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JUNO AWARD AND CCMA AWARD WINNING ARTIST ON TOUR NOW WITH RUSTON KELLY
NEW ACOUSTIC COMPANION ALBUM, THE OTHER WAY, OUT NOW VIA MEANT WELL
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Today, multi-award-winning artist Donovan Woods gives fans another reason to fall in love with his new single “Way Way Back” via the release of its lyric video.
Directed by Amanda Louise Macchia (Leon Bridges) and complete with ominous scenes from a nightlife city-scape, the lyric video visually represents the romantic-angst that comes from the push and pull of sexual tension between old and new partners. Written entirely by Woods, who has written songs for artists like Tim McGraw and Charles Kelley, “Way Way Back” showcases his “knack for slice-of-life storytelling” (Rolling Stone), touting poignant lyrics that echo the nostalgic emotions tied to past relationships.
WATCH AND SHARE “WAY WAY BACK” HERE
“My partner said something once about the idea when people get back together with past romantic partners," says Woods. “You always go as far as you’ve gone. If you slept together back then, you’d sleep together again. I thought it was a funny thought, and definitely true. But, it's not something I’d ever heard anyone say out loud. So, I took that idea and explored the peculiar space that old sexual partners seem to occupy in everyone’s mind. It can be hard to escape the comfort and nostalgia that memory lane offers, and that’s what Way Way Back is about. The whole song — production and arrangement — is indicative of this push and pull between the risky excitement of something new and the ease of something familiar.”
This track marks the first release following Woods’ win for 2019 Roots Album of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) and 2019 JUNO Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Woods boasts over 127 million streams across all platforms, and the single itself has earned placements on the Indie All Stars, Indie Pop, Contemporary Blend playlists and more — all while also debuting at No.1 on the Singer/Songwriter iTunes Chart (Canada).
The artist armed with “soulful passion” (American Songwriter) is currently opening for Ruston Kelly on his Brightly Burst Tour and will perform at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall tomorrow as part of Hayden’s Dream Serenade. For a list of dates, tickets, and more information, visit donovanwoods.net.
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PRAISE FOR DONOVAN WOODS
“...a heartfelt hug” - NOW Toronto (On Both Ways)
“...a rugged, rocking alt-country romp, with Born in the U.S.A.-style stompers…”
- Exclaim! (On Both Ways)
“He’s got a knack for slice-of-life storytelling that blends heartache and hooks.” – Rolling Stone
“…soulful passion, studied craftsmanship.” - American Songwriter
“His songs are worth a million bucks.” – WXPN/NPR
DONOVAN WOODS ON TOUR:
Nov. 1 | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL *
Nov. 2 | Roy Thomson Hall | Toronto, ON
Dec. 7 | Koerner Hall | Toronto, ON
Dec. 12 | Petit Campus | Montreal, QC
Dec. 13-14 | National Arts Centre | Ottawa, ON %
* Supporting Ruston Kelly
% with Basia Bulat