The Rogues – New York

We review New York, the new single from Newport band The Rogues.

Newport five-piece The Rogues recently released their latest single, ‘New York’. It follows last November’s acclaimed single ‘Oh Gena’.

Last time out on ‘Oh Gena’, the band were in a playful mood, toying with the blues and infectious indie hooks. This time out, they’re sonically enshrined in romance on this ode to breaking free of from the mundane.

Frontman and lead guitarist Andrew Flannelly channels the romance of Cherry Ghost and the warmth of Richard Hawley on this moonlit desire for change. Stripped back, yet wholly enriching, his vocals and guitars meander from the cuteness of The Zutons and the embracing outsiderdom of The Stands.

With new bands, you want, no, need to see something in their early days to keep you hooked. With every single from The Rogues that comes, there’s a sprinkling more charm and style. ‘New York’ points to an enchanting elegance that could yet unveil a ‘Coles Corner’ or ‘Thirst For Romance’, which frankly, is more than enough for us.

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The Rogues – Oh Gena

We review the single Oh Gena from Newport band The Rogues.

Newport outfit The Rogues have returned with their new single ‘Oh Gena’. Written by frontman Andrew Flannelly, it was recorded in Newport, with producer Richard Jackson in the summer of 2025.

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Despite the showmanship on display from lead guitarist Alex Ainsworth his playing has a universality to it which renders it accessible to the masses. Something frontman Flannelly latches on to with his soulful indie vocal. He wraps himself around the licks with a grace that enriches the soul and allows us mere mortals to peer into their world.

Ainsworth’s hook playfully nods to Bo Diddey’s classic ‘Hey Mona’, which provides a platform for him to unfurl a flourish of Britpop, enthused with joy. Everything about his playing screams, “Come and love this band”.

It’s not the best single of the year, but it’s the perfect counterpoint to their previous work in 2025, which is. Uplifting and embracing, The Rogues have shown a craftsmanship that continues to cast their indie net wider.