The Commoners’ “Too Soon to Know You” Review: A Ballad Masterpiece

9 July 2025 rocknews

Canadian Roots Rock band The Commoners release their evocative new single “Too Soon to Know You,” coinciding with their “Ghosts on the Highway” December 2025 UK tour announcement. Hailing from Toronto, this quintet blends Southern rock, blues, and soul, returning for a 10-date UK headline run starting December 3 at Southend Chinnerys. Planet Rock’s 48-hour pre-sale begins 10 AM Wednesday, July 9, via PlanetRock.com, with general sale at 10 AM Friday, July 11, on Gigantic.com and Commoners.ca. Bassist Ben Spiller calls the UK a “second home” after five tours and festivals.

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A Heartfelt Anthem with Personal Flair

“Too Soon to Know You” is a pure classic ballad of the highest order, reflecting the fleeting nature of connection with soaring harmonies that, in my view, echo The Black Crowes’ soulful depth. Drummer Adam Cannon describes it as a bittersweet take on missed timing and lingering hope, recorded live off the floor with raw vocals, textured guitars, and organ for a vulnerable edge. The lyrics explore clinging to “what might have been,” delivering an emotional punch that resonates with fans of their Live in the UK album, making it a standout follow-up to “Devil Teasin’ Me.”

Tour and Legacy

The single sets the stage for their December tour, building on Live in the UK (May 2025), which reimagines nine tracks from their 2024 UK shows. With past tours alongside The Sheepdogs and festival slots, their Southern swagger—now enriched with ballad finesse—solidifies their UK presence. The harmonies and live-recorded rawness amplify their Black Crowes-like appeal, drawing pre-sale excitement as fans anticipate winter gigs.

Photos by Paul Wright

THE COMMONERS

“GHOSTS ON THE HIGHWAY”
DECEMBER 2025 UK TOUR

PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE
STARTS 10AM WEDNESDAY 9 JULY
VIA PLANETROCK.COM

TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 11 JULY
VIA GIGANTIC.COM & COMMONERS.CA

SOUTHEND-ON SEA, CHINNERYS

WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.chinnerys.co.uk

KK’S STEEL MILL, WOLVERHAMTPON
THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.kkssteelmill.co.uk

GLASGOW, STEREO
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.stereocafebar.com

MANCHESTER, REBELLION
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.rebellion.club

LONDON, THE 100 CLUB
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.the100club.co.uk

LEEDS, BRUDENELL
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

BRISTOL, EXCHANGE
THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
https://exchangebristol.com/whats-on

NOTTINGHAM, RESCUE ROOMS
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.rescuerooms.com

GUILDFORD, THE BOILEROOM
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.theboileroom.net

PORTSMOUTH, KOLA
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER 2025
Tickets: Gigantic.com
www.kolavenue.co.uk