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The Commoners Reveal New Single And Video ‘Restless’
Toronto based rockers, The Commoners, release their title track single “Restless”, available on all streaming platforms on September 13th. The single is taken from their critically acclaimed third studio album Restless.
In support of the new single, The Commoners will hit the road for a major tour in November through December ‘24 across Europe and the UK opening for Canadian music heavyweights The Sheepdogs, rounding out the year with a coveted slot at Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st.
Opening with acoustic guitar, twin guitars, and a hit of true soulfulness, The Commoners’ new single “Restless” is a melodic and moving rock ballad. Lead singer Chris Medhurst sings about life on the road and lifts the veil on the rockstar life. With a tight rhythm section, The Commoners prove their authenticity and talent with “Restless”, carving a path for themselves that speaks to their originality. The slide guitar passage is beautiful.
Watch “Restless”
The Commoners are experiencing great success with the release of their current album, Restless. The album features ten tracks that grip and groove. The band continues to provide listeners with a hearty dose of Southern-style swagger with every guitar slide, organ swell, and vocal stamp. The rock tracks on the album roll with a 70s feel but also have another side to them, and it’s part of what makes The Commoners unique. It’s not just their soulfulness—it’s their inspired songwriting, their willingness to take risks.
Riding high off the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the last two years have been a whirlwind for the band. From a UK tour with Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in the fall of 2023, to headline dates across Europe and Britain this year, The Commoners are a must-see act.
The Commoners are a five-piece roots rock band from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried-and-true musical mixture, the group infuse their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.
The band is a culmination of like-minded musicians who have bonded over their love of the classics. All being seasoned performers in the Canadian music scene, Chris Medhurst (lead vocals/guitar), Ben Spiller (bass/vocals), Ross Hayes Citrullo (lead guitar), Adam Cannon (drums/vocals), and Miles Evans-Branagh (keys/vocals) have united under a shared dream: to write and perform music that is an authentic nod tto the greats who paved the way before them.
“The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin are big influences for us,” says Commoners lead singer, Chris Medhurst. “Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and the Allman Brothers, as well. These are the bands that we wear on our sleeves as we continue to evolve our sound and create our own music.”
Channelling their deep respect and admiration for roots rock trailblazers, The Commoners also incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown and Soul’s groove masters. The keystone of their unique blend is lead singer, Chris Medhurst’s emotive vocal style, akin to Burton Cummings and Paul Rodgers, with a dash of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
For The Commoners’ tour dates and tickets see HERE
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