Black Rivers Explained

Black Rivers are an English rock band composed of twin brothers Jez and Andy Williams, who form two-thirds of the bands Sub Sub and Doves.

History

Jez Williams and Andy Williams are multi-instrumentalists in the band Doves, which went on hiatus following their 2009 album Kingdom of Rust.^[1] As a duo, they began working on music again in 2012, recording in Andy's home studio in Glasgow, Jez's home studio in Salford, and in an Anglesey cottage.^[1] In summer 2014, Black Rivers began playing live shows with new material,^[2] and in February 2015 released their debut self-titled album.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Discography

Studio albums

• Black Rivers (Ignition Records, 9 February 2015) UK #35^[7]

Singles

• "The Ship" (25 July 2014)
• "Voyager 1" (27 October 2014)
• "The Forest" (9 February 2015)
• "Age of Innocence" (18 May 2015)
• Black Rivers Remix EP (13 November 2015)

Notes and References

1. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/black-rivers-interview-jez-and-andy-williams-from-doves-talk-about-their-new-album-9998208.html Interview
2. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/gig-review-black-rivers--7546121 Gig Review
3. http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18639/reviews/4148692 Review
4. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/11392279/Black-Rivers-Black-Rivers-review.html Review
5. https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66025/Black-Rivers-Black-Rivers/ Staff Review
6. http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/black-rivers-black-rivers-album-review-1.2091384 Review
7. https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/47141/black-rivers/ Black Rivers