Vancouver’s Sunday Morning returns with their most immediate and emotionally resonant single to date, “Carry the Sky,” a sweeping meditation on love, loss, and the enduring weight of memory. Led by frontman Bruce Wilson, the project has long occupied the space between poetic storytelling and cathartic art rock, drawing comparisons to figures like David Bowie, Nick Cave, and Iggy Pop. With “Carry the Sky,” that singular voice arrives in its most accessible and radio-ready form yet.
“Sunday Morning has always been a very personal project,” says Wilson. “The subject matter comes from my direct experiences, though they’re often masked in allegory and poetic license. ‘Carry the Sky’ is different. At its core, it’s a tribute to two beautiful people I loved dearly who died and left chasms in my life that will never be filled.” The song’s soaring chorus was written following the death of Wilson’s close friend Christian, while the verses emerged after the loss of his sister, Juliet, soon afterward. Rather than lingering in despair, the track confronts grief with clarity and purpose. “I didn’t want the song to be stuck in my grief,” Wilson explains, “but to carry a sense of celebration for two lives that brought so much love, compassion, and wisdom into my world.”
Sunday Morning is the brainchild of Wilson, a longtime fixture in Vancouver’s music scene whose career has unfolded across multiple cities and eras. After the late-’90s collapse of his drug- and alcohol-fuelled grunge-punk band Tankhog in Vancouver, Wilson relocated to New York and Detroit, where years marked by addiction, loss, and eventual recovery reshaped his artistic voice. Returning to Vancouver, he retreated into a small room at the historic Waldorf Hotel, rebuilding through writing and self-reflection. That period of isolation and renewal ultimately gave rise to Sunday Morning’s acclaimed 2016 debut.
“Carry the Sky” was produced and mixed by Jamey Koch (The Tragically Hip, Copyright) at Vancouver’s iconic Warehouse Studio, with additional production by Felix Fung. The recording features an exceptional group of collaborators: Kevin Rose on guitars, Chris Gestrin on piano and keyboards, Koch on bass, additional guitars, and backing vocals, Share Dada on drums, and ethereal harmonies from Lone Willow. The result is both intimate and cinematic, expanding Wilson’s commanding vocal presence into something widescreen and deeply affecting. “Jamey also knew Christian well and had experienced his own recent family loss,” Wilson adds. “He had an intimate understanding of how this song needed to be presented, and he did a beautiful job.”
The Warehouse Studio itself carries its own legacy. Housed in the oldest brick building in Vancouver’s Gastown district, the space was rescued and restored by Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams and transformed into a world-class recording facility. Over the decades, it has hosted an extraordinary range of major artists and earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most prestigious and creatively charged studios. Recording “Carry the Sky” there places Sunday Morning squarely within a lineage of ambitious, high-impact Canadian recordings—fitting for a song that balances personal loss with a profound sense of grace.
Name:
Sunday Morning
Genre:
Indie-Rock
Founded:
2016
# of Albums:
Self-titled album (2016), Consequence of Love EP (2020), a bunch of singles
Latest Album:
Consequences of Love
Latest Single:
The single Carry the Sky was released on December 2nd
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Probably David Bowie or something cheerful like Joy Division or Swans.
Favourite musician now:
I recently started listening to Radiohead’s Kid A on repeat again. Specifically, the song Idioteque—I’m obsessed with the drum programming on that song. It’s so interesting and engaging. I probably listened to it 25 times yesterday. I’ve done this before with Radiohead, and eventually, what happens is I get overwhelmed by their musical genius and decide to quit making music forever. It’s a counterproductive spiral. I’m cuing up Idioteque right now…
Guilty pleasure song:
Guilt implies shame or some sort of moral quandary, and I experience neither as I state Take On Me by A- ha is the greatest song ever written.
Live show ritual:
My pre-show ritual used to be drinking whatever I could get my hands on and channelling my unlimited discontent and rage. That didn’t prove to be very sustainable. These days, I make some tea with honey and have a little conversation with all my dead friends and relatives. I ask them for their support and to give me what I need—sometimes it’s still rage and discontent.
Favourite local musician:
I saw this incredible duo a few weeks ago called The Cavernous. I think they’re actually from the interior, but that might still be local. Their show blew my mind.
EP or LP?
I’m a fan of both formats. I’m not sure I have a preference—one is maybe a novel and the other a novella. Both are effective.
Early bird or night owl?
It’s shifted over the years, and I’m more of an early bird these days. I like it when the world is dark and quiet. I live on a busy intersection, and the sirens are a constant element in the neighbourhood soundtrack. There’s a period of time between 4-6 am when there seems to be a lull in emergencies, and the deep low hum of the city is clearly audible. I find that vibration comforting.
Road or studio?
I spent a lot of time on the road, and I do love the immediacy of touring. It brings the present moment to the forefront. But I’ve found the more I learn about recording and the possibilities in sculpting sound, my time in the studio has become very precious.
Any shows or albums coming up?
My new single “Carry the Sky” is now available on all streaming platforms, and the video is up on the Sunday Morning YouTube channel. I wrote the chorus in the wake of losing a close friend, and the verses when my sister passed soon after. Even with all that grief around me, I wanted the song to feel like a celebration of their lives rather than the inescapable weight I was carrying. Working with producer Jamey Koch (The Tragically Hip), we took our time with the recording and mixing, and I gave myself space before putting it out into the world. Now it finally feels like the right moment to let it go and share it.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
I probably eat at Superbaba once a week. I usually go for one of their bowls—falafel or chicken. They are delicious!
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
I’m gonna keep it very local and say Main Street. I’ve lived on Main Street for over a decade and seen it change dramatically during that time span. Still, I know many of my neighbours and shop owners by name, and my neighbourhood has managed to retain a community feel to it. I have absolutely no plans of moving.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
I do a lot of hiking and walking in the woods, so I spend a lot of time on the north shore mountain trails. In the city, I love Pacific Spirit Park. It’s so close, and you can go from the forest down to the beach and get the best of both natural experiences within the space of half an hour. There aren’t many places in the world where that’s possible.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I recently played a small venue on Kingsway called Take Your Time with my electronic side project, and it might be my new favourite spot to play. It’s very intimate and feels like you’re at an invitational house party. The group who run it are very supportive of the artists, and I’d love to do another show there.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
In keeping with my Main Street provinciality, I love both Red Cat and Neptoon.
