Free spirited singer-songwriters River Roots are a good-vibe, acoustic folk-roots duo from the UK. A powerful symbiosis of soulful male/female harmonies that will take you out of your head and straight into your heart. River Roots have a playful uplifting vibe that will nourish your soul as they seamlessly weave between soothing melodies to funky upbeat feel-good songs. Their music is majorly influenced by a nomadic lifestyle and the profound experiences and connections made on their travels.
“Our mission is to spark inspiration and ignite passion in people to transform their reality. Music is powerful and true magic, we want to help spread it to the world.”
Their self-titled debut album was released, recorded and produced in 2018 by Sonic Vista Studios (Lady Gaga, Swedish House Mafia, Ting Tings).
River Roots’ successful sophomore album Coalescence catapulted onto the scene at the end of 2020. Recorded and produced in London by Leon Itzler who has also captured the sounds of Sam Garrett and Ny Oh. Songs have since been featured on Radio BBC Introducing a number of times.
Their popular track ‘Bare feet’ won best folk song of the year on the ‘2020 Reddit Grammy Awards’.
Niamh Mcgowan, Jump Ship Promotions
“If ever there was an ep that was the perfect soundtrack to relaxing on a beach somewhere, this is it. With a soulful voice, the smoothest and lightest sound from an acoustic artist I have heard for a while.”
Ear To The Ground Music
“Really nice vocal harmonies, light hearted energy and bright imagery that puts a smile on my face.”
David White, BBCIntroducing
“What voices River Roots have! Simple and frankly stunning. Nice job”
Daniel Pascoe, BBC Introducing
“I love that! It’s escapism in musical form, I feel like I’ve been transported to meadows”
Quest Festival
“We’ve had River Roots play twice now at our festival and they have been nothing short of wonderful. Inspired lyrics with a really joyful vibe. They get the crowd going and are often named as a favourite act from our punter’s.”
Sarah Gosling, BBCIntroducing
“It’s infectious, it’s raw and just effortlessly cool”
Previous Festivals
UK: Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, Secret Garden Party, All About Love, Green Belt, Beat-Herder, How The Light Gets In, Buddhafield, GoldCoast Ocean, Eden, Small World, The Green Gathering, Into The Wild, Bimble Bandada, Audio Farm, Unearthed, Maui Waui, Wonderfields, Sunrise Celebration, Something to Smile About, Little Big Gig, StoneHenge Solstice, Soul Circus, Off Grid, Spirit, Seed, Conscious Camp, Wilderness Gathering, Sundara, Sun and Moon, The Big Green, Wayfarer, Monmouth, Salford Music.
Europe: Pachamama (CH), Ancient Trance(DE), Landjuweel (NL), Budapest Street(HU), Sounds of Spirit(CH), AGNI Spirit (ES), Tribal Gathering (CZ), Sacred Dance Gathering (CH), Pilsen Busking (CH), Jam (DE).
New Zealand: Wanderlust, Luminate, Evolve, Aum, New Zealand Spirit, Voices of Sacred Earth, Resonance Karamea, International Yoga, Organic Mechanic, Love Lake, Supported Franko Heke, Tubby Love & Amber Lily.
Australia: New Paradigm, Nimbin Roots, March against Monsanto, Spring Eve, Rock The Gate.
Asia: Bali Spirit (ID), Jai Thep (TH), Colours of Love(TH), Pachamama Spirit (TH), Quest (VN), 420 (KH).
Support slots: Nahko, Mose, Dirtwire, Undercover Hippy, Trials of Cato, Regime, Tubby Love & Amber Lily, Franko Heke.