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Soulful Rock & Roll with grooves from both sides of the Mississippi River
Stone Arch Rivals brings a fresh, soulful spin to rock and roll, blending timeless grooves with heartfelt, roots-driven songwriting. Formed in 2018, band members hail from both sides of the Mississippi River, and are constantly working to weave together their diverse musical backgrounds to create a sound that’s both earnest and electrifying.
Known for their engaging performances and rich, soulful melodies, Stone Arch Rivals is more than a band for its members — it’s a return to music as a communal and creative experience. Whether playing at a variety of venues or crafting new tracks in the studio, they aim to connect deeply with their audiences and leave a lasting impression.
With a new album releasing in 2025, Stone Arch Rivals continues to evolve, balancing modern influences with the classic sounds of rock and soul.
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All band photos by Matt Schillerberg.
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Album: That’s What They Say
Stone Arch Rivals will be releasing a series of singles beginning in March and launching their debut album in fall 2025. Their songs are earnest and introspective—a fusion of rock with elements of blues, folk, and neo-soul and bring a vocally forward, unique offering to the scene.
The album is produced by Ryan Smith, frontman of The Melismatics and Ryan And Pony, as well as the lead guitarist of Soul Asylum, recorded at Flowers Studio, mixed by Kris Johnson, and mastered by Mystery Room Mastering. The album includes songs featuring organ and keys by Tommy Barbarella, of Prince and the New Power Generation and horns by Ivan Jackson, of Brasstracks. Distributed by Hygh Tension Records / Virgin Music Group.
Stone Arch Rivals, a very cool soul tinged rock outfit. Catch them soon. They’re very good.
“Front Row” Paul Engebretson
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