Today’s the day… Rhythm Rust & Static is officially out now and available to stream everywhere.
If you’ve already pre-ordered a copy, it should be landing on your doorstep very soon (if it hasn’t already!).
We can’t wait for you to hear it.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
In just 3 days, Rhythm Rust & Static will finally be released.
As we’re getting closer to release day, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for the support you’ve already shown this album. All three of the limited edition vinyl variants have sold out, and even the remaining vinyl stock is starting to get low.
It’s hard to believe this is our fifth studio album. Every record we’ve made has captured a different moment in our journey, and we’re really proud of this one. We can’t wait for you to hear it.
If you’d like to help us have the strongest release week possible, digital downloads make a huge difference. Thanks to your support we’ve already had two UK Top 10 albums, and we’d love to give Rhythm Rust & Static the best chance we can.
We’d also like to say a huge thank you to everyone in the Rivers Meeting Place Facebook group. The excitement and support you’ve shown over the last few months has been amazing, and it means more to us than you know.
We’re nearly there... 3 days to go.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
OUT IN 14 DAYS
19 JUNE 2026
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First of all, thank you.
The last email we sent wasn’t the one we wanted to send. Having to announce the delay to Rhythm Rust & Static was frustrating for us, but your understanding, patience and support meant the world.
Now the great news?
All the vinyl has now arrived!!!
After months of writing, recording, planning, designing, proofing, approving, waiting and wondering… the records are finally here and we’re now deep into checking, signing and preparing everything ready for release day on 19th June.
One of the recent reviews described us as having a “fiercely guarded independence” and that phrase really stuck with us.
Because when you’re an independent band, there isn’t a big record company handling everything behind the scenes.
We don’t just write the songs and turn up for the photos.
And right now we’re opening boxes and checking the finished vinyl ourselves to make sure everything is exactly as it should be before it reaches your hands.
Of course, we don’t do it alone.
We have an incredible team, that we've built, around us.
And the reason we’re able to make albums this way is because of you...
Because you crowdfund them.
Because you buy the records.
Because you come to the shows.
Because you believe in what we’re doing.
That support gives us the freedom to make the music we want to make, without anyone watering it down or telling us what it should sound like.
And judging by the reviews coming in, that freedom has made its way onto this record...
Classic Rock Magazine said:
“An unfiltered quality… undiluted by a bunch of A&R men trying to water it down.”
Blues In Britain called it:
“A collection that will delight their fans and solidify their reputation as a band that wears its heart on its sleeve.”
Music News gave the album 5/5 Stars, describing it as:
“Ragged and glorious. Absolutely essential.”
A Quick Update On The Limited Editions
The response has been incredible!
✅ Cassettes — Sold Out
✅ Limited Vinyl Variant #1 — Sold Out
✅ Limited Vinyl Variant #2 — Sold Out
✅ CDZines — Sold Out
⚠️ Road Warrior Vinyl — Almost Gone
We only made a very small number of Road Warrior copies and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
If you’ve been thinking about grabbing one, now is the time.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Every album we’ve made has been built together with you, and Rhythm Rust & Static is no different.
We genuinely can’t wait for you to hear it.
Only 14 days to go.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
Today we’ve released the official music video for our brand new song Caught In The Middle ️⚡
It’s another track from Rhythm Rust & Static, and we’re really excited for you to finally hear and see this one properly.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
We also wanted to give you an update on the album release.
As most of you know, Rhythm Rust & Static was originally due for release on 29th May. Unfortunately though, we’ve had ongoing delays with the vinyl manufacturing and the records simply haven’t arrived with us when they were supposed to.
We did everything we could to make this happen on time, including building extra time into the schedule where possible, but unfortunately this part has ended up out of our hands.
Because of that, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to move the album release date to 19th June.
We know this is disappointing, especially for those of you who supported the crowdfunding campaign and have already been incredibly patient waiting for your orders, and we’re genuinely so sorry for the extra delay.
Being independent means we handle all of this ourselves, and it’s really important to us that when your order arrives, everything is exactly as it should be. We never want to rush something out just for the sake of hitting a date.
Thank you so much for sticking with us!
