The award-winning Canadian Folk/Americana artists channel a youthful spark and the warmth of lifelong friendship on “Kick the Can,” the nostalgic and upbeat opening track from their sophomore album The Way We Roll, out now.
A deeply personal and resonant record, The Way We Roll captures Thomas’ reflections on his Atlantic Canadian upbringing with sharp lyricism and a rich, organic sound. From the bittersweet “Springhill” and stripped-down piano ballad “Beside You,” to bluegrass-tinged moments like “Lake Louise” and “A River Runs Through,” the album draws vivid emotional lines between joy, heartbreak, nostalgia, and resilience.
Rooted in a real childhood memory of moving from L.A. to Ohio, “Kick the Can” recalls the night Thomas, then the new kid in town, was invited to join a group of neighborhood kids for a game that changed everything. “In about two hours, I had more friends than I ever had in LA,” he shares. “I had a helluva good time in Columbus for the next two years.”
Fun, insightful, and infused with a spirit of community, “Kick the Can” showcases the Folk/Americana magic that defines The Way We Roll. Produced, engineered, and mixed by JUNO Award–winners Catherine MacLellan and Mark Westberg, the track brings together rich acoustic textures, spirited harmonies, and top-tier musicianship from the sessionmen (Ray Legere, Jon Arsenault) and a handpicked roster of guest players.
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The Way We Roll was recorded across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and features Ivan Rosenberg, Terra Spencer, Carlie Howell, and Rich Knox alongside sessionmen Legere and Arsenault. Across the album’s 11 tracks, the chemistry between Thomas and his bandmates is palpable, built on decades of shared experience and a mutual love of storytelling through song.