I first posted on Julianna Riolino in October 2025 after hearing her on Spotify’s Release Radar. I love the smooth graveliness of her voice. I like the passion with which she sings. I like her songwriting abilities. I like how she cut her teeth in at least one excellent band before deciding to go solo. I like her natural band leadership ability. There isn’t much about Julianna that I don’t like. I can’t think of even one thing. I predict she is going to keep rising in name recognition and popularity in the world of music. Remember, you read it here, folks!
The song I chose to share for today’s prompt is a Paul McCartney cover. The first time I heard it, I hit repeat and it became an earworm of the best kind.
Julianna and backing band, The Outfit, did a series of songs, called, “Live at the Farm,” in rural Ontario. All of her other songs I’ve heard so far are originals, but I just came across this cover of Paul McCartney’s song, “Every Night.” There is something about it has me wanting to share it. Folks, mark my words, Julianna is an up-and-comer.
From The Fat Angel Sings about Live at the Farm:
Riolino has shown that same duality in her role as a member of cult favourite Daniel Romano’s backing band, The Outfit, here utilizing Romano as a guitarist and putting a tighter focus on her powerful vocals.
From pc pdx.com:
Daniel Romano’s Outfit is a Canadian indie-rock band led by Daniel Romano and featuring Julianna Riolino (vocals and guitar,) David Nardi (guitar,) Tony “The Pope” Cicero (organ,) Roddy Rosetti (electric bass), and Ian Romano (drums.)
She was still with her prior group for the cover.
The Less I know is a compelling tune written by her. Riolino is described as a Toronto alt-country artist. When she was with Daniel Romano’s Outfit, she said her role in the band was largely vocals. In 2022, her debut solo album, All Blue, was released. Her 2nd studio album, Echo in the Dust, was released in October of 2025. Find a full review of the album at Exclaim.com.
Jim Adams is the host of Song Lyric Sunday. This week Jim wants us to find a song by an artist that you just discovered.
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I get your enthusiasm about Julianna Riolino. She sounds pretty compelling in both songs you called out here! I had forgotten about that Paul McCartney song. Riolino does a great job with her rendition. In fact, I might prefer it over the original!
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Thanks, Christian :)
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Looks like a great candidate for WMM 2027? :-)
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Christian, she’s on my list for sure. I might have to shift her up to 2027. Good idea :)
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Great. And, wow, you seem to have an impressive pipeline for your series! :-)
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into 2030 right now…
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Wow, how do you find all these amazing artists? 😮
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I keep my eyes and ears open and add them as I go…
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I think she will become a very popular performer I love her voice and the Indie vibe- to be honest I prefer her cover to MccCartney’s original – thanks Lisa for sharing 😃
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Ange, they did a pre Juno Award concert a few weeks ago. I think they know her better in Canada, and I hope she jumps that into US and rest of the world. Glad you like what you are hearing <3
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Great news 🙌
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A very good find! I really enjoyed both of these 👍
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She’s good isn’t she :)
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Very 👍
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Great sound, Li. I love this woman! 💙🎶
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Nancy, I know you have good taste in music. It pleases me to know you like her sound <3
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Thanks for the introduction Li 💝 Her sister song has lyrics that pierce my heart. 💛 Thanks happening to me a lot this week.
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J, my pleasure on the introduction, and I’m glad her lyrics soothed you through what’s been happening. There is an earthiness to Julianna that soothes me also <3
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forgive the typos darn talk to text.
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Her voice is unique and memorable Li. What a great pick! I loved both songs. Thanks for introducing her to me 💕☺️
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Christine, happy you like what you are hearing from her. She’s a good’n! <3 :)
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Julianna Riolino is fantastic and I love the McCartney cover and the other song that you included with Daniel Romano’s Outfit band. Great selection, Lisa.
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Jim, happy you liked what you heard from this talented Canadian artist. I think the bass player is her boyfriend.
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Ah yes. i love what I am hearing. Excellent new artist intro.
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V, happy you are loving what you are hearing. I want to go further into her solo discography but also her stuff with Romero and The Outfit.
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I enjoyed both of the songs. I like her voice and the song she wrote. Great pick!
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Marina, pleased you like both tunes. Thank you!
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I do remember you posted her song awhile back. Good to hear it again, and the other one, too. I love her sound. :)
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Barbara, I’m glad you remember her and love her sound :)
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I remember when you first posted about her. I’m sure she will do well. (K)
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Sorry it’s taken me all day! I got to email you in the next few days and update you on some things.
Anyway…. I like her music…it “rolls”….I can’t really put into words what I mean…but it flows very naturally and her voice is a tad bit different and I like that. Different is good…she has an edge to her voice.
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Rolls is good. OK on update email.
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Just sent it.
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I lve her voice, so so good, she can really hold a tune!
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Yes, she can. Glad you like what you’re hearing, CA.
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Not familiar with this artist … Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome and happy to make the introduction, Pradeep.
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Wow, I can tell why you were so entranced by her McCartney cover. It’s very good. I also liked the original, which I have heard before! I knew she sounded familiar. Julianna has a catchy sound with depth.
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Steve, entranced is a perfect word for it. I’ve listened to it at least 5 times since posting this. Glad you knew her other tune.
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I’m glad you liked that term. Yeah, I still can’t figure out where I heard it; maybe on random streams. Love it when a song calls for many repeats in a day.
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I can never get enough of Paul McCartney and Beatle covers. I enjoyed this one too.
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Lisa what a great find, she is new to me 💜💜💜
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Willow, isn’t she wonderful. I watched her “pre-Juno” concert last night and love her even more now.
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yes indeed I am very impressed 💜💜💜
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