Bryan Adams releases politically charged new single ‘Lake Ontario’

October 28^th 2026 – Today, Bryan Adams has released his brand new single ‘Lake Ontario’, the latest song from his forthcoming studio album How’s It Goin’, arriving November 6^th 2026, via BAD Records.

‘Lake Ontario’ begins with the story of one of North America’s Great Lakes, laying the foundations for a wry retort to those who seek to re-name it. The lyrics tell their own direct story of how distraction has become currency in today’s world, but that in time, the name will remain the same now and forever.

“Empires and regimes, dictators and kings, they all come and go. Lake Ontario is forever. This is a song for all the sane people on both shores who know that the current madness will pass, and that Lake Ontario will always be Lake Ontario.” — Bryan Adams

Among the album’s 13 songs are the anthemic ‘51st State’, which has already been receiving nightly standing ovations around the world, ‘Diesel and Dirt’, ‘Iron Ribbon’, ‘The Battle of Lundy’s Lane’, ‘The Ballad of Terry Fox’ and the title track, ‘How’s It Goin’’, an energetic, acoustic-driven celebration of Canadian life.

At its heart, How’s It Goin’ is about Canada: it’s vast landscapes, the characters, the history, the humour, the resilience and the stories that make it the country that it is. It is Adams looking back at the place that helped shape him while discovering new ways to tell its stories.

The physical album features 12 songs and will also be released digitally (with ‘Lake Ontario’ as the bonus track) and on CD and LP, with the LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, obi and shrink wrap. A special A4 hardback book edition will also be available, featuring the album on CD, song lyrics and images connected to the stories and subjects explored across the record.

Find full lyrics for ‘Lake Ontario’ below:

From glacial erosion – to indigenous care
From European exploration – to industrial wear and tear
The “lake of shining waters” is what the Iroquois called her
It’s a first nations name – not an executive order

But things weren’t going his way in Iran
So like a baby tossing the toys from the pram
He may have thought it best to throw a low blow
And create a real dog and pony show
But it feels like another distraction
While the Epstein files were getting traction
One day they’ll come out and we’ll say “there you go”
And then we’ll all dive into Lake Ontario

After centuries of trade and war
People settled down on the banks and shores
All rivalries and conflicts – had all but ceased
But it just took one dude to break that peace

But things weren’t going his way in Iran
So like a baby tossing the toys from the pram
He may have thought it best to throw a low blow
And create a real dog and pony show
But it feels like another distraction
While the Epstein files were getting traction
One day they’ll come out, and we’ll say “there you go”
And then we’ll all dive into Lake Ontario

HOW’S IT GOIN’ TRACK LISTING

1. How’s it Goin’
2. Highway 16
3. Diesel & Dirt
4. The Battle Of Lundy’s Lane
5. The Ballad Of Terry Fox
6. 51st State
7. When Canada Joined Newfoundland
8. A Handful Of Gold
9. Iron Ribbon
10. The Bridge
11. Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge
12. Heave Away
13. Lake Ontario *

* digital album bonus track

About Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is a Grammy and JUNO Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career spans more than four decades. One of Canada’s most celebrated musical exports, Adams continues to perform for audiences around the world. His music reflects a lifelong commitment to storytelling, authenticity and the enduring power of rock and roll.