Fresh from supporting
the The Rolling Stones at their recent Hyde Park gig and Biffy Clyro at
Mallorca and Ibiza Rocks, The Family Rain are a new and exciting indie band, made
up of three brothers from Bath, who appear destined for the big time. With the
release of their debut album later this year, the band’s latest single ‘Pushing
It’, sounds like a sure-fire hit.
The Family Rain consists of twins, Tim and Will Walter, and
their older brother Ollie, which makes this somewhat of a family affair. The brotherly
set up of the band draws obvious comparisons to this years Reading and Leeds
headliners, Biffy Clyro, who also boast a set of twins within their alt-rock three-piece.
However, the indie rockers from Bath have a sound that seems more like a cross
between The White Stripes and The Arctic Monkeys, and are hoping to follow in
the footsteps of these iconic bands with their flawlessly written and stadium
worthy tracks.
Their current release, the Pushing It EP, is well worth a
listen for fans of indie rock riffs and raw, gritty vocals. The first single
from the collection, after which the EP is named, ‘Pushing It’, is a hard-hitting
and fun indie anthem. Other tracks taken from the EP also deserve credit, including
the irresistibly catchy ‘Friction’ and the upbeat, smile-inducing track ‘The
Truth’, this compilation sounds like the start of a very promising career and
is generating a lot of buzz in the music industry. The Family Rain have managed
to create a fantastic blend of catchy, overdriven riffs with vocals reminiscent
of Jack White, The Black Keys and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. This compelling
EP is a must-have for fans of indie rock music with a bluesy edge and is
available to buy or download now.
Previously to the Pushing It EP, The Family Rain released
their first single ‘Trust Me I’m a Genius’ at the beginning of 2013 followed by
another impressive track, ‘Carnival’, in March, which can be downloaded for
free on the bands website.
The band is now looking forward to
playing at Reading and Leeds Festivals, as well as supporting Miles Kane and
Jake Bugg in Glasgow, before they start their own headline UK tour later this
year. The Family Rain are hot property at the moment and tipped hit the big-time
going into 2014.
Here is the video for their latest
single ‘Pushing It’!
Words by Mark Haldon
