Lucky number three – you could say that Ottawa/Montreal-based indie folk trio Wild Remedy are fortunate by virtue of the number of band members. After all, history is replete with instances of successful music trios across all genres, From Green Day, Rush, Cream and Nirvana to Destiny’s Child, TLC and The Bee Gees. But, based on their new single ‘Home Song’, which we have the pleasure to premiere today, we are pretty certain that this band’s inevitable success will rest entirely on their undeniable raw talent.
If they were looking for the ideal single to epitomize and advertise their forthcoming debut EP, entitled ‘Songs From Home’, it seems that they have indeed found it. This song has everything to love and nothing to dislike. This song is utterly captivating. The band creates music that feels eternally relevant, their voices blending seamlessly to ground us emotionally before launching us into a world of soaring melodies
Wild Remedy is made up of Amy Russett, Colleen Roberston and Shay Mahoney, whose music is Influenced by everything from alternative pop to folk-rock, gospel to disco.The band has been an emerging force in the Canadian folk scene since 2022, entertaining audiences with their catchy originals, new takes on folk classics, and haunting harmonies. With strong harmonies and upbeat folk acoustics as strong points, Wild Remedy’s songs range from a classic stomp-and-holler sound that makes you want to dance, to thought-provoking indie vibes that leave the listener feeling uplifted.
Shay Mahoney explains, “I initially wrote ‘Home Song’ to poke a bit of fun at our folk genre; every folk band needs a song about ‘home’. I had the guitar melody written for a while and it just lived in my voice recordings for about six months (along with many other half-written songs). But the lyrics came one night as I took the metro home after shooting pool with a friend. I was thinking about how life might be different if I had chosen a different career path, lived in a different city, or maybe just stayed home in Ottawa after high school. But as I thought about it, I discovered that more things make up ‘home’ than we realize. And ‘Home Song’ was born from this discovery: I could wander ‘round the globe, and home would still be found in the places where – and in the people with whom – I know I belong.”
Their forthcoming debut EP ‘Songs from Home’ is an honest collection about the realities of growing up and becoming, set to dance-worthy rhythms and unforgettable melodies. The release includes Wild Remedy’s first singles‘What I Did Find’ and ‘Wild Remedy’, as well as new folk hits that both stir the heart and echo the bright sound and iconic harmonies that the band has become known for.
Having bonded over their mutual love of music and songwriting, the trio met in 2020 and finally and made their local debut in 2022, performing at farmers markets around the Ottawa area. With Amy’s powerhouse vocals and guitar, Colleen’s smooth alto tones, and Shay’s ability to sing and play anything (including guitar, mandolin, cajon and harmonica), folks started to take notice. In 2023, the band released their first two original single songs, involving producer Nate Hardy, which were met with loads of love and grew them a grassroots fanbase.
With the release of their debut EP, Wild Remedy breathes fresh life into the Canadian folk genre by taking listeners on a journey of self-discovery to an inspiring soundtrack that will leave a lasting echo in the listener’s heart. ‘Songs From Home’ is Wild Remedy’s invitation to be part of something truly inspiring, invigorating and soul-nourishing.
On May 24, ‘Home Song’ will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music andBandcamp. The full ‘Songs From Home’ EP will be released on June 14. Wild Remedy’s EP release party will take place in Ottawa on June 21, followed by ‘The Wild Tour’ with Wild Bloom, and a handful of shows in July and August.
TRACK LIST
1. What I Did Find
2. Home Song
3. Take the Punches
4. Wild Remedy
5. Little Me
CREDITS
Written by Amy Russett, Colleen Robertson, Shay Mahoney
Lyrics by Shay Mahoney
Vocals by Amy Russett, Colleen Robertson, Shay Mahoney
Shay Mahoney – acoustic guitar, percussion
Nate Hardy – electric guitar, bass, organ, percussion
Recorded in Ottawa, Ontario
Produced by Nate Hardy
Mixed and Mastered by Peter Wang
Single and album artwork by Shay Mahoney
TOUR DATES (tickets)
JUNE 21 Westboro, Ottawa – Equator Coffee – EP release party
JUNE 27 Toronto – Dakota Tavern
JUNE 28 Ottawa – Live! On Elgin
JUNE 29 Montreal – Petit Campus
JULY 12 Ottawa BluesFest
JULY 13 Carp Farmers Market (several performances)
AUG 16 Elgin, Ontario – The Opinicon (several performances)
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