Bif Naked’s new single“Lift Me Up”marks a significant moment in music: a creative reunion with producer and collaborator Ezra Cipes after nearly two decades apart. The connection between these two artists runs deep. Cipes got his first major break through Bif’s own record label, making this collaboration a return to roots in the best possible way. Written by both Naked and Cipes and produced alongside Peter Karroll, the track channels dreamy, hopeful, and emotional energy that speaks to Bif’s lifelong yearning for connection. The song isn’t just a love letter to romance—it’s about lifting up communities and moving toward what Bif calls“love energy and peace.”
What makes this release particularly significant is the timing.“Lift Me Up”arrives during what might be Bif Naked’s biggest year yet. Her award-winning documentary is currently touring across Canada, bringing her story directly to audiences. Simultaneously, she’s celebrating the 20th anniversary of her 2006 album“Superbeautifulmonster”with a brand new vinyl reissue for collectors and longtime fans. Add in an active touring schedule running through fall 2026, and you’re looking at an artist operating at the peak of her creative and professional moment.
Ezra Cipes speaks to Bif’s influence with genuine reverence, noting that she“walks her own singular path of courage and light”that inspires people everywhere. That’s the essence of what“Lift Me Up”captures—not just a song, but a philosophy. For fans of rock and alternative music, this single represents fresh material from one of Canada’s most celebrated artists during a period of real momentum. Which era of Bif Naked’s music means the most to you?
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