October 18, 2024 (Nashville, TN): Kerrigan Barry’s new single “Buy the Book,” is now available on all streaming platforms. You can find the song HERE.
What happens when you stop living by the rules and start living by your truth? Kerrigan Barry invites listeners into her world with “Buy The Book,” a pop-rock anthem for anyone who’s ever felt out of place and refused to conform.
Navigating Nashville’s music scene hasn’t been easy for Barry, whose roots lie deep in rock and pop-punk. “Doing a non-country genre in Nashville can sometimes be a little isolating,” she shares. “Sometimes I’ll play out with my friends in the country scene, and people will look at me like I have three heads.” But rather than shrink back, Barry channels that tension into her music, creating a raw, guitar-driven sound that refuses to blend in. “It’s been hard to muster up the confidence to take my music in a fully authentic direction to who I am. It’s scary. These recent and upcoming releases are the first time I’ve finally had the guts to jump into my own.”
Building on the momentum of her 2023 release, “Phase,” which was featured on Apple Music’s New In Rock, Barry dives deeper into her story with “Buy The Book.” The track reflects on self-doubt, judgment, and self-acceptance, wrapped in infectious rhythms and edgy guitar riffs. “It’s in my nature to want to stand out,” she says, “but I’d be lying if I said I don’t care what people think. I’ve got a big personality, always have, and that has definitely opened the door for some gossip to be thrown my way.”
The hook, “I’ve never done it by the book, so you’ll have to buy the book,” is pure brilliance — bold, playful, and unapologetic. It’s a clever jab at conformity, inviting anyone curious about Barry’s story to dive in on her terms. She reclaims her narrative with this line, reminding us that no one else gets to write her script.
“This song is kind of my active reminder to stop saying, ‘I don’t care what you think anymore,’ and actually internalize it when I look in the mirror,” Barry shares. “Do not allow anyone else to tell you who you are. You can’t stop people from spewing bullshit, but you can stop them from telling your story for you.”
MORE ABOUT KERRIGAN BARRY:
Barry’s unapologetic storytelling and genre-defying sound earned her a spot as a finalist in the American Songwriter Song Competition. Her fearless creativity has captured the attention of Earmilk, Music Crowns, Music Row, American Songwriter, Billboard Sound, and Buzz Music LA.
She has also landed on prestigious editorial playlists, including Apple Music’s New in Rock and Pandora’s Fresh Cuts and Tunesmiths and Troubadours. With every release, Barry solidifies her place as a rising force in the pop-rock world, refusing to play by the rules and carving out her own path.
Join Barry on her bold journey of self-expression with “Buy The Book.” This isn’t just a song — it’s an invitation to embrace who you are, ignore the noise, and write your own story. Barry is stepping into her truth — are you ready to listen?