If you’ve got any questions at all about your order, feel free to drop us an email at shop@whenriversmeet.co.uk
And in the meantime, we really hope you enjoy the new Caught In The Middle video
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
We’ve done something we’ve never done before…
Our very first When Rivers Meet cassette.
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Only 100 copies have been made.
There’s something about holding music in your hands like this.
Raw, physical… a little bit nostalgic. We weren’t even sure whether to do it. But now they’re here… we’re so glad we did.
If you want one, don’t hang about, we genuinely don’t expect these to last long.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Thanks for being part of everything we do.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
It’s one month tomorrow until Rhythm Rust & Static is out… and honestly, we’re a bit blown away.
Both of the limited vinyl editions have already sold out. We genuinely didn’t expect them to go this quickly... especially with over a month still to go.
It’s clear we underestimated just how many of you wanted this one on vinyl 🤩
Because of that, the ‘Nocturnal’ vinyl is now running low…
If you’ve been thinking about grabbing a copy, now’s the moment.
Just a quick one…
Our latest single The Script has been nominated for Tracks of the Week by Classic Rock Magazine ⚡️
If you haven’t heard it yet, you can watch the music video here.
And if you’ve been enjoying it, we’d massively appreciate your vote.
Thank you for everything you’ve done to get us to this point.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
We’re really excited to finally share this with you…
Our brand new single The Script is out now... taken from our upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static, out 29th May.
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This song’s about pushing back against that feeling that everything’s already decided for you… and choosing your own way forward instead.
We’d love you to give it a listen and let us know what you think.
A lot of you have already been picking up the Limited Edition Vinyl... and High Voltage edition has now completely sold out.
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There are now just 39 copies left of the Midnight Oil Limited Edition vinyl for Rhythm Rust & Static.
Once they’re gone, this variant won’t be pressed again.
If you fancy something a bit special, now’s the time to grab one before they disappear.
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
Today feels like a special one!
We’ve just released two brand new live music videos, both taken from past tours that meant a lot to us:
– He’ll Drive You Crazy
(live from the Red Rum Tour) 🔥
– By Your Side
(Live in Nottingham) 🔥
Watch them now on You Tube, click on the links above!
These are more than just videos to us they’re a bit of a celebration of the road, the shows, and all the moments we’ve shared with you out there.
And that brings us to…
Rhythm Rust & Static Tour
We’re getting closer now, and a few of the shows are already running low on tickets, so if you’re planning on coming down, don’t leave it too late.
We genuinely can’t wait to get back out and see you all again.
🎸 Rhythm Rust & Static Tour Dates
Thu 23 July – Arts Centre, Colchester
Fri 24 July – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
Fri 7 August – The Witham, Barnard Castle
Sat 8 August – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
Fri 21 August – Acapela Studio, Cardiff
Sat 22 August – The Boileroom, Guildford
Thu 3 September – The Parish, Huddersfield
Fri 4 September – MacArts, Galashiels
Sat 5 September – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Sun 6 September – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Thu 17 September – The Fleece, Bristol
Fri 18 September – Norwich Arts Centre
Thu 1 October – Arlington Arts, Newbury
Fri 2 October – The Black Prince, Northampton
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Vinyl update:
Our limited run of High Voltage has now completely sold out!
thank you so much if you grabbed one.
Midnight Oil is now running very low, with only 40 copies left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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Thanks as always for being part of this with us.
See you out there soon.
We’re really excited to announce that Greene will be joining us as special guest on the Rhythm Rust & Static Tour 2026 ⚡️
Greene is the musical project of Joe Anderton. After spending years playing in Connor Selby’s band and writing with artists like The Cinelli Brothers, he’s now fully stepped into his own world with this project.
His sound leans into pop melodies, but there’s something deeper running through it… introspective, sometimes whimsical, and really honest.
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His debut EP The Content Creator came out in 2024, followed by Now I’ve Got You Listening — a more vulnerable, stripped-back release. There’s also a raw edge in tracks like Three Finger Carrie, where you can hear those garage rock influences creeping in.
And live… that’s where it really lands. It’s personal, it’s authentic, and there’s a warmth to it that we know you’re going to connect with.
If you want to check him out before the shows:
🔗 Listen on Spotify
🔗 Watch on YouTube
As for us…
We’re just starting to find our feet with our little boy Bobby born on the 12th March, and settling into this new chapter at home… but we’re already so excited to get back out on the road with our tour baby in tow.
