Brave Rival release their fourth single, “Heavy,” a heartfelt and candid ballad that delves into the experience of anxiety and the sudden changes it can bring. The track masterfully blends beautiful strings with powerful, driving guitars to create a rich wall of sound, allowing the melodic vocals to shine.
“Heavy is one of my favourite songs on the album,” says Chloe. “Lyrically, we took inspiration from the journeys of our fans and the push and pull anxiety can bring on within oneself. That crushing wave-like feeling is familiar to all of us.”
Lindsey adds, “Heavy originally started out acoustically, with a much softer intro. As the idea for the song progressed and the lyrics became clearer, it felt natural to want to start the song with this complete wall of sound. Heavy has the most light and shade on the album. We wanted the song to reflect the way mental health can take over but with moments of clarity. The whole album has a thread of mental health issues, which is something that isn’t spoken about enough. We want to help to change that.”
Billy notes, “Another element to the song is the beautiful string arrangement by the Vulcan String Quartet. The score adds so much movement and beauty against this huge backdrop.”
August 16th, Brave Rival will release their eagerly awaited sophomore album, “Fight or Flight,” building on their debut with even greater intensity. Two of their singles, “Five Years On” and “Fairytale,” both were voted as Classic Rock’s Track Of The Week.
Brave Rival will embark on an extensive tour this Autumn. With influences from the Wilson sisters of Heart to legends like Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac, Brave Rival’s musical lineage is undeniable. This year promises to be monumental for the band. Be sure to catch this band live, as Metal Planet Music calls it their “journey to superstardom”.
Heavy is OUT NOW on all digital platforms HERE
Pre-order the album “Fight Or Flight” HERE
Pre-save the album HERE
SUMMER DATES
Fri 2nd August Nottingham, Bodega
Sat 3rd August Buxton Blues Festival
Sun 4th August Cambridge Rock Festival
Sat 10th August Ledbury, Lakefest (VIP Tent)
FIGHT OR FLIGHT TOUR
Fri 16th August Oxford, The Bullingdon
Sat 17th August Tilford, Weyfest
Sat 31st August Petersfield, Festival Hall
Fri 6th September Newcastle The Cluny
Sat 7th September Sedgefield, Parish Hall
Sun 8th September Stamford, Mama Liz’s
Thur 12th September London, Dingwalls (Album Launch Show)
Fri 13th September Dudley, Lamp Tavern
Thur 19th September Leicester The Musician
Wed 25th September Leamington Spa, Temperance (Sold Out)
Thur 26th September Derby, The Flowerpot
Fri 27th September Southampton, The Brook
Fri 4th October Hastings, The Carlisle
Sat 5th October Frome, The Tree House
Sun 6th October Looe, Cornwall Rocks Festival
Fri 11th October Stockton–On–Tees, Blues at the Bay
Sat 12th October Carlisle Blues & Rock Festival
Sun 3rd November Lincoln, The Drill (Co Headline Show with These Wicked Rivers)
Sun 10th November Wakefield, Warehouse 23 (Supporting FM)
Wed 13th November Gloucester, Guildhall (Co Headline Show with These Wicked Rivers)
Sun 24th November Sheffield, The Greystones
Mon 25th November Barnoldswick, Music & Arts Centre (Sold Out)
Tue 26th November Barnoldswick, Music & Arts Centre
Thur 28th November Morecambe, The Platform
Fri 29th November Aberdeen, Cafe Drummond
Sat 30th November Troon, Winterstorm
Sun 1st December Edinburgh, Bannermans
Mon 2nd December Kinross, Green Hotel
Tue 3rd December York, Fulford Arms
Fri 20th December Portsmouth, The Wedgewood Rooms
