TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS are back, making waves with their latest single, ‘Little Renegade’, from their forthcoming album set to drop later this year under Gypsy Rose Records/Cargo. This track follows the acclaimed singles ‘Take The Long Way’ and ‘Glorybound’, continuing the band’s journey through stirring rock narratives.
Describing ‘Little Renegade’, TUK Smith shares, “Big enough for arenas, but personal enough for a diary entry! Stylistically, this one’s more power than pop and a little more spit than shine. This is the type of song I would want to hear if I was feeling like the world had turned its back on me.” This new anthem aims to connect deeply with listeners, offering solace and rebellion in equal measure.
TUK’s songwriting blossoms in this new single, mirroring the emotional and thematic depth that characterized their 2022 debut, ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’. This previous album not only captured hearts but also impressed critics, with Classic Rock magazine praising it as “exhilarating… Just the way rock’n’roll should be.”
Yet, despite critical acclaim and a distinct sound that blends the best of rock’s powerhouses—from AC/DC’s swagger to Cheap Trick’s melodicism and Thin Lizzy’s guitar finesse—TUK remains the quintessential rock ‘n’ roll underdog. In his own words, TUK explains the album began to shape almost inadvertently into a concept record, laden with characters and stories that reflect his own life’s narratives and struggles.
The upcoming album promises more of TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS’ signature sound, packed with memorable hooks and sing-along choruses, all produced without the meddling of record labels. It’s a pure, undiluted form of rock that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s industry shaped by algorithms and fleeting social media trends.
As TUK and his band prepare for their 2024 album release, fans old and new are encouraged to delve into the rich tapestry of sounds and stories that define TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS.
