Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 5 piece Roots/Rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried and true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience. Their 2022 release Find A Better Way is an album that demands attention from the first note. The opening lines, “If I scream at the top of my lungs, and stamp my feet ’till the floor comes undone,” immediately inform that a wild ride lies ahead. The Commoners crafted a record that strikes the perfect balance between old and new.
Channeling their deep respect and admiration for Roots/Rock trailblazers, The Commoners incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown’s groove masters, and emotive vocals akin to Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to capture a sound that is very much of the here and now.
Canadian roots-rock quintet The Commoners are on track for another banger year in 2024 with the release of their hotly tipped third album, Restless, due for release June 21, 2024 via Gypsy Soul Records. A teaser is ‘The Way I Am’, the second single taken from the new album, released digitally this week. It follows previous single, ‘Devil Teasin’ Me’ that proved immensely popular on British classic rock radio , and you can check out the music video right here. With a studied Black Crowes/Humble Pie delivery the band lay down the backbone for lead singer Chris Medhurst to state his modus operandi for life, before hitting the power chords for a more anthemic approach, alongside some wide-lipped gospel harmonies.
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