Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart are back with their latest single, We All Cry A Little, a track that dives deep into the highs and lows of a life dedicated to music. Known for her powerful vocals and raw songwriting, Rebecca Haviland, along with her talented bandmates Chris Anderson, Kenny Shaw, Todd Caldwell, and Nicky Barbato, merges Roots Rock, Soul, and Americana into a sound that’s both modern and timeless. Produced by Paul Loren, this track brings a disco rock ‘n’ roll vibe, adding a layer of ironic commentary to the classic phrase, “living the dream.”
In We All Cry A Little, Haviland captures the reality of life on the road—the exhaustion, the heartache, and the physical toll of constantly being on the move, yet also the magnetic pull of a life that musicians are both bound to and liberated by. Behind the upbeat disco flair and catchy riffs, there’s an undercurrent of sarcasm that hints at the irony in “living the dream.” Haviland doesn’t shy away from exposing the hidden struggles behind the allure of fame: from mental strain to long stretches away from loved ones and the scars, both physical and emotional, that come with a musician’s journey.
The video, released on October 11, aligns with the song’s duality. Shot with a vintage, psychedelic touch, it offers a peek into the contradictions of this lifestyle, where “everything seems normal but something isn’t quite right.” Instead of being in the video herself, Haviland opted to showcase the collective reality of the music industry. By blending footage with a surreal vibe, the video underscores the song’s message that while the stage lights shine bright, there’s often a shadowed reality behind the scenes.
We All Cry A Little follows Monday Nights, another standout single from the upcoming EP, Late Nights, due November 15, 2024. With every release, Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart remind us of the beauty and complexity of music as a career, where passion meets persistence, and dreams come at a cost. This single is a tribute to those sacrifices and to the unbreakable bond artists share with their craft. For fans of heartfelt, resonant rock with a touch of soul, this latest release is not to be missed.
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