The Racketeers

Everyone loves to say they were a fan of ‘insert artist name here’ before they were famous, right? Well, if that’s the case then ‘Heard it Hear First’, terrible pun aside, is your go to destination to discover your new favourite act and keep up to date with the latest and most exciting emerging artists currently on the scene.

Today you can say you heard HEY SMILE by THE RACKETEERS here first!

The Racketeers are a garage rock act formed in Leeds. The band have built a loyal following, playing headline slots at venues across the North and London. The band released their album ‘Toothache’ in 2020, inspired by artists such as Courtney Barnett, The Libertines and The Beach Boys. Their latest single ‘Ghost Town’ marked the debut of saxophonist Andy Berry who brings a new jazz infused dimension to the band’s sound. Whilst this new route shows the band is evolving, inspired by the work of Jonny Davis and Sam Fender, the overdriven lead guitar of Joe Mosley continues to deliver the euphoric hooks that have defined the band since their inception in 2016.