This tour is going to be a big one. We’re heading out as a three-piece, bringing Rhythm Rust & Static to the stage exactly how it was recorded, raw, stripped back, and loud where it needs to be. We’ll be playing the new album in full, along with some of the songs that got us here.
If you’re thinking of coming, don’t leave it too long 👇
🔥The Tide Is Turning🔥
Today we’re releasing our brand new single “The Tide Is Turning”, and it marks the beginning of a new chapter for us.
Taken from our upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static and we’re so excited to finally share it with you.
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Over the past year these songs slowly came to life, in late nights, quiet moments, and bursts of noise and energy. Today is the moment where the album finally begins its journey
out into the world.
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👇Click below to watch the music video👇
The album itself lands 29th May, but you can pre order today.
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Dive headfirst into the treasure trove, limited edition vinyl, and exclusive bundles it is a must have.
If you want to jump on this from the get go, this is your chance.
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💥High Voltage Vinyl SOLD OUT
💥Midnight Oil Vinyl SELLING FAST - Won't be available
for long!
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
This Friday we’re releasing the first single from our new album Rhythm Rust & Static. The song is called The Tide Is Turning.
This one comes from those nights out on the road when everything feels a little rough around the edges. The windows are rattling from the amps, the venue is packed and noisy, there’s the smell of beer in the air and the floors are sticky beneath your feet.
️️️It captures that moment just before stepping on stage when the anticipation starts to build and you can feel the energy of the room coming alive. Underneath it all there’s a feeling that this is exactly where you’re meant to be. It’s a feeling we both crave.
Recently we were walking past a venue and could hear a band soundchecking inside. It wasn’t our show, but the moment we heard the band through the walls we both felt that same rush of excitement and anticipation you get just before a gig.
That moment is exactly what this song is about.
The Tide Is Turning will be released at 10am GMT on Friday across all streaming platforms, and the music video will go live at the same time. We can’t wait for you to hear and see it.
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This single is the first glimpse into the world of our upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static, which arrives on the 29th May.
If you’d like to pre-order the album, there are only a small handful of the High Voltage limited vinyl still available.
Pre-order the album here ⬇
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
P.S. We’ve also just released a couple of live videos today if you fancy watching something while we count down to Friday.
👇 BARTON HOLLOW 👇
👇EYE OF A HURRICANE👇
The pre-order for Rhythm Rust & Static opens this Friday (6 March) at 10am GMT, and we’re really excited to finally start sharing more about how this record came together.
When we started working on Rhythm Rust & Static, we decided to approach this album a little differently.
Usually we record everything in one focused block of time in the studio. This time the songs came together gradually throughout the year, which allowed the record to evolve naturally and gave each track the space to become what it needed to be.
We also set ourselves a creative limitation.
When we made Addicted To You, we recorded it as a six-piece band, because we knew we wanted to recreate that album live exactly as it sounded on the record. That meant bringing in two new band members and building those bigger arrangements with layered harmonies and instrumentation.
With Rhythm Rust & Static, we wanted to explore the opposite idea… something rawer, more stripped back and more intense.
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Part of that inspiration came from recording “Soulbreaker” for the Matt Long tribute album. That track naturally leaned towards a more stripped-back arrangement, and it sparked the idea of exploring that sound further.
Our drummer James Fox is also a multi-instrumentalist and co-writer on the album, and after how much we enjoyed our duo tour, we started thinking how fun it would be to take that intimacy and just expand it slightly, bringing Foxy along and touring this record as a three-piece.
We also worked again with our longtime producer Adam Bowers, who co-wrote the songs with us and, as always, was instrumental in shaping the sound of the record.
It creates a different energy on stage and keeps everything within the same limitations we used when recording the album.
But don’t worry… this doesn’t mean the six-piece shows are disappearing! We absolutely love playing with the full band and we’ll definitely be back out as a six-piece again soon. It’s fantastic to have the freedom to explore these different ways of performing the music.
If you’d like to see where we’ll be heading out on the trio tour, you can find the dates >here<
Much Love
Grace & Aaron x
P.S. Baby Bondy is due any day now… so things are getting very exciting (and slightly unpredictable!) in the Bond household at the moment.
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