20 years in, The Riptide Movement are still finding new ground. “Owe You A Lot,” out now, is the first taste of the Irish band’s 6th studio album, due later this year, and it arrives with a genuine sense of occasion. Recorded at Orphan Recording Studios in Curracloe, Co. Wexford and co-produced with Gavin Glass, the track has everything the band are known for, big guitars, surging drums, anthemic intensity, and a melodic instinct that’s carried them through 2 decades of serious work.
The most notable shift is a first. Lead guitarist JPR Dalton steps up to lead vocals, marking a real evolution in the band’s creative dynamic. It works. Built on driving rhythms and soaring melodies, the track builds toward a euphoric crescendo that earns every second of its emotional payoff. “Reaching 20 years as a band makes you reflect on everything you’ve shared,” the band says. “It feels familiar but also completely new for us, especially with JPR taking on vocals for the first time. It’s about honouring where we’ve been while still feeling excited about where we’re going.”
Gold-certified and Choice Music Prize-nominated, The Riptide Movement have spent 2 decades building one of Ireland’s most durable rock catalogs, blending indie, folk, blues, and classic rock into something entirely their own. Chart-topping album ‘Getting Through’ and fan favourites like “All Works Out” and “Elephant in the Room” cemented their reputation long before they shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, and Neil Young, or collaborated with both the BBC Orchestra and RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
“Owe You A Lot” is the sound of a band that’s earned their 20th anniversary and isn’t remotely done yet.