WATCH NOW VIA POPMATTERS

EIGHTY-EIGHT EP AVAILABLE NOW

US TOUR DATES THIS SUMMER

“I Won't Be Back is a folk-tinged scorcher that bookends the five-track EP with a declarative bang, sounding as fiery and definitive in its message as its name would imply.” – PopMatters

“...a gorgeous little gem with some seriously haunting melodies” – Fuzzy Logic

“Effortless vocals deliver meaningful lyrics while being backed up by powerful yet relaxing instrumentals” – Farsighted

Toronto, ON – July 19, 2018 – Wild Rivers – the finest purveyors of “Folk ‘n Roll and Country Soul” - are releasing an official video for I Won’t Be Back, a highlight from their recently released Eighty-Eight EP. The video, debuting exclusively via PopMatters, follows the group in a Bohemian bonfire atmosphere, staying true to the band’s 1970s influences.

I Won’t Be Back is an optimistic breakup anthem that showcases Wild Rivers’ blending of storytelling and melodies. When talking about the story behind the lyrics, the band clarifies that the track “is about coming to terms with a finished relationship, and the mixed feelings that can come with that. We wanted the tone of the video to capture both sides, the sadness over lost love as well as the celebration of a fresh start.”

Along with the release of the Eighty-Eight EP, the band is also gearing up for a scattering of US tour dates, including stops in New York, Los Angeles and Denver, plus some of the country’s best folk festivals, see below for dates and details!

Wild Rivers is composed of Khalid Yassein (vocals, guitar), Devan Glover (vocals), Ben Labenski (drums) and Andrew Oliver (guitar, bass). Over three years, the Toronto-based band has accrued more than 30 million streams on Spotify, toured consistently across the U.S. and Canada, and earned a reputation as a band that makes a powerful connection with listeners. Coming from all different musical backgrounds, all four members find inspiration in iconic pop artists of the 1970s, from Fleetwood Mac to James Taylor to Neil Young, and manage to blend their hallmark storytelling styles with a modern approach to melody.

CATCH WILD RIVERS LIVE:
August 3 - Rochester NY - Rochester Public Market
August 5 - Fairfield CT - StageOne
August 7 - Exton PA - Eagleview Concert Series
August 8 - New York NY - Mercury Lounge
August 9 - Washington DC - Union Stage
August 11 - Bethlehem PA - Musikfest
August 24 - Ontonagon MI - Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
August 26-27 - Fayetteville AR - Fayetteville Roots Festival
September 16 - Asheville NC - Isis Music Hall
September 18 - Charlotte NC - Evening Muse
September 19 - Carrboro NC - Cat’s Cradle Back Room
September 20 - Atlanta GA - Eddie’s Attic
September 22-23 - Franklin TN - Pilgrimage Festival
September 24 - Dallas TX - Cambridge Room
September 26 - Phoenix AZ - Last Exit Live
September 27 - San Diego CA - Voodoo Room @ HOB
September 30 - Los Angeles CA - Moroccan Lounge
October 1 - San Francisco CA - Brick & Mortar Music Hall
October 2 - Portland OR - Mission Theatre
October 3 - Seattle WA - Barboza
October 5 - Spokane WA - The Bartlett
October 6 - Bozeman MT - Live from the Divide
October 7 - Denver CO - Lost Lake
October 10 - Ames IA - Maintenance Shop @ Iowa State
October 11 - Iowa City IA - The Mill
October 12 - Chicago IL - Martyrs

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