#85 Night Flight ft. Camilla Staveley-Taylor - Canada
London-based Night Flight are back with a timeless new single, Canada. We're a big fan of the indie folk band (comprising Sam Holmes, Harry Philips, Dan Webb and Oliver Halverson) who we featured on our Laid Bare Bunker Sessions last year and who seamlessly capture their unique voice in the fantastic Canada, blending thought-provoking lyricism with a perfect harmonic accompaniment. This is the latest teaser track from their forthcoming EP Songs From Echo Zoo set to be released on April 30th this year, which follows the premiere release Dreaming. Canada captures singer Sam Holmes past, reflecting on warm memories of living in Toronto, Canada.
“Canada explores the ending of a bittersweet affair and the dread of returning home alone. I wanted the song to evoke an unforgettable romance and the subsequent heartbreak. I wrote the song during the first lockdown of the pandemic. It felt liberating to write about a period of time that was so free and nomadic, whilst being confined to my house. The first part of the song specifically relates to waking up in Toronto, after one final hedonistic night of whirlwind romance before returning home. In the lyrics, I wanted to create something almost tangible in order to evoke that same mad feeling. I spent three months living in Toronto in 2012, and it’s a time in my life that I always think back on. I’ll never forget the bittersweet feeling in the pit of my stomach the day I left, knowing such a unique period in my life was coming to an end. I love the idea of trying to replicate that feeling through music and the connection I feel for the place.”
– Sam Holmes, Night Flight
The feature of Camilla Staveley-Taylor’s stunning vocals is the perfect complement to end this wistful and nostalgic track, staying true to Night Flight’s sound, blending contemplative lyrics with joyful melodies and glassy guitar led textures.
Read about Atwood Magazine’s premiere of the track here and what NME had to say about the band here
Canada is available on Spotify and all streaming services, check it out below.
