Jeremy Rice unveils music video for his single, “The End of the Highway”
Originally from Newfoundland, now based in Quebec, Jeremy Rice has unveiled his latest Rock/Americana single, “The End of the Highway.” The single is taken from Jeremy’s two-part album, which shares the same name. Part One was released on October 14th, and part two coming soon.
“The End of The Highway” is a love story themed around the journey of life in a musical homage to 70’s Americana. The highway acts as a metaphor for life and how the different directions you take can impact your journey. Behind this backdrop, the track introduces a love story between two people forced apart in their respective journeys by circumstances beyond their control.
The track takes cues from 70’s Americana, opening with an upbeat piano and harmonica arrangement that builds throughout the track, layering strings sections with classic rock-infused drums and electric guitar lines that frame Jeremy Rice’s impassioned vocal performance perfectly, resulting in a track that conveys a sense of optimism laced with nostalgia.
Watch the video for “The End of the Highway” below and learn more about Jeremy Rice via our Five Questions With.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Jeremy Rice.
I’m a Newfoundland-born songwriter/composer based out of Quebec, Canada. I’ve been writing music for over two decades under Jeremy Rice and a handful of other monikers: The Thymes, The Sellouts, Timescore & The Traveling Salesmen. I’ve also composed lots of music for TV, film, advertising, and video games, building up quite a repertoire of material over the years. If you watch a lot of specialty cable TV, you may have heard me without knowing it.
Tell us a bit about your most recent release.
I just recently released the first part of my latest record, The End of the Highway. I describe it on my website as a love story themed around the journey of life, in a musical homage to 70’s Americana, but it’s also a collection of songs that helped me through a difficult time these last few years. Nostalgia is a big theme in this record. It’s a bit of a look back upon my journey on life’s highway thus far. I also make a fair bit of reference to my birthplace of Newfoundland, which is literally where the Trans-Canada highway ends, so the title’s significance is more than just figurative.
Where do you tend to pull inspiration from when writing?
I pull it from everywhere I can. Lyrically, I try to play with topics that are close to me. It’s easier to write that way, and I think the material comes across as open and honest, which is something I personally like to hear in an artist. Honesty is a rarity, so I find it stands out if you’re looking for it. Musically, there are countless influences that I could name that have shaped my style, and of course, all the people with whom I’ve played over the years. Specifically for The End of the Highway, I drew a lot from Jackson Browne’s Running on Empty, which had that travel vibe I was looking for. There’s also some Breakfast in America in there, but then again, there’s a little Breakfast in a lot of what I do.
Do you have any upcoming shows or festivals you’d like to tell us about?
We have some show/festival plans in the works, starting in the Spring. I’ll be posting dates on my website and social media in the near future.
What’s your goal for the remainder of 2022?
There’s a second part of an album to finish. That’s coming together nicely.
I’m preparing to release the video for Heart Go Free from EOTH part 1.
I have a red-hot new single that’ll be out early next year. It’s very fun, very sexy, and the video is an awesome addition to the experience.
These are just a few highlights, but there’s a bunch of exciting new stuff coming soon, so keep an eye out.