Acclaimed British duo When Rivers Meet have released the official video for their brand new single, entitled ‘Break Free’. Featuring Aaron Bond on lead vocals, the video finds him incarcerated in a police cell and going mad in prison, whilst desperate for the sanctuary of breaking free into wide open spaces.
He reveals, “This song came from a place of wanting to break out of our own heads, the pressure, the overthinking, the limits we didn’t even realise we’d built. ‘Break Free’ is our reminder to push through that noise and take back control.”
A raw and rousing rock song, ‘Break Free’ arrives on a thumping four-to-the-floor drum beat and strident guitar riff. Boasting an explosive chorus, and a psychedelic middle-eight, it’s another example of the power and excitement When Rivers Meet are channelling on their new album, Addicted To You, which is released on May 23rd on One Road Records.
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When Rivers Meet will be taking to the road, bringing their explosive live show to four very special and intimate headline shows in May as follows:
May 23rd – Glasgow, Oran Mor
May 24th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
May 26th – Southampton, The Brook
May 29th – Norwich, The Waterfront
They will also be supporting the legendary Blue Oyster Cult at the London Palladium on May 25th.
Over the summer When Rivers Meet will be appearing at a host of British festivals including Sign Of The Times Festival, Alford Rock And Blues Festival, Bures Music Festival, Brasenose Fringe Festival, Castell Roc Festival, Cottingham Folk Festival and The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival.
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When Rivers Meet have a unique sound defying genres, fusing the raw power of blues-rock, the storytelling soul of Americana, and the heartfelt intimacy of folk. Their music is gritty, soulful, and electrifying, with Grace’s powerhouse vocals and Aaron’s dynamic musicianship creating something truly unforgettable. Whether harmonising in haunting unison or trading lead vocals, their voices create a magnetic dynamic that sets them apart.
Lead single and title track, ‘Addicted To You‘, kicks off When Rivers Meet’s fourth album, riding in on an insistent guitar riff with Grace and Aaron Bond’s double vocals laying a tantalising trail until the euphoric chorus kicks in. A gloriously catchy and instantly memorable rock classic, the official video finds the husband-and-wife dual vocalists sharing the limelight in equal measure as they explore hidden spaces, wintery landscapes, industrial ruins and sacred fires.
Album tracks such as the outstanding ‘Coming Up For Air’, with its evocative soundscape and subtle piano signatures demonstrate how When Rivers Meet have grown on this release. The swampy, sliding blues of ‘Still Standing’ boasts a huge singalong chorus, while ‘Preacher’ is oozing with dirty, funk hooks and Grace’s impassioned vocal lead, declaring a state of independence.
Elsewhere the moving ballad ‘Tree Of Life’, ‘70s stomp of ‘Break Free’, the skittery KT Tunstall-vibes of ‘Never Change’ and the soaring folk-rock epic of ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’, showcase an album of depth, experience and musical dexterity which will delight existing fans and entrance new listeners to the band.
On ‘Soft White Sand’ the pair take aim at the jealous comments, music industry bullshit and negative jibes they’ve heard over the years as they’ve forged their own, independent path forwards gaining an Official Albums Charts UK Top 10 album with their last release ‘Aces Are High’, as a result of having built their own, fervent fanbase.
And they pay tribute to those fans, The Rapids, with the self-titled closing number ‘When Rivers Meet’, stating, “Your energy and passion lift us up, just like rapids shaping the course of a river. This song is our way of honouring the powerful connection we share with you.”
Album Credits:
Vocals, Violin & Mandolin–Grace Bond
Vocals & Guitar–Aaron Bond
Keys, Guitar & Bass–Adam Bowers
Keys, Guitar & Drum–James Fox
Backing Vocals–Adam Bowers, James Fox, Dan Eden, Craig Garrod, Yazmyn Hendrix
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