Brave Rival today release “Control”. this second single from the award-winning band is their heaviest song yet. An angry, fast, and explosive song about taking back control from a failed relationship. Fast tempo and a huge breakdown with thrilling vocals give this song an Evanescence edge.
“‘Control’ started as a riff in a hotel room just as we were meant to be leaving” says guitarist Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke . “The idea weirdly sparked from Billy humming a completely different tune, but inspiration struck, and I had to get my guitar out to quickly record what was in my head!” –
Lead vocalist Linsey Bonnick adds “Lyrically, it’s probably my angriest song. And there have been a few now! It’s coming from a place of a failed relationship and a recognition that I needed to take back control of my life”
The new EP named 5 to 4 will be the band’s first release as a four-piece. Produced by Tarrant Shepherd and recorded at Mayfair Studio, Churt, as well as Global Fire Studios in Fareham, the sessions were professionally filmed for a stunning series of music videos. Each track has also been mixed in immersive Dolby Atmos, creating an incredible fusion of visuals and sound that offers fans a truly unforgettable experience.
Drummer Donna Peters says “To me, this EP is Brave Rival at our core, all the fire, the emotion, and that spark we get when the four of us lock in together. It’s the start of a new chapter for us and we cannot wait to take people on the journey”
Bassist Billy ‘Danger’ Dedman comments “There are moments that hit you with big riffs and others that strip everything down to something really raw and honest. That balance is what 5 to 4 is all about. We’ve put everything into these songs. It’s a mix of our blues-rock roots with something fresh and forward-looking, and I think that passion really comes through.”
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Brave Rival are Lindsey Bonnick (lead vocals), Donna Peters (drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, vocals), Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke (guitars, vocals), and Billy ‘Danger’ Dedman (bass guitar, vocals).
5 to 4 will be released Fri 17th Oct on CD, Vinyl (in four limited edition colour variants), and Digital Download
Pre-orders for 5 to 4 are live now / “Control” is out now on all digital platforms
The band are about to head out on tour supporting FM, followed by a launch gig (tickets on sale now) for the EP at the legendary 100 Club in London on 15th October 2025. The band continue on with their own headline UK tour.
Tour Dates:
- 6th Sept – Edinburgh Liquid Rooms (Supporting FM)
- 7th Sept – Newcastle Wylam Brewery (Supporting FM)
- 11th Sept – Bristol The Fleece (Supporting FM)
- 12th Sept – Cardiff The Globe (Supporting FM)
- 14th Sept – Colchester Arts Centre (Supporting FM)
- 28th Sept – Southend Chinnerys (Supporting FM)
- 1st Oct – Gloucester Guildhall (Co-Headline with Alice Armstrong)
- 2nd Oct – Manchester Night & Day Cafe
- 11th Oct – Godalming Borough Hall
- 12th Oct – Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre (Matinee & Evening shows)
- 15th Oct – London 100 Club (EP LAUNCH SHOW)
- 16th Oct – Norwich Brickmakers
- 18th Oct – Aldershot West End Centre
- 25th Oct – Hartlepool Hallelujah Festival
- 26th Oct – Lincoln The Drill
- 6th Nov – Derby Flowerpot
- 7th Nov – Whitby Rocks Festival
- 8th Nov – Dudley Lamp Tavern
- 5th Dec – Looe Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival
- 6th Dec – Bristol Louisiana (Co-Headliner with Alice Armstrong)
- 7th Dec – Staines Thameside Taphouse and Brewery
- 18th Dec – Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
- 19th Dec – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
- 21st Dec – Hastings The Carlisle
- 30th Jan – Trecco Bay Planet Rock Winters End Festival
- 1st Feb – Blackpool, UK Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival
- 6th Feb – Reading Facebar
- 13th Feb – Winchester The Arc
- 15th Feb – Cambridge The Junction
- 27th Feb – New Milton Forest Arts
- 1st Mar – London Milkfest
- 14th Mar – Milton Keynes Stables (Co-Headline with Will Wilde)
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