Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder are five-piece indie band led by front man Charlie Smith and chief songwriter Ryan Kelly, hailing from Northampton. The band was formed in school whilst studying the Vietnam War, hence the name. Despite a desire to avoid being pigeonholed by genres, there is no escaping the bands distinct 2000’s indie rock sound. That said, more recent tracks have marked a conscious move in a dance-inspired direction. With no label affiliation, the band have still managed to gain a significant following in their hometown and beyond. Inspiration is also drawn from 90s Britpop and alternative 80s indie.

Appearances at increasingly larger venues and towns have been driven by the bands determination to showcase their music to live audiences. In 2023 the lads toured EP ‘Know No Different’, playing in dozens of locations including; Nottingham, Bristol, Sheffield and Brighton. Other notable performances include playing the Monster Energy Stage at Silverstone Circuit for the 2022 MotoGP and playing in Munich for Oktoberfest in 2023.

Being a group of mates who happen to be a band rather than a collection of musicians, is what gives the band its unique and captivating vibe. Their genuine friendship is what makes their live shows so incredible, with the mixture of sheer excitement and charm creating an electrifying nervous energy that never fails to captivate crowds.

Latest single 'Bodies' is set for release on 31/01/25. WATCH THIS SPACE!