The Tide Is Turning for award-winning blues rockers When Rivers Meet Single & Video out now with new album Rhythm Rust & Static due May 29
At the confluence of alternative rock and gritty blues, award-winning duo When Rivers Meet make music from the heart that’s food for the soul.
As intuitive as they’re instinctive, this finely tuned husband and wife team is fiercely autonomous and unflinchingly bold.
One of a handful of fully independent UK artists to have achieved two Official UK Charts Top 10 albums, When Rivers Meet is a band without boundaries.
And new single The Tide Is Turning maintains the consistent flow of critically acclaimed releases that have long since marked out Grace and Aaron Bond as ones to watch.
It’s a raw and edgy anthem that comes from those nights on the road when everything feels a little rough around the edges.
As intuitive as they’re instinctive, this finely tuned husband and wife team is fiercely autonomous and unflinchingly bold.
One of a handful of fully independent UK artists to have achieved two Official UK Charts Top 10 albums, When Rivers Meet is a band without boundaries.
And new single The Tide Is Turning maintains the consistent flow of critically acclaimed releases that have long since marked out Grace and Aaron Bond as ones to watch.
It’s a raw and edgy anthem that comes from those nights on the road when everything feels a little rough around the edges.
The windows rattle from the amps, the venue is packed and noisy, there’s the smell of beer in the air and the floor’s sticky.
“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 is the first single taken from summer 2026 album Rhythm Rust & Static and its arrival couldn’t be more timely for the Bonds.
“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 is the first single taken from summer 2026 album Rhythm Rust & Static and its arrival couldn’t be more timely for the Bonds.
Grace and Aaron are expecting their first child following an intense period of songwriting and recording.
And Bond Jr will be hitting the road later this year as Rhythm Rust & Static’s release is supported by a series of headline shows across the UK.
“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.
And Bond Jr will be hitting the road later this year as Rhythm Rust & Static’s release is supported by a series of headline shows across the UK.
“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 usher in a brave new era on the back of three successive Band Of The Year wins at the UK Blues Awards and multiple tours across the UK, US and Europe.
Grace and Aaron continue to build on the striking potential that landed the duo Planet Rock Radio’s Best New Band award in 2021.
And on the back of 2025’s top four UK album Addicted To You, the Bonds are determined to break down more barriers and broaden their reach within a constantly evolving music industry.
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.”
The Tide Is Turning is streaming everywhere with the video available to watch on YouTube HERE
“That spirit was something we really wanted to capture with the new album.”
When Rivers Meet usher in a brave new era on the back of three successive Band Of The Year wins at the UK Blues Awards and multiple tours across the UK, US and Europe.
Grace and Aaron continue to build on the striking potential that landed the duo Planet Rock Radio’s Best New Band award in 2021.
And on the back of 2025’s top four UK album Addicted To You, the Bonds are determined to break down more barriers and broaden their reach within a constantly evolving music industry.
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.”
The Tide Is Turning is streaming everywhere with the video available to watch on YouTube HERE
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Fans can pre-order Rhythm, Rust & Static now ahead of its May 29 release. Visit the band’s official website for details of various bundles and formats.
2026 Rhythm Rust & Static Tour
23rd July, Arts Centre, Colchester
24th July, Forum, Tunbridge Wells
7th August, The Witham, Barnard Castle
8th August, The Cluny 2, Newcastle
21st August, Acapela, Cardiff
22nd August, The Boileroom, Guildford
3rd September, The Parish, Huddersfield
4th September, MacArts, Galashiels
5th September, Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
6th September, Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
17th September, The Fleece, Bristol
18th September, Norwich Arts Centre
1st October, Arlington Arts, Newbury
2nd October, Black Prince, Northampton
Tickets www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour
Photo credited to Rob Blackham and used with thanks.
