Emmett Jerome's debut EP, Rocky Mountain Son, will be out on September 18th via 604/Light Organ Records.
He’s sharing his vintage-sounding new single, “Coquihalla Prayer,” in anticipation of its release. The song pays homage to the culture of working and traveling out in his part of the country. The Coquihalla Pass in particular is a nasty stretch of highway very familiar not only to truckers but to musicians, as well, as both often find themselves navigating dangerous highways throughout their career.
“Almost all the songs on this EP are traveling tales taken from a period in my life where I was spending a lot of time on the open road,” Jerome explains. “The adventure, loneliness, and hard work that went into this period come out in the music, and this includes ‘Coquihalla Prayer.’”
Emmett Jerome is a breed of musician not often encountered in this day and age. Raised on the blues, educated on country, and cutting his teeth in Canada's underground Rock scene, he's always taken the road less travelled to get where he wants to go. Making his recording debut in 2024, the 24 year old Alberta native has quickly proven himself to be one of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from Western Canada in recent years.
Rooted in the old school, troubadour tradition, he’s earned his stripes travelling coast to coast, chasing songs and soaking up stories along the way. Described as "Ian Tyson meets Joe Strummer" Emmett embodies everything well loved from music of the past whilst seamlessly adding his own statement to everything he does.
His recording debut "Goodbye Trouble," landed him a recording contract with 604 records, as well as garnered exceptional industry support from major streaming services. His full EP "Rocky Mountain Son" (604/Light Organ) will be available to the public September 15, 2024.
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