THE ROGUES – LAST SUMMER – EP RELEASE

* ARTWORK – CEEJAY BONNER & PHOTO CREDIT – TOM DAMSELL

The Rogues are a 5-piece indie rock band from Newport, South Wales who are quickly cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands on the new music scene right now.

The band is made up of Andrew Flannelly on Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar, Alex Ainsworth on Lead Guitar & Keys, Ben Slade on Bass Guitar, James Mundy on Drums & Percussion and Rhodri Eley on Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals.

Formed in 2022, the young 5 piece band have been making waves ever since with their second single ‘Skinny Dipping’ from 2023 being featured on the BBC Radio Wales A-List for 3 consecutive weeks and also being featured on national television during Match of The Day.

The band’s debut EP ‘1963 (Live at Rockfield Studios)’ was recorded in October 2023 with legendary producer Nick Brine (Oasis, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Ash & The Darkness) The lead title track from which entered the Official UK Physical Singles Chart at No. 3 within a week of release.

2025 was a busy year for The Rogues seeing them being named as one of This Feelings ‘Big in 2025’, as well as gracing big stages like the Isle of Wight Festival and supporting indie legends Dodgy and Welsh rockers Cardinal Black as well as selling out their own headline gigs.

Their single release ‘Oh Gena’ from November 2025 spent 2 weeks on the BBC Radio Wales A-List plus praise from the likes of Travellers Tunes who said:-

“Despite the showmanship on display [the] playing has a universality to it which renders it accessible to the masses……Flannelly […] with his soulful indie vocal wraps himself around the licks with a grace that enriches the soul and allows us mere mortals to peer into their world. Everything about this screams, “Come and love this band”.

And ASBO magazine:-

“‘Oh Gena’—a tune that feels like “one of your all time favourite tracks” from the very first listen—The Rogues are cementing their status as a vital force in the UK’s burgeoning indie scene.”

The band capitalised on this momentum with their follow-up single releases seeing them being championed once again by BBC Radio Wales on their A-List as well as announcing a headline tour with indie tastemakers This Feeling and support slots with the likes of Kyle Falconer.

The brand new EP from the band ‘Last Summer’ features four tracks, being the previously released singles of ‘New York’ and ‘Throw It Away’ plus the previously unheard tracks of ‘Foolin’ Around’ and the title and focus track from the EP ‘ Last Summer’

The opening title track, ‘Last Summer’, is an explosive coming-of-age track packed with melody and a sense of nostalgia, reflection and longing. Looking back on a time that felt simple and full of life, and wanting that carefree feeling again.

‘Throw It Away’ is a track about putting everything into something and getting nothing back, but pushing forward anyway. It’s an anthemic indie-rock song with a message of ambition and resilience.

‘Foolin’ Around’ Is a high paced indie rocker with an upbeat toe tapping melody with a nod to the 1960’s mod era mixed with a modern swagger. Lyrically the track is about being pulled towards someone who mirrors your flaws, even when you know it’s messy. It’s that tension between chaos and connection.

‘New York’ is a track about feeling stuck in routine and craving something more. That urge to escape and believe there’s a bigger, freer life out there. It’s a raw and honest offering with stripped backed instrumentals letting the vocals really shine and hit home.The whistle in the chorus adds a swing element to the overall production, really befitting the song’s title. The guitar riffs and solos in the mid section are exquisite and allowed to really run with the baton before the final wistful yet powerful final verse kicks in for the win.

The band have said of the EP:- “This EP feels like a real step forward for us. It captures where we’re at now, both in sound and in how we approached recording, experimenting more in the studio and pushing things further than ever before.”

The ‘Last Summer’ EP is available to pre-order on CD HERE NOW

Previous Accolades:-

“Immediately, I knew….. I loved them from the first time I heard them. They’re definitely one of the best Welsh bands I’ve heard in a long time and just sounded fresh and exciting to me.” – NICK BRINE (Oasis, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Ash & The Darkness)

“Welsh band overtakes Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande in the UK charts” – Wales Online (published article)

UPCOMING GIGS/TOURS –

1st May – Komedia, Bath (supporting Spangled)

2nd May – Off The Square, Manchester (Headline show with This Feeling)

16th May – Crane Lane Theatre, Cork (Headline show with This Feeling)

17th May – Whelan’s, Dublin (Headline show with This Feeling)

22nd May – The Stag’s Head, London (Headline show with This Feeling)

23rd May – Devauden Festival

24th May – In It Together Festival

30th May – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff (Headline show with This Feeling)

2nd August – Y Not? Festival (This Feeling Stage)

‘LAST SUMMER’ was composed collectively by The Rogues with all lyrics written by Andrew Flannelly. It was recorded at FlipFlop Studios in Tredegar, South Wales with Engineer Nick Brine and was Mixed, Mastered and Produced by Richard Jackson and The Rogues.