A Love Letter to New York: “Soon It Will Be” Arrives on New Year’s Eve
As New York moves toward another year, the city carries its familiar mix of activism, tension, hope, and the stubborn belief that things can still get better. Singer-songwriter and producer Jamie Lee Patterson is preparing to release a song shaped by that spirit. “Soon It Will Be,” arriving December 31 at 11:11 AM, is a quiet love letter to the city — reflective, human, and built on collaboration rather than ego.
Though written years ago on Commercial Drive, the song finds its true meaning now, landing at a moment when New Yorkers are once again pushing for fairness, truth, and a future worth fighting for. Patterson isn’t positioning himself as a spokesperson or leader. Instead, he offers a piece of music shaped by the people, stories, and acts of unity he continues to witness around him.
What gives the track its depth is the group of artists who helped bring it fully into focus.
A Global Collaboration
Tim MacNeill — Co-Producer, Guitar, Bass & Harmony Vocals
A driving force behind the East Coast band Arlibido, Tim MacNeill brings instinct and restraint to the recording. What began as an exchange of ideas between friends became a true co-production. His guitar and bass work, sonic shaping, and harmony vocals provide the song’s pulse — grounding it without ever overshadowing its intimacy.
Polina Faustova — Ukrainian Cellist (Based in Spain)
Ukrainian cellist Polina Faustova adds emotional weight through restrained, cinematic cello lines. Her playing carries grief, hope, and distance in equal measure, expanding the song’s atmosphere while preserving its quiet core.
Stephanie-Nicole — Vocals (Southern California)
From Southern California, Stephanie-Nicole delivers the subtle but transformative vocal lift that defines the song’s final movement. Her tone brings clarity and warmth, creating the moment where the track opens up and breathes.
“On headphones, you can hear Stephanie-Nicole’s soul in the spaces between notes — the quiet intake of breath that makes the performance feel present, human, and alive.”
Together, the collaborators create a recording that feels transnational in the best sense — artists separated by oceans but united by purpose.
A Song Released at the Right Moment
Produced at Crooked Castle Studios, “Soon It Will Be” sits between indie rock, folk-spirituality, and emotional storytelling. It isn’t flashy or built for virality. It’s meant for headphones, winter light, and listeners who need a reminder that small acts of compassion still matter.
The release aligns with a city continuing to push for social change — a movement Patterson has been quietly observing and learning from. The timing isn’t a marketing gesture. It’s intentional. New Year’s Eve carries a collective pause, and the song is meant to exist inside that moment.
“Soon It Will Be” isn’t trying to be an anthem. It simply aims to meet people where they are — and maybe move them a little closer to one another.
A Shared Creation, Released Into a Shared World
What makes the track stand out is how unforced it feels. The emotion is earned. The performances are grounded. The release feels less like a statement and more like a gesture — something offered honestly to a city that has shaped generations of artists, movements, and communities.
As 2026 approaches, New Yorkers may find in this song exactly what was intended: not a message or a rallying cry, but a moment of recognition, warmth, and connection.
“Soon It Will Be” releases December 31 at 11:11 AM.
Jamie Lee Patterson is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and uncompromising voice in modern protest music. Rising from the underground with a sound that rejects polish and permission, Patterson crafts raw, emotionally charged work powered by lo-fi grit, classic rock energy, and the urgency of punk. His music doesn’t chase the mainstream – it chases truth.
In 2025, Patterson re-emerged with renewed intensity. He revived his 2003 track “MEDICATION,” transforming it into “MEDICATION (REVOLUTION NOW!)” – a heavier, louder, and deliberately unfiltered anthem reshaped as a global call to action. He followed it with the philosophically driven Thales of Miletus, reinforcing his refusal to separate music from meaning.
Patterson creates from his self-built stronghold, Crooked Castle Studios – a combination recording space and resistance hub. Inside its walls, he reshapes his catalogue, collaborates across borders, and develops new protest-minded, emotionally fearless material. Crooked Castle stands as an independent alternative to the traditional label system: a sanctuary for music that pushes back rather than plays along.
Known for explosive honesty and zero compromise, Patterson’s work moves between vulnerability and rebellion. Whether confronting grief, societal collapse, love, or existential doubt, he delivers every line with the conviction of someone who’s lived it.
With a growing catalogue and a sharpened artistic identity, Jamie Lee Patterson stands as one of Canada’s most unapologetic contemporary songwriters – a firebrand using sound as both shelter and warning shot.
MEDICATION (REVOLUTION NOW!) [REMASTERED]
I’m sick of watching the world suffocate under lies, greed, and hollow distractions. Medication was my scream into the void years ago—this remaster tears the bandages off. Louder. Meaner. No filters. No apologies.
Play it until your neighbors complain. Play it until the walls shake. Play it until you remember you’re still alive.
We don’t need more sedation—we need a wake-up call. A spark. A reckoning. And it starts right now.
– Jamie
In collaboration with the musicians who inspired my music journey and a special guest, I invite everyone to embrace the new year with a refreshed and amplified version of my song, “Eudora.” Originally inspired by my grandmother, this heartfelt piece embodies compassion and hope during challenging times.
This new version showcases a collaboration with my father’s band, Otis Wack, known as Eudora since 1974—celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! It features my father, Patrick Perry Patterson, on drums, alongside Ron Elliott on bass and Wade Calnek on lead guitar. This project honors our family legacy and highlights the enduring power of music across generations.
I am excited to have LA-based vocalist Stephanie Nicole, whose soulful voice enriches the track. “Eudora” was recorded at Crooked Castle Studios and mixed by renowned Toronto producer Dan Hosh. The video was filmed by Dan Fatu in Brighton, England, and reedited at Crooked Castle Studios.
I look forward to sharing this inspiring rendition with you all!
“I am deeply inspired and grateful to the South Shore Ceasefire Now for organizing rallies against the heinous act of genocide. Their tireless efforts to raise awareness and mobilize the community against such atrocities are truly commendable.” – Jamie Lee Patterson Rally: January 14th, 2024 – HOSTED BY SSCN
This is my artistic “macro real-time view of humanity,” a broad perspective of us as a whole. In my song “Sick of It,” I highlight how the ego has a pervasive influence on me and everyone else, and the considerable effort it takes to overcome it. I express my exasperation and frustration with the way we treat each other and engage in wars that only deepen division and cause suffering. My message is that we are not yet ready to wake up and recognize our faults as a species.
0:00 – Eudora 5:15 – Our Kid’s Rights 9:05 – Callihoo 10:20 – The Fool
LOVE WILL FREE THE WORLD!!! The inspiration for Eudora, a project close to my heart, came from my grandmother Eudora Ileen Patterson. She was diagnosed with dementia in 2015, which led me to reflect on life and humanity. I found solace in reminiscing about my childhood and her wise words. Eudora serves as a reminder to listen to one another and to examine our relationships with ourselves, our communities, and the planet. To address the challenges we face, we must come from a place of love. In February 2017, I recorded my album A Search for a Sunny Day Project at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario. Recently, while living in the UK, I met the talented Dan Fatu who produced this video. On a beautiful spring afternoon in Brighton, we brought together friends and volunteers from around the world who have dedicated their lives to spreading understanding, solidarity, and love through various means such as protest, poetry, teaching, organizing, and music. I am grateful for each participant’s unique contribution and invite you to watch the video and share some love. Thank you to Dan Fatu, and Catherine North Studios for their involvement in this project.