Lucy Fitzgerald 
After Reno’s “Let the River Run” is one of those songs that quietly seeps into your soul and settles there. It’s warm, earthy, and rich with emotion—built on a foundation of Americana but open enough to feel universal. Phil Tobin’s voice carries the story with gentle strength, delivering each lyric like a personal reflection, while Chris Gould’s guitar work is subtle but deeply expressive, giving the track a slow-burning intensity that builds with each verse.
The songwriting duo clearly knows how to create atmosphere. “Let the River Run” has this open-road feeling—like a morning drive through quiet backroads or the calm after a long storm. The lyrics speak of change, release, and letting go, but there’s a hopeful current running underneath it all. You can hear their influences in the arrangement, but it never feels like a pastiche—it’s very much their own voice. Their approach to production is refreshingly intimate: no flashy tricks, just great songwriting and genuine emotion.
I have to say, I really like this song; it’s got such a soothing yet invigorating feel that resonates deeply, and I believe it deserves a spot in everyone’s playlist for those times when you need a musical pick-me-up or a moment to breathe.
“Let the River Run” shows exactly why After Reno is a band worth following. They’re creating music that feels honest, quietly powerful, and grounded in something real. If you haven’t already, go find this track on Spotify or Apple Music and let it wash over you. You might find exactly what you didn’t know you needed.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
