When Rivers Meet releases first single from upcoming album
UK blues rock duo When Rivers Meet have released a new single, “The Tide Is Turning,” the first track from their upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static, which is set for release May 29.
The husband-and-wife team of Grace Bond and Aaron Bond continue their run of acclaimed independent releases with the new song, a raw and energetic anthem inspired by life on the road.
“The Tide Is Turning captures that chunk of time before you walk out into the lights,” explains Grace. “Everything’s loud, messy and often chaotic but you can feel something building. I like that it isn’t about everything being polished and easy. It’s about trusting that momentum even when you’re still figuring things out.”
Aaron adds: “This one comes straight from real gig life. Dingy rooms, long drives, never quite knowing what kind of night you’re about to have but still believing you’re moving somewhere.
“The line ‘we found our way out of the dark’ really sums it up. You just keep going until the tide turns.”
“The Tide Is Turning” arrives as the first single from Rhythm Rust & Static, which follows the band’s 2025 album Addicted To You. According to Grace, the new record marks a creative shift toward a more stripped-back and organic sound.
“We’re a married couple expecting our first baby in March and then heading straight back out on tour in July with a four-month-old,” adds Grace.
“To us it seems like the most natural thing to do and Rhythm Rust & Static feels like a very natural step for us creatively. With our previous album, Addicted To You, we leaned into a much bigger, more produced sound. When we started thinking about the next album, though, we felt drawn to something a little more raw and intimate. In many ways, Rhythm Rust & Static reminds us of the records we always loved growing up — those first albums bands make where everything feels a little less polished and a bit more alive. That spirit was something we really wanted to capture with the new album.”
When Rivers Meet has built a strong reputation on the independent circuit, earning three consecutive Band Of The Year honors at the UK Blues Awards while touring extensively across the UK, United States and Europe.
Aaron says maintaining independence has been central to the band’s growth.
“A big part of our story is also the independent side of what we’ve built,” adds Aaron. “We’ve never had a label or management. And we’ve turned down major record deals along the way because we’ve always wanted to stay independent and follow our own path.
When Rivers Meet has never followed the music industry rulebook. We’re proud to go our own way.”
Fans can pre-order Rhythm Rust & Static now ahead of its May 29 release. The band will support the album with a run of UK headline shows later this year.
2026 Rhythm Rust & Static Tour
July 23 – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre
July 24 – Tunbridge Wells, UK – Forum
Aug. 7 – Barnard Castle, UK – The Witham
Aug. 8 – Newcastle, UK – The Cluny 2
Aug. 21 – Cardiff, UK – Acapela
Aug. 22 – Guildford, UK – The Boileroom
Sept. 3 – Huddersfield, UK – The Parish
Sept. 4 – Galashiels, UK – MacArts
Sept. 5 – Edinburgh, UK – Voodoo Rooms
Sept. 6 – Aberdeen, UK – Lemon Tree
Sept. 17 – Bristol, UK – The Fleece
Sept. 18 – Norwich, UK – Norwich Arts Centre
Oct. 1 – Newbury, UK – Arlington Arts
Oct. 2 – Northampton, UK – Black Prince
