When Rivers Meet Release Defiant New Single “The Script” – From Album Rhythm Rust & Static Out May 29 2026

Blues-infused alt-rock duo When Rivers Meet have released the official video for their new single “The Script” – a rallying cry against fear and the idea that your story is already written.

The track is the second single from their upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static, set for release on May 29 2026.

Watch the official video for “The Script” here Stream “The Script” now on all platforms

Grace Bond says: “This one feels very personal to me. It’s about that voice that creeps in telling you how things are going to go and choosing not to believe it. I love the idea that nothing is set in stone. The script isn’t written yet and that means I still get to decide.”

Aaron Bond adds: “There’s a real sense of defiance in this song. Not aggression — just standing your ground when things feel uncertain. The line ‘don’t give in to fear’ really says it all. It’s about holding steady and writing your own ending.”

A Bold New Chapter

“‘The Script’ builds perfectly on the momentum of the first single ‘The Tide Is Turning’,” the band explain. The new album sees them returning to a rawer, more intimate sound after the bigger production of 2025’s Top 4 UK album Addicted To You.

Grace continues: “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.”

The fiercely independent husband-and-wife duo have achieved two Official UK Top 10 albums without a label or management. They turned down major record deals to stay on their own path and will head out on this summer’s UK tour with their first child, born in March 2026.

Aaron says: “A big part of our story is the independent side of what we’ve built. We’ve never followed the music industry rulebook. We’re proud to go our own way.”

2026 Rhythm Rust & Static UK Headline Tour Dates

23 July – Arts Centre, Colchester
24 July – Forum, Tunbridge Wells
7 August – The Witham, Barnard Castle
8 August – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
21 August – Acapela, Cardiff
22 August – The Boileroom, Guildford
3 September – The Parish, Huddersfield
4 September – MacArts, Galashiels
5 September – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
6 September – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
17 September – The Fleece, Bristol
18 September – Norwich Arts Centre
1 October – Arlington Arts, Newbury
2 October – Black Prince, Northampton

Tickets are on sale now at www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour

Pre-order Rhythm Rust & Static now for bundles and formats via the band’s official website.

FAQs – When Rivers Meet “The Script” & Rhythm Rust & Static 2026

When was the new single “The Script” released? Out now on all streaming platforms with the official music video.

When does the new album Rhythm Rust & Static come out? May 29 2026.

What is “The Script” about? Defiance against fear and the idea that your future is already written — it’s about choosing to write your own story.

Are When Rivers Meet touring with their baby? Yes — Grace and Aaron welcomed their first child in March 2026 and will tour with baby Bobby this summer.

How many UK Top 10 albums have When Rivers Meet had? Two — they are one of the few fully independent UK acts to achieve this.

Where can I buy tickets for the 2026 tour? Tickets are on sale now at www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour

What is the sound of the new album? Rawer and more intimate than their previous record, while staying true to their blues-infused alt-rock style.

Rock News final word: “The Script” is When Rivers Meet at their most defiant and inspiring. With a new baby on board and a full UK tour this summer, the independent duo continue to prove they’re writing their own success story — one powerful anthem at a time. Pre-order the album and catch them live in 2026.