Singer-songwriter Norine Braun is back with a commanding new song, "Cannonball," an urgent slow-waltz roots-rock rallying cry that deftly fuses intimacy with soft fury. Recorded in a single spontaneous hour at the Henhouse Pop-Up Sessions, it retains a sense of urgency and immediacy that is tough to duplicate short of performing live, and features some soulful, inspired vocals for Braun.
Set in a graceful 6/8 sway, "Cannonball" is a rallying cry. With a message of unity and resilience in the face of betrayal and injustice, it rings out like a contemporary protest song. Singing with an all-star band, Braun's voice glides along to make a sound that is at once timeless and immediate. Fans of Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, and Blue Rodeo will feel right at home in Braun's world, where folk-rock storytelling meets downhome social commentary.
"Cannonball" is unique not just for its craftsmanship, but also for the openness. It's a song that sounds alive, breathing with the imperfections and spontaneity of a live recording yet exact in its ambition. Norine Braun has given us the gift of a track that is at once calming and rousing, a piece of music to make you think, to bring you together, and to spur you on. With "Cannonball," Braun demonstrates that Americana and roots-rock are not just musical styles but rather avenues for storytelling, empowerment, and the human heart.
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