On the release of last album “To Better Days”, U.S. band SLAVES noted that their next music would be under a new name.
The five-piece fronted by Matt McAndrew, have now made good on that promise, unveiling their rebrand under their new name RAIN CITY and announcing the release of their new single “Cutting It Close” with new label partner Thriller Records.
In celebration of these announcements, Hotel Radio are live streaming the band's London performance as part of their U.K. tour.
“Cutting It Close” releases via Thriller Records on October 22, 2021 on all streaming platforms.
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