Newport indie rock band The Rogues were chosen by promoters This Feeling for an exclusive list of ‘Big in 2025’ artists. And, for anyone with functional ears, this comes at no surprise. The five-piece rockers have been unstoppable – releasing hit after hit and performing to sell-out crowds.

Even before 2025, The Rogues have been making their mark in the music industry.

Their single 1963 (lead single from their debut EP 1963 – Live at Rockfield Studios) entered the Official UK Physical Sales Charts at #3 when it was released in 2024. Prior to this, Skinny Dipping made it onto