by an official music video directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Teddy Swims).
Produced by Mould at Chicago, IL’s famed Electrical Audio in early 2024 and then finished and mixed at Oakland, CA’s Tiny Telephone with longtime engineer Beau Sorenson, Here We Go Crazy once again features backing by the crack rhythm section of drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy. Together the trio bring a bracing attack to eleven new Bob Mould songs.
“On the surface, this is a group of straightforward guitar-pop songs. I’m refining my primary sound and style through simplicity, brevity, and clarity,” Mould says. “Under the hood, there’s a number of contrasting themes. Control and chaos, hypervigilance and helplessness, uncertainly and unconditional love.”
Mould and band will mark the arrival of Here We Go Crazy stateside with US headline dates getting underway April 1st at San Diego, CA’s Music Box SD and then traveling through mid-May. Highlights include stops at venues including Pioneertown, CA’s Pappy & Harriet’s (April 2nd), San Francisco, CA’s The Fillmore (April 5th), Seattle, WA’s Neptune Theatre (April 7th), St. Paul, MN’s Palace Theatre (April 19th), Chicago, IL’s Metro (April 25th-26th), Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club (May 2nd), New York City’s Le Poisson Rouge (May 3rd), and Washington, DC’s Black Cat (May 7th). Support comes from special guests including Craig Finn (April 1st-18th), Poster Children (April 19th), J. Robbins (band) (April 25th-May 10th) and Winged Wheel (May 11th).
BOB MOULD LIVE 2025
Apr 1st | San Diego, CA – Music Box *
Apr 2nd | Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s *
Apr 4th | Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom *
Apr 5th | San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore *
Apr 7th | Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre *
Apr 8th | Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom *
Apr 9th | Boise, ID – Knitting Factory *
Apr 11th | Denver, CO – Marquis Theater * [sold out]
Apr 12th | Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s *
Apr 14th | Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room *
Apr 15th | Maquoketa, IA – Codfish Hollow Barn *
Apr 16th | Madison WI – Majestic Theatre *
Apr 18th | Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall *
Apr 19th | St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre +
Apr 25th | Chicago, IL – Metro ^
Apr 26th | Chicago, IL – Metro ^
Apr 27th | Detroit, MI – El Club ^
Apr 29th | Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop ^
Apr 30th | Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre ^
May 2nd | Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club ^
May 3rd | New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge ^ [sold out]
May 4th | Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
May 7th | Washington DC – Black Cat ^
May 9th | Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall ^
May 10th | Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Indy ^
May 11th | Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Beer Garden #
* = w/ special guest Craig Finn
+ = w/ special guests Poster Children
^ = w/ special guests J. Robbins (band)
# = w/ special guests Winged Wheel
Psychotropical Orchestra Announces New Album ‘La Travesía’ and Releases First Single “Mal de Amor”
Montreal’s Psychotropical Orchestra is set to unveil their latest album, La Travesía, on April 1, 2025, introducing a mesmerizing fusion of Latin rhythms, alternative rock, and intricate sound design. At the heart of this sonic journey are Mariano Franco (vocals & sound design), Fernando Pinzón (guitar & sound design) and Jose Dominguez (drums) —three musicians whose deep-rooted passion for cross-cultural experimentation has shaped the band’s distinctive sound. With influences ranging from Latin tropical music to psychedelic rock and electronic textures, La Travesía is an album that both moves and hypnotizes.
Coinciding with the album release, the band is dropping the first single, “Mal de Amor” out now. “Mal de Amor” captures the raw emotion of love and loss, its infectious rhythm pulsing through distorted guitars and Franco’s evocative vocals, showcasing the band’s ability to weave compelling narratives through music, pushing the boundaries of Latin alternative.
Lyrically, La Travesía explores themes of longing, resilience, and transformation. The album’s title—translated as The Journey—serves as a metaphor for both personal and collective experiences, mirroring the band members’ own paths from their Latin American roots to Montreal’s thriving artistic landscape. Each song is crafted with poetic depth and sonic richness, delivering an experience that resonates on a visceral level. Fans and press will have access to full lyrics alongside the album’s liner notes, offering further insight into the creative process behind each track.
Since their formation, Psychotropical Orchestra has built a reputation for boundary-pushing performances that blend live instrumentation with immersive electronic elements. Their music exists at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, combining the rhythmic intensity of rock with the experimental edge of alternative soundscapes. With previous projects garnering attention across underground and independent music circles, La Travesía marks their most ambitious work to date—a fully realized vision of the band’s genre-blurring identity.
