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ple from what you say. So I think you have to be “The fact that we had that experience; that tant year for the band. Danny tells us, “We are
very, very subtle when you are political, but, es- we were able to shoot a music video, speak to going to start writing for album number two”. We
pecially in 'Take My Hand', for us, there is so strangers for three or four days every day and are very excited to hear what comes next for
much injustice going on that we just want to talk get different messages, but every single person River Becomes Ocean. If you want to catch
about it. We want to get that message across, is responding and giving a message, I really them live they have been confirmed on this
you know. We're not pointing any fingers. I think hope that it helps people who feel like they're on year’s bill at Camden Rocks festival. Don’t forget
you have to be careful because there's wrong their own to see that they really aren't and that to pick up a copy of ‘A Motion Paralysed’, out
and right everywhere and that's what we want everyone does have a story, which is the most now on Department Musik. You can also stream
to bring across with that song.” important thing,” says Ben. it on Spotify. This band is definitely heaven sent.
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hree years ago River Becomes Ocean he guys in River Becomes Ocean come info.
Treleased a music video for ‘What If I Tacross as very caring guys, speaking Words by Becky Dorgan
Stay’ feat. Shane Told’. It features individuals out on important matters in their songs and try-
sharing their own personal messages on the ing to help make a difference. So it’s no surprise
subject of depression. They're held up on pieces that these caring guys care about animals too.
of card, often as inspiration. Danny reveals, “We are all vegetarian apart from CELEBRATING ________________________
“We literally just walked through Brighton Ben. Marvin and I have been vegan for a long
and asked people if they wanted to be a part of time. I love vegan food.”
it. So it wasn't friends or fans. It was just like Marvin adds, “You can always find some- Black Velvet #100
complete strangers,” says Danny. thing somewhere. We were so excited when
Marvin adds, “It was an incredible experi- Greggs brought out the vegan sausage roll.” _________________________________ 25 YEARS
ence because we asked these strangers on the Danny recommends a venue in Brighton for
street and it's a very tough topic to talk about vegan food. “There’s this venue in Brighton “Congratulations
and they were so open about it that within the called The Hope and Ruin and they have the Black Velvet on your
first question like ‘blah blah blah,’ they just best vegan bap and they have vegan hot dogs
started talking about personal experiences, it and vegan doner kebabs. It's awesome, you 100th issue.” - George
was just incredible.” should try it”. Donoghue
Danny continues, “Which proves the point; But quickly getting back to music to wrap
you know people do care.” things up, 2019 looks like being another impor-

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