- 2025-06-20
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MUSIC
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Patrick Watson & MARO Team Up for New Song “The Wandering”
Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson joined forces with Portuguese singer-songwriter MARO to release a new song “The Wandering” on June 18, 2025.
This marks the first collaboration between Patrick Watson and MARO.
The song is the fourth single off of his upcoming eighth studio album “Uh Oh”, which is set to be released on September 26, 2025.
It was written by Mariana Brito da Cruz Forjaz Secca, Mikhail Stein, Olivier Fairfield, and Patrick Watson, who also produced the track.
The accompanying music video was directed by Jacob Jonas.
Patrick Watson said of the song, “I'd like to introduce you 'The Wandering'. It's inspired by the feeling I've had since I was 16 - touring and traveling the world playing music, and that unique sense of being a ghost, quietly watching the world go by. I first experienced this feeling as a kid, taking the train to school, and now, as a touring artist, I still feel it: like a ghost observing everything around me. This song is about that feeling, but also about the ghost becoming a companion on your journey. It's a love song about the kind of company you keep with yourself, and how it can turn into this mysterious, guiding force that leads you on all kinds of adventures.”- He continued, “Everyone knows how much I love Portugal. So when I first heard MARO's voice, with its smooth, silky tone, it reminded me of the beautiful melancholy you feel while walking through the cities and spirits of Portugal. I was so excited to ask her to join me on this track, and it was an honor to have her lend her voice. Her charisma and charm brought something truly special to the music.”
He added, “The music was written with Mishka and Olivier. Fun fact - Mishka played the drums, and Olivier brought the chords and vibe on guitar for this song, swapping their instruments for this song. We recorded most of it in one take, with just two mics, in this strange mansion in the hills of Los Angeles.”
MARO said, “I still remember when Patrick sent me the song for the first time - I thought there was something magical about it and immediately got excited to be a part of it and his sonic bubble, overall. I've known Patrick's music for many years now and it's truly a dream to collaborate.” -
The video was filmed in a Los Angeles warehouse with a dozen dancers.
Patrick Watson said of the video, They are like family to me. This isn't the first time we've worked together, and every time we collaborate, it's a thrilling experience. They always blow my mind with their creativity. This time, the timing was just perfect - when I knew I'd be in town to shoot with MARO, Jacob needed music for a dance show. One week later, we found ourselves in a beautiful warehouse, making this chaotic and wonderful dance video together. A huge thank you to all the dancers who were so open and generous with their energy. It was honestly a dream come true, I've always wanted to be a dancer for a day, and working with them felt like I was back in high school, visiting my parents' workplace just to try it out! Much love to everyone involved.”
Phto by Lawrence Fafard, Simão Castro Pernas - source : Apple Music
