FLORNTENES RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘THE NEWS’

A RALLYING CRY FROM A NEW GENERATION OF INCOMING BRITISH BANDS

Bolton’s teenage trailblazers Florentenes return with their explosive new single ‘The News’, a sharp, restless anthem that captures the chaos, cynicism, and hope of modern life. Fresh off PUNCHBAG UNI: The University Tour (a ground-breaking 15-date run in partnership with Live Nation and FAE Group designed to reinvigorate live music on campuses across the UK), the band are fast emerging as one of the most vital new voices in British guitar music.

Channelling the raw energy and storytelling spirit of the early 2000s indie scene, Florentenes echo the youthful swagger of Arctic Monkeys and the ragged romanticism of The Libertines, while pushing their own sound forward for a new generation. With barely a year out of school and already selling out venues across the North, the band are redefining what it means to be young and in a band in 2025.

A recent live review from renowned journalist and author, John Robb captured this perfectly.. ‘with a sold out show, full of teen energy and the thrill of high octane guitar rush, there is already a sophistication and musicianship way beyond their years, slotting neatly into that northern lineage that runs from Buzzcocks to Arctic Monkeys. The band are on the fast track to breakout. They have the songs, the cheeky charm and the musical nous that has already caught them a fevered following.’

New single ‘The News’ reflects that balance of intelligence and energy, its an ambitious, shape-shifting track that moves between frustration, affection, and acceptance. Frontman William Smith explains: ‘The News is me flipping through all the noise, headlines, opinions, expectations, and trying to find a bit of truth in it. It’s cynical and affectionate at the same time. It ends with this realisation that I don’t need to compete with anyone, I just need to make something that feels true to me.’

The band’s first release from their final EP trilogy before entering debut album mode; ‘The News’ fuses dark sinister riffs with bursts of warmth and introspection before exploding into a raw, self-aware rant about the state of modern rock. It’s sharp and fearless, with a relatable sound of a young band exploring their artistry.

Currently on a co-headline tour alongside Villanelle fronted by Gene Gallagher, as part of the PUNCHBAG UNI Tour, Florentenes are part of a new wave of emerging guitar bands reigniting the UK’s grassroots circuit. The tour itself is a celebration of youth, authenticity, and the return of live guitar culture to universities, a mission the band fully embody. As William puts it: ‘Taking this Uni Tour on the road feels like a real statement, it shows that live music is alive and kicking on campus. Universities have always been a breeding ground for new sounds and new energy, and we’re proud to be part of that tradition. For us, it’s not just about playing gigs; it’s about reminding people that bands are back and live music is worth supporting.’