Drew Freeland Stakes Her Claim in Americana with New Single ‘Trouble’

Danielle Holian
3 days ago
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Drew Freeland has arrived with something real to say. Originally from the mountains of Virginia and now based in Cincinnati, Freeland brings grit, honesty, and hard-earned perspective to her music, qualities that shine brightly on her newly released single, “Trouble,” represented by Decent Music PR. Rooted in experience and delivered with raw conviction, the song marks another bold step forward for an artist carving out her own lane in modern Americana.

Freeland’s sound lives at the crossroads of country storytelling, blues-soaked folk, and the sharp edge of rock. It’s familiar but never safe. Her voice, deep, resonant, and unafraid, cuts straight to the truth, carrying stories of resilience, reflection, and heart. Onstage and on record, Drew Freeland leaves a mark that lingers long after the last note fades.

Written during the final stretch of a rocky five-year relationship, “Trouble” captures the moment when love turns restless, and the writing is already on the wall. Freeland calls it her “Johnny Cash song,” a nod to its stark storytelling and the way it leans into her lower vocal register. Equal parts defiant and liberating, the track carries a punch of sass and an uplifting, forward-driving energy, turning personal upheaval into an anthem about knowing when to walk away and choosing yourself on the other side.

Often compared to artists like Kacey Musgraves, Avril Lavigne, Maggie Rogers, Brandi Carlile, and Bonnie Raitt, Freeland moves fluidly through Country, Folk, and Americana, with flashes of Rock and Blues woven throughout. “Trouble” sits squarely in that gritty Americana blend, proving that vulnerability and backbone can, and should, coexist.

“Trouble” was produced by Joe Bianchi alongside Drew Freeland herself, a collaboration that keeps the track grounded and unpolished in all the right ways. Written solely by Freeland, the song’s honesty remains front and centre, while mix engineer Jon Estes and mastering engineer Brandon Busch bring clarity and muscle to the final cut without sanding down its edges.

With “Trouble,” Drew Freeland doesn’t ask for attention; she earns it. This is Americana with dirt under its fingernails and a fire still burning.

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