When Rivers Meet have released their self-titled new single taken from the forthcoming album ‘Addicted To You‘ out May 23rd. ‘When Rivers Meet’ closes the record and from its delicate Americana beginnings it bursts into a huge rock ‘n’ roll chorus, becoming a triumphant tribute song to the band’s loyal fanbase ‘The Rapids’.
Speaking to their fans about the single When Rivers Meet say, “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.”
Listen to ‘When Rivers Meet’ – here
Their upcoming fourth album ‘Addicted To You‘ has been recorded in The Boathouse Studio, Suffolk and produced and mixed by Adam Bowers. Newly-expanded to become a six-piece band – both on record and on stage – the album dramatically expands the band’s signature blues-rock sound, bringing an incredible array of new sonic textures and an atmospheric and intriguing production which showcases the ambitious and dynamic music When Rivers Meet have crafted.
Pre-order the album – here
This will be shown to full effect in their headline shows in May, as well as during their major Tree Of Life Tour in the autumn.
For tickets visit whenriversmeet.co.uk/shows
The band’s headline dates are as follows:
Addicted To You Shows:
May 23rd – Glasgow, Oran Mor
May 24th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
May 26th – Southampton, The Brook
May 29th – Norwich, The Waterfront
Tree Of Life Tour Dates:
Sept 28th – Bath, Komedia
Oct 2nd – Stamford, Corn Exchange
Oct 3rd – Newbury, Arlington Arts
Oct 26th – Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
Oct 31st – Southport, The Atkinson
Nov 1st – Manchester, Band On The Wall
Nov 2nd – London, Islington Assembly Hall
Nov 6th – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Nov 7th – Barnsley, Birdwell Venue
Nov 8th – Gateshead, Glasshouse ICM
Nov 9th – Carlisle, Old Fire Station
Nov 20th – Cardiff, The Globe
Nov 21st – Chester, The Live Rooms
Nov 22nd – Gloucester, Guildhall
Nov 27th – Reading, Sub 89
When Rivers Meet will also be supporting the legendary Blue Oyster Cult at the London Palladium on May 25th and over the summer will be appearing at a host of British festivals including Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sign Of The Times Festival, Alford Rock And Blues Festival, Bures Music Festival, Brasenose Fringe Festival, Castell Roc Festival, Cottingham Folk Festival, Brightlingsea Free Music Festival and The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival.
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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