Brave Rival release "Run And Hide" music video and announce purple vinyl edition of their debut album "Life's Machine"

NEW SINGLE "RUN AND HIDE"
RELEASED FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2022

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TAKEN FROM THE DEBUT ALBUM "LIFE'S MACHINE"

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ON FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER FROM WWW.BRAVERIVAL.COM/SHOP

Life’s Machine is the stunning debut album from Portsmouth-based five-piece rock, blues, and soul band Brave Rival featuring the hypnotic lead vocals of Lindsey Bonnick and Chloe Josephine.

Released to critical acclaim earlier this year, the album will soon be released on deluxe double vinyl format with pre-orders going live Friday 7th October via www.braverival.com/shop

To celebrate the impending release on vinyl, the band will be releasing its fourth single taken from the debut album titled Run and Hide. It will be released Friday 7 October 2022.

Run and Hide is available to pre-save HERE.   Watch the Run and Hide music video HERE

“Run and Hide is a New Wave of Classic Rock banger that tells the tale of a stalker going a few steps too far. Something I think a lot of women sadly have had to deal with in one way or another”, says Brave Rival’s co-lead vocalist, Chloe Josephine.

“We went really big on the production of this song to really capture those massive 80’s rock sounds” explains drummer Donna Peters. “But there are elements of light and shade with a bridge that is reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and Heart!”

The deluxe edition of Life’s Machine will be released on double vinyl and will feature four bonus acoustic songs recorded by the band live at St Mary’s Church, Portsmouth with their Producer Tarrant Shepherd at the helm.

“Vinyl was something we always wanted to do, but we also wanted to make it extra special,” says Brave Rival’s guitarist, Ed Clarke. We decided to make a limited-edition colour vinyl run of 300. Once they are gone, they are gone!” “The four extra acoustic tracks will be on side 4 and will include new and old original songs in a reworked way.

DELUXE VINYL – TRACK LISTING

SIDE A

1. Heart Attack (4:11)
2. Guilty Love (3:36)
3. Without You (4:34)
4. Run and Hide (3:50)

SIDE B

1. Come Down (5:58)
2. What’s Your Name Again? (4:50)
3. Secrets (4:54)
4. Long Time Coming (5:33)

SIDE C

1. Thin Ice (3:40)
2. Fool Of You (4:12)
3. Break Me (6:07)
4. Life’s Machine (6:13)

SIDE D

1. For The Ones (Acoustic) (4:26)
2. Run and Hide (Acoustic) (3:06)
3. Guilty Love (Acoustic) (4:19)
4. What’s Your Name Again? (Acoustic) (4:25)

Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

Brave Rival, who were nominated for “Best Emerging Blues Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2022 and recently took part in the UK Blues Challenge 2022, recorded Life’s Machine in the picturesque Surrey countryside at The Mayfair Studio. The band enlisted the talents of record producer and engineer Tarrant Shepherd, an up-and-coming maestro of the control room who cut his teeth with Brit Award winning producer Greg Haver and award- winning multi-platinum producer and engineer Clint Murphy.

For Tarrant, this was his first professional album under his own stewardship, and he left nothing on the table. This team was a match made in heaven, and one that was a long time in the making.

Originally scheduled for a spring 2020 recording session, Life’s Machine was unceremoniously put on hold due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. A situation which stung all the harder for Brave Rival as the first lockdown occurred mere weeks after a successful Kickstarter campaign raised the funding to record.

Undeterred by the social distancing measures which forced the band to stay at home, Brave Rival took to technology to continue writing songs (many of which feature on Life’s Machine).

“We didn’t want to just give up and hide away,” says co-lead vocalist Chloe Josephine. “We wanted to keep the momentum going and keep ourselves from going crazy whilst stuck at home. We would have regular Zoom calls as a band to work on song ideas. Our guitarist, Ed, came up with a guitar riff that he would record at home, then our bassist, Billy Dedman, or our drummer, Donna Peters, would record their parts at home and the song would grow organically.”

Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

The additional year ended up being time well spent as it allowed the band to fine tune their craft, writing upwards of 50 songs, ultimately allowing them to select the best stand out songs for the 12-track album.

“It was important for us to ensure every song deserved to be on the album,” states the band’s bass guitarist Billy Dedman. “We wanted each song to be a true representation of us and our sound. This demanded the best performances from each of us and the best production. Joining forces with Tarrant really was the greatest decision we made as it allowed us to achieve both of those goals”

For their debut album, Brave Rival also collaborated with some incredible musicians to bring their songs to life. On Hammond organ and keyboards, they brought in the amazing Jonny Henderson (Ian Siegal, Matt Schofield, Elles Bailey).

“I was absolutely blown away by what Jonny brought to certain tracks,” says co-lead vocalist Lindsey Bonnick.  “We let him do his thing with songs such as Heart Attack, Guilty Love and Without You, I just couldn't imagine them now without his signature flair!”

Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

For the title track of the album, Life’s Machine, the band required a bit of melancholy drama and found it in the form of a grand piano at 13 Sound Studios, Somerset. “Ian Shepherd was entrusted with adding his emotive playing and style to the title track as well as the album closer, Long Time Coming. The extra layers on top really made the songs come alive for us” enthused the band’s guitarist Ed Clarke.

And finally, to round out the album, Brave Rival turned to the abundance of talent on the Portsmouth blues and soul scene. Chloe and Lindsey, together with six beautiful soul and gospel singers, created the Bravian Choir. Their parts were performed and recorded at St Mary’s Church in Portsmouth and the results were epic. “The sustain and natural reverb in the church was insane. I had goose bumps whilst watching them sing,” recalls Brave Rivals drummer Donna Peters, “After hearing the songs with the choir mixed in, I started tearing up! It made the songs so beautiful.”

With all the elements recorded and mixed, it was time to turn their sights on mastering. Brave Rival knew they wanted someone with the right kind of energy and found it with Katie Tavini (Ash, We Are Scientists, Nahli). “What attracted us to Katie, was her impressive work ethic and back catalogue for such a young age but equally, Brave Rival is all about female empowerment, therefore, it was important for us to work with other female professionals in a male dominated industry” remarked Chloe. “We are so happy to have found Katie, her final touches to our album completely blew us all away!”

Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

PRODUCTION CREDITS
All songs written and performed by Chloe Josephine, Lindsey Bonnick, Donna Peters,
Billy Dedman and Ed Clarke
Recorded at The Mayfair Studio, Churt, Surrey
Piano recorded at 13 Sound Studios in Kewstoke, North Somerset
Tarrant Shepherd - Producer, Engineer, Mixer
Rupert Peters - Assistant Engineer

BAND LINE-UP
Chloe Josephine - Vocals
Lindsey Bonnick - Vocals
Donna Peters - Drums, Percussion, Cajon, Acoustic Guitar
Billy Dedman - Bass
Ed Clarke – Electric and Acoustic Guitars

ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Jonny Henderson - Hammond, Keyboards
Ian Shepherd - Piano
Amba Tremain - Bravian Choir
Leonie Tremain - Bravian Choir
Bradley Jago Jackson - Bravian Choir
Marlene Hill - Bravian Choir
Olivia Haggarty - Bravian Choir
Faye Carpenter - Bravian Choir

Photo Credit: © Rob Blackham

ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK

Heart Attack
Blues-Rock that will get your heart pumping, pulse racing and your chest pounding. A 'turn-it-up-in-your-car' track with a Floyd inspired middle 8. Intrigued?

Guilty Love
Ultimate earworm, reminiscent of an eighties rock classic. A celebration of leaving a relationship that just isn't right for you.

Without You
This is a sentimental song that explores the journey of loss and the longing for a loved one. It’s a song with beautiful harmonies, rocking guitars and driving rhythms with plenty of light and shade.

Run And Hide
Adrenaline fuelled, high energy and catchy as hell. A great song to run to, especially from someone you don't like. Soak in the incredible drumming featured in this banger!

