RISE – Hard To Leave You
Liverpool four-piece Rise deliver the most powerful, high-octane melodic rock banger you'll hear this summer
Hard To Leave You wastes zero no time getting under your skin. The track bursts open with driving guitars and a propulsive rhythm section that refuses to let up. Sam Kinley's lead vocal cuts through with real urgency, while stacked harmonies add depth and muscle to the choruses. Brian Petch's guitar work is sharp and purposeful, weaving around the synth textures without ever crowding the mix. And then something kinda strange happens. It just keeps getting even better, and better. And more intense. This is fantastic.
Rise are a four-piece from Liverpool making noise in the melodic rock scene. The lineup brings together Sam Kinley on bass and vocals, Paul Kinley on keys and backing vocals, Alex Mahoney on drums, and Brian Petch on guitar. Their sound draws from AOR traditions while pushing into more progressive territory when the mood strikes. Known for energetic live shows and a knack for big vocal hooks, they are carving out their own space in British rock. We're definitely along for the ride; a fab single.