Canadian roots, rock, and soul powerhouse Bywater Call are excited to kick off 2025 with their brand-new single “Sunshine (Live)”, released Friday, May 9. This track marks the band’s first official live release and offers fans an early taste of their upcoming live album set to arrive later this year.
The single is available now on all major streaming platforms, with the music video streaming on YouTube. Fans can experience the electric energy that has made Bywater Call a must-see live act as they prepare for their November 2025 headline UK tour. Tickets are on sale now at thegigcartel.com and the band’s official site.
“Sunshine (Live)” is a joyful, groove-heavy track blending funk, soul, and electric blues, showcasing lead singer Meghan Parnell’s emotive, sometimes quirky, and always powerful vocals. The band’s dynamic musicianship shines, with tight interplay and spirited delivery that captures the essence of their celebrated live performances.
“Lyrically, Sunshine paints a vivid picture of two people, each chasing their own version of a brighter future, however flawed it may be, and holding onto that vision even when things fall apart,” shares Parnell. “It captures the resilient human spirit, reminding us that no matter how tough things get, there’s a glimmer of hope just waiting to break through.”
The track was recorded live in 2024 at Arlington Arts in Newbury, UK, and mixed by drummer Bruce McCarthy in Toronto. The accompanying video, shot by Lightning House Media, captures the band’s magnetic stage presence over two sold-out shows at Toronto’s historic Rivoli in December.
Following the success of their acclaimed 2024 album Shepherd, which featured standout singles like “Everybody Knows” and “Holler,” Bywater Call continue to gain momentum. Championing the album, Classic Rock Magazine named Shepherd their Album of the Month, praising it as “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record” and noting that “the sense of a band on the brink is unmistakable.” The album later secured the magazine’s Top Blues Album of the Year spot in their year-end roundup.
Known for transcending genres, Bywater Call have earned a reputation for emotional, dynamic live shows that blend blues, soul, and roots-rock with a unique spark. With the upcoming live album and their November UK tour, 2025 is set to be their biggest year yet.
For full tour dates and ticket details, visit www.thegigcartel.com and www.bywaterca
