New Track: Matt Andersen - Wayaheadaya

Artiest/Band: Matt Andersen Album: The Hammer & The Rose New Single: Wayaheadaya(Out Now Release:  25 April 2025 Label: Sonic Records  Acclaimed Canadian artist Matt Andersen has released his bluesy new track “Wayaheadaya,” off his forthcoming album, ‘The Hammer & The Rose.’ The video for this soulful, live rendition of the song was filmed in a local coffee shop/record store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The clip captures Andersen’s guttural and inspiring vocals as he belts his message of strength over negativity, accompanied by a band that is completely locked into a loose, yet thick groove with purpose.........

Acclaimed Canadian artist Matt Andersen has released his bluesy new track “Wayaheadaya,” off his forthcoming album, ‘The Hammer & The Rose.’

The video for this soulful, live rendition of the song was filmed in a local coffee shop/record store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The clip captures Andersen’s guttural and inspiring vocals as he belts his message of strength over negativity, accompanied by a band that is completely locked into a loose, yet thick groove with purpose. The performance features Afie Jurvanen (guitar) and Christine Bougie (lap steel) from Bahamas, Chris Kirby (keys), Kyle Cunjak (acoustic bass), and Joshua Van Tassel (drums).

“At its root, the base idea of this song is to not worry about the people who don’t worry about you,” says Andersen. “There are lots of folks who will try to discourage you and hold you back. I feel bad for people who make an effort to be miserable, ‘it’s a sad situation.’ It’s hard for their negativity to bother you when you don’t even pay attention to it. Some people just aren’t worth the attention and effort. It’s best not to look back and carry on, leave the negativity behind.”

‘The Hammer & The Rose’ is the most intimate album in Andersen’s celebrated body of work. Known for his powerful vocals and electrifying live shows, Andersen chose to dial it back on the new album, which focuses more on the nuances and lower register of his remarkable voice. The result is an enchanting and deeply soulful 10-song offering that blends elements of folk, blues and Americana delivered with a heartfelt and relaxed vibe.

‘The Hammer & The Rose’ is the follow up to the aptly titled 2023 Juno-nominated album The Big Bottle of Joy, which garnered high praise by the press in Canada, the US, and Europe. No Depression stated, “This is music that spurs elation, songs that reinforce the love of listening and living,” while Glide Magazine said, “Andersen has delivered as uplifting an album as you’ll likely hear this year or any year…”

Whether performing solo, with a small band or a large ensemble, Matt Andersen’s commanding vocals, guitar playing and overall charisma completely mesmerizing. His multi-faceted work has led him to amass over 33 million streams on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube. He has headlined or performed at festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.

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