Bywater Call Pushes Musical Boundaries on New Album
“Broken Souvenirs” released July 29, 2026
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“Dave Barnes’ incredible, emotive slide guitar work beautifully, complements Meghan Parnell’s pristine vocal articulations, turning the band’s carefully crafted arrangements into melodic roots-rock masterpieces. Broken Souvenirs is an album of intense, poignant performances, superb musical chemistry, and staggering vocal prowess from Meghan Parnell.” – Raw Ramp, 5-Stars
“Bywater Call showcase their greatest asset on this fourth studio album: a dynamic, powerful chemistry among seven musicians who possess an innate ability to generate compelling musical energy. With Broken Souvenirs, the band steps outside its comfort zone, displaying captivating stylistic versatility.”
– Buscaredo Magazine
On Wednesday, July 29h critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call returns with its most adventurous studio album to date, supported by an extensive international tour.
Due to popular demand, two new dates have been added to Bywater Call’s January and February 2027 UK Tour, as well as a headlining performance at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival on Friday January 29th.
Tickets for all UK shows are available from The Gig Cartel, Gigantic, & Bywater Call.
The album is available on all streaming platforms via https://linktr.ee/bywatercall and for purchase HERE.
To celebrate the release of the new album, Bywater call will release the focus track single “Way To Go” which is accompanied by an official music video that can be viewed on YouTube HERE.
“Way To Go” serves as the project’s focus track. Anchored by themes of self-determination and quiet resilience, the song pairs Bywater Call’s soulful musicianship with a powerful reminder that sometimes the only path forward is the one you choose for yourself.
Following the critical success of their previous album Shepherd and a year that included more than 130 performances across 11 countries, acclaimed Canadian Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call are set to release its new studio album, Broken Souvenirs, worldwide on Wednesday, July 29th. The 11-track collection expands the ensemble’s musical palette while staying true to the heartfelt storytelling and electrifying musicianship that have become its signature.
Comprised of Meghan Parnell (lead vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums and percussion), Mike Meusel (bass), Andrew Moljgun (keyboards), Stephen Dyte (trumpet and valve trombone), and Julian Nalli (saxophone), Bywater Call continues to redefine expectations of what a modern roots band can be.
On Broken Souvenirs, the group once again proves that its greatest strength lies not in fitting neatly within a single genre, but in creating music that connects through authenticity and emotional depth.
Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has earned an international reputation for emotionally charged live performances fueled by Parnell’s commanding vocals and the dynamic interplay of all seven musicians. As the band continues its upward trajectory, it also celebrates its third consecutive nomination for International Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, further solidifying its place among today’s most exciting voices in modern roots music.
Produced by Barnes and Patric McGroarty, Broken Souvenirs captures a band confidently embracing creative evolution. Recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, the album seamlessly blends vintage soul, blues, contemporary R&B, roots rock and Americana, drawing inspiration from acts such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, Shakey Graves and The Black Crowes while forging a sound unmistakably its own.
Fans have already gotten a taste of Broken Souvenirs through the previously released singles “Hold Me Down,” “Ain’t No Friend Of Mine,” “Only,” “How Long,” “No One Else,” and the latest release, “Way To Go” Together, the songs offer a compelling preview of the album that shifts from feel-good retro soul and intimate acoustic ballads to horn-driven grooves, blues-rock anthems and cinematic contemporary soul.
Throughout Broken Souvenirs, Bywater Call explores themes of perseverance, vulnerability, identity, resilience, and human connection. “Is This Thing On?” offers an intimate look at the emotional realities of life as a touring musician, while the tracks “Way To Go,” “Clutter,” “Sally,” and “Yardsale” showcase the band’s ability to pair deeply personal storytelling with memorable melodies and powerful performances. Elsewhere, infectious songs “No One Else,” “Only,” and “Hold Me Down” demonstrate the group’s gift for crafting groove-driven songs that balance vintage influences with a fresh, modern perspective.
The new collection arrives on the heels of widespread acclaim for Bywater Call’s previous releases. Classic Rock magazine named the band’s 2024 album Shepherd its Blues Album of the Month, praising it as “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record” with “the sense of a band on the brink.” The publication later selected Shepherd as its Blues Album of the Year. The group’s 2025 live album, Sunshine, also earned praise from critics for capturing its celebrated onstage energy.
To support Broken Souvenirs’ release, Bywater Call will embark on an extensive international tour spanning North America throughout 2026 before heading to Europe and the United Kingdom in early 2027. The itinerary includes headline performances, major festival appearances and select support dates with Blackberry Smoke and Joanne Shaw Taylor.
Broken Souvenirs: Track Listing:
1. “Hold Me Down”
2. “Is This Thing On?”
3. “No One Else”
4. “Only”
5. “Way To Go”
6. “So Far”
7. “Clutter”
8. “Sally”
9. “How Long”
10. “Ain’t No Friend Of Mine”
11. “Yardsale”
Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has built a reputation for electrifying, emotionally charged live performances driven by powerhouse vocals and thrilling interplay between all seven band members. In early 2026, the band earned their third consecutive UK Blues Awards nomination for “International Act of the Year”, following previous nominations
Photo by Denis Carpentier
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2026 & 2027 TOUR DATES
2027 UK TOUR
27 Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store
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28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook
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29 Jan 2027 | Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rock Winter’s End
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30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix
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31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch
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1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keynes – The Stables
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2 Feb 2027 | York, UK – Crescent
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3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor
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4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
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5 Feb 2027 | London, UK – 100 Club
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6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront
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7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle – Anarchy Brewery
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