Come Down
The lyrics to this epic tune were written in the bath after a gig about the inevitable post show blues. Expect an exceptional blues solo, spectacular vocals by Chloe Josephine and breath-taking moments from the Brave Rival 'engine room' - Donna Peters and Billy Dedman. 

What's Your Name Again?
Slide guitar? Check. Heavy riff? Check. Filthy theme? Check. ... Turn it up!

Secrets
A gut punching rock anthem full of fury. Chanting encouraged for those who have ever been lied to and cheated on - 'three years, I've wasted!'

Long Time Coming
A song you will feel you already know and love. Close and intimate heartfelt vocals that build to an outstanding masterpiece with our Bravian choir allowing Lindsey Bonnick to “take it home.” It’s a song about the longing and aching for home and family.

Thin Ice
Industrial percussive sounds really take this song up a gear. With such a catchy, heavy riff, two-part fiery vocals, and a chant you'll be singing along to at the end, this song is hard to forget.

Fool of You
Aretha inspired gospel intro leading to a funky groove with a dollop of soul and a splash of rock to make this number what it is. Listen out for the sexy bassline driving this song forward.

Break Me
The story is told from the perspective of two women entangled in a love triangle. A unique slow blues rock tune featuring one of the best solos you'll hear and a gospel choir that takes it to another level. Fun Fact, the Bravian Choir was hand-picked by the band and recorded at St Marys Church, Portsmouth.

Life's Machine
Written during the Covid-19 global pandemic, it's a heart wrenching, spine tingling and goose bump inducing rock ballad summing up how it feels to lose someone you love during such a gruelling time. One of two songs to feature a grand piano on the album, Life's Machine takes the listener on a journey through delicate verses and mournful choruses all building to an epic crescendo. The song ends with the sounds of ghost-like spirits with the cycle of life complete.

For The Ones (Acoustic)
This beautiful folk song was written during one of the many lockdowns and shares a message of hope for those going through a difficult time. It is for everyone who didn’t know which path was right to take in a forever changed world. There was so much fear consuming us all be we were and still are all in it together.

Run and Hide (Acoustic)
The intertwining of two acoustic guitars with a funky groove takes this originally fast paced number in a different direction. The bridge is extended into a haunting tale of unrequited love.

Guilty Love (Acoustic)
Starting off with gorgeous acapella vocal harmonies, this reworked classic Brave Rival song is taken back to its roots with a reinstated bridge and extended acoustic solo.

What’s Your Name Again? (Acoustic)
Featuring Donna on the Cajon and Ed on the Resonator, this tale of a one-night stand becomes a swampy, groovy delta blues to close out the deluxe vinyl.

Photo Credit: © Global Fire Creative

2022 TOUR DATES
TICKETS: WWW.BRAVERIVAL.COM/TOUR

7 October – Cornwall Rocks Festival
20 October – Tapestry Arts, Bradford (supporting Dom Martin)
21 October – Blue Funk, Rhythm & Blues Club, Manchester (supporting Dom Martin)
22 October – The Wharf, Stourport-On-Severn (supporting Dom Martin)
23 October – The Harlington, Fleet (supporting Dom Martin)
26 October – The Factory, Worthing (supporting Dom Martin)
27 October – Bourne Music Club (supporting Dom Martin)
28 October – Goin’ Up The Country, Chester (supporting Dom Martin)
29 October – The Mackenzie Hall, Brockweir (supporting Dom Martin)
5 November – Music Club, Coolham (Supporting Catfish)
10 November – The Blues Bar, Tring
11 November – Hallelujah Festival, Hartlepool
12 November – The Leopard, Doncaster
13 November – The Musician, Leicester
15 November – The 100 Club, London (Supporting Corky Laing)
18 November – The Yardbirds Club, Grimsby
16 November – The Bullingdon, Oxford (Supporting Corky Laing)
19 November – Parish Hall, Sedgefield (Supporting Corky Laing)
20 November – Whitby Blues Festival, Whitby
9 December – The 1865, Southampton (Supporting Laurence Jones)
15 December – Emsworth Music Club XMAS Party