Not gonna lie, I鈥檓 probably the most excited about releasing this single 鈥淒rinkin鈥� Song鈥� than I have been about any other release.

Right about now, 91原创 musician is needing some fun, and releasing an upbeat party song Friday was her way of achieving it.

鈥淣ot gonna lie, I鈥檓 probably the most excited about releasing this single 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song鈥� than I have been about any other release,鈥� she shared with 91原创 Advance Times.

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Her latest song, co-written with Jeff Johnson and Mitch Merrett, is about an ex.

鈥淚nspired by the ups and downs of a past relationship, it鈥檚 a sing-along anthem for when life鈥檚 curveballs call for a loud bar, a stiff drink, and a good laugh,鈥� she said, noting Johnson (Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick) and Merrett (91原创 frontman for Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion) were instrumental in not only writing but producing 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song.鈥�

鈥淪ometimes you just have to laugh at the past and pour a stiff drink about it, so that鈥檚 what we did! I hope you love it,鈥� Batten said.

Her newest single, which is expected to hit Canadian radio on April 26, was released to digital platforms Friday. An official music video is also due out soon.

It has been described as an 鈥渋ntoxicating blend of traditional country sass topped off with the musical equivalent of a lightning shot of moonshine.鈥�

Batten laughed at the description, but found it flattering and on point.

鈥淲e wrote 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song鈥� as a party tune to remind us that lettin鈥� loose is a must in order to take us away from what鈥檚 not working. We don鈥檛 always need a sad song to get us through the rough times. In country music, we like to think that the answer for everything is in a honkytonk bar 鈥� where you can raise your glass, sing along, and have a wicked time with your crew.鈥�

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The process of co-writing the majority of the songs on the EP has been a creatively rewarding experience of inspiration and reflection for Batten 鈥� with 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song鈥� being just the latest example, she said.

鈥淲hile 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song鈥� comes from a challenging time, the process of bringing it to life made me realize 鈥� and celebrate 鈥� just how far I鈥檝e come. I hope people can listen to it and be grateful for turning their own hard times into good times,鈥� Batten added.

For the former Canadian Idol finalist and seven-time BC Country Music Association award winner for female artist of the year, 鈥楧rinkin鈥� Song鈥� follows last year鈥檚 well-received single release, 鈥楾oo Strong,鈥� and comes after winning the 2020 BCCMA fans鈥� choice award.

Her EP is due out this fall.

Batten, it turns out, isn鈥檛 the only 91原创 artist releasing some new tunes this month.

Just last week, 91原创-based 鈥� headed up by Shawn Meehan, also frontman for Me and Mae 鈥� released their newest single.

鈥楽ittin鈥� On A Corner鈥� is the second song released by this relatively new band.

鈥淭oday鈥檚 the day ladies and gents, we present to you, the second song to join our catalog,鈥� said Meehan.

While Me and Mae is a country band, the limitations of COVID and restricted gatherings prompted Meehan 鈥� a 51-year-old Walnut Grove musician, to revisit his rocker side. Last summer he put the country music on hold and alongside Ladner鈥檚 percussionist Rod Senft, and Mission bass and vocalist Jay Wittur, decided to let off a little steam 鈥� rock style.

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