Return To Dust - Chuffmedia

PR agency for the UK’s music and entertainment industries.

Specialists in regional press for recording artists, with the reach and relationships to deliver impactful national entertainment campaigns across the wider cultural and media landscape.

Smart, tailored & effective publicity managed by a great bunch of people!

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Music

From breaking new acts to amplifying established artists, regional press is at the heart of every music campaign. We connect releases and live activity with the audiences that matter most - across local print, online, student and fan-led platforms.

Alongside this, we deliver targeted national campaigns for selected tours, building visibility, driving awareness and supporting ticket sales.

Events

From music festivals and one-off shows to exhibitions, tourism experiences, food events and pop-ups, we create campaigns that put audiences through the door.

Working with both major and independent promoters, we combine our regional strength with national reach across TV, radio, print and online.

Stage

We work with leading talent spanning theatre, comedy and dance, with a particular strength in family theatre - from Olivier-winning West End productions to nationwide tours. Our campaigns deliver bespoke national coverage across print, online, radio, TV and influencer platforms.

Shows

About

Founded in 2006, Chuff Media is a London-based PR agency with deep roots in regional, touring and student press - the foundation from which our national campaigns have grown. We work across music and entertainment, from global artists and major labels to independent promoters, theatre companies and live events.

Our campaigns now span print, online, podcasts, influencers, radio and TV for music, festivals, exhibitions, theatre, dance, comedy, food events and pop-ups - always combining trusted relationships with a hands-on approach.

Return To Dust

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Return to Dust embodies the sound of shedding the weight of the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow. The Los Angeles-based quartet brings a fresh perspective to alternative rock.

The band settled in Los Angeles to record standout single "Belly Up," which rose through the Active Rock chart and was praised by Distorted Sound as "a grungy, punky thrill ride," while Revolver applauded the group's "Alice In Chains-inspired form of modern-day grunge." 2024 saw RTD unveil their independent self-titled full-length debut with producer Jim Kaufman [Everclear, Night Riots, Helmet].

Return to Dust signed to Lava Records/Republic Records and released their Speak Like The Dead EP in 2025, featuring the breakout single "Bored," which climbed to No. 1 at Active Rock radio. They quickly became a must-see live act, igniting stages at major festivals including Inkcarceration, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, and sharing bills with rock heavyweights Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, and Billy Corgan.

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Press Releases

Single - Sweet Escape [External Link]