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The Canadian alt-country duo Rivertown is back with their new single, "Like You." The song perfectly balances earthy intimacy with wide-ranging soundscapes. They are great at writing songs that sound both personal and like they belong in a movie. This is a big part of what makes this new release so great.
"Like You" starts with a warm but low sound, and Jennifer's voice has a soft, reedy quality that makes it sound melancholy and stays in your mind. Eddie's guitar playing, both acoustic and electric, pushes and pulls the song forward with a subtle, soaring intensity. It's a fine line between sadness and happiness, and it shows how well the duo can write songs that capture the subtle rhythms of life.
The production is polished but never overdone, letting the natural chemistry between Carswell and Krajsek shine through. The song flows smoothly between parts that make you want to tap your toes and parts that make you think. It makes you feel about wide-open roads, small-town sunsets, and quiet, peaceful places all at once. There is something about "Like You" that makes it feel like it would be great for both quiet listening on headphones and a driving playlist on a long country road.
"Like You" shows how Rivertown's sound has changed over time. It's a unique mix of country, pop, rock, and Canadiana that never sounds forced. The music of the two people has a poetic quality that is hard to find in modern alt-country. Each song feels like a real-life experience that the listener can relate to. Rivertown's new release, "Like You," is a powerful reminder of why their journey is worth following. It shows they are carving out a unique, deeply human voice in the Canadian music scene.