True North – On A Prayer With A Broken Wing: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day

True North break out a stirring horn section on their new single, On a Prayer with a Broken Wing. A soulful, upbeat gem that trumpets hope and resilience.  

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Following on from the dark and moody debut single No Exit Wound, which drew high praise from music press and bloggers alike earlier this year, True North returns with their 2nd single, a contrasting upbeat, soulful gem—On a Prayer with a Broken Wing.

Blending rock-infused soul with call-and-response mixed gender vocals, On a Prayer with a Broken Wing is a grooving, upbeat track trumpeting hope and resilience. The song is a heartfelt reminder that no matter the hardship—be it a relationship breakdown or the trials of everyday life—love and faith will see you through. True North are feeling energised here; they’re “shaking it loose now” and inviting you to “shed that damaged skin”. As the lyrics affirm, “Know you’ll break on through — like sunshine on a cloudy day.”

Produced by Ben King, True North stir things up here, unleashing a triumphant horn section that showcases both musical craftsmanship and their signature mix of grit and grace. It’s a track that feels both hopeful and celebratory—the kind of song that meets you right where you are and lifts you up.

Featuring some of New Zealand’s finest musicians, with songwriter Tones Thorburn on vocals; Matthias Jordan(Pluto) on piano and organ; Milan Borich (Pluto) on drums and gang vocals; Ben King (Goldenhorse, Grand Rapids) on guitar, bass guitar, gang vocals, percussion; Sandy Mill (The Bellbirds, Basement Jax) on vocals; Greg Johnson on trumpet; and Lewis McCallum on saxophone. The track was mastered at Waygate Studios, Portland, USA.

On a Prayer with a Broken Wing solidifies True North’s place as one of the most exciting emerging artists in the rock-soul scene. With an upcoming EP/album planned for release next year, the band continues to carve a path defined by authenticity, heart, and a fearless commitment to their unique sound and message.

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