
RISEโs latest single โDreams,โ released on May 8th, is an unflinching, high-octane burst of optimism wrapped in gritty guitar riffs and emotionally honest lyricism. Hailing from Liverpool, this four-piece outfitโSam Kinley (bass/vocals), Paul Kinley (keys/backing vocals), Alex Mahoney (drums), and Brian Petch (guitar)โhave crafted a track that creates the chaos and clarity of chasing a future that feels just out of reach. Produced by Rob Whiteley at Whitewood Studios, โDreamsโ carries the sonic stamp of RISEโs signature sound: energetic, anthemic, and emotionally textured.
From the opening moments, the song hits the ground running. Thumping beats and gritted guitar lines rev forward with urgency, while shimmering guitar layer lifts the song to its buoyancy even in its most reflective moments. The vocalistโs thick, raspy voice anchors the track with soul and sincerity, each word charged with a sense of lived experience. The opening line, โWhen all around is falling down and I just held my head,โ hits with particular weight, as we recognize the familiar storm of frustration, hope, and perseverance. The chorus, with its plainspoken powerโโDreams, we do our best to plan / Hopes, we do the best we canโโfeels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
What makes โDreamsโ stand out is how it manages to channel big emotions without veering into melodrama. Itโs honest rock music that wears its heart on its sleeve, unashamedly hopeful in a time when cynicism often dominates the airwaves. The arrangement, tight and well-crafted, ensures that every element has its space, from the punch of the drums to the melodic interplay of keys and guitar.
As RISE prepare to head back into the studio this July, โDreamsโ gets them gearing up to conjure more. Check it out on Spotify and stay tuned with the band.
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Review by: Naomi Joan