Shaina Hayes returns with Steady, the beautifully understated final preview of her forthcoming third studio album Take the Case of a Rose, arriving via Bonsound this Friday, November 13th on LP, CD and digital format. In addition to the digital version’s ten songs, physical copies of the album include the exclusive SANCTUM suite, composed of three tracks that expand the album's emotional themes through a more ambitious, cinematic arrangement.
Accompanying this release is the announcement of a four-date UK tour in February and March 2027, during which she will bring her distinctive blend of contemporary folk, intimate storytelling and quietly affecting songwriting to audiences in London, Brighton, Manchester and Glasgow. This will be followed by a tour across Quebec, including an album launch show at the Fairmount Theatre, Montreal on April 22nd. Visit shainahayes.com or see the list below for all tour dates.
Following the release of previous single Tempest, which explored the gathering tension of anxiety through delicately layered instrumentation, Steady finds Hayes examining a different kind of emotional uncertainty. Built around the overwhelming stillness that can accompany indecision, the track explores those moments when the desire to move forward is complicated by an inability to determine which direction to take.
Where much of her previous material has drawn upon the warmth of acoustic guitars and subtly expansive folk arrangements, Steady introduces a particularly revealing change in perspective. At its centre is an upright piano performed by acclaimed Montreal musician and actress Lysandre Ménard, whose expressive playing provides the song with its emotional foundation.
\nThat willingness to embrace vulnerability is central to Take the Case of a Rose, an album shaped by significant personal change and a growing awareness of the ways time, relationships and everyday experiences influence our understanding of ourselves. Across its runtime, Hayes explores resilience, transformation, memory, and the delicate process of learning when to hold on and when to let go. Rather than approaching these themes through dramatic declarations, her songwriting finds meaning in the quieter moments that often accompany life's most important transitions.
Alongside Lysandre Ménard and longtime collaborators Francis Ledoux and David Marchand, the album features contributions from Brad Barr, Cédric Dind-Lavoie and Arielle Soucy, bringing additional depth to a collection that incorporates acoustic guitars, piano, strings and subtle percussion without losing the intimacy of Hayes' songwriting.
About Shaina Hayes
Shaina Hayes is a Canadian singer\u2011songwriter whose music blends folk\u2011pop clarity with alt\u2011country warmth and a deep attention to emotional detail. Known for her graceful vocals, thoughtful lyricism, and quietly magnetic presence, she has emerged as a distinctive voice in contemporary indie folk.
Hayes released her debut album to coax a waltz in 2022, followed by Kindergarten Heart in 2024. Both records introduced her intimate songwriting and earned her a steadily growing audience, leading to tours and opening slots for artists such as The War on Drugs, The Barr Brothers, and Elisapie. Her third album, Take the Case of a Rose, is due out November 13th, 2026.
Alongside her musical career, Hayes continues to operate a vegetable farm in the tiny rural hometown where she grew up. The land remains a grounding force in her life, shaping her sense of rhythm, patience, and presence. That dual existence — touring musician and hands\u2011on grower — informs the clarity and steadiness that run through her songs.
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Tour dates
28/02/2027 - London, UK - Green Note
02/03/2027 - Brighton, UK - The Folklore Rooms
03/03/2027 - Manchester, UK - The Rat & Pigeon
05/03/2027 - Glasgow, UK - The Hug and Pint
11/03/2027 - Sherbrooke, QC - La Petite Boîte Noire
12/03/2027 - Sainte-Thérèse, QC - Cabaret BMO Sainte-Thérèse
01/04/2027 - Shawinigan, QC - Maison de la culture Francis-Brisson
02/04/2027 - Québec, QC - Le Pantoum
03/04/2027 - Waterloo, QC - Maison de la Culture de Waterloo
08/04/2027 - Drummondville, QC - Espace Mandeville
09/04/2027 - Lévis, QC - Vieux Bureau de Poste
10/04/2027 - Frelighsburg, QC - Beat & Betterave
16/04/2027 - Saint-Hyacinthe, QC - Le Zaricot
17/04/2027 - Gatineau, QC - Cabaret La Basoche
22/04/2027 - Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre
18/09/2027 - Victoriaville, QC - Cabaret Guy-Aubert
29/10/2027 - Lavaltrie, QC - Garage à Simon
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