“Heavy Weight”

Toronto-based, PEI-raised singer-songwriter Kari Lyn unveils her soul-baring new single, “Heavy Weight,” a thought-provoking indie folk anthem. Rooted in the rich textures of modern folk, alternative country, and Americana, the track blends rhythmic acoustic grooves with raw, vulnerable storytelling.

Written during a creatively explosive summer on PEI, the song emerged as a reflection of Kari Lyn’s transition into full-time music. Originally titled “I Can’t Stay,” the song began as a story about leaving her hometown, until a pivotal moment in the studio with producer Dan Hosh (Serena Ryder, Arkells) transformed its course. On a whim, Kari Lyn added the track to their session playlist. When Hosh asked why she didn’t love it, his push to rewrite the chorus and bridge reshaped the song and reignited her connection to it. The result? A haunting, honest anthem now fittingly called “Heavy Weight.”

Listen to the new single at karilyn.fanlink.tv/heavyweight or watch the lyric video.

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