Today, Montreal-based singer-songwriter, film composer, and pianist Patrick Watson unveiled his latest single, “House on Fire,” featuring Martha Wainwright.
The track marks the sixth preview from his forthcoming album Uh Oh, due out on September 26, 2025, via Secret City Records.
Blending Watson’s signature orchestral pop with Wainwright’s evocative vocals, “House on Fire” is a deeply moving and cinematic piece—easily one of the standout moments we’ve heard so far from Uh Oh.
About the track by Patrick:
Written by Watson during a period where he lost his ability to sing – and by Wainwright, “House On Fire” features his voice effortlessly intertwined with Wainwright’s in a moving duet : ‘I’ll be wrong / you’ll be right / I don’t mind / I just want to make it right’. Backed by a rousing string arrangement, the duo’s soaring interlocked harmonies highlight the emotional tension of the track, with Wainwright’s powerful multi-octave voice perfectly contrasting Watson’s sensitive tenor.
House on Fire gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Patrick Watson & Martha Wainwright – House on Fire [Listen]
