Colter Wall's Motorcycle Live Take Is Pure Goosebumps

Watch the official live performance of “Motorcycle” by Colter Wall, recorded live at Paste Studios in New York, NY on May 16, 2017. Showcasing his unmistakable baritone voice and sparse, acoustic arrangement, this intimate performance highlights Wall’s wry humor and authentic, traditional approach to Western folk music. Featuring Colter Wall solo on acoustic guitar and vocals, the performance captures the Canadian singer-songwriter during his breakout year following the release of his acclaimed self-titled debut album. With its tongue-in-cheek lyrics about riding off on a motorcycle, the song brings Wall’s dark country storytelling and rugged Americana spirit to life in a stripped-down studio setting. Recorded during his May 2017 session, “Motorcycle” became a standout track from his self-titled album, helping solidify Wall’s reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern roots music alongside fan favorites like “Sleeping on the Blacktop,” “Kate McCannon,” and “Thirteen Silver Dollars.” His work stands beside modern country and Americana classics from artists like Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Zach Bryan, Cody Jinks, and Jason Isbell. The Paste Studios session captured Colter Wall’s raw talent at its purest, offering fans an up-close look at the minimalist style and timeless songwriting that helped spark a resurgence in traditional country and folk music.