BYWATER CALL Not Held Down

The super-brilliant Canadian roots rock and soul band BYWATER CALL have announced the release of their first studio single of 2025, “Hold Me Down.”

The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall

We’ve described the BYWATER CALL sound as “intoxicating groove-oriented groove-funk soulfulness filled with high-octane rhythmic propulsion and amazing vocals…”

This full-hearted, super-peppy soul anthem is a playful & restless petition to (hopefully) reignite a once steady but now tottering romance.

A full-hearted,
super-peppy
soul anthem…

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The enticing song highlights the earthy charisma of lead singer Meghan Parnell’s vocals which has echoes of vintage soul-blues with modern sensibilities, comparable to Amy Winehouse or the Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard.

Bright horn phrases, a heady gospel chorus, and percussion with a James Gadson-inspired hi-hat rhythm are all featured in the superb arrangement. BYWATER CALL Not Held Down!

“When I first came up with the idea for ‘Hold Me Down’, I really wanted to mesh Bywater Call’s aesthetic with more of a 60s soul sound,” explained guitarist Dave Barnes.

“Then Meg came up with that first note, and the song took on a life of its own. It’s one of those rare tunes for us that came together surprisingly easily.”

The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall