Only The Poets are one of the UK’s most exciting rising alt-pop bands known for their honest and unfiltered, confessional songwriting and electrifying live shows. The Reading four piece— made up of frontman Tommy Longhurst, bassist Andy “Roo” Burge, guitarist Clem Cherry, and drummer Marcus Yates have built their following from the ground up, growing a devoted fanbase through relentless touring, grassroots connection, and a steady stream of powerful releases.

Their reputation as a must-see live act has been cemented through sold-out headline tours across Europe and the US, as well as high-profile support slots for artists including Lewis Capaldi, YUNGBLUD, Bastille, and more recently supporting The Wombats in the U.S last autumn. In 2025 alone, the band sold over 30,000 tickets across their European tours and made their US live debut with sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. In London, the band have sold out shows at Camden Barfly, KOKO, Electric Ballroom, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and Brixton Academy, alongside several sold-out UK tours.

With songs that speak openly about love, loss, mental health, and emotional resilience, Only The Poets have become a voice for a generation unafraid to feel deeply. Their lyrics feel lived-in: not just stories, but shared experiences. It’s this emotional openness that’s helped them grow from cult favourites to a rising force without ever losing their grassroots spirit.

Only The Poets continue to carve their own path — not through trends, but through truth, connection, and unforgettable live moments.