The Commoners reveal “Runnin’ Blind” video

Canadian roots rock band The Commoners have released their new single, “Runnin’ Blind,” available now on all streaming platforms. The track serves as the first preview of the band’s upcoming third studio album, which is scheduled for release in 2027. An official music video for the single has also been released.

“Runnin’ Blind” will also lend its name to The Commoners’ 12-date UK tour this November. The run will feature special guest Spencer Mackenzie, a fellow Gypsy Soul Records artist.

“The song symbolizes running full speed down a dark road and trusting you’ll make the turn before it’s too late,” says The Commoners lead guitarist, Ross Hayes Citrullo. “We wanted to capture that high-octane energy where everything feels urgent, loud, and off the rails. The song features blazing guitars and a driving organ to get that authentic retro vibe. It’s a track built to strip gears and rattle some speakers. We’re looking forward to performing the new single and other new songs from the forthcoming album when we tour the UK in November.”

Frontman Chris Medhurst said the band aimed to create a song with plenty of attitude while exploring uncertainty through its lyrics.

“Musically, we wanted something that carried a lot of swagger and rock and roll grit,” says the Commoners frontman Chris Medhurst about the new single. “Lyrically it confronts that uneasy feeling of moving forward when you can’t see what’s right in front of you. It sets a bold tone for the upcoming album.”

Bassist Ben Spiller said the song draws directly from the band’s experiences touring over the last several years.

“We wrote ‘Runnin’ Blind’ as a reflection on the last few years we’ve spent living on the road,” adds bassist Ben Spiller. “Touring has a way of throwing you into situations you could never plan for. Sometimes you just must trust your instincts and keep moving. That’s really where the song came from. It’s a lighthearted look at the chaos, misadventures, and unpredictability that come with chasing this dream, but it’s also a love letter to that lifestyle, and a reminder that some of the best stories come from the moments you never saw coming.”