Neil Haverty unveils Man Down, the first solo single from the acclaimed Canadian vocalist, screen composer, and frontman of alt-gospel ensemble Bruce Peninsula. Known for his ghostly growl and expansive songwriting, Haverty kicks off a new chapter with this moody debut of dark synths and strings.
Haverty has spent the past decade composing music for award-winning films (Sleeping Giant, Wildhood) and TV series (nominated for a 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Who Owns The World), as well as managing impactful music video production support initiatives including the Prism Prize and MVP Project.
All along, Haverty has been working to reimagine his own music practice, using the endless possibilities of analog synths and live drums to draw him back into singing after losing touch with his voice following a Leukemia diagnosis in 2011.
Man Down marks 13 years in remission and introduces a confident new direction in Haverty’s sound. With the help of long-time engineer & collaborator Leon Taheny (Owen Pallett, Austra) and string contributions from Mika Posen (Agnes Obel, Timber Timbre), Haverty has recorded a wealth of new material to surface in 2025.
Life rarely adheres to any binary, and Haverty’s songwriting approaches grief and longing as a constant companion to resilience and resolve, delivering stark, cinematic music that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably contemporary. Bruce Peninsula followers will welcome the return of Haverty’s holler – but this time we twist and turn, giving new listeners and fans alike the chance to discover the passionate songwriter anew.
