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Rival Waves Returns to Austin for Hot Summer Nights Festival
After more than a year, Rival Waves made its high-voltage return to Austin with a FREE SHOW at Elysium on July 24th as part of this year’s Hot Summer Nights, brought to you by the Red River Cultural District.
Hot Summer Nights is one of Austin’s premier free music festivals, bringing together dozens of artists across the legendary venues found along the Red River District.
Rival Waves was joined at Elysium by fellow rock heavyweights Almost Famous Friends, Freebleeder, and DJ Brian Blackout, for what was a blistering night of sound in the heart of downtown Austin.
📍 Elysium – 705 Red River St., Austin, TX
📅 Thursday, July 24th, 2025
🎟️ FREE SHOW | 9 PM
🎶 w/ Freebleeder, Almost Famous Friends, & DJ Brian Blackout
Rival Waves bring a “New Fear” to Hot Summer Nights
Their appearance at Hot Summer Nights came on the heels of continued momentum for their latest single, “New Fear”, which has now surpassed 80,000 streams on Spotify since its May 9th release.
Equal parts searing social commentary and alt-rock adrenaline, “New Fear” has resonated widely, earning more than 1,000 placements on playlists worldwide and drawing comparisons to alt-rock heavyweights like Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, and Pearl Jam.
Whether you’ve been an OG fan or are discovering the band for the first time, don’t pass up on your chance to experience Rival Waves in their element—loud, urgent, and uncompromising.
This isn’t just another show—it’s a homecoming.
Known for their powerful live performances and explosive energy, this will be Rival Waves’ first appearance in Austin in over a year, making this a long-awaited night for fans and a critical moment in the band’s 2025 trajectory.
The July 24th show at Elysium is FREE FOR ALL AGES – doors open at 8:00 PM.
Rival Waves is expected to bring new fire to their setlist, performing “New Fear” live alongside fan favorites from A Meaningless Chaos and earlier releases.
Don’t miss out!