Halifax’s Newbridge Release Dark and Uplifting Americana Rock Anthem, “Centuries”
Emerging from Halifax, Nova Scotia, rock and Americana outfit Newbridge unveil their powerful new single, “Centuries.” A sweeping, emotional journey, the track encapsulates the chaos and excitement of rediscovering love after years of guarded hesitation. With elements of rock, R&B, and folk woven together, “Centuries” captures both the darkness and exhilaration that come with stepping into something unknown. The song comes from their debut album, Past Lives, which is set for official release on March 28th.
Originally inspired by classic ‘60s R&B, the song evolved to embrace a more dramatic, cinematic feel, drawing comparisons to The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” and Pink Floyd’s “The Great Gig in the Sky.” The tension between its hopeful lyrics and the brooding instrumental backdrop is heightened through the use of borrowed chords and an evocative vocal performance by Amber Woodhouse, pushing the song into bold new sonic territory.
Keith Maddison (Vocals/Guitar) shares,
“I was very leery of love after some tumultuous relationships, but when I met my future wife, it was like I had been asleep for centuries. She showed me the way back.”
Newbridge is a powerhouse collective of veteran Canadian musicians: Keith Maddison (Maddison Avenue), Glen Nicholson (In-Flight Safety), Jeff Mosher (The Mellotones, Matt Andersen), Warren Robert (Myles Goodwyn, Pogey), and Robbie Crowell (Sturgill Simpson, Deer Tick, Midland, Matt Mays). The band recorded Past Lives at Nashville’s legendary Creative Workshops Studio, where icons like Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, and The Doobie Brothers once crafted their records.