The Commoners have shared the title track single “Restless”, which is available on all streaming platforms now.
A brilliantly dynamic anthem, it starts off in lonesome roots territory before heading towards a soaring climax that allows for lashings of slide guitar and a towering vocal performance from Chris Medhurst. One of those songs you’ll find yourself playing again and again, Restless is a genuine classic rock gem with lush, warm production, perfectly showcasing the Commoners’ myriad strengths in just five short minutes.
The single is taken from their critically acclaimed third studio album Restless which is available from www.thecommoners.ca/store/.
Watch the official music video for the new single “Restless” on YouTube HERE.
In support of the new single, the Commoners will hit the road for a major tour in November through December ‘24 across Europe and the UK opening for Canadian music heavyweights The Sheepdogs, rounding out the year with a coveted slot at Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st.
Tickets for all concerts are available from www.thecommoners.ca/tour.
With lead singles “Devil Teasin’ Me,” “The Way I Am” and “Shake You Off” all earning spots on Planet Rock’s main playlist, the band continue to turn heads with their crisp tones, lush productions, and spirited melodies. From the speakers to the stage, one thing is certain: The Commoners are ushering in a party rock renaissance, and we’re all invited.
The Commoners are experiencing great success with the release of their current album, Restless. The album features ten tracks that grip and groove. The band continues to provide listeners with a hearty dose of Southern-style swagger with every guitar slide, organ swell, and vocal stamp.
Says Blues Rock Review, “With Restless, The Commoners have crafted yet another impressive album that is both a tribute to their commitment to reviving a classic era and a step in the direction of solidifying the group as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary rock.”
Riding high off the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the last two years have been a whirlwind for the band. From a UK tour with Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in the fall of 2023, to headline dates across Europe and Britain this year, The Commoners are a must-see act.
Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a five-piece roots rock band from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried-and-true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.
The band is a culmination of like-minded musicians who have bonded over their love of the classics. All being seasoned performers in the Canadian music scene, Chris Medhurst (lead vocals/guitar), Ben Spiller (bass/vocals), Ross Hayes Citrullo (lead guitar), Adam Cannon (drums/vocals), and Miles Evans-Branagh (keys/vocals) have united under a shared dream: to write and perform music that is an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.
“Chris Medhurst is one of the great vocal discoveries of recent years”
– The Midlands Rocks
“The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin are big influences for us,” says Commoners lead singer, Chris Medhurst. “Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and the Allman Brothers, as well. These are the bands that we wear on our sleeves as we continue to evolve our sound and create our own music.”
Channelling their deep respect and admiration for roots rock trailblazers, The Commoners also incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown and Soul’s groove masters. The keystone of their unique blend is lead singer, Chris Medhurst’s emotive vocal style, akin to Burton Cummings and Paul Rodgers, with a dash of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
A natural evolution from their 2022 album Find A Better Way, Restless offers a peek behind the curtain of success, revealing the grueling routines and ragged emotions that hide behind the glamorous aesthetic of a rock band on the rise. With introspective, slower-tempo numbers pocketed amongst rip-roaring anthems, the new album is a portrait of a hardworking group revitalizing a classic genre.
EUROPEAN DATES
Groove – Portugalete, Spain – Friday November 8
*Outono Codax Festival – Santiago de Compostela, Spain – Saturday November 9
*Sala Mon Live – Madrid, Spain – Sunday November 10
*LA Nau – Barcelona, Spain – Monday November 11
*Strom – Munich, Germany – Wednesday November 13
*Beatpol – Dresden, Germany – Thursday November 14
*Frannz – Berlin, Germany – Friday November 15
*Bahnhof Pauli – Hamburg, Germany – Sunday November 17
*HeadQuarters – Aarhus, Denmark – Monday November 18
*Debaser – Stockholm, Sweden – Wednesday November 20
*John Dee – Oslo, Norway – Thursday November 21
*Loppen – Copenhagen, Denmark – Friday November 22
*Binnenzaal @ De Oosterport – Groningen, Netherlands – Sunday November 24
*TivoliVredenburg – Utrecht, Netherlands – Monday November 25
*Luxor – Cologne, Germany – Tuesday November 26
*Badaboum – Paris, France – Wednesday November 27
UK DATES
The Carlisle – Hastings, UK – Friday November 29
*Strange Brew – Bristol, UK – Saturday November 30
Planet Rockstock Festival – Trecco Bay, Wales – Sunday December 1
*Oran Mor – Glasgow, Scotland – Monday December 2
*Brudenell Social Club – Leeds, UK – Wednesday December 4
*Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK – Thursday December 5
Moonshine Club – Portsmouth, UK – Friday December 6
Wolverhampton, Venue TBA – Saturday December 7
