BYWATER CALL NEW SINGLE – “HOLD ME DOWN” RELEASED 24 SEPTEMBER 2025STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEONOVEMBER 2025 UK TOUR SPECIAL GUEST: TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM “This seven-piece powerhouse outfit proves with this astonishing display of joy, energy and camaraderie that they are without a doubt 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 electrical show at a time” – Blues Matters On Wednesday, September 24th Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release of their first studio single of 2025, “Hold Me Down.” The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall Watch the “Hold Me Down” music video on YouTube here – https://youtu.be/jn13w97jVjU The feel good, groovy, soul anthem, is a cheeky, but desperate plea to a faltering love. Reminiscent of classic soul, infused with modern influences such as Alabama Shakes and Amy Winehouse, the infectious song showcases the sultry, gritty power of lead singer Meghan Parnell’s vocals. The song features the drums with a stylish and percussive steady high hat pulse influenced by James Gadson, punchy horn shots, and a gospel choir. “When I first came up with the idea for ‘Hold Me Down’, I really wanted to mesh Bywater Call’s aesthetic with more of a 60’s soul sound,” comments guitarist Dave Barnes. “Then Meg came up with that first note, and the song took on a life of it’s own. It’s one of those rare tunes for us that came together surprisingly easily.” 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 at High Park Brewery in Toronto by Zack Murray of Lightning House Media. The single arrives hot on the heels of their live album Sunshine, which met to rave reviews last August. What’s being said about 2025’s Sunshine (Live) album “This album is full of truth, beauty, radiance, and virtuosity. Outstanding! Meghan’s vocals attain almost sacred levels of commitment and devotion. An abundance of magical rhythms and some truly amazing instrumental artistry!” – Raw Ramp, 5-stars “Sunshine is one of those live albums you just have to turn up loud to get the full concert experience… packed with magical moments and extended instrumental jams that showcase the band’s exceptional talent.” – Blues Rock Review “Some of the most heart-lifting and utterly exciting music in ages. Sunshine is a terrific live album. Full of musical heights and the sound of a band playing together and for each other – the very essence of a live album.” – Music News, 5-stars 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, they will 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. |
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Planet Rock & The Gig Cartel Present BYWATER CALL NOVEMBER 2025 UK TOUR SPECIAL GUEST: DAN PATLANSKY LSS  ️TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THEGIGCARTEL.COM LONDON, THE GARAGE WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025 Tickets: The Gig Cartel 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD www.thegarage.londonSOUTHEND, CHINNERYS THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025 Tickets: The Gig Cartel 21-22 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EJ www.chinnerys.co.ukGLOUCESTER, GUILDHALL FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025 Tickets: The Gig Cartel 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1NS www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk NEWCASTLE, ANARCHY BREW GLASGOW, ORAN MOR LEEDS, BRUDENELL MANCHESTER, BAND ON THE WALL |