To celebrate the release, Psychotropical Orchestra will take the stage at Montreal’s Quai des Brumes on April 18 at 9:30 PM for an album launch show that promises to be a thrilling, high-energy performance. Fans can expect a dynamic live set, blending the pulsating beats of La Travesía with the band’s signature improvisational spirit. This will be the first opportunity to experience the new material in its full, electrifying form.
HemlockHotel Revives ‘America,” A Folk Rock Anthem That Speaks to Right Now
With the heart of classic Americana and the soul of a protest song, “America”, the latest single from Ottawa-based HemlockHotel following “Running Out Of Road,” is an unflinching look at history, inheritance, and the longing for something better. Originally released during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, “America” has only grown more relevant in today’s turbulent times. Re-released in 2025, this evocative track is both a lament and a rallying cry—a song for those who refuse to let hope slip through their fingers.
Inspired by the storytelling traditions of Bruce Springsteen, The Band, and Steve Earle, “America” blends roots-rock grit with folk’s lyrical depth. Led by singer-songwriter Rod Leggett, HemlockHotel crafts a sound that feels both timeless and urgent, carried by the talents of Danny Lee Duke (drums), Mark Strachan (guitar), Gary Archambault (bass), and TJ Jones.
The song’s lyrics reflect on power, corruption, and the cycles that shape generations:
There was his father, drinking again
Waltzing to a tune, an ancient hymn
In the blink of an eye, he saw his future
What can be done, of fathers and sons?
“Some critics wondered why a Canadian band wrote a song about the U.S.,” says Leggett. “The truth is, American politics shape so much of the world, and as neighbors, we feel the ripple effects. The song isn’t just about one country—it’s about waking up to the world’s power plays and deciding whether to accept them or push back.”
Produced by HemlockHotel and David Fournier, “America” captures the tension between frustration and hope, between past and future. It’s a song about coming of age, reckoning with the ideals we’re handed, and daring to demand something better. The accompanying music video, filmed in a historic family barn, adds a visual layer to this generational conversation, featuring scenes of resilience, reflection, and the search for meaning.
HemlockHotel has become known for blending storytelling and social commentary with a sound that nods to the folk-rock greats while forging their own path. The band is currently working on their third studio album with Juno-winning producer Steve Foley, continuing their evolution as one of Canada’s most compelling Americana acts.
JukeBox County Unveils New Folk Single ‘Can You See It?’ – A Journey of Hope and Transformation
What if a song could slip through time, bridging past and present, reality and imagination? With their latest single, “Can You See It?,” JukeBox County—the brainchild of musician and mental health advocate Rich Tyo—invites listeners on a mesmerizing sonic journey where mystery, healing, and the unknown collide.
Rooted in folk storytelling but stretching into the surreal, “Can You See It?” Is the first chapter in an unfolding immersive narrative. Inspired by a man who attempted to use JukeBox County’s previous track Wormhole as a guide to slip through time, this new single attempts to bring him back, weaving a tale of connection, resilience, and hope.
The song’s ethereal lyrics capture the tension between the seen and the unseen, the tangible and the mysterious:
Can you see it?
Can you touch it?
Can you tell me
What’s around the bend
And how much did we spend?
Sonically, “Can You See It?” draws comparisons to artists like Iron & Wine, Fleet Foxes, and The Barr Brothers—melding intricate acoustic instrumentation with atmospheric production. The track was brought to life with the help of a stellar lineup of musicians, including Hugh Christopher Brown (keys), Sarah McDermott (backing vocals), Pete Bowers (drums), Winston Vinh (bass), Kevin Bowers (lead guitar), Rocky Roberts (lap steel), and Jason Mercer (12-string acoustic).
“This song was a wake-up call,” says Tyo. “It was inspired by the deep healing and transformation I’ve seen in people navigating psychedelic experiences. I’ve witnessed the loss of hope, and I wanted to create something that could play a small role in rekindling that spark.”
Beyond its hypnotic melodies, “Can You See It?” serves as the opening scene in a larger mythos. As the story unfolds, JukeBox County’s music will chart the journey of a man trapped in a wormhole, his consciousness slipping into the 1890s as a notorious outlaw, Old Slick Sam, crosses into our present world. Through song and community, Tyo hopes to rally listeners to help bridge time, bring lost souls home, and offer a path to redemption.
Set against a backdrop of folk, psychedelia, and cosmic storytelling, “Can You See It?” is both an invitation and an experience—a musical odyssey that beckons listeners to step beyond the veil and into a universe where time, space, and human connection intertwine.