Nick Faye is a songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, living on Treaty 4 Territory. His new single, “Right Way,” is a deeply personal reflection on the masculine influences of his youth and their impact on his relationships – both with his partners and himself. The track is a raw yet triumphant statement of self-awareness, personal growth, and commitment to healthy love.
Blending elements of pop, rock, and country, “Right Way” pairs heartfelt storytelling with a dreamy, slow-burning instrumental that evokes the feeling of a late-night dance in a roadside saloon. The song is the third single from Faye’s forthcoming album, (Good) Love, which arrives September 26th, 2025.
“Right Way” was inspired by personal reflections on growing up in a Catholic, patriarchal, and colonial society on the Canadian Prairies. Immersed in hockey culture, where “toughness,” ego, and repressing emotions were the masculine norms, Faye recalls moments in his past where he didn’t always treat his partners with the respect and empathy they deserved.
As a young man, there were times when I mirrored unhealthy masculine influences I was raised around, and I had to do the hard work of unlearning them. This song is about granting myself grace for my past while celebrating how far I’ve come. It’s a personal commitment to always strive to love and treat others with respect, empathy, and kindness. – Nick Faye
Growing out of the same Saskatchewan emo-acoustic-hardcore scene of the late 2000s that spawned the likes of Andy Shauf, Foxwarren, and Northcote, indie pop/rock songwriter Nick Faye crafts timeless songs that honor this past, embracing the hopes, dreams, and frustrations of life lived in the Canadian Prairies. Infused with a love of mid-90s pop rock, his music lingers like a prairie snowdrift – slow to melt but always leaving room for hope.
“Right Way” was recorded, mixed, and produced by Chris Dimas. Nick Faye (vocals, guitar), Byron Chambers (bass), Landon Leibel (drums), Jon Neher (keyboards), and Jesse Bryksa (guitar) performed on the song. The track was mastered by Ryan Morey and features artwork by Graeme Zirk.
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