New music video from Banned & Outlawed

Hailing from the small town of Hazelridge in Manitoba, Banned & Outlawed has swiftly risen to the revered status as one of rural Canada’s most exciting independent country music acts. The band has spent years perfecting their sound, with performances spanning western Canada and a notable debut in Nashville, Tennessee in the summer of last year, their reach and influence continue to grow.

For almost a decade, they’ve been capturing their sound in the studio to share with the wider world ever since dropping their debut single “On the Farm” back in 2015. Since then they’ve shared multiple well-received singles over the years including their 2022 hit “Don’t get much better than this” which charted in top 100 on Sirius XM’s Top of the Country playlist for a few weeks.

Now, they bring us their latest release with the aptly titled single “Keepin’ It Western,” produced by Chris Burke-Gaffney. “Keepin’ It Western” is an anthem that celebrates the band’s rough and rugged Canadian lifestyle. The track is dripping in the authentic spirit of country living, praising the hard-working, salt-of-the-earth, blue-collar ethos that defines their daily lives.

Jumping straight in by the splash of drums and twang of guitar, the song kicks off with an immediate energy before settling into a grooving verse driven by shuffling drums and the piquant plucks of banjo. Rising to an anthemic chorus crunchy guitars inject a rock energy as the compelling lead vocals thread infectious hooks backed by intricate lead guitar flourishes.

Serving up an instant alternative country jam that both pays tribute to the traditional influences of the band while presenting it in their unique take on the style, wrapped in slick production. “Keepin’ It Western” is a song guaranteed to sin over country music fans as well a putting a smile on the face of anyone who hears it.

Accompanying the single is a music video that perfectly captures the band’s alternative country sound in a cinematic and striking form. The video sees the band arriving on the scene in a mud-splattered, picture-perfect red Dodge truck, immediately setting a rustic, relatable tone. Dressed in full country attire, with a banjo in hand, the band members perform against a backdrop of haystacks, embodying the spirit of their song. The close-ups of their performance highlight their musical talent and the authenticity of their connection to the land and lifestyle they celebrate.

Watch the music video for Keepin’ It Western below

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