Hamilton-Based Roots-Rockers The Dunlop Brothers Release New Single “Lost in the Feeling” From Vol. 2 Album
Hamilton-based roots-rock band The Dunlop Brothers release their new single “Lost in the Feeling,” a warm, reflective track drawn from their latest album ‘The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2.’ The song captures the brothers’ gift for melodic songwriting and emotional nuance, further defining a sound shaped by rock, folk, Americana, and Canadiana traditions.
Comprised of siblings Justin and Matt Dunlop, The Dunlop Brothers have built a reputation for music grounded in authenticity and craft. Raised in a deeply musical family and influenced by the songwriting lineage of Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, and Rush, the brothers blend Steeltown grit with lyrical sensitivity. Their work reflects a lifelong immersion in music and a shared instinct for storytelling that feels personal and universal at once.
“Lost in the Feeling” showcases the duo’s collaborative songwriting approach, unfolding with patience and emotional clarity. Lines such as “I get lost in the feeling, love, what’s the meaning of?” and “Does your heartbeat faster now?” drift over a spacious arrangement that highlights the song’s introspective core. The refrain “I get lost in the dreaming; love was the one way out” anchors the track in a sense of longing and connection that resonates through subtle shifts in tone and texture.
The song was written by Justin and Matt Dunlop and recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, a creative hub known for its deep roots in Canadian music. Produced by The Dunlop Brothers alongside Will Crann and Mike Monson, the recording emphasizes live-off-the-floor performances that capture the chemistry of longtime collaborators. The result is a sound that feels immediate and lived-in, balancing polish with organic energy.
As part of ‘The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2,’ the single reflects the duo’s interest in revealing new dimensions of their musical identity while staying true to their core sensibilities. The album expands on the foundation established on their earlier work, drawing listeners closer to the way the band sounds onstage, with rich instrumentation, dynamic interplay, and melodic depth.
“Lost in the Feeling” also highlights The Dunlop Brothers’ strength as storytellers. Lyrics like “Is it you I’m running from?” and “Now we’ll move on” unfold with restraint, allowing space for interpretation and emotional connection. The song’s gentle momentum and thoughtful phrasing underscore the brothers’ ability to create songs that linger beyond the final note.
The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2 is available now on all major streaming platforms, with “Lost in the Feeling” serving as a standout moment from the album. The release continues to build momentum for the band as they share new music and connect with audiences drawn to honest songwriting and timeless sound.
“Lost in the Feeling” feels intimate and unhurried – what emotion started the song for you both?
Justin: Well, that song has been around for over a decade. It used to be called “Fast Changes” based on how the harmony moves quicker than you think (from chord to chord) in the verses. We recorded a version of it and the lyrics came naturally for the verses. I wasn’t thinking about anything in particular. The melody and lyrics were an immediate feeling. I think that happens a lot, you get “lost in the feeling” when you’re creating. So maybe that song is about the importance of creativity and how you shouldn’t run from those feelings and ideas. Record them and work through them.
Matt: Yeah, that song started from a few chord voicings that we put together which were the foundations of the tune. I felt we really had something to work with between the changes and the overall groove. So, I would say the emotion came out of the musical idea first and everything stemmed from that.
As brothers, how do you know when a song is finished and not just still evolving?
Justin: A good friend once told us, “Albums and songs don’t get finished, they get released.” We have songs that have been “in the works” for too long, to be honest. But I think we just wait for our lives to open up a space for them. Sometimes you think it will never happen, but if you keep your ears open, melodies will keep coming back to you. And you’ll make time for them to be recorded and hopefully released.
Matt: Sometimes songs can come together quickly, others can take time to really get it to where you’re happy with the final result. We are constantly writing new material, and we probably have enough songs we’ve been working on over the years to record another few albums right now. When writing songs, things don’t always work out right away, so you just bank them and wait for the right opportunity for them to surface again.
Growing up in a musical family, was there ever a moment you realized music would be your shared path?
Justin: We are grateful and so lucky to have had that musical spark and connection since our early teenage years. It’s something our father has always encouraged and championed. A common bond through music is probably one of the strongest links people can have. When you combine that with family, those relationships run really deep. You get to know each other so well. And at some point, a few years before releasing Vol.1 we fully realized the importance of our music when we work together. Our guitar playing and songwriting has become a unified sound. Something that we own. We are very proud of that.
Matt: Yes, from an early age. We’ve been playing and writing music for most of our lives and are very fortunate to be brought up surrounded by musicians and raised in a musical environment. Our father, uncle, and grandpa are all musicians which gave us the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. It was natural for us to pursue music together.
How has your songwriting relationship changed as you’ve gotten older together?
Justin: Getting older means you get a chance to do things better all the time. Our music is hopefully something that will always be evolving. I think the common thread is that we’ve always shared our ideas with one another and have been really supportive of each other. When we send recordings and sketches of songs, whether a full demo or even a voice memo, we always show gratitude for the idea. Also, there really aren’t any rules when creating music and there are always new ways to approach it. Sometimes we’ll send an instrumental arrangement, and it gives ample possibities for melodies and vocal parts, and in other instances a song will be finished with lyrics and it leaves a lot of room to add colour or atmosphere to the music. It makes this process easier if you have someone you trust to work with. It’s a great way to express yourself; it reflects how life is always changing. New inspirations happen every day, or they don’t, but we’re always trying to find something worth sharing.
Matt: The writing process has always been highly collaborative between the two of us. We’ve always been bouncing ideas off each other, so things haven’t changed in that regard. As we’ve matured, we tend to have our ideas a little more worked out before bringing them to the table.
What does Vol. 2 allow you to explore that earlier releases didn’t?
Justin: A lot of this album was written and recorded in 2020-2021 at a time when things became really different in the world. We did a lot of writing and recording at home before bringing these songs to a band, and then into the studio. It was a productive way to spend our time during lockdowns. Yeah, it feels weird even using that word or thinking about that time. We made the most of it. And you can hear that in the mood of the lyrics, and in the sound, we were able to capture. There is a vast amount of emotion and feeling in this collection of songs.
We recorded the foundation of the recording in a few weeks live, with the band sound going right to a tape machine. We then took what we had started and added some of the final touches. Vocal harmonies, solos, and some additional instruments that we thought could add some support to what we already had.
Matt: With Vol. 2, we were able to utilize the studio a little bit differently by recording the bed tracks mostly to tape and building from there. The result was a more live off the floor feeling, which I think gives this album a uniqueness compared to our prior releases.
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