One of the most exciting young musicians to come out of Western Canada, Emmett Jerome has established himself as a captivating performer with a world weary voice wise beyond his years. Rooted in the old school, troubadour tradition, he has traveled coast to coast, chasing songs and soaking up stories along the way. With a bluesman’s heart and a traveler’s soul, Emmett welcomes listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide.

His debut single, “Goodbye Trouble,” is lifted from the upcoming Rocky Mountain Son EP, set for release later this year through 604 Records. The song was written for a friend of Emmett’s who passed unexpectedly from a drug overdose – someone he never considered might’ve been struggling with mental illness or drug abuse – and hears him coming to terms with both his own naivete and the reality of mental illness.

Emmett wrote “Goodbye Trouble” from his van during a weekend tour in Tofino and debuted it live the next day at a festival in Comox, BC. The strong response inspired him to continue writing about the people and places he’s encountered, and the concept of Rocky Mountain Son began to emerge.