Toronto-based rock and roll band Propter Hawk is set to release their latest single, “Time Won’t Wait,” on January 31. Drawing lyrical inspiration from the chaos of today’s political world and the instrumentation of the glory days of juiced-up folk-rock, “Time Won’t Wait” evokes modern desperation for escape.
Though Propter Hawk began as a vehicle for writing drunken protest songs in a dimly lit Scarborough townhouse, it soon transformed into a fully fledged plan to bring rock and roll into the modern age. Described as “a fiery celebration of both past and present, with enduring music that is full of energy, musicality, and rugged independence,” the band formed in 2020, combining the grit of northern mining towns with the worldly sarcasm of Toronto’s urban expanses into a zealous meld of seasoned musicians.
Fronted by vocal powerhouse Malorie Jo Blake, this 5 piece rock enterprise musically embodies what would happen if Janis Joplin and Paul McCartney had a love child and gave it up for adoption to estranged uncles Otis Redding and Robbie Robertson. Employing vintage gear, a live horn section, and recording to tape, the band cemented their signature twist on their adopted genre with hard-hitting singles “Theatre of the Whole World,” “ Clean Old-Fashioned Hate,” and “Telephone,” followed by their exceedingly praised self-titled debut album.
“It’s essentially a reaction to the political disparity people have been feeling lately and this song is about running away from all of that.”
– Alec McEachern, Lead Guitarist
Featuring signature Propter Hawk twangy vocals, layered harmonies, and bluesy guitar dramatics, “Time Won’t Wait” is the first single from the band’s upcoming EP Sorry!, coming out in June 2025. Staying true to their roots, Propter Hawk embraced live, tape-recorded sessions at Pineship Sound in Toronto and used a bent and a broken, 100-year-old family heirloom to record the jaunty harmonica harmony featured on the track.
Propter Hawk has been on a roll this year: a busy festival season and now a return to the studio. Their single “Time Won’t Wait” is more than just a single; it’s a testament to the band’s evolution and resilience in a chaotic world. With its dynamic instrumentation, raw energy, and poignant message, the track serves as a rallying cry for those yearning for a break from the noise.
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