Bywater Call Only Single Out Now

9 January 2026 rocknews

Canadian roots/rock/soul powerhouse Bywater Call kick off 2026 with “Only,” their first new studio single of the year, released January 9, 2026 via Spinefarm. A heartfelt, slow-groove plea to hold on amid heartbreak – “loving more than being loved” – the track channels timeless 60s/70s soul anthems with modern nods to Adele and Amy Winehouse. Meghan Parnell’s smoky, powerhouse vocals lead, backed by rich harmonies from Joanna Mohammed (Aphrose) and Claire Davis. Guitarist/co-writer Dave Barnes: “Only is a simple, yet emotionally powerful tune… It shows off a sweet, softer side of Meg’s usual powerhouse vocals.”

Recorded at Palace Studios, Toronto; captured/mixed by Patric McGroarty; mastered by Kristian Montano (Montano Mastering). Watch the dreamy lyric video on YouTube:

Stream “Only” on Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube.

Fearless Nature Album: Pre-Order & Details

Out January 16, 2026 – pre-order now (vinyl/CD/digital bundles via linktr.ee/bywatercall). Produced by Mike Horner/Ben Beetham (ex-guitarist) with the band; mixed by George Perks. A bold new era post-lineup changes, louder/bolder sound capturing self-doubt, vulnerability, and growth.

Bywater Call 2026 Tour: North America & Europe Dates

Confirmed shows – more TBA. Full info/tickets: bywatercall.com

Canada & USA

Date	Venue & City
Jan 22	New Orleans, LA – Folk Alliance International
Jan 31	Erin, ON – The Busholme
Feb 26	Burlington, ON – Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Mar 20	Safety Harbor, FL – SHAMc
Mar 21	Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit
Mar 25-29	Miami, FL – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea
Apr 2	Hagerstown, MD – Live at Hub City Vinyl
Apr 3	Tuckerton, NJ – Lizzie Rose Music Room
Apr 4	New York, NY – Iridium
Apr 23	Syracuse, NY – 443 Club at Hosmer Auditorium
Apr 25	Drummondville, QC – Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville

Europe

Date	Venue & City
May 14	Dudenhofen, Germany – Kulturverein Dudenhofen
May 15	Rimsting, Germany – Feuerwehrhaus
May 16	Affalter, Germany – Zur Linde
May 17	Regensburg, Germany – VAZ Pfarrheim
May 19	Norderstedt, Germany – Music Star
May 20	Bremen, Germany – Meisenfrei
May 21	Werchter, Belgium – Blue Rooster
May 22	Weert, Netherlands – De Bosuil
May 23	Unna, Germany – Lindenbrauerei
May 24	Raalte, Netherlands – Ribs & Blues Festival
May 26	Leiden, Netherlands – Qbus
May 27	Verviers, Belgium – Spirit of 66
May 28	Krefeld, Germany – Kulturrampe
May 29	Haarlem, Netherlands – Patronaat
May 30	Tilburg, Netherlands – Heyhoef
May 31	Aalten, Netherlands – LSA Music
Jun 2	Arnstadt, Germany – Kulisse
Jun 3	Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
Jun 4	Köln, Germany – Die Kantine / Freideck
Jun 5	Luxemburg, Luxemburg – Blues Club
Jun 6	Riotord, France – Climax Club Legend
Jun 7	Le Thor, France – Sonograf
Jun 9	Chambery, France – Brin de Zinc
Jun 13	Penmarch, France – God Save The Kouign Festival

Who Are Bywater Call?

Toronto seven-piece (Meghan Parnell vocals, Dave Barnes guitar, Bruce McCarthy drums, Mike Meusel bass, Andrew Moljgun keys, Stephen Dyte trumpet, Julian Nalli tenor sax) – dynamic, emotional live shows blending Southern soul, roots rock, blues. Influences: The Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Sly & Family Stone. 2024’s Shepherd – Classic Rock Blues Album of the Year/Month. 2025 UK Blues Awards International Act nomination (second year). 140 shows in 2024 across 10 countries.

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FAQ: Bywater Call Only & Fearless Nature Essentials

When was Only released?

January 9, 2026 – first studio single of 2026.

What’s Fearless Nature release date?

January 16, 2026 – Spinefarm Records.

Where to stream/pre-order?

linktr.ee/bywatercall – streaming; pre-order site for physical/digital.

Any 2026 tour highlights?

KTBA at Sea cruise (Mar), Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea, multiple European festivals.

“Only” is a soul-stirring plea – Fearless Nature promises bold vulnerability. Stream the single, pre-order the album, catch them live. Heartbreak anthem? Comment below!