Riiver Brukes

So, in between new song releases, there are a lot of options for posting new stuff Friends - but I need your help to decide which of those 2 options you'd like to see next!!

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Riiver Brukes

Hello Everyone!! I hope you are all well!! ❤️

Firstly, I want to say a big thank you to all my returning Friends - and also to all my new Friends!! So happy you are here in my little corner of the World sharing this musical journey of ours!!🙏🌎❤️

As you know, I released my latest single 'Promises Made' just over 2 weeks ago (Sept 26). The response has been amazing! Originally there was no plan for a music video - the intention was just to release the song via all the usual digital audio platforms (Spotify, Apple, Deezer etc etc). But...as we got closer to the release date and after 16 previous Music Videos, I couldn't do it!! I couldn't release without an MV!

So...I rushed in the awesome band, drank too much coffee and pulled a few all nighters👀. We made it just in time for the release - and I'm so happy we did: With well over 100k views already, it seems it was the right thing to do. But more, this MV is currently the most engaging, with the majority of viewers watching most of the video! That's really awesome and believe it or not, quite an achievement for a music video!! So a big THANK YOU to you all for being part of that!!

What resonated for you with this song and video? Anything jump out and grab you? Let me know in the comments - either here, or in the comments on the video👇 - I'd really love to know!!❤️

If you haven't yet watched 'Promises Made' MV here is the link👇

https://youtu.be/SFGvbrHo25A

If you don't know already, 'Promises Made' is my 3rd song of 2026 and will ultimately form part of my new album due for release at the end of Summer 2027. I have set up a new playlist for those songs and their MVs and will add to it with each new song and video that is released. Here is the link for that playlist👇

www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

You can also stream/website:
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

Once again, a big THANK YOU for all the support and encouragement - it really means a lot and I hope you continue to enjoy the music and videos, there is a lot more to come!! Speak to you again...very soon!!❤️🎶

#RiiverBrukes #PromisesMade #NewMusic2026 #SingerSongWriter #KeepItReal #NewMusicVideo

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Riiver Brukes

You see what really did it for me - and why I had to write 'Promises Made', was the keeping of the person hanging on until it was too late for them to start over again - but then doing that exact thing with someone else. It seems very cruel to me.🥲

I think if it's over, it's over. Just set each other free. What do you think Friends? Drop your comments and thoughts below - I wanna know!!🙏❤️


Link for the Music video for 'Promises Made'👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFGvb...

Stream:
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

Life is too short Friends...don't waste it.❤️


#RiiverBrukes #PromisesMade #MusicForTheSoul #NewMusic2026 #AltIndieRock #Singersongwriter

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Riiver Brukes

Hey Everyone!! I hope you all are doing well!!❤️

As you know, I just released 'Promises Made', almost one week ago - the 3rd new single for 2026. I can say the song is doing amazingly well with close to 30k YT views here already!!!😮 The feedback so far has been exceptional!! So, as always, a big huge 'Thank you' to each of you for helping to make it all possible!!🙏❤️

I was asked if the song is about me. In short, no, it's not about me - but it is about someone I know. It is a true story. 

'Promises Made' is not a general or romantic type of love song but a more precise and wounded story. It's a song about residual heartbreak - the kind that still cuts long after the storm has passed. Like the weather that moves through the song and the video, love can arrive with force and end up leaving nothing but wreckage. 💔

if you haven't yet heard or watched 'Promises Made' here is the link:👇

https://youtu.be/SFGvbrHo25A?si=jFElF...

Stream:
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

If this song means something to you - or if you can relate to it in some way, please let me know and drop your comments and/or story below. I really do enjoy and look forward to reading all the comments.❤️

'Promises Made' is the 3rd song released this year. If you haven't yet heard the previous 2 (Little Boxes - March 2026 & Rebel Soul - June 2026) here are the direct links to the music videos:

Little Boxes: https://youtu.be/-z5aqO-9Nyc?si=RY6h_...

Rebel Soul: https://youtu.be/dmz8KOVSFgE?si=F8trC...


Lastly, I want to THANK YOU again for your continued support and encouragement - you guys rock!! Keep being your fabulous selves and I'll speak to you again over the weekend with all the latest updates! 

Please don't forget to turn on 🚨notifications and be first to know when anything new drops!🙏❤️


#RiiverBrukes #PromisesMade #AltIndieRock #NewMusic2026 #MusicForTheSoul

4 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Riiver Brukes

Finally!! Very happy to let you know that following 'Little Boxes' in March, and 'Rebel Soul' in June, I've just released my latest new song, 'Promises Made'!! 😮🔥

'Promises Made' is a true story of residual heartache that followed the break up of a longterm relationship. For me, it was a story that had to be told because it was not just the break up that was so gut wrenching for this person, it was seeing their ex, whom they still loved, living a life they were denied, with another person.

Although, the hurt party has since moved on, they were sadly too old to start over with children etc - so for them, the hurt is eternal.💔

In the video, I use elements of weather to describe not only the multitude of lies and deception ('tears in the ocean', 'sand in the desert'..) that had been told but also to help visualize the turbulent, force of nature that can often come with broken hearts and unfulfilled promises.🌊

On the back of this song, all I'd say is, its ok to fall out of love - it happens - but perhaps just leave the person (as painful as that may be in the short term), rather than drag it out and ruin their life totally.🥲

If this song resonates with you in anyway, please drop your comments and stories below - I do read them❤️

Here is a link to the MV for 'Promises Made':
https://youtu.be/SFGvbrHo25A

Stream:
https:/linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

And for my previous 2026 songs, here are the links for those also:

'Little Boxes': https://youtu.be/-z5aqO-9Nyc

'Rebel Soul': https://youtu.be/dmz8KOVSFgE

🚨If you haven't yet subscribed please do - there is lots more real music, art and videos to come!!🔥

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend Friends!!🙏❤️

#RiiverBrukes #PromisesMade #MusicForTheSoul #BrokenHeart #NewMusic2026

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Riiver Brukes

Hello Everyone!! I hope you are all doing good!❤️

I've been a little quiet recently - working on my new album😮 and a few other things to share - hopefully soon! 

Also, I've been trying to catch some of the summer sunshine before it disappears for another year...September already!!😮 Time is flying way too fast Friends - we best make sure we enjoy it!

Some exciting news though Friends: Following on from 'Little Boxes' (March 2026), and 'Rebel Soul' (June 2026)...I have another new song release scheduled for the end of this month!!😎.  

🚨If you haven't heard or seen the music video's for those earlier two songs noted above, here are the direct links:

'Little Boxes': https://youtu.be/-z5aqO-9Nyc

'Rebel' Soul': https://youtu.be/dmz8KOVSFgE


Where was I? Ah yes...I'm very excited to let you know that my latest brand new song, ', will be released on !!🎉

Please watch this space over the coming days and weeks for more information as we inch closer to release date. I think you're going to really like this new song. 

Don't forget to subscribe and turn on those notifications so you can be first to know any new info!!🛎

Follow/Subscribe Everywhere😉:
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

For now, have an awesome rest of your weekend Friends - I'll speak to you v soon!!🙏❤️


#RiiverBrukes #AltIndieMusic #MusicForTheSoul #NewMusic2026 #Rebel Soul #LittleBoxes #PromisesMade

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Riiver Brukes

Fancy! Woot!! What do you think Friends? I'm going to be using this image on some of my new cards. I think it's kind of groovy?!🔥

Also, as you know, I've been working on some new artwork, which I hope to be able to share with you over the coming days. I hope that you like it. 

And...I have another Lyric Video to drop soon as well. 😮 (More detail to follow).

My goal is to eventually have a lyric video for all the songs. So, I'll just keep quietly adding them in between the new music releases.

In the meantime, let me know if there is any particular song you'd like to see a lyric video for - or any ideas you'd like me think or talk about. As always, I love reading your comments, so please do keep posting those comments!

Lastly, here is a link to my new playlist "Defiant Anthems & Rebel Vibes". Its the collection of some of my grittiest tunes so far - and I'll keep adding to it as we go along, I hope you enjoy:

"Defiant Anthems & Rebel Vibes"👇
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Have an awesome evening Friends!! Speak to you over the weekend - keep smiling!!🙏❤️


#RiiverBrukes #NewMusic2026 #Musicforthesoul #IndieRock #SingerSongwriter #MontrealRock #DefiantAnthems #RebelVibes

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Riiver Brukes

Hey Rebel Souls!❤️ As usual, I've been thinking about lots of things. Not all bad, not all good. Its an endless rollercoaster inside my head Friends. 🤨 Fuel for all I have to say.

I do get to thinking about injustice and inequality often - I mean the real, non-selective type. But because I'm also a realist, I understand things are not as easy as we'd like them to be.

But I wondered, what is it that pushes your buttons? What is it that bothers you most right now? Is it the world around you and what's going on or is it closer to home and more everyday things?🤔

Let me know in the comments - I'd like to know! Maybe there is a new song hiding in there!😮. 

For now, have an awesome Saturday and weekend Friends. Look out for some new shorts and vid's I'll be posting over the coming weeks as we wait for my next release in September!😮. Yup!!🎉

If you haven't subscribed and turned on the notifications - please do! Lots more to come!🛎

Follow/Stream:
Linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

#RiiverBrukes #RebelSoul #LittleBoxes #MusicForTheSoul #NewMusic2026 #keepitreal

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Riiver Brukes

Hey Friends! It's been a week already!! How time flies! I hope your week has been awesome. ❤️
I've been busy working on some art stuff and also some music - getting ready for a show or 2 which I am looking forward to! Recent years have mean't not much in the way of live stuff as I chose to focus on writing a few albums first. We're on album #3 - so far so good Friends!! Let's see!! 
That said, I should have some live stuff to post soon - I'm v excited about that!❤️

In the meantime, with all that is going on at the moment around the world, I thought it might be interesting to revisit one of my songs from Album Deja Vu called 'Little Black Book'.
 
Its a rock anthem I actually wrote it in 2022 and it was released in early 2023 - then I decided to include it on album 'Deja Vu' (2025) as it featured our late Friend and drummer, Ben.❤️

If you haven't heard it yet, here is the link to 'Little Black Book' music video👇
https://youtu.be/R-zFFJtb4Ys

And here is the link to full Album 'Deja Vu' playlist: 👇
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Follow/Stream here:
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

Curious to know what you think of 'Little Black Book'. Does it make sense to you - anything jump out at you? I look forward to your comments, suggestions and stories, so please do drop them below!🙏❤️😎

Have a great rest of your day and I'll hopefully see you back here in a couple of days!!
Keep smiling Friends!🔥


#RiiverBrukes #LittleBlackBook #AlbumDejaVu #IndieRock #MusicForTheSoul

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

Riiver Brukes

Hello Gang! ❤️ V Excited to let you know that there is a new lyric video about to drop!! 😮

As you know we have the awesome Official Music Video for 'Rebel Soul' which was released along with the song almost exactly 4 weeks ago😮...but we thought it would be nice to focus on the lyrics as well seen as many people like to sing along - which is really cool!!🔥

The Official Lyric Video will be released tomorrow evening (Thursday, 23rd July), at 9pm. Remember to bring your singing voice and turn up that volume! 🎤 Don't forget to subscribe and tap the 🛎 for notifications as well.

If you haven't seen the actual music video for 'Rebel Soul'...here is the link to the full video:👇
https://youtu.be/dmz8KOVSFgE?si=X0cSN...

All other platforms (website/stream)👇
linktr.ee/RiiverBrukesMusic

In the meantime, have an awesome rest of your evening!! See you back here tomorrow evening!!🙏❤️


#RiiverBrukes #LyricVideo #RebelSoul #NewMusic2026 #MusicForTheSoul #keepitreal

3 months ago | [YT] | 7