Nashville based, blues-infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow return to the music scene with their long-awaited new single “Make It” on Friday April 11th.
A hard hitting, riff-fuelled rocker, it captures the band at their irrepressible best, laying down one hell of an addictive groove with added cowbell, all of which is guaranteed to get the audience moving. With talented singer Megan (part Warren Haynes, part Tina Turner) raising hell behind the microphone and a brilliantly soulful chorus that’ll have you singing along in no time, if Make It is a sign of things to come, then the band are aiming high indeed.
Recorded with producer Stephen McKnight, who was also responsible for producing their debut album, Jukebox Gypsies, the single is available on all streaming platforms and is accompanied by a music video on YouTube.
“Make It was a fun song to write,” says Dylan. “It allowed us to show a more playful side of the band both lyrically and musically. The song is a sweet concoction of heavy drums, loud guitars and screaming vocals. The time changes give us room to balance the groove and high energy swing feel that are both so prominent in classic southern rock ‘n’ roll.”
“We knew right from the jump that Make It would be the first single for the new album,” adds Megan. “It had our ‘it’ as a song and we immediately thought of making it (pardon the pun) a staple in our live show – high energy to get ya’ moving with an edginess true to the band’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit.”
Alex adds “Sometimes songs can take weeks, months or even years to complete, and we found the process in this case to be the contrary. Make It came together quickly. We really enjoyed the process of writing and recording Make It and feel that the track encompasses what Parker Barrow is all about.”
The video for “Make It” was shot on location in Nashville, and was directed and produced by Keith Leman, whose credentials include Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wade, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson.
Watch it now:
To coincide with the new single, the band is excited to announce a series of July 2025 UK tour dates including a performance at Maid of Stone Festival on Sunday July 20th. The band will also play Chester Live Rooms (July 17), Nottingham Bodega (July 18), and London’s The Grace (July 19).
Tickets are available from www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour.
More about Parker Barrow:
With a name taken taken from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression, Parker Barrow is a high energy, blues-infused southern rock ‘n’ roll band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner(drums).
A chance encounter brought Kane and Turner together in 2019, when Turner was searching for a new singer for his band. The pair immediately hit it off, and within two weeks they were on the road together in full time pursuit of a mutual musical dream. The couple have been riding the highs and lows of rock ’n’ roll road life ever since.
The band’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies featured prominently on “Best of 2023” lists. Now, the Nashville blues rockers return guns a blazing with one of their most exciting new songs to date entitled “Make It” featuring the unforgettable vocals of Megan Kane.
Written and composed by Dylan Turner (drums) and Alex Bender (guitar), “Make It” is the first track released from the band’s highly anticipated album due later this year.
Also in 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist and musical director Alex Bender. At the foundation of Parker Barrow’s sound is the heavy-handed groove of Turner’s drumming, with Kane’s soulful and electrifying vocals soaring up over the top. The pair’s dynamics are brilliantly stitched together by Alex’s creative riffs and spirited playing throughout the songs.
The band’s compelling vintage sound contains elements of rock, southern rock, blues, and soul; but the band’s brand of music is unmistakably and distinctly their own. The band commands an impressive mix of old and new influences threaded throughout their distinctive sound, including the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Tedeschi-Trucks, Whiskey Myers and Led Zeppelin.
Booked worldwide by Intrepid Artists International, Parker Barrow has become well known for their electrifying, full throttle live shows where no two performances are the same and their songs are often infused with extended jams that move seamlessly through the emotional spectrum.
