Powder Chutes Launch Next Chapter with Visceral New Single ‘Rivers’
Following the success of their 2025 debut album and fresh off a highly successful national tour, New Zealand’s rising rock exports Powder Chutes are back with a fierce statement of intent. Their brand-new single, Rivers, is set for global release today, 3 July 2026.
Recorded at Auckland’s Parachute Studios with award-winning producer Dave Rhodes (Devilskin / Blindspott), Rivers offers an explosive first look into the band’s heavily anticipated second studio album. The track is a sonic heavyweight that demands attention, erupting with the band’s signature blend of modern grunge and punk angst, anchored by a sleazy hard rock groove.
“Rivers emerged as an instant live favourite,” the band says. “The fierce crowd response we saw on tour really matches the power and energy we poured into this recording.”
Thematically Rivers pulls no punches. It explores the complexities of looking after mental health within the “maelstrom of modern society”, delving into the challenge of balancing meds and preserving a sense of self whilst maintaining positive relationships with those around you.
