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Rising country-folk sensation Rianne Downey is back with her latest single, \u201cAngel,\u201d ahead of the release of her debut album, The Consequence of Love, which drops October 17th via Run On. Following the excitement around her earlier announcements this year, \u201cAngel\u201d offers a glimpse into Downey\u2019s raw, timeless sound, cementing her as one of the most compelling new voices in modern country music.<\/p>\n
A soaring, fingerpicked country anthem, \u201cAngel\u201d showcases Rianne\u2019s unmistakable vocals in a stripped-back, emotive performance. \u201c\u2019Angel\u2019 is one of those songs where I sat back and thought, \u2018Did I just write that?\u2019\u201d Downey reflects. \u201cIt\u2019s probably the track I\u2019m proudest of. I wanted it to feel timeless, like it could\u2019ve been written today or in the 1950s.\u201d<\/p>\n
The song\u2019s lyrical heart is deeply personal. Downey explains, \u201cI think women are taught from a young age that we have to perform or serve to be worthy, and we\u2019re constantly made to feel like we\u2019re not enough. This song captures the moment I realised you shouldn\u2019t have to perform for anyone. You don\u2019t need to be \u2018enough\u2019 for the right person. Just being is enough. At its core, it\u2019s a song about seeing the light after a long time in the dark. Someone came into my life at the right time, and it genuinely felt like an angel had been sent to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans have been quick to praise Rianne Downey\u2019s latest single, with YouTube comments flooded with admiration for both the song and the artist. One fan wrote, \u201cBeautiful song. Absolutely love Rianne. What an amazing singer\/songwriter she is,\u201d reflecting the widespread sentiment that \u201cAngel\u201d is a standout track. Listeners are clearly connecting with the song\u2019s raw emotion and timeless country-folk sound, cementing Downey\u2019s reputation as a talented and deeply resonant voice in modern country music.<\/p>\n
Produced by Grammy-winner Ryan Hadlock, known for his work with Zach Bryan and Brandi Carlile, and recorded at Seattle\u2019s Bear Creek Studio, The Consequence of Love features ten tracks entirely penned by Downey, some in collaboration with long-time partner Nathaniel Laurence. The album effortlessly blends country and folk elements, highlighting Downey\u2019s lyrical depth and striking vocal presence.<\/p>\n
Fresh off a standout performance at this year\u2019s TRNSMT Festival, Rianne Downey will embark on a 12-date UK and Ireland tour throughout autumn and winter 2025. The run kicks off with a sold-out show at Hull\u2019s Central Library on October 12th, includes a London date at OMEARA on October 29th, and wraps with a hometown performance at Glasgow\u2019s Old Fruitmarket on December 6th. Fans can also catch a series of acoustic shows and album signings across the tour.<\/p>\n
With The Consequence of Love and \u201cAngel,\u201d Rianne Downey is proving herself as a fearless storyteller and a major new force in country-folk music\u2014one whose songs are as timeless as they are sincere.<\/p>\n
Rianne Downey plays the following dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n October<\/strong><\/p>\n 12th<\/sup>\u00a0– Hull, Central Library (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 16th<\/sup>\u00a0– Dundee, Assai*<\/p>\n 17th<\/sup>\u00a0– Edinburgh, Assai*<\/p>\n 18th<\/sup>\u00a0– Assai, Glasgow*<\/p>\n 20th<\/sup>\u00a0– London, Banquet*<\/p>\n 21st<\/sup>\u00a0– Brighton, Resident*<\/p>\n 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0– Bristol, Rough Trade*<\/p>\n 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0– Nottingham, Rough Trade*<\/p>\n 24th<\/sup>\u00a0– Liverpool, Jacaranda*<\/p>\n 25th<\/sup>\u00a0– Leeds, Crash* (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 25th<\/sup>\u00a0– Huddersfield, Vinyl Tap* (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 26th<\/sup>\u00a0– Bury, Wax and Beans* (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 28th<\/sup>– Sheffield, The Foundry \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 29th<\/sup>\u00a0– London, OMEARA (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 30th<\/sup>\u00a0– Cardiff, The Globe<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n November\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 1st – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 5th<\/sup>\u00a0– Leeds, The Wardrobe (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 7th\u00a0<\/sup>– Newcastle, NSU Reds Bar\u00a0<\/p>\n 8th<\/sup>\u00a0– Liverpool, The Arts Club\u00a0<\/p>\n 12th<\/sup>\u00a0– Dublin, Soundhouse (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 13th<\/sup>\u00a0– Belfast, Ulster Sports Club (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n December\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 5th<\/sup>\u00a0– Manchester, Band On The Wall (SOLD OUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n 6th<\/sup>\u00a0– Glasgow, The Old Fruit Market\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n *In-store acoustic tour and signing\u00a0 <\/p>\n