If your boots have been itching to hit the dance floor, Antonio Larosa has just the cure with his new single “Turn Me Loose”.
It’s a honky-tonk joyride that blends swagger, soul, and groove. With a sound that channels the golden-era vibes of Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks, the track offers something refreshingly raw in today’s polished country landscape.
Part of a larger creative chapter for Larosa, “Turn Me Loose” follows the momentum of “Tried and True” and continues to tease the arrival of his upcoming album. It’s country-rock at its most fun. Jangly, energetic, and loaded with twangy guitars and vintage flair.
The kicker? It was toddler-approved before it ever hit the studio.
The Catchiest Hook in the Kitchen
Like many of Larosa’s songs, “Turn Me Loose” began in the most humble of places … his own home.
Humming the chorus in the kitchen, he caught the attention of his 2-year-old daughter, who started singing it back to him … and didn’t stop. “That’s when I knew the hook had something,” he recalls. “If it sticks with a toddler for that long, it might be worth finishing.”
That kind of instinctual songwriting is part of what sets Antonio apart. He doesn’t chase trends. He follows feel. And that feel is all over “Turn Me Loose.”
Recorded live off the floor with a killer all-Canadian band, the track is pure, unfiltered energy. No samples, no programming. Just the electricity of a band locked in and having a blast.
A Roots-Rock Revival in Full Swing
Larosa’s new music is a statement.
One that celebrates tradition while forging something distinctly his own.
The vintage-tinged visualizer for “Turn Me Loose,” directed by Michael Makaroff, leans into the song’s retro flair and adds a touch of throwback cool. It’s easy to imagine this song lighting up a dance floor, or blasting through a car stereo on a backroad drive.
Alongside the release, Antonio announced his Roots, Roads & Reefs Tour, with special guest Emmett Jerome. The tour kicks off this September and will take him across Vancouver Island—just another sign that Larosa’s star continues to rise.
Get to Know Antonio Larosa
If you’re new to Antonio Larosa, you’re in for a treat. Raised in Vancouver, BC, Antonio grew up on a steady diet of Johnny Cash, The Allman Brothers, BB King, and Roy Orbison. That musical foundation (gritty blues, vintage rock, and classic country storytelling) has shaped his sound into something that feels both nostalgic and new.
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With a voice that evokes the spirit of Elvis and the emotional punch of Chris Stapleton, Larosa brings sincerity to every song. It’s no wonder he’s become a two-time Roots Artist of the Year at the BC Country Music Awards (2023 and 2025).
He’s shared stages with the likes of Kyle McKearney, played NXNE, and earned a spot in the RBCxMusic First Up program. And with songs featured on SiriusXM and major streaming playlists, his audience just keeps growing.
Whether you’re already a fan or just discovering him now, “Turn Me Loose” is a perfect entry point into the world of Antonio Larosa. So cue it up, turn it loud, and don’t be surprised if you’re humming it for days.
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