BYWATER CALL
NEW SINGLE – “AIN’T NO FRIEND OF MINE”
RELEASED 29 OCTOBER 2025
STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO
NOVEMBER 2025 UK TOUR
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“Intoxicating”
– Raw Ramp
“Raucous and simply stunning”
– Fireworks Magazine
On Wednesday, October 29th Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call are excited to release their second studio single of 2025, “Ain’t No Friend of Mine.”
The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall.
Watch the official “Ain’t No Friend of Mine” music video on YouTube HERE.
“Ain’t No Friend of Mine” is a ripping, rootsy, blues rock anthem about betrayal and broken friendship. Inspired by the styles of Gary Clark Jr, The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, Marcus King and the Rolling Stones, the song boasts a driving rhythm section, smoky female vocals and searing electric guitar.
“We wanted to write something bold and confident, mixing traditional blues influences with a modern rock attitude” say lead singer Meghan Parnell. “The intention was to convey the strength in acknowledging hurt, letting it out, sharing it and then letting it go for good. This is reflective in the gang vocal yell in the chorus, which is meant to be freeing and powerful to sing along to.”
The song was recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, captured and mixed by Patric McGroarty, and mastered by Kristian Montano of Montano Mastering. The music video was shot in studio, by Zack Murray of Lightning House Media, who captured a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the track.
The single arrives hot on the heels of their live album Sunshine, met with rave reviews last August and the band’s previous single “Hold Me Down”, released in September.
“This seven-piece powerhouse outfit proves with this astonishing display of joy, energy and camaraderie that they are one of the most exciting bands of the moment.” – Bluestown Music
“A living, breathing testament to what happens when a band catches fire, led by a vocalist who doesn’t just perform but preaches the blues. Bywater Call isn’t following the tradition, they’re pushing it forward one show at a time”
– Blues Matters
Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members.
In their August 2024 issue, Classic Rock made Bywater Call’s 2024 album Shepherd their “Blues Album of the Month” and said it was “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record,” and added, “the sense of a band on the brink is unmistakable.” The album was also selected as the “Top Blues Album of the Year” in the magazine’s year-end round-up.
Early 2025 the band was nominated for the UK Blues Awards for “International Act of the Year” for the second year in a row.
In November 2025, Bywater Call headline their third UK tour and play Planet Rock’s Planet Rockstock Festival in Wales on 27th November. Tickets are available from The Gig Cartel and Bywater Call.
The Gig Cartel & Planet Rock
Presents
BYWATER CALL
NOVEMBER 2025 UK TOUR
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LONDON, THE GARAGE
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD
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SOUTHEND, CHINNERYS
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
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21-22 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EJ
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GLOUCESTER, GUILDHALL
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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23 Eastgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1NS
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NEWCASTLE, ANARCHY BREW
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
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Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NQ
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GLASGOW, ORAN MOR
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025
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Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX
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LEEDS, BRUDENELL
TUESDAY 25 NOVMEBER 2025
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33 Queen’s Rd, Burley, Leeds, LS6 1NY
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MANCHESTER, BAND ON THE WALL
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2025
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