1st Single + Title Track OUT TODAY
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"'Morning Light' is a slice of Americana brilliance, somehow managing to sound fresh and nostalgic in the same breath." - Ground Sounds

The pride of Canmore, Alberta, folk rock group Elk Run + Riot, are thrilled to announce the independent release of their fourth full-length album Morning Light on January 31st, 2020. The album's first single and title track 'Morning Light' is out today on all digital music platforms, after premiering yesterday on Ground Sounds.

Formed in 2013, with each release Elk Run + Riot have consistently built on their strength—three and four-part harmonies and a no-nonsense group mentality reminiscent of The Band. Since releasing their 3rd album, Animalia, in early 2018, Elk Run + Riot have been tearing up western Canada, and in the process winning over scores of new fans with their high-energy brand of alternative folk.

Morning Light was written by Ryan Schepens (vocals/guitar), Andrew Cotter (vocals/bass/guitar) and Brian Bailey (mandolin/bass) in one night in a cabin in Golden, BC. The guys went on a songwriting retreat for a night to come up with new material and ended up with enough songs for an entire album! Morning Light was recorded at Studio D in Calgary, Alberta by Steve Dierkens, who co-produced the album with Elk Run + Riot. 

Morning Light touches on things like addiction, love/friends lost, growing up, the many times they’ve been crammed in the back of a Dodge Caravan for weeks and months at a time just trying to make a name for themselves, and much more.  The album sees the group growing more as musicians and becoming better songwriters and storytellers, and the first single 'Morning Light' is proof of that. 

"'Morning Light' is a fun light hearted song about living in a small town and the friends we make for life," says Ryan Schepens. "It’s about never regretting a single moment of the time we have, never taking anything for granted, and having fun along the way! Oh and it’s also partially on true events.” 

Elk Run & Riot’s new single 'Morning Light' is available NOW on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services. For more information and the most up-to-date tour listings, please visit: elkrunriot.com

ELK RUN + RIOT - MORNING LIGHT
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 31st, 2020
(Independent)
01. Brothers
02. Morning Light
03. Castle Wolf
04. Lost Bets
05. Make It Count
06. Time Flies
07. Down On My Luck
08. Victoria
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ELK RUN + RIOT IS:
Ryan Schepens - Vocals/Guitar
Andrew Cotter - Vocals/Guitar/Bass
Brian Bailey - Mandolin/Bass
 

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