The Commoners, a Canadian band from Toronto, lay their southern style rock on us in big layers with this brand new single Just Watch Me.

An engaging guitar riff brings the song to life courtesy of Ross Hayes Citrullo, who says, “Just Watch me is the moment you stop apologizing for the weight on your shoulders and lean into it”

Chris Medhurst on vocals starts off mellow, but is soon screaming the lyrics which rally against self doubt – “if you think the crown weighs heavy on me – you ain’t been listening – I’m making up a task force the likes you’ve never seen”

He’s got one of those voices which is white, but could easily be black, it’s so soul infused, and the notes he hits are way out there spine tingling. Mixed in with the female backing vocals you get a Stonesy Tumbling Dice effect in places.

The overall sound is like The Black Crowes meets Lynyrd Skynyrd in Blackberry Smoke’s local pub. Its got 70’s roots with a contemporary production, and this particular song goes from strength to strength with each passing ten seconds.

The rest of the band making up this colossal sound are Ben Spiller on bass, and Adam Cannon on drums, with Miles Evan Branagh on organ.

The band are embarking on a ten date UK in December, with UK band Candar as support. I would recommend going to see them in these intimate venues, as I would say this band is on a fast upward trajectory. This will be their 6th UK tour, mixed in with festivals. “The UK has become like a second home to us” says Bassist Ben Spiller

Going to see them, and buying this single would be a very wise move indeed. *****

Review by Andy Sharrocks

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