Standing on the shoulders of giants

The Rivers brand new single ‘Mindfield’ out August 19th on SWND Records.

Standing on the shoulders of giants, that’s what it is, standing on the shoulders of giants… well, that’s where the River’s journey begins isn’t it? High up, at the top of Britpop mountain…

The truth is, it would be wholly unfair to lump The Rivers’ new release Mindfield simply into the mid 90s section of Swansea Bay Records (little nod to the locals there!). This is hugely accomplished, passionate and driving, (wonderfully distorted and crunchy production!) Powerful guitar chords chug merrily away swaying over a rhythm section dialled into an energetic groove. A Britpop sound, filled with youthful energy boisterously bounds through my speakers… almost on the precipice of punk with the who, small faces and the Jam pin badges emblazoned proudly on lapels!

I’m sure this is going to be a belter live, the first four or five rows are going to be pogoing along with those opening few bars (even those anchored securely to the floor!). Shoegazers can leave the suede at home and get into it with the rest of us!

I’m sure that The Rivers are going to further burst their banks throughout Wales and the UK if they continue at this rate… no amount of stuffy old sandbags are gonna hold ‘em back! If you’re up for solid, mid 90s influenced, galvanic guitar grooves and a sing along-able chorus then jump in and just let the current take you!

Written by Black Salad

Download and stream ‘Mindfield’ on August 19th on all major platforms.

Photos by Josh’s Vision

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