Corby’s Vincent J. Rigney has been at this for a while. The Northamptonshire singer-songwriter started performing as a solo vocalist back in 1991, and his music has always pulled from the same well: blues, country, rock and roll, and a lifetime of stories worth telling. “Tidal Wave Of Love” dropped on February 27th, recorded right at home in Corby alongside local and UK collaborators. It’s a tribute to a woman Rigney clearly holds in the highest regard – gentle, loving, kind, the kind of person you write a song about and mean every word.
The song earns its title. It’s got a warm, rolling energy to it, built on a strummy acoustic guitar foundation that nods to classic country without fully committing to the genre. The blues influence comes through in the phrasing and bluntness of the storytelling, though the arrangement itself is tight as a pop song. Rigney’s voice has that lived-in quality that suits this kind of material perfectly.
“Tidal Wave Of Love” is the kind of song that knows exactly what it wants to be. It’s unpretentious, well-crafted, and genuinely warm. With a second album already in the works for 2026, it’s a solid reminder of what Rigney does well when he keeps things honest and close to home.
