When Rivers Meet Eye Historic No.1 as Addicted To You Hits No.2 on UK Albums Chart

Indie Blues-Rock Duo Share Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chart-Topping Journey

British blues-rock duo When Rivers Meet are on the brink of a monumental milestone, with their latest album Addicted To You storming to No.2 on the Official UK Midweek Albums Chart. As they battle Sparks for the coveted No.1 spot—potentially becoming the first fully independent, self-released, and self-managed band to top the UK charts—the husband-and-wife team of Grace and Aaron Bond are sharing an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of their journey, available now on their website.

“We’re still in shock to be at No.2 as a completely independent band,” Grace Bond shares, her voice filled with gratitude. “Addicted To You is a labor of love, and seeing this response is beyond our wildest dreams. We poured everything into this album, and to be so close to making history is humbling. Thank you to every fan who’s believed in us—we’re doing this together.”

Released on May 23, 2025, Addicted To You marks a bold new chapter for When Rivers Meet, expanding into a six-piece band for the album and live shows. Recorded at The Boathouse Studio in Suffolk with producer Adam Bowers, the record fuses blues-rock, Americana, and folk, with standout tracks like the gritty title song and the haunting By the Water’s Edge. The behind-the-scenes video offers fans a rare glimpse into the recording process, capturing raw moments of Grace and Aaron crafting their harmonies and the band’s electric energy in the studio.

Fans can stream or purchase Addicted To You now: HERE. Watch the exclusive video at www.whenriversmeet.co.uk to see how this chart-topping album came to life.

The duo will hit the road for their Tree of Life Tour this autumn, with newly added dates marked by an asterisk:

• Sept 26 – Exeter, The Phoenix*
• Sept 27 – Liskeard, Carnglaze Caverns*
• Sept 28 – Bath, Komedia
• Oct 2 – Stamford, Corn Exchange
• Oct 3 – Newbury, Arlington Arts
• Oct 24 – Galashiels, Mac-Arts*
• Oct 25 – Inverness, An Seomar*
• Oct 26 – Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
• Oct 31 – Southport, The Atkinson
• Nov 1 – Manchester, Band On The Wall
• Nov 2 – London, Islington Assembly Hall
• Nov 6 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
• Nov 7 – Barnsley, Birdwell Venue
• Nov 8 – Gateshead, Glasshouse ICM
• Nov 9 – Carlisle, Old Fire Station
• Nov 20 – Cardiff, The Globe
• Nov 21 – Chester, The Live Rooms
• Nov 22 – Gloucester, Guildhall
• Nov 27 – Reading, Sub 89
• Nov 28 – Bury St Edmunds, The Apex*

This summer, When Rivers Meet will perform at festivals including Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sign Of The Times Festival, Alford Rock And Blues Festival, Bures Music Festival, Brasenose Fringe Festival, Castell Roc Festival, Cottingham Folk Festival, Brightlingsea Free Music Festival, and The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival.

Join the journey to No.1—stream Addicted To You, watch the exclusive video, and catch When Rivers Meet live this year. Visit www.whenriversmeet.co.uk for updates on their chart position