Canadian alt-country artist Elyse Saunders unveils new musical direction with dream-infused “Feel You Leaving”

CANADIAN ALT-COUNTRY ARTIST ELYSE SAUNDERS UNVEILS NEW MUSICAL DIRECTION WITH DREAM-INFUSED “FEEL YOU LEAVING”

The new material has been mostly inspired by her live show and connects her organic style of storytelling with a sound that leans on Contemporary-Country & catchy pop-driven hooks.

Toronto, Canada 2019 – Canadian alt-country recording artist Elyse Saunders recently celebrated the release of the official music video for her newest single, “Feel You Leaving”.

Award-winning director Edward Platero –who has worked with other artists like Runaway Angel, Lisa Nicole, and Carly Thomas – helmed the video.

 “Feel You Leaving” – produced by Shawn Moore and co-written by Saunders, Moore, and Doug Folkins – marks the beginning of a new direction for the artist. 
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Release Date: 12 July 2019

Elyse Saunders - Feel You Leaving (Single)

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“Inspiration can strike in the most amazing ways and this song just so happened to start in a dream. I woke up singing the soaring melody and then the words, ‘let these waves crash over me, wash away our memories’. I didn't want to lose it, so I recorded the idea in my phone, took it to my co-writers and we created ‘Feel You Leaving’. It is a pretty fitting first new release, since the heart of the song is about letting go of your past and embracing what is to come. Dreams can tell us a lot about what we're going through and this song needed to come out,” said Saunders.

The courage to embrace new beginnings parallels the recent journey for Saunders herself. Since the 2017 single “Rise” – which was chosen for televised placement at the 2020 Summer Olympics and made the Canadian Hit 20 Countdown for 10 weeks as a DJ Danny D remix – and 2018’s socially-conscious “Me Too”, she has used fresh inspiration, songwriting trips to Nashville, and extensive studio time to re-define her musical heart into a synergy of country, alt-country, and pop. This new sound will be defined over the coming months through her newly-produced songs.

“Feel You Leaving” is a notable starting point as the song previously earned Saunders a semi-finalist spot in the 2018 International Songwriting Contest before its official release earlier in July. On stage, Saunders has taken similar strides, most notably at 2019 Canadian Music Week where she was chosen to open for Canadian country stalwarts Kira Isabella and David James.

 Elyse Saunders: Photo Credit Raven Kyle Photography (Website | Facebook) 

In pondering the road ahead, Saunders says, “My sound, style, writing, voice, and live shows have evolved and brought me to a place where my new music feels more lyrically authentic and musically fluid. This single is the first step in an exciting adventure. I'm ready to share who I am.”

On stage, Elyse Saunders will continue a series of Canadian summer shows – including Vancouver Island’s Sunfest Country Music Festival (August 2nd), Toronto (August 28th at Supermarket), the Niagara Parks Summer Music Series in Niagara Falls (August 30th), and Powassan’s Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival (August 31st). She is planning new Canadian dates and a Nashville concert to coincide with her upcoming releases.

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Elyse Saunders is an independent, alt-country/pop recording artist who blends her small-town Ontario roots with the bright lights of Toronto and Nashville – captivating crowds with powerhouse vocals, a dynamic presence, and an interactive charm.

Growing up, country music always felt like home for Elyse and with the support of her family early on, she found Cyril Rawson, a hit songwriter/producer (Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson) from her hometown. After recording her debut 2008 SELF-TITLED ALBUM with him in Nashville, she released a string of singles to Canadian radio and showcased her music during an opening spot for ACM artist Deric Ruttan in front of 10,000 attendees.

Over the next five years, Elyse would become an awards contender with a 2012 Toronto Independent Music Award nomination for Best Country Artist, five 2014 Country Music Association of Ontario Award nominations, and a growing list of performance dates that has since grown to over 350 live shows that have included showcases at Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, and Canadian Country Music Week.

Elyse Saunders: Photo Credit Raven Kyle Photography (Website | Facebook)

Next, she teamed up with three-time CCMA/JUNO award winner Joel Feeney at the acclaimed Orange Lounge Studio for her second album, 2015’s I’M ON MY WAY. After more radio singles, an East Coast tour, and back-to-back MARTY (Mississauga Arts Awards) Nominations in 2015 and 2016, Elyse was inspired by the story of Equestrian Olympic medalist Jessica Phoenix and co-wrote her next radio single, “RISE” in 2017. Inviting listeners to be unstoppable in their dreams, the single crossed-borders when Elyse was invited to perform it during the pre-ESPY Awards Show in Los Angeles and it was picked up for televised placement during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. When it caught the ear of Toronto’s DJ Danny D, he created a remix that cracked the Canadian Hit 20 Countdown for 10 weeks and reached 60,000 streams on Spotify.

See Detailed Discography & Elyse’s musical journey (June 2017)

Canadian singer-songwriter Elyse Saunders with Roar Records Inc. proudly release inspiring single RISE

A socially conscious person by nature, Elyse Saunders has used her burgeoning career to bring attention to causes that matter to her. "Warm Coats, Warm Hearts - Coat Drive & Concert" – an annual benefit concert that has collected and distributed thousands of coats and cash donations to agencies that provide to children, men & women in need during the cold winter months. In 2016, The Keg Spirit Foundation recognized Elyse’s ongoing charitable efforts by presenting her with the Chairman Award.

Inspired by the #MeToo movement, Elyse wrote and personally financed the recording, the music video, and the release of her 2018 single, “Me Too”.

Using lyrical potency mixed with an equally gritty and elegant delivery, the song continues to provide a voice for those with a personal struggle and a need to speak out – regardless of gender, race or age.

Since that time, Elyse has been busy writing and recording new music – beginning with 2019’s summer single “Feel You Leaving”, which will blaze the path for her boldest and most liberated group of songs yet.