The Rival Unveils New Single; Announces EP
(Nashville, TN) — Nashville alt-rock duo The Rival has unveiled the first single, “My Own Devices,” from its upcoming EP, SANDS. “My Own Devices” was premiered by Substream Magazine which says the track is a, “…massive new jam…” and that SANDS, “…offers huge indie rock anthems, catchy choruses, and softer, elegant moments strewn throughout. We can tell you confidently that it’s a release you’ll want to visit repeatedly this fall.”
“My Own Devices” will be commercially released and available at all digital outlets on August 26. The SANDS EP is slated for release on October 7.
The band wrote the track from the perspective of a, “…family member that has been through hell with their partner and it’s been difficult to watch. We wrote ‘My Own Devices’ by putting ourselves in their shoes, imagining what it must feel like to try and fix what is broken and get back to that sense of home. Musically, we wanted to pay tribute to some of the great ’90s albums we grew up with, from Jeff Buckley to Weezer, and experiment with a sound that felt like home to us.”
SANDS is the second in a trilogy of EP’s The Rival is releasing in 2016 and 2017. The first EP, WAVES, featured an electronic, synth-heavy, sound that reflected an upbeat summer vibe. On SANDS, the duo showcases some of the most raw and intense tracks Phillip LaRue and Allen Salmon have arranged together. Since forming in 2012, The Rival has seen incredible TV/Film success with its songs used in everything from Apple’s iPhone 5 launch, to commercials for Target, Nike, Sony, Microsoft, and ESPN. Individually, Phillip and Allen have numerous songwriting credits including Phillip’s #1 country hit “Whiskey In My Water” performed by Tyler Farr, plus Allen Salmon’s credits as a producer, mixer, and writer which includes collaborations with MuteMath, Fleurie, Katie Herzig, and Neulore among others.
Track List
- Wanderer
- Just Let Go
- Shine
- My Own Devices
- Desert
