Bree Taylor is tired of watching you sleep on a good thing in her new single Wake Up! — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Ontario singer-songwriter has quietly but steadily built a reputation as one of country music’s most compelling new voices — an artist whose work cuts through the genre’s conventions with a blend of grit, honesty, and rock-infused energy. Her latest single further solidifies her place as a force to be reckoned with, and with over two million streams across digital platforms, the momentum behind her career is gathering real steam.
Wake Up! is a sharp, high-octane track that blends punk-rock attitude with country storytelling. Its lyrics, including the evocative line “Saw you kiss her on a Tuesday / But you call me on the daily,” confront the rawness of unreciprocated love with a frankness that feels both personal and universal. Bree’s commanding vocal delivery cuts through the song’s driving instrumentation, making it clear this is your new breakup anthem and a call to recognize what’s right in front of you before it slips away.
Co-written with Alex Seier and Kelly McKay, the song emerged quickly, capturing a real-time emotional urgency. Bree has said she wanted to craft a song with an edge reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s You Belong With Me, but infused with her own unmistakable bite. The result is a vibrant, energetic anthem perfectly timed for the summer season and for Bree’s ongoing rise.
The single builds on the foundation laid by her breakthrough track Standing Still, which garnered significant recognition and finalist placements in songwriting competitions. Her raw vocal power and candid songwriting also earned her the Established Vocalist MARTY Award from the Mississauga Arts Council — a nod to both her artistry and her growing influence.
Bree’s music reflects a lineage that spans from the storytelling traditions of Carrie Underwood to the rebellious spirit of Joan Jett. Her sound embodies a genre-defying spirit, pairing country’s emotional directness with the raw power of rock ’n’ roll. Her journey, marked by overcoming a hearing impairment, informs the authenticity and resilience that resonate throughout her work.
With Wake Up!, Taylor’s voice is becoming impossible to ignore, carrying with it a promise of bold artistry and unflinching storytelling. She is charging forward with a sound and story all her own — and Wake Up! is her boldest statement yet. Her debut full-length album is set for release in October.
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