Indie Rock from Atlas Rivers

Coming out of Manchester, Atlas Rivers is an exciting new indie rock trio already making an impact with their emotive and expansive sound. Though new to the music scene, the band’s story stretches back much further, to their shared beginnings in Carlisle. Childhood friends Steve, Gav and Glen first connected through music, forging a bond that would later become crystallised as Atlas Rivers.

From their earliest days, the trio’s chemistry was clear with Gav picking up a drum kit for the first time, joined by Steve and soon Glen becoming part of the equation after Gav handed him a bass. Together, they explored their musical passions, drawing inspiration from artists such as Radiohead, Bob Dylan and Regina Spektor.

Life eventually pulled the members of Atlas Rivers in different directions, taking them to various corners of the world. Though separated geographically, they remained musically connected while exploring rock, folk, metal, pop and modern classical and electronic music independently. Their reunion finally arrived last year, when the magnetic draw of collaboration proved impossible to resist and Atlas Rivers was born.

Now inspired by the likes of Picture Parlour, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, their music is built on driving rhythms, intricate instrumental flourishes and anthemic melodic hooks cut with samples and textured backing vocals. Making a compelling musical entrance in September with their debut single “Towards The Sun,” Atlas Rivers are back with the follow up, their new sophomore single titled “The Vanishing.”

Recorded at South City in Manchester, the track opens with the crash of guitar chords before gliding into a grooving sound of bold indie rock capped by elegant vocal leads. With the laid back punch of drums, twang of guitar tones and stretch of airy texture, the track flows through moments of dreamy aesthetic before erupting into an anthemic chorus packed full of splashing drums and striking guitars as the infectious vocal lines soar above.

It’s a stunning showcase of the band’s knack for crafting slick ebb and flow and writing highly original music with wide appeal. Once again showcasing their engaging sound and performance flair, Atlas Rivers builds on their momentum with a superb second outing as they continue their rise as a thrilling new act in the music indie rock scene.

Listen to The Vanishing below

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