Sunkissed psychedelia and irresistible hooks, with Rival Sons’ soul, funk and blues influences thrust joyously to the fore on their new album Great Western Valkyrie. If you thrilled to the Black Keys’ El Camino, it’s time to meet your new favourite band! The Californians are causing quite a stir in vintage rock circles and they are cementing their position as America’s next great rock ‘n’ roll band with groove, soul and swagger. Like many before them, Rival Sons play blues rock with a pulsating hard-on. The difference is, their flawless execution and mastery of hooks means theirs have a few more veins…