Written while travelling the east coast of Australia. Visiting beaches, rainforrests, caves, desserts, riversides, riding motorbikes and boats along the way.
Audio was recorded at Deva Studio near Kyogle in a Paradise like setting.

The song draws it's influence from travelling around with his partner and the feelings that come with the whole backpacking experience.

Lyrics:
We ain't gunna be here forever
And not gunna see everything
As long as your here beside me
I'm not gunna need a thing

In the distance I hear them 
Sounding the drums
A battle call is howling
Howling out for us

We've walked down this road forever
A dark sky don't mean a thing
The clouds open up above us
And beam us free from sin

In the distance I hear them 
Sounding the drums
A battle call is howling
Howling out for us

So hear we are again, a different place, with a similar story
We venure on the day and settle down when the starlights falling
I don't really know which direction to go to
But i don't really mind

In the distance I hear them 
Sounding the drums
A battle call is howling
Howling out for us

We ain't gunna be here forever
And not gunna see everything
As long as your here beside me
I'm not gunna need a thing

En Route

Gentle Elemental

Gentle Elemental (Radio Edit) [feat. Vojta Violinist]

FUNCTIONAL

GIVE UP

Stream/Download: https://fanlink.tv/home_mose_riverroots

Immerse in 'Home' a rich epic tapestry of Mose's signature deep tribal sounds, infused with the soul-stirring male and female vocals of @riverrootsband , both fresh from their European tours. Offering a comforting narrative of belonging, no matter the distance traveled.

'Home' is a testament to Mose's continuous musical innovation and enriched by River Roots recent marital union, add a layer of heartfelt authenticity, making it a sublime fit for Spotify's reflective and vocal electronic playlists.

Home (Deep Mix)

River Roots & Mose - Home (Deep Mix)

Jackson Lewis - Learning (Mose Remix)

https://www.riverrootsband.com

Written and performed by Matthew Harrington and Gemma Neilan.
Vocals, guitar, percussion - Matthew Harrington
Vocals, percussion - Gemma Neilan
Percussion - Leon Itzler
Violin - Vojta Violinist
Mixed by Leon Marley Itzler 
Mastered by Ru Lemer.

Lyrics:
Warmth of fire
Grounded earth
Pure water
The air that I breathe
The love to feel in harmony
For the land mother and father sky
For the land mother and father sky

The elemental in its presence
Brings us gently back to balance

Embers dancing wisdom as they glow
Seeds are fruiting knowledge as they grow
Oceans shelters life of the unknown
Spirits whisper magic to behold
For the land mother and father sky
For the land mother and father sky

The elemental in its presence
Brings us gently back to balance

And as they all join as one
The perfect equilibrium
The spirit spreads across the earth
A new time has been given birth

The elemental in its presence
Brings us gently back to balance

https://www.riverrootsband.com

Written and performed by Matthew Harrington and Gemma Neilan.
Vocals, guitar - Matthew Harrington
Vocals, percussion - Gemma Neilan
Percussion, bass- Leon Itzler
Mixed by Leon Marley Itzler 
Mastered by Ru Lemer.

Lyrics:
As a passer passes by
As they walk beside my side
Nod ma head and say
Hey now hey now

A smile will go from ear to ear
As I greet you with full cheer
My heart is always saying
Hey now hey now

Amount of energy it took
Just to take a little look
Bringing a little joy from a hey now hey now

Just imagine every day
little sprinkle on-a the way
Smile at the people and say
Hey now hey now

Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Hey now hey now

Share a smile its contagious
Really just embrace it
Pass it on with a
Hey now hey now

Open up and let it give
Turning up the positive
Change the world with a
Hey now hey now

Just because one didn’t reply
Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try
Into the next one with a
Hey now hey now

Each connections are unique
With each new person that we speak
Open up with a
Hey now hey now

Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Hey now hey now

To everyone you are ma brothers and sisters
Spread good feelings to one another
Down break the social boundaries
Then its just you and me
Bringing a hey now

Jump jump up jump up and say
Hey now hey now

Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Smile at the people and say
Hey now hey now

Smile

https://www.riverrootsband.com

Written and performed by Matthew Harrington and Gemma Neilan.
Vocals, guitar - Matthew Harrington
Vocals, percussion - Gemma Neilan
Percussion, piano, bass - Leon Itzler
Violin - Vojta Violinist
Mixed by Leon Marley Itzler 
Mastered by Ru Lemer.

Lyrics:
Go to the River

Falling from the sky as many
All apart but soon we’ll be back again
Individually combining into all

Now with our collective goal
Our purpose found journeys unfold
Flowing sounds out in a call

Go to the River
Anywhere you wanna go even if there’s no road

Flowing with the tides we’re many minds
Alike reflective butterflies
Moon and gravity guiding us all

Now with our collective goal
Our purpose found journeys unfold
Flowing sounds out in a call

Go to the River
Weaving round it flows
Anywhere you wanna go even if there’s no road
Go to the River

Weaving Flows

https://www.riverrootsband.com

Written and performed by Matthew Harrington and Gemma Neilan.
Vocals - Matthew Harrington
Vocals, percussion - Gemma Neilan
Percussion - Leon Itzler
Mixed by Leon Marley Itzler 
Mastered by Ru Lemer.

Lyrics:
Listen to the words that your bodies speaking
Listen to the words of your hearts desire
Listen to the words that your bodies speaking
Listen to the words of your hearts desire
Heed to the voice and open up your mind
Flow to the movement dance and realign
Listen to the words
Listen to the words
Listen to the words

Listen

https://www.riverrootsband.com

Written and performed by Matthew Harrington and Gemma Neilan.
Vocals, guitar - Matthew Harrington
Vocals, percussion - Gemma Neilan
Percussion, piano - Leon Itzler
Violin - Vojta Violinist
Mixed by Leon Marley Itzler 
Mastered by Ru Lemer.

Lyrics:
They say the trees are always listening
Taken by those open feelings
Shaped and made by musics beating
We joined and danced and what an end

Back to the roots
of the song that starts with you
of the song that you choose
and now I can sing

Lost in a hundred spires
too late to realise
My skins dry my mind lies
time has got to change

When you find your place in song
You can just sing along
And everywhere you play
Will excite and vibrate

Feelings that are coming through me
May always they remain
Waiting for the moment
That I hear you again

I’ll beat my drum for you
I sing my song for you
I clap my hands to the beat
That transforms into

Believe in the new
All my friends who helped me through
All my love and gratitude I will
Always give

Wood and bone is what they stole
Taken from what once was whole
Nights sky window side
A part of you will stay

When you find your place in song
You can just sing along
And everywhere you play
Will excite and vibrate

Feelings that are coming through me
May always they remain
Waiting for the moment
That I hear you again

I’ll beat my drum for you
I sing my song for you
I clap my hands to the beat
That transforms into

Music that we made
Memories to celebrate
All of it is realised
And all will be remembered

Nova sparks and breathes new life
With all of her creations

Coalescence

Nova

Free spirited duo River Roots are a singer-songwriter acoustic folk-roots couple from UK, delivering conscious, mind opening music from the heart.  Immerse yourself in the healing harmonies as the good-vibes and positive energy uplifts your soul.
Inspired by the profound experiences and connections they have made on their travels, River Roots take the audience on a unique heart felt journey.  A gentle transition, as they seamlessly weave between soothing melodies to funky upbeat feel-good songs.

Matt originally from Leeds, kick started the musical journey while the duo were travelling Australia 2012.   Inspired by the beautiful surroundings and easy going vibes, his flow of creative writing was ignited.  In 2015, the music naturally became a co-creation as partner and vocalist Gem originally from Manchester, blended into the mix, evolving the music into River Roots.  The chemistry between the singer-songwriter soul mates is real, and their authentic selves shine through their live performances.

River Roots are self-taught, self-managed, independent musicians, and hope to spread the message to people to follow their dreams. Do what you love and build your life around it.
“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.”

Reaching far and wide, River Roots tour internationally, performing at 20+ festivals each year, including: Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown Fair, Beat-Herder, Green Gathering, Boardmasters, Bali Spirit Festival (ID), Pachamama (CH), Luminate (NZ).

2018 marked the release of their self-titled debut album.  Their songs have 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'. 
Their upcoming sophomore album Coalescence will be released July 2020.


David White, BBC Introducing:
“What voices River Roots have!
Simple and frankly stunning. Nice job”

Sarah Gosling, BBC Introducing:
“It’s infectious, it’s raw and just effortlessly cool”

En Route

River Roots

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