Odd Marshall "On My Way"

Sounds from Canada

28/02/2026 |

"On My Way" by Odd Marshall is a sweet, moody folk-rocker that wraps romantic longing in a lively, organic band sound. Clocking in at 4'13'', the track unfolds as a laid-back mellow anthem rooted in Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, and Americana traditions, featuring the articulate guitar interplay of Blind Melon's Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn alongside Foo Fighters keyboardist Rami Jaffee. The song tells a deeply personal story of distance and disconnection: Marshall reminisces about a relationship strained by circumstance—after taking a job on a ship meant to sail through the Panama Canal, a sudden reroute around South America extended his journey by three months, ultimately sealing the relationship's fate. His tender vocals deliver the aching refrain, "I'm a thousand miles away / but I can't let go / I still want more / I'm on my way," capturing the bittersweet tension between hope and resignation.

As the lead single from the upcoming sophomore album Seconds (out March 6), "On My Way" showcases Odd Marshall's growth as a songwriter who blends '70s songsmith sensibilities with the raw emotional honesty of '90s rock. Produced and mixed by Thorn and Stevens—their first project together outside of Blind Melon—the track features guitars that converse like old friends, underpinned by warm, driving rhythms you can stomp your feet to. While the song leans into romantic melancholy, it also hints at the broader thematic range of Seconds, an album that confronts anger, regret, and revolution with the same neon-lit intimacy. For fans of Neil Young, Blind Melon, or MJ Lenderman, "On My Way" is a heartfelt invitation to drift along with Marshall as he navigates the open road between memory and motion.