Following the critical success of Shepherd and a year that included more than 130 performances across 11 countries, acclaimed Canadian Southern soul and roots rock powerhouse Bywater Call is releasing its new studio album, Broken Souvenirs, worldwide on Wednesday, July 29. The 11-track collection expands the ensemble’s musical palette while staying true to the heartfelt storytelling and electrifying musicianship that have become its signature.

Produced by Dave Barnes and Patric McGroarty, Broken Souvenirs captures a band confidently embracing creative evolution. Recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, the album seamlessly blends vintage soul, blues, contemporary R&B, roots rock and Americana, drawing inspiration from acts such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, Shakey Graves and The Black Crowes while forging a sound unmistakably its own.

Throughout Broken Souvenirs, Bywater Call explores themes of perseverance, vulnerability, identity, resilience and human connection. “Is This Thing On?” offers an intimate look at the emotional realities of life as a touring musician, while the tracks “Way To Go,” “Clutter,” “Sally” and “Yardsale” showcase the band’s ability to pair deeply personal storytelling with memorable melodies and powerful performances. Elsewhere, infectious songs “No One Else,” “Only” and “Hold Me Down” demonstrate the group’s gift for crafting groove-driven songs that balance vintage influences with a fresh, modern perspective.

Intrepid Artists Int’l is excited to welcome our old friends, Albert Castiglia, Mike Zito, and Blood Brothers (all 3 of ‘em) back to the Agency after a brief time away. Looking forward to what the future brings, so speaking for everyone, Mike, Albert, and The Intrepid Staff, let’s all move forward and not look back. We got a lotta work to do. Things work out for a reason and what doesn’t kill ya, makes ya stronger! Let’s do this!

Intrepid Artists Int’l is excited to welcome The Boneshakers to our roster! We had numerous promoters urging us to take a look at this band over the past year or so and after catching them live it was unanimous to bring them on board! What a Killer Quartet!

The Boneshakers are a Billboard Top 10 funk ‘n’ blues band, fronted by powerhouse vocalist Jenny Langer and led by iconic, world-class, Detroit guitarist Randy Jacobs — co-writer of the worldwide Was (Not Was) hit Walk the Dinosaur featured in the 2009 Hit Film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and one of the biggest hits of the late 80s. Randy has also performed as a sideman to Bonnie Raitt, BB King, and Stevie Wonder.

Their 2025 Gulf Coast Records release Live To Be This and 2022 independent release One Foot in The Groove both topped radio charts in the US, UK, France, and Germany and earned international critical acclaim.

“Is This Thing On?” is a haunting, soul-stirring blend of soul, Americana, blues, and folk — gritty, intimate, and emotionally charged. Built around beautifully arranged acoustic guitar, sweeping strings, and a raw, magnetic vocal performance, the song lays bare the vulnerability of sending art out into the world: exposed, unguarded, and searching for connection. It captures the quiet fear that, after pouring your heart and soul into something, no one may be listening.

Drawing inspiration from the raw storytelling of Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell, “Is This Thing On?” sits firmly within the emotional landscape of Broken Souvenirs. Rich in atmosphere and detail, the song places storytelling at its core, painting vivid scenes that invite listeners to step inside its world and carry its imagery long after the final note fades.

Intrepid Artists Int’l is Super Excited to Welcome someone we all consider to be one of the Best Guitarists on The Planet, Greg Koch, to The Intrepid Family! We’d like to welcome the entire, wicked band, Greg Koch & The Koch Marshall Trio, with his son, Dylan on Drums and Toby Lee Marshall on Organ and Keys!

Greg is a guitar player’s guitarist known for his blues-infused, stylistically diverse compositions and electrifying performances. Blending elements of blues, rock, jazz, funk, country, and whatever else happens to wander into the room Koch has spent more than two decades carving out a musical identity that is entirely his own.

With more than 20 releases to his name he has built a devoted international following through his fearless improvisation, quick wit, and unmistakable guitar voice. His latest album, Blues, was released on Devon Allman’s label, Create Records and features collaborations with Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, and the Memphis Horns. We can’t wait to get rollin’ with these Guys! Check em out and give us a call.