Golden Feather Share Funky Ode to Self-Love on New Single

Golden Feather are diving deeper into the worlds of funk and yacht rock on new single, “Never Give Up On You,” a horn and bass driven number that at first listen comes off as a straightforward love song.

“No I won’t make the same old mistake on you, when you’re not here you know my heart aches for you,” frontman Bradley Germain calls amidst syncopated guitar, a funk laden rhythm section, and Murray Heaton’s saxophone and flute harmonies.

“Never Give Up On You” features on Golden Feather’s self-titled debut record, out on September 20th.

I have thought of others when singing it - appropriated moments to live inside this. Ultimately I’m looking in the mirror, and wanting to be worthy of love. Also - this was a watershed moment for the band. This was a stylistic shift, away from the folkier to the funkier. A lot of dynamism in this one. – Bradley Germain of Golden Feather

Steven Kiely and Bradley Germain have been close friends for years, but had just finally gotten to writing music together in the early part of 2019. What started out as a weekly hang for the two in Brad’s basement recording demos, quickly turned into them having to find more like-minded musicians to help them bring their musical ideas to life.

The group was set to play its first show in March 2020 when the global pandemic hit, suddenly ending all hopes of live performance. Brad and Steve, along with bassist Ronson and guitarist Chris Wheeler worked on the songs remotely and ended up recording their debut EP, titled Light On Water, which was released in November 2020. Not long after the release of Light On Water, Gareth Inkster joined the group on keys to complete the original, definitive lineup.

Golden Feather has gone on to independently release the follow-up EP In Air in early 2022. Shortly after, the band signed a recording deal with Sonic Unyon Records in Hamilton, Ontario and released the Now & Then EP (September 2022) and the live album Welcome\\Release (June 2023) on that label.

Wheeler and the band amicably parted ways in January of 2023, and not long after, part-time guest saxophonist Murray Heaton joined the band as a full-time member. Seeing the band live is where you get to really see what they’re all about. It’s very much a two way transfer of energy between the crowd and the stage. They’re not afraid to explore their music and try new things out, especially in front of a live audience. Golden Feather shows are full of dancing, singalongs, and good vibes, something that has to be experienced for yourself to believe. Come watch the Feather Fly!