Rockin' out of Hazelridge, Manitoba, Banned & Outlawed are the epitome of country music, and it's a lifestyle. The duo is turning the volume on with their new single, "People Talk," an edgy, chorus-pegged boot-stomper about the universal experience of getting talked about in a town where everybody knows your name and your business.
Produced by veteran hitmaker Chris Burke Gaffney, "People Talk" is a fiery, defiant anthem built for backroads and bonfires. The track starts with a swaggering riff that seems like a raised eyebrow in musical form. It's got that Southern-rock bite, but it aches with a razor-edged prairie heart, a touchstone that Banned & Outlawed are more than comfortable owning. The vocals are assured and imbued with humor that only comes from experience.
"People Talk" doesn't wallow in the drama it's a song that grins through it, one of many nifty formal tricks. The lyrics joke about the rapidity with which tales spin round in close-knit towns, where yesterday's beer run can be tomorrow's scandal. It's a punchline you can relate to, wrapped up in a don't give a damn attitude that's infectious, not to sing along to. Whether you've been gossip central in your hometown or appreciate a song that lands with truth and twang, this one's for you.
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