Features Canadian Alternative Radio #1 Hit Single “Goon”
JUNO Award-winning Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge, are thrilled to share their highly-anticipated new album Lonesome High, set to be released on September 13th via Pheromone Recordings / Cadence Music Group on all streaming platforms, CD and Limited Edition Red vinyl.
Produced by Gus van Go (The Beaches, Metric, Sam Roberts Band), Lonesome High is a collection of 11 tracks that will sweep listeners away into a realm of rock music that embodies the band’s longtime mantra of grit and gloss. In every note, timeless struggles and triumphs are amplified through powerful vocals, captivating guitar riffs and vulnerable lyrics. Lonesome High represents more than just alt-rock and indie-pop sounds, it is a representation of overall life, touching on the highs and lows we all experience.
About the album Danielle of Dear Rouge shares “Our pain turned to joy with this record, reminding us that we’re all in this grime of life together. These are our trials and triumphs. Our “lonesome highs. ”We’re so excited to bring you on the pathway from the shores of suffering, up to the mountaintop of joy. It’s all about the journey and the shared vulnerability. We went through the desert to the sonic summit.”
Each song on the album is a testament to Dear Rouge’s dedication to crafting a sound that’s simultaneously enduring and cutting-edge. This is displayed in the title track “Lonesome High,” a piano ballad that offers a sense of catharsis and reflection, and in the opening track “Goon,” which crashes into listeners’ ears with its energetic sound. “Goon” was the first single released from the project and recently burned up the Canadian Alternative Radio charts, reaching the #1 spot.
Also included on the album is the previously released song “Garbage,” an anthem for overcoming adversity and the focus track, “Cutting Teeth,” which explores the idea that negative experiences can provide strength and opportunities for success.
Dear Rouge is Danielle and Drew McTaggart, who are partners both in life and in music. Formed in 2012, the duo burst onto the music scene with the release of their debut album Black To Gold (2015), followed by the release of PHASES (2018) and Spirit (2022). Since starting out, the duo has solidified their position as one of Canada’s leading musical acts, earning nine Top 10 singles, five Top 5 singles and three #1 singles. They have also accumulated an impressive 28 million career streams to date.
The duo’s exceptional talent has been previously recognized with a prestigious JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year (2016), marking a significant milestone in their musical journey. Additionally, Dear Rouge won Group Of The Year at the 2022 CMW Jim Beam Indie Awards and has been nominated for several other awards, including the Western Canadian Music Awards, CBC Bucky Awards, CASBY Awards, and more.
Dear Rouge has cemented their reputation as a dynamic live act, having previously shared the stage with prominent names such as Vance Joy, Arkells, Metric, Lights, Our Lady Peace and Phantogram. They have also performed for capacity crowds at Ottawa Bluesfest, Osheaga Festival, Calgary Stampede, the 2019 Grey Cup Festival in Calgary and most recently to over 56k fans at the 2024 Burnaby Canada Day festivities – their largest crowd to date!
Dear Rouge Lonesome High Track Listing
- Goon
- Too Close to Heat
- Cutting Teeth
- Garbage
- Selfish Love
- The Show
- Not Afraid To Dance
- Wallpaper
- Blow My Heart Up
- Without You
- Lonesome High
Dear Rouge Tour Dates
August 9 – Fernie, BC – Wapiti Music Festival 2024
October 6 – St. Catharines, ON – Cicada Music and Arts Festival 2024
October 10 – Richmond Hill, ON – Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
