# Tough Stuff — Brandon Howard Roy

- **Artist:** [Brandon Howard Roy](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2021-02-05
- **Record Label:** Independent
- **Total Tracks:** 6
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/tough-stuff
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/48zVJNKEbiqM3aPWJfLT2Q

## The Story of the Release

Tough Stuff is the 2021 debut album by Charlottetown indie-pop singer-songwriter Brandon Howard Roy. Recorded at The Hill Sound Studio with producer Colin Buchanan of Paper Lions, the album showcases soulful pop melodies, theatrical vocal arrangements, and spirited performances featuring prominent PEI musicians including guitarist Logan Richard.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Brandon Howard Roy delivers a joyful, theatrical tour-de-force of Prince Edward Island pop craft on Tough Stuff."
> — **The East Magazine** (2021-02-20) [Read Article](https://www.theeastmag.com/2021/02/20/brandon-howard-roy-hits-a-home-run-on-debut-album-tough-stuff/)

## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction

### "Brandon Howard Roy - Give Me A Call (Official Music Video)" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKtO3mbl7VA
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Tough Stuff (3:56)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer, Recording Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Logan Richard**: Electric Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/logan-richard)
  - **Evan McCosham**: Bass Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Josh Langille**: Drums [SOURCED]

### 02. Same Old (3:21)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Logan Richard**: Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/logan-richard)

### 03. Give Me a Love (3:38)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Vocals, Keys [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)

### 04. Here to Stay (3:14)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Logan Richard**: Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/logan-richard)

### 05. In My Head (3:47)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)

### 06. Let's Go Back (3:35)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Brandon Howard Roy**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/brandon-howard-roy)
- **Production:**
  - **Colin Buchanan**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/paper-lions)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Samantha Bourque**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED]
  - **Claire Byrne**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED]

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