Dry the River formed in spring 2009 and have lived together in the same shared house in Stratford east London since. The five piece came together via circuitous geographical and musical routes. From singer-songwriter Peter Liddle, born in Norway and drawing narrative inspiration from university studies in medicine and anthropology, to once homeless drummer Jon Warren, with his background playing in DIY punk bands, via classically trained violinist Will Harvey, the band are a diverse bunch. 

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Citing an esoteric list of influences - Leonard Cohen, At The Drive-In, Neil Young, Arlo Guthrie, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bruce Springsteen and Devendra Banhart – the band draw as much from their shared love of U.S. hardcore as they do from the classic songwriters they all admire. The band released their debut album Shallow Bed through RCA Victor on March 5, 2011. The 11-track album was produced by Peter Katis (The National / Interpol) at his Connecticut home-studio during the summer of 2011. Now, Dry the River have been confirmed as one of 15 artists on the prestigious BBC Sound of 2012 shortlist.