Debut single from MayFall

Hailing from Niagara Falls in Canada, MayFall is a brand new outfit born from the collective talents of seasoned musicians. Featuring members from established local acts Stereo Sunrise, The Black Flies and Marble Weed, the group is fronted by vocalist Justin Koetsier with Piero Montemurro and Steve Doucet on guitars and Jay Forhan on bass.

Their formation was sparked by a fruitful initial writing session that brought together their shared creative chemistry and set them on a path to collaboration. Making their official artistic entrance, they bring us the first taste of their shared sonic vision with the debut single titled “Fly Well.”

Produced by Dean Malton at Groundloop Studios in Ridgeway in Ontario, the song delivers a warm alternative country vibe, capturing a timeless sound filtered through the band’s modern musical lens. Benefitting from the experience and talents of the band’s members, “Fly Well” pairs delicate guitar work, laid back drums and rich vocals, bringing their charming songwriting alive via assured instrumental and vocal performance.

Opened by the soft plucks of breezy clean guitars and hushed shimmer of cymbal, the lad back mellow arrangement tumbles into place with the snap of the drum kit and pulse of bass. With the vocals entering, Justin’s superb voice spins graceful melodic leads lifted by lush backing harmonies to craft a truly delightful slice of enduring country music.

Flowing with poignant lyricism, a lilting rhythmic sway and intricate lead guitar flickers, it’s a stunning showcase of MayFall’s compelling musical output. Having firmly planted themselves on the map as an enticing new project with an engaging and memorable sound, MayFall has marked their arrival in spectacular fashion and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got lined up for the rest of the year and beyond.

Commenting on the single, lead singer Justin Koetsier offers, “The song was one of those writing moments where everything clicked from tone to composition to lyrics. I remember Piero and Steve started playing together and, shortly after, with the phone on record, the lyrics just poured out.”

Adding, “In one take it was 90% of the way there. It was definitely a close to the heart moment since travelling for work over the years always has me missing home and, comes on stronger now that my wife and I have a young one. It’s about how you stay connected and also long for your eventual return home but there’s always that element of worry involved. That’s why it’s named Fly Well, something my wife says to me every time I go.”

Listen to Fly Well below

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