Canada’s Country

Though Nashville remains the cradle of country, Canada has a pretty long history with it too, taking the styles and sounds of its Southern neighbours and applying its own rustic, regional spin. Honky-tonk, outlaw ballads, beat-driven pop crossovers—these songs represent a cross-section of Canada’s best modern country. This week, BC-based singer-songwriter Zach McPhee drops a brand-new single, “Feel Free”. Produced by go-to Canadian duo The Renaissance, “Feel Free” is a melodic, midtempo breakup anthem, with McPhee encouraging listeners to move on from heartbreak and embrace change. “The song explores a powerful double meaning: an open invitation to ‘feel free to do whatever you need’ while also encouraging emotional liberation,” McPhee says. “‘Feel free’ from the relationship and find the strength to move on.” Listen to it now and add Canada’s Country to your library to stay up on the songs shaping the future of country music.