[1] Their sound incorporates influences from Ska, Reggae, Soul, Motown, Afro-Beat and Dub.
[2] Termed 'Brit Reggae' by Reggae pioneer David Rodigan, By The Rivers was formed in 2010[3] and has since performed at Glastonbury (on the BBC Introducing Stage), T In The Park, Larmer Tree Festival, Boomtown, Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival, Kendall Calling, LeeFest,[4] Green Man Festival and many others.
The band's performance of 'Run Home' at Glastonbury 2013 was aired nationwide by the BBC as part of their coverage.
[5] Reviews by Blues and Soul[6] magazine, God Is In The TV,[7] Gigewise and After Dark Cardiff were all positive.
[3] Their Official UK Tour ran from September to November 2013, visiting cities across the country during that period.