Following an intense year of writing, recording, and touring, at long last NWRVR have made their grand debut as a full band. Comprising of two tracks, “Morse Code” and “Blood”, the singles were recorded at the legendary RAK Studios in London. Amidst the depths of last year’s winter sprouted this gorgeous, fully-fledged release – full to the brim with intricate instrumentals and visceral vocals. To boot, the tracks feature the rich electronic textures that NWRVR is known and loved for.

Off of the heels of the band’s most significant year to date, NWRVR were wrapped up in a whirlwind of dreaming up tracks while also being on the live circuit. Rapidly gaining momentum, the band was nominated for BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Live Lounge, while also gracing stages at the likes of First Light Festival and KOKO. NWRVR possesses an edge compared to other acts. Desiring to transcend one-sided performances, the band launched their own event series ‘Mislabel Presents’ at Bermondsey’s Avalon Café wherein sensorial experiences are bestowed upon the audience.

Now, “Morse Code/Blood” enters into NWRVR’s burgeoning discography – building upon their previous releases, such as their debut EP “The Train is Coming, Hypochondriac”. A longtime collaborator of theirs, Liam Howe, puts his production prowess to good use across NWRVR’s roster of songs. Having worked with the likes of Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds, Adele, and FKA Twigs – NWRVR is in good hands. Moody, evocative, surreal – this new release subsumes listeners into hypnotic bliss.

Brought together by the 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist, River Codrington, NWRVR is a tight-knit collective of friends and musicians flitting between London and Suffolk. Encompassing a range of themes, from identity to climate change – there’s no sign of NWRVR slowing down anytime soon. Fortunately for us, we had the opportunity to sit down with the band, and pick their minds about this new release, throwing experimental events, and what’s on the horizon for them.

Head below to take a look…

Hey NWRVR, congrats on your new release Morse Code / Blood! What inspired the tracks?

The music is about bodies, the planet, dots, lines, and making things. A certain climate crisis also seemed to seep into the lyrics… We just make songs about what’s in our heads at the time: very fleeting.

You guys are a pretty new band, how did you get started?

NWRVR was originally just one of us, writing and releasing alone. When the prospect of live music came along a band was a chance to bring it all to life. We’ve been making stuff together since.

What brought you together?

We met through classical music and jazz – but there has always been a common interest in stepping out of those traditions. Music is music, and we just want to make it in any and all forms.

How have you found your sound as a band?

It’s a long process, and constantly changing. Having a violin permanently in the band sets us up to have a certain feel from the start, and the jazz and contemporary influences probably play a role. But we don’t ever want to be “fixed”. We will always want to grow and move. We change, so what we make changes.

How do you approach making music videos?

Music videos are always a chance to make noise visual. The themes in our music are really strong, so ideas for images to represent them tend to come naturally. We aren’t just musicians – we are people who make things – so it’s a rewarding challenge to make something other than noise.

The last 12 months seem to have been crazy! Have there been any standout moments? Or any things you’ve learnt?

It’s been a wonderful year. Recording at RAK studios was as magical as you would hope, and playing lots of live gigs has done a lot for our development as a group.

You’ve also launched your own event series, tell us a bit about that?

“Mislabel presents…” is our way of experimenting with our live sounds and playing with others bands we love. The gigs are a culmination of music, art, poetry and dancing, and give us the space to explore what it’s like to play real life music.

What’s next for NWRVR?

There is always new music in the works… a compost heap of lyrics and sounds and curiosities needs concentrating down, and then releasing into the world…

How are you feeling about your upcoming live dates?

We have tunes to test out and sounds to hone – so very much looking forward to the new year and some more opportunities to dance and sing.

And lastly, what’s one thing you want everyone to know about NWRVR?

We are in a constant metamorphosis; change is always imminent and that’s what we love about music and life.

To watch the music video for “Morse Code”, and to stream NWRVR’s new release, head below…