M Pire Magazine February 2014 | Page 12

Meet Rivers Monroe Rivers Monroe has emerged as one of Philadelphia’s most popular new bands and is supported by an increasingly fervent local and national fan-base, known as the RM aRMy! Defined by their energetic, driving, mainstream brand of music, flavored with a fresh, new, rock and pop/punk mixture, they have captured the attention of thousands of listeners along the entire East Coast and beyond. With the release of their highly anticipated self-titled album, the Philadelphia-based band has exceeded all expectations with their collection of hook-driven and inspiring songs. The band chose to collaborate and record with six-time Grammy winning producer Glenn Barratt of MorningStar Studios. The Philadelphia based quintet began when keyboardist/vocalist, Mat Rivers, joined long-time friend and lead-singer Mike Monroe. The two singer/songwriters teamed up with guitarist, Doc, bassist, Kirby and drummer, Dan, to fill out their new sound, infused with energy and emotion. 12