Isle of Wight band Five Degrees North have released their long-awaited new single, their first since performing on the main stage at the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival.
Although a staple in their live set for more than a year, Red River is now available to stream on all platforms.
You can listen to Red River below.
Bassist Michael Fuller steps down
The track features guitarist and vocalist Will Morrison, drummer Louis ‘Linguini’ Marshall and brand new member Gabe Randall, who will be taking on lead guitar duties in place of bassist Michael Fuller.
Speaking about Michael leaving the band, Five Degrees North said,
“Michael has been with us for four years now, but has made the tough decision to step down as our bassist.
“We completely support Michael in this decision and wish him the best in all future projects.”
Tour dates across the South Coast
To celebrate the release of Red River, Five Degrees North are hitting the road for a tour across the South Coast, with appearances at Newport’s Strings (16th Apr) and Triple A Records (18th Apr).
‘Struggle, survival and what it takes to keep going’
Speaking about the new single, the band added,
“Red River is about war in all its forms, not just the physical kind, but the battles people fight within themselves.
“It’s written from the perspective of someone caught in the middle of it all, whether that’s on a battlefield or inside their own mind.
“It’s about struggle, survival, and what it takes to keep going when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart.”
Robin Hill, RECFEST and awards nomination
Five Degrees North’s new music comes after the announcement of major live appearances this summer.
The band will support former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan at his headline show at Robin Hill, on a lineup that also features 1990s hitmakers Echobelly and upcoming rock group The Bracknall.
In a first for the band, 5DN will make their debut festival headline slot at RECFEST in Fareham, the same month they are nominated for Indie/Rock Act of the Year at the annual Portsmouth Music Awards.
Five Degrees North formed in 2021 and have built up a loyal fanbase on the Isle of Wight, and as winners of the 2025 Wight Noize competition, have performed on the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival.
During term time, they live in Brighton, where they attend university.
Full list of live dates
- 16th April 2026- Strings Bar & Venue, Newport
- 18th April 2026 – Triple A Records, Newport
- 21st April 2026 – Bee’s Mouth, Brighton
- 28th April 2026 – Folklore Rooms, Brighton
- 29th April 2026 – Rossi Club, Brighton
- 16th May 2026 – RECFEST, Fareham
News shared by Jake on behalf of Five Degrees North. Ed
