Mike McKenna Jr Shares New Single ‘The Town’
Canadian singer and songwriter Mike McKenna Jr has just unveiled his brand new single The Town, his ode to his hometown in Nova Scotia and second single to be taken from his upcoming album At The Edge of the World!
I am loving how his incredibly raw, soulful vocals soar over this Folk-Americana production and effortlessly convey the emotion of his lovely storytelling. Mike has an exceptional talent for storytelling through music and combined with his soulful vocals, packed with so much emotion, make The Town quite an enthralling listening experience. The production is stunning with its intricate guitar melodies and encapsulates the listener with a warm, Americana tone and wistful elements of the past and future. Have a listen to this gem below!
When asked about the track, Mike painted a picture of a coal-mining town that eventually suffered an economic downturn, driving residents to move away to find work.
The town became smaller and quieter. When I also moved away, I felt compelled to write something commenting on the changing identity of 'the Bay', my nostalgia for my upbringing there, and the hopeful future.