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7 May 2023
Artist: TRISTAN ARMSTRONG
Who: A Toronto-based singer-songwriter, making music and performing for a decade
now, establishing himself as a skilled composer and lyricist finding beauty in the quotidian struggles of urban life. He is a founding member of Canadian roots-rock band The Actual Goners, and has previously released music under the name Stars Algonquin. His music combines a sense of earnest romanticism and poignant introspection, with a guitar-centric aesthetic.
New single: THE LENDER
‘The Lender‘ is a song about surviving in the city. And these days, as any urban
dweller will attest, there’s much to overcome. Armstrong‘s new song is a deceptively
joyful reflection on the struggles of living in a concrete jungle. Evocative of Springsteen’s chronicling of life on the fringes of society, “The Lender” is a track hiding hope in desperation.
TUTV: This is captivating Americana the Canadian way. Great voice, great melody,
great musicality, and the vocal resonance and swagger of the late great Tom Petty. Amstrong strums his acoustic guitar the way the Eagles did it endlessly and The Lender‘s
bluesy-country feel has both a melancholic and yearning sensitivity. These are tunes
that stick instantly, the ones you play for a while.
The Lender won’t accept my partial payment
Now she’s headed out for the weekend, wondering where the day went
And I was waking up as the winter sun went low
So if you see me out tonight, why don’t you say “hello”?
Deals gone wrong with friends far gone
That left me on my own
And tie me to the beauty of
A life of the unknown
I was breaking bread on the hood of this broke down wagon
There was just enough wind up my back to keep my sails from dragging
Time was running out as the winter sun went low
No, you won’t see me out tonight
I’ll be laying low
Words, they’ll bend with handshake friends
Who listening to my phone?
They tie me to the beauty of
A life of the unknown
Enjoy.
You can buy The Lender
via Bandcamp.
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