RainBreakers Rise Up ep

THE NEW 5-TRACK EP
RELEASED 7th APRIL 2017
Released on CD and Digital Download

ON TOUR IN THE UK FROM MARCH 2017

Rainbreakers are pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated second EP “Rise Up” on Friday 7th April 2017. The 5-track EP was recorded at Purple Door Studios with highly acclaimed producer Robin Andrews (Conduct, Samplephonics, Blu Mar Ten Records).

Rainbreakers L-R: Pete Adam (bass), Sam Edwards (drums), Ben Edwards (vocals, guitar), Charlie Richards (lead guitar). Photo Credit: © Mark Lloyd

Rainbreakers, a four piece outfit from Shrewsbury, have been hailed as one of the freshest new sounds in the UK blues rock and soul circuit. The band have developed a distinctive sound that embodies a fusion of dynamic musical elements that bridges the gap between Blues, Rock, Pop and Soul.
The band are particularly fascinated with the sounds of the past, ranging from soul melodies and psychedelic sounds to garage-rock riffs and R&B grooves.

Photo Credit: © Mark Lloyd

"A breath of fresh air on the current UK blues scene" – Blues & Soul Magazine

"Their sound channels the greats of the 60’s and 70’s yet with a modern
twist and a healthy dose of soul. They may hail from Shrewsbury UK but
their groove tells you Austin, Texas"- National Rock Review

"Loud and attention grabbing… fusing genres into the wild seemingly abandoned… not only endearing it is verging on the magnificent"– Liverpool Sound and Vision

Photo Credit: © Mark Lloyd

Rise Up, demonstrates the bands progression as song writers and musicians. The songs shift between gritty to delicate in an instant while the melodic and pop-like hooks combined with the raw and garage-esque backdrop, forge an inspiring combination.  
The new EP is all about living up to your own potential and being the best version of yourself. The bands song writing and musicality on their second EP reflects this idea and is a culmination of the bands efforts since they started performing live in 2014.

Rainbreakers are:
Ben Edwards – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Charlie Richards – Lead Guitar
Peter Adams – Bass
Sam Edwards – Drums

Rise Up - Track by Track

1. On My Own

It’s about the realisation that sometimes it’s better to be on your own than in a destructive relationship. It’s always easy when you first meet someone to have your rose tinted glasses on, but at some point you have to remove the guard and that can reveal a completely different person to the one you thought. The song reflects the moment that you have the realisation and explaining that to your partner. We’ve all been in relationships that we probably shouldn’t have stayed. This song reflects both parties feelings of not being right for one another. The constant push of the main riff throughout the song, forces you to move away from the destructive path and move on.

2. Rise Up

Rise Up is a reflection of what is happening in the world in the aftermath of Brexit, Trump and the divide being created throughout the masses.  We are of the opinion that there is a great pressure to conform and be happy with the world we are given, where as it is our belief that there can always be another choice, it is just whether people decide to act on it. We wanted the song to have some real groove about it to give the song a positive outlook, taking inspiration from one our favourite bands, Pimps of Joy Time. We feel the song solidifies that up beat optimistic vibe while still maintaining the gravitas to convey a very poignant message. We the people make the change. We the people Rise Up.

Photo Credit: © Mark Lloyd

3. Waiting On You

Waiting on You is the precursor to On My Own the story of a relationship where you are constantly waiting on promises that they will change their ways but never achieving those goals. The song has a very floaty and dream like vibe to it, reflecting the feelings of hope optimism that things can get better when in reality, sometimes things just don’t work. The style of Waiting On You highlights our inspiration drawn from soul music, but the middle 8 in the song brings it back to the our rock and blues roots and also represents the anger and confusion of emotions felt during these times.

4. Perception

This track is all about falling completely in love. We have all been through the bad relationships in life and this song reflects finding someone that makes all those concerns fall away and someone that just makes the everyday easy again. We like to think that this song draws on the musical influence of bands like Monophonics, with a psychedelic soul vibe. Emulating the whirlwind of emotions that are felt during this hypnotic and exciting first discovery.

5. Living Free

The EP ends with a Living Free, a song with a lot to say about the internalisation of feelings and anxiety. The inspiration for this song comes from those little arguments everybody has with themselves and the struggle you feel between two contrasting emotions. The whole song builds from just the drums to an explosion of sounds at the end, giving that feeling of a building tension within your mind and the release that follows when you finally come out the other side. 

RAINBREAKERS
2017 UK TOUR DATES

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2017 UK TOUR DATES

The Live Rooms, Chester
Wednesday 8th March 2017
Special Guest to Stevie Nimmo Trio
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 1 Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DR
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The Robin 2, Bilston
Wednesday 5th April 2017
Special Guest to Danny Bryant
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Box Office: 01902 401 211
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20-28 Mount Pleasant, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 7LJ
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Bowness Bay Blues 2017, Bowness Bay
Saturday 8th April 2017
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Architectural Design Ltd, One Queens Yard, LA23 1AN
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The Live Rooms, Chester
Sunday 9th April 2017
EP Launch Party
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 1 Station Road, Chester CH1 3DR
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The 100 Club, London
Tuesday 25th April 2017
Special Guest to Bourbon Street Revival
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100 Oxford Street, London W1D 1LL
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The Old Courts, Wigan
Thursday 27th April 2017
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The Old Courts, Gerrard Winstanley House,
Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NA
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The Musician, Leicester
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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42 Crafton Street West, Leicester LE1 2DE
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The Clwyd Room, Mold
Friday 5th May 2017
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Venue Box Office: 01223 511 511
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Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA
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Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
Sunday 7th May 2017
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West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN
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Staffs Fest, Stafford
Sunday 28th May 2017
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 Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE
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2017 Summer Tour

The Jam House, Birmingham
Thursday 1st June 2017
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 The Jam House, 1 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
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The Bullingdon, Oxford
Monday 12th June 2017
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 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE
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The Tuesday Night Music Club, Surrey
Tuesday 13th June 2017
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The Hooley Village Club, St Margaret’s Road, Hooley Village, Surrey, CR5 3RB
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Broseley Festival, Broseley
Sunday 18th June 2017
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Broseley, Shropshire, UK
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Linton Festival, Linton
Saturday 8th July 2017
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 Linton, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7RY
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Old Bush Blues Festival, Worcester
Friday 18 August 2017
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 The Old Bush, Upton Road, Callow End,
Worcestershire, WR2 4TE
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2017 Autumn Tour

Whitby Blues Festival, Whitby
Saturday 14th October 2017
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Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN
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Clitheroe Blues Festival, Clitheroe
Sunday 15th October 2017
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 The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DL
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Ilfracombe Blues Festival, Clitheroe
Sunday 12th November 2017
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 Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Marlborough Rd,
Ilfracombe, EX34 8PF
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