The Racketeers

We all remember hearing that one song that changed everything we thought we knew about music. Well, we can’t get enough of new music, and ‘Making Waves’ is your guide to the new artists disrupting the scene…

Making Waves today is “Ghost Town” by The Racketeers 

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 singles ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘Motivated’ marked the introduction 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.