‘Be Somebody (Live at Hotel2Tango)’ is the new single from Canadian rock act The Damn Truth, and comes accompanied by an intimate live performance video.
The live track is included as a bonus on The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition), available through the Frontiers Records label.
The song opened the band’s Bob Rock-produced self-titled album. After more than a year of performing it night after night across Canada, the UK, Europe and the United States, it became a fan favourite, and the band returned to Montreal’s legendary Hotel2Tango studio to record a new live version that captures how the track has evolved on the road.
Rather than simply recreating the original recording, the band teamed up with Charlie Agadjanian, Jordan Forlini and Zach Manni-Mirolla to capture the raw energy, chemistry and emotion that have made ‘Be Somebody’ a standout number in their live set.
Inspired by classic tarot card imagery, the accompanying artwork reflects the song’s themes of identity, self-belief and embracing individuality. “‘Be Somebody’ was written about the duality that comes with that teenage lust of wanting to fit in yet remain true to your individuality,” said the band.
“We’ve carried this song with us from stage to stage over the past year, letting it grow and transform a little more every night. There’s something beautiful about how a song keeps revealing itself when it’s shared with people night after night.
“Teaming up with Charlie Agadjanian, Jordan Forlini and Zach Manni-Mirolla at the legendary Hotel2Tango to re-record ‘Be Somebody’ felt incredibly special. Breathing new life into this song and celebrating how music continues to evolve long after it’s written.”
The Damn Truth’s new live rendition of ‘Be Somebody’ takes on a more world-weary approach than the 2025 studio original, no doubt reflecting what time on the road will do for you. That it also flows from Paisley-pop busking near-whimsy to heavy blues, then into a power-chorded punk anthem with soaring vocals, ensures one’s attention doesn’t stray far.
For more on The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition) and the band’s forthcoming UK tour dates, read our RAMzine feature.
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