Band: Blue Ridge Band
Album: High On You
Release Date: September 26, 2025
Genre: Country
Riding a wave of success that includes multiple Quebec Top 10 singles, a Breakthrough Artist award, and a new booking deal with The Feldman Agency, the Quebec trio, Blue Ridge Band (Jeremy Plante, Samuel Jalbert-Raymond, and Martin Aubin), has returned with their highly anticipated sophomore album, High On You.
This 10-track collection immediately solidifies their dynamic position in country pop-rock. Expertly produced by Martin Aubin and polished in Nashville, High On You delivers a finely tuned, feel-good soundtrack capturing the “sound of endless summer.” Packed with high-energy hooks and crowd-moving anthems, the album confirms the Blue Ridge Band is poised to make serious noise across the national country market.
The opening track and previous single, “High On You” perfectly encapsulates the feeling of a carefree summer day spent with someone special, blending a smooth, modern country groove with laid-back romance. Packed with high-energy hooks and crowd-moving anthems, the album confirms the Blue Ridge Band is poised to make serious noise across the national country market.
“Somewhere in the Sand” pivots the album’s focus, trading pure romance for a much-needed dose of escapism. The track instantly connects with anyone experiencing burnout, opening with honest lyrics about life’s pressures: “We’ve been having it rough on the daily, thinking about quitting our jobs every week.” It’s an infectious, spontaneous call to action, acknowledging the heavy “grind” of routine and stress. The core sentiment is that the time to get away and find “a little more shine” is now, regardless of the destination, confirming the immediate need for freedom.
The collaboration “Some Fires” between the band and Trudy is a vibrant, heartfelt duet that captures the exhilarating rush of a fleeting, intense love. The track immediately pulls listeners in with raw honesty and undeniable chemistry, reflected in lines like, “It never felt like a mistake / It was never for show.” Driven by an energetic beat, the chorus perfectly blends nostalgia and energy, reflecting on “what if” moments and missed chances, making it an infectious, loud-playing summer anthem for those sparks that still make the heart skip a beat.
Towards the end of the release, “Shake You Off” serves as the album’s unapologetic anthem of resilience and self-reliance, immediately connecting with the struggle of the “daily grind” and critics who declared, “I’d never make it.” Driven by a determined beat, the track’s powerful chorus—”Quit telling me I’m doing it wrong / I’ll go ahead and shake you off”—is a fierce declaration of independence. It celebrates the quiet confidence of keeping one’s “head down, eyes on the prize,” choosing to find a unique path and succeeding without outside validation or concern for reputation.
Overall, High On You firmly establishes Blue Ridge Band as one of country music’s most dynamic pop-rock acts, delivering a finely crafted, feel-good soundtrack that captures the “sound of endless summer.” The album moves seamlessly between high-energy themes, from the infatuation-fueled title track and the escapist anthem “Somewhere in the Sand,” to the nostalgic duet “Some Fires,” and the defiant resilience of “Shake You Off.” With polished production and a stack of radio-ready hooks, High On You proves this Quebec trio is fully prepared to make serious waves across the national country market.