From across the borderlands of Canada and America arises Somewhere In Between, the husband-and-wife folk pairing of Deena Robertson and Austin Bisnow. With their newest offering, “Lay Your Head On Me”, the duo extends to the world a balm for restless hearts: a melody at once tender and uplifting, reminding us that amid the tumult of modern life, love yet remains the surest refuge.
The spirit of their new ballad lies in a vow the two once made at the dawn of their companionship: that in moments of hardship or fear, they should not withdraw, but rather pause, lean close, and rest, “Head On Chest.” That simple gesture of nearness became the cornerstone of their bond, a quiet covenant of trust. “Lay Your Head On Me” is, at heart, a love letter to that promise.
This single, the first glimpse into their forthcoming second album, marks a significant refinement in their craft. Their sound has grown in depth and breadth, by turns cinematic, emotive, and undeniably human. One may discern whispers of Thom Yorke’s fragile urgency, the spectral grace of Tom Odell, and the intimacy once evoked by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. Yet the composition is firmly rooted in the warm soil of folk tradition, kin to the works of The Lumineers, Bon Iver, and Head and the Heart.
Since their debut, the pair has drawn nearly three million streams from listeners around the globe, a testament to the sincerity of their verse and the resonance of their themes. They have filled halls across the United States, gathered a growing host of devoted admirers. Songs from their first collection, Stories Untold, even carried them onto Norway’s coveted Viral 50 and Spotify’s celebrated Fresh Folk list.
Beyond the stage, Deena is known for her endeavours in the art of yoga, while Austin has lent his pen and production to such celebrated figures as John Legend and David Guetta. Together, they have recently embarked on another shared venture: “In Between Coffee”, a half-caffeinated blend inspired by their pursuit of balance in life as in art. Though not yet available abroad, it mirrors the very philosophy that guides their music, dwelling not in extremes, but in the thoughtful middle ground.
In song and in spirit, Somewhere In Between explores the passage from sorrow to solace, from fracture to wholeness; an earnest offering of authenticity and feeling, much needed in our present age.
