RGG November 2016 - p.35
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a modern twist and a healthy dose of soul. The
Rainbreakers may hail from Shrewsbury, UK,
but their groove tells you Austin, Texas.
”
-National Blues Review-
Since forming in 2012, Rainbreakers have
developed their sound into a fusion of dynamic
elements, bridging the gaps between Blues,
Rock, Pop and Soul, exemplifying a diverse and
ever-growing musical palette. The songs can
shift between gritty to delicate in an instant while
the melodic and pop-like hooks combined with
the raw and garage-esque backdrop forge an
inspiring combination. Ultimately the band’s
outlook is to produce authenticity, may that be
lyrically or sonically, to create a sound that truly
represents themselves as well as their
experiences.
The bands’ spirit draws significant influence
from older artists such as Free and Humble Pie,
yet expresses a strong connection with
contemporary bands like The London Souls,
The Black Keys, Monophonics and Gary Clark
Jr. Although Rainbreakers evidently show a
great fascination with sounds from the past,
they are by no means purists. While recalling
elements of their predecessors, the band has a
clear foothold within the sounds of their own
generation and strives to craft a melting pot of
musicianship, ranging from soul melodies and
psychedelic sounds to garage-rock riffs and
R&B grooves.
Since the release of their “Blood Not Brass” EP,
Rainbreakers have found themselves being
featured extensively throughout a variety of
media platforms. The Blues Magazine and
Blues and Soul magazine have each celebrated
the band’s refreshing outlook on the blues/rock
scene, while radio stations across the country
and most notably The Paul Jones Show on
BBC Radio 2 have all featured their songs
respectively.
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