New from 2018 festival darlings The RPMs release Goota Let Go
having seemingly played at almost every festival to have happened in 2018 – including Isle Of Wight, SXSW, The Alternative Escape, Live At Leeds, Liverpool Sound City, Truck Fest, Tramlines, LeeFest, Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival to name just a few – and with big love from Huw Stephens at Radio One, Steve Lamacq at BBC 6 Music and John Kennedy at Radio X, brighton boys THE RPMs have just released a video for their latest indie-anthem-in-waiting ‘Gotta Let Go’:
The RPMs – ‘Gotta Let Go’
out September 28th via Xtra Mile Recordings
VIDEO > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZryqM61uqw
STREAM > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFkvjeCzPx4&feature=youtu.be
“Energetic indie-rocking, with some catchy pop rhythms sprinkled in” Louder Than War
▹ “A stylish introduction to this youthful band” Clash Magazine
▹ “smashing out the tunes straight off the bat, dancing crowds sweating in the pit with the band practically on top of them” Northern Exposure
▹ “This is classic feel-good indie-pop built for festivals and good times.” Gigslutz
▹ “Addictive synth driven indie-pop” DORK MAG
▹ “First play anywhere in the world for new single by RPMs, this is Let Things Happen” Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
▹ “A bunch of lads with an ear for a great tune” Steve Lamacq, BBC 6 Music
▹ “I think they are set for a good 2018, tune after tune, something you just can’t resist” John Kennedy, Radio X
▹ “That sound is the best indie from the 90’s with a modern take on it, a future sound of indie” Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music
▹ “Absolute stunning new record” Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio
▹ “The RPMs, they know how to write a tune, a cracking tune that, really really like it” Janice Long, BBC Radio Wales
The RPMs are set to release their new single ‘ Gotta Let Go ’ via Xtra Mile Recordings on Sept 28 via all digital formats.
New single ‘ Gotta Let Go ’ raises the bar significantly for this young Brighton band. Following the success of their previous singles, ‘Your Ghost’ and ‘Let Things Happen’ new single, ‘Gotta Let Go’ is cast firmly in the mould of an indie pop dancefloor banger.
Speaking of the track, singer Jack Valero said, “It’s actually a classic break up song, but not in the traditional sense being sad and tragic, it’s about the more explosive and potentially positive side to being freed from someone who’s treated you badly and feeling empowered from making that hard decision. But can also encapsulate lots of difficult situations you might have to shrug off in life.”
The RPMs emerged from the Brighton scene that has also birthed contemporaries Black Honey and Fickle Friends. The band was formed in Dorset by childhood friends Jack Valero (lead vocals, guitar), Callum James, (drums and backing vocals). Following a move to Brighton they were joined by Miguel Cosme on bass and gained early momentum in 2016 for their debut EP, ‘Digital Disobedience , followed by their second EP in 2017, ‘Agents of Change ’ released via Xtra Mile Recordings. Inspired by the support The RPMs expanded to a five piece, adding in Chris Bowden on keyboards and Ollie Summer on lead guitar to carve out a more ambitious sonic direction. Aided by in demand producer Gethin Pearson (Mallory Knox/Charli XCX) ‘Gotta Let Go’ flows into their steadily evolving plot together with other significant milestones: their SXSW debut ; being chosen by Huw Stephens as one of his Alternative Tips for 2018 ; their first Radio X-Posure session and inclusion on R1’s Best Of BBC Introducing Playlist.
UPCOMING LIVE DATES
AUGUST 10 – Peterborough – Green Meadows Festival
AUGUST 12 – Cornwall – Boardmasters
AUGUST 26 – Warwickshire – Camper Calling
FFO: New Order, Pale Waves, Blossoms, Bang Bang Romeo