Only The Poets are a four-piece indie-pop band from Reading, England, formed in 2017 by singer-guitarist Tommy Longhurst alongside bassist Andy 'Roo' Burge, guitarist Clem Cherry and drummer Marcus Yates. After years of relentless touring and a string of EPs, they broke into the UK Top 10 in February 2026 with their debut album And I'd Do It Again - a milestone that confirmed their standing as one of British indie's most hard-working rising acts.
Debut album And I'd Do It Again entered the UK Albums Chart at number 6, the band's highest chart position to date.
The band headlined O2 Academy Brixton on 2 February 2026, selling tickets at £1 as part of an accessibility initiative.
Debut album And I'd Do It Again was released on 30 January 2026 via Capitol Records UK / Polydor, featuring 14 tracks.
The band signed to Capitol UK and Republic US, and played sellout shows in London, New York and Los Angeles as well as across Europe.
Only The Poets announced free hometown shows in Banbury and Reading to thank local fans and support independent venues.
