The Rogues – Last Summer

Artwork Credit: Ceejay Bonner

Welsh outfit The Rogues have self-released their new EP Last Summer.

Here’s our track-by-track review:

Last Summer

The sumptuous songwriting of Danny Wilson and Aztec Camera oozes through its veins. Whimsical indie nostalgia led by a great indie-soul vocal.

Throw It Away

Ecstatic guitars and the rumble of youth evoke memories of The Kooks’ debut album, charging for the big time.

Foolin’ Around

Their ability to embed joy into their riffs is to be marvelled at. Every lick feels like the first drink on a night out. Excitable and relatable, The Rogues are on their way!

New York

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.

The Rogues – New York

Artwork courtesy of Songbird PR

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.