These Wicked Rivers release acoustic version of latest single “RISE”
The band, whose new album reached #1 in the Rock Album Chart kick off UK headline tour next week
Plus, Video for single “RISE” creates local ruckus in hometown of Belper for featuring local “eyesore” that is “crustier than a pukka pie”
Belper, Derbyshire band These Wicked Rivers who recently went to #1 in the UK rock chart with their third album “Fire and Folklore,” deliver acoustic version of latest single “RISE.” Watch the acoustic video HERE.
The band, who have been on the road for the past several weeks with Reef and Robert Jon And The Wreck, released their new album to rave reviews on October 2nd, through Fat Earth Records.
These Wicked Rivers latest single “Rise” is accompanied by an official video (watch it HERE) directed by Conor Lee Butler and Andy Morahan (the man behind such iconic videos as “November Rain” and “Faith”) – it’s not his legit rock credentials or his vision for the song which are creating controversy but the inclusion of Belper local “eyesore” 1983 HYMER 550S RV described in local discussion groups as “crustier than a pukka pie.”
Check out the video about the Belper motorhome HERE
The band’s love of alternative living and aesthetics that look like their Nan’s front room, may have contributed to their inclusion of the RV in the video, but the vision was firm from the outset. “When an esteemed director like Andy says he wants to be involved in a video for a song on your new album you say “Yes” immediately, states guitarist Arran Day. “Conor, Andy, Indy and our team had a vision from the very start after connecting with the song “Rise” early on. Their ideas, enthusiasm and professionalism really pushed us to up our game on this shoot. They were constantly coming up with new ideas and imagery to enhance his vision. Including the Hymer RV which we all have grown very fond of. It was easy to see why Andy has worked with the very best over his incredible career and Conor is no slouch either having directed our previous video.”
The latest single “Rise” is truly an anthem for our times; an upbeat instruction for feeling good and taking charge of your life. Multi-instrumentalist Rich Wilson writes: “I wanted to write something with a positive message to try and uplift people in these troubled times. It’s basically saying we all need to come together and stop focusing on our differences when we are all fundamentally the same.”
John Hartwell reflects: “We’ve all been through dark times. It’s sometimes hard to get back up and get back on track when things go wrong, we wanted Rise to help people see a way forward.”
Rise is one of several tracks that address issues of mental health, Horse to Water confronts the reality of addiction, and how someone can only be helped once they are truly ready to receive that help. The record, which consists of ten tracks, started out as ideas while still touring Force Of Nature then ended up in Sneaps’ studio laying down the tracks for a month at his home in Belper. Together with producer Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Massive Wagons, Those Damn Crows) and engineer Pete Newdeck (Steve Grimmett, Tony Martin, Paul Di’Anno) the band created Fire and Folkore. Singer John Hartwell: “Being local lads, it’s been a real privilege to be able to record the album so close to home in beautiful Derbyshire, a stone’s throw from where some of the songs were written, it’s been a great learning experience.”
These Wicked Rivers kick off their headline tour later this month, starting in Newcastle on 19th of November, see full tour dates below. The band also recently announced European tour dates next year taking Fire and Folklore across Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium.
The band will be on the road a lot over the next year, and with a reputation for soulful-bordering-on-spiritual live performances it’s easy to see why so many of their shows are selling out including their recent album release at Buxton Octagon Hall.
Building a devoted following across the UK and Europe affectionately known as the “Rivers Family” the good vibes are echoed in the friendship between band members themselves plus a desire to build a stage environment that’s welcoming to anyone and everyone, whether punk, alternative, young or old, able bodied or not. With the friendly vibe of your Nan’s front room, everyone should feel comfortable at a These Wicked Rivers show. Armed with a bigger sound made for bigger stages and a rapidly growing “family” of fans, These Wicked Rivers are poised to reach new heights.
Catch These Wicked Rivers on one of their tour dates below.
The album is available in standard black vinyl, orange “Fire” vinyl, purple “Folklore” vinyl, picture disc and limited edition pressed flower vinyl. It is also available on CD, USB and on all streaming services including Bandcamp. Physical album copies and merch available at www.thesewickedrivers.com
THESE WICKED RIVERS – UPCOMING SHOWS
13 November – Holmfirth, Picturedrome (Supporting Reef)
FIRE AND FOLKLORE TOUR
19 – Newcastle, The Grove
20 – Glasgow, Stereo
21 – Aberdeen, The Tunnels
22 – Carlisle, The Brickyard
26 – Leicester, O2 Academy2
27 – London, The Garage
28 – Norwich, Norwich Arts Centre
29 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
DECEMBER
03 – Birmingham, O2 Institute
04 – Bristol, Thekla
05 – Falmouth, Cornish Bank
06 – Portsmouth, The Lens
10 – Cardiff, The Globe
11 – Llandudno, Motorsport Lounge
12 – Manchester, Deaf Institute
13 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
19 – Morecambe, Winter Gardens
JANUARY
8 – Cambridge, The Junction
10 – Sheffield, Greystones
28 – Arendonk, De Wildeman – Belgium
29 – Vlissingen, De Piek – Netherlands
30 – Helmond, Cacaofabriek – Netherlands
31 – Woerden, Bredius – Netherlands
FEBRUARY
01 – Eschweiler, Rio – Germany
02 – Leiden, Q-Bus – The Netherlands
04 – Schmolln, Musicclub Schmolln – Germany
05 – Lauchhammer, Real Music Club – Germany
07 – Braunschweig, Schon und Frohlich – Germany
09 – Verviers, Spirit of 66 – Belgium
10 – Hagen, Gaststatte Stock – Germany
11 – Zoetermeer, Boerderij – The Netherlands
12 – Worpswede, Music Hall – Germany
13 – Breda, Phoenix – The Netherlands
APRIL
03 – Wolverhampton, KKs
MAY
28 – Lincoln, Call of The Wild Festival
JUNE
18 – Ferndown, Love Rocks Festival
JULY
23 – Ebbw Vales, Steelhouse Festival
24 – Cheshire, Together Again Festival
AUG
7 – Doncaster, Gig in a Field
8 – Plumpton, Plumpton Revival Festival
