Ottawa/Montreal-based indie folk trio Wild Remedy has unveiled their effervescent single “Home Song,” a beacon of hope rooted in their love for chilling harmonies and all things folk. The all-female trio’s music radiates with the simplicity of Americana tunes, the dynamic storytelling of folk music, and the catchiness of indie pop, creating a captivating and uplifting musical experience for listeners.
“Home Song” pays homage to Wild Remedy’s folk roots, showcasing their ability to seamlessly blend heartfelt storytelling with infectious melodies. With lyrics that resonate like a timeless Americana tune, the song captures the essence of folk music while infusing it with the band’s distinctive indie-pop sensibilities.
Following the release of their debut EP, “Songs From Home,” in mid-June, Wild Remedy is set to enchant audiences in Ontario and Montreal with their heartfelt and resonant live performances. Amplify Music Mag has praised the trio, stating, “Wild Remedy’s inevitable success will rest entirely on their undeniable raw talent… utterly captivating. The band creates music that feels eternally relevant, their voices blending seamlessly to ground us emotionally before launching us into a world of soaring melodies.”
In addition to Wild Remedy’s uplifting single, London synthpop artist RODNEY CROMWELL, also known as ADAM CRESSWELL of 90s indie folk band SALOON and 2000s electronic duo ARTHUR & MARTHA, has released “Madeline Trip,” a mesmerizing electronic teaser of his upcoming “Exercise Class” EP, set for release on June 14 via Happy Robots Records. For enthusiasts of electronica, synth pop, dance, indie pop, and instrumental music, RODNEY CROMWELL’s music is recommended for those who appreciate the sounds of Ladytron, LCD Soundsystem, Metronomy, Baxter Drury, or New Order.
Every folk band needs a song about home, and “Home Song” is Wild Remedy’s take. Paying homage to their folk roots, the lyrics mimic the simplicity found in many Americana-Country songs, yet draw in the dynamic storytelling key of the indie-folk genre. This near-title track is sure to have audiences tappin’ and clappin’ along with catchy percussion, and an unforgettable sound.
Wild Remedy is made up of Amy Russett, Colleen Roberston, and Shay Mahoney, who now has one foot in Ottawa and one in Montreal. Influenced by everything from alternative pop to folk-rock, gospel to disco, the band has been an emerging force in the Canadian folk scene since 2022, entertaining audiences with their catchy originals, new takes on folk classics, and haunting harmonies.
With strong harmonies and upbeat folk acoustics as strong points, Wild Remedy’s songs range from a classic stomp-and-holler sound that makes you want to dance, to thought-provoking indie vibes that leave the listener feeling uplifted. Wild Remedy spins a beautiful sonic web between singer-songwriter offerings, indie pop and Canadian folk – perhaps what it might sound like if Joni Mitchell and Boygenius had a not-so-secret folk band.
“I initially wrote ‘Home Song’ to poke a bit of fun at our folk genre; every folk band needs a song about ‘home’. I had the guitar melody written for a while and it just lived in my voice recordings for about six months (along with many other half-written songs). But the lyrics came one night as I took the metro home after shooting pool with a friend,” says Shay Mahoney.
“I was thinking about how life might be different if I had chosen a different career path, lived in a different city, or maybe just stayed home in Ottawa after high school. But as I thought about it, I discovered that more things make up ‘home’ than we realize. And ‘Home Song’ was born from this discovery: I could wander ’round the globe, and home would still be found in the places where – and in the people with whom – I know I belong.”
Having bonded over their mutual love of music and songwriting, the trio met in 2020 and finally made their local debut in 2022, performing at farmers markets around the Ottawa area. With Amy’s powerhouse vocals and guitar, Colleen’s smooth alto tones, and Shay’s ability to sing and play anything (including guitar, mandolin, cajon, and harmonica), folks started to take notice. In 2023, the band released their first two original single songs, involving producer Nate Hardy, which were met with loads of love and grew them a grassroots fanbase.
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