Fire Track: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “The Hunt In Edson”

“Small Moments, Big Feelings — The RAA Turn Chaos Into Catharsis“

The Rural Alberta Advantage are back with a fresh cut, “The Hunt In Edson,” and it’s classic RAA in the best way. The song sneaks in quietly, then sticks around, built on tension, release, and that unmistakable emotional pull the band does so well. Out now via Saddle Creek / Paper Bag Records, the track arrives just ahead of their winter U.S. tour kickoff.

“The Hunt In Edson” pulls from one of those moments that feels absurd and heavy at the same time. Frontman Nils Edenloff turns a half-asleep scramble involving a cat, a mouse, and total bedroom chaos into something reflective and human. The song balances humor with unease, pairing that scene with the weight of life-altering news from a friend. Somehow, it all clicks. That contrast is where the song lives and breathes.

Sonically, the track feels restless but grounded. The band leans into momentum and mood rather than polish, letting the song build naturally. It’s mixed by Jay Dufour, and it carries a raw, lived-in energy that suits the story perfectly. Nothing feels forced, just honest and direct.

This follows last fall’s “Falling Apart” and continues the thread left by 2023’s The Rise & The Fall, a record that reminded everyone how sharp and emotionally tuned-in The RAA remain. These new songs feel like forward motion rather than a reset, which is exactly what you want from a band this deep into their run.

Stream the latest release via all digital platforms HERE

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Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates
02/05 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
02/06 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Peppermint Club
02/07 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
02/12 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle (Sold Out)
02/17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
02/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
02/19 – Northampton, MA @ The Iron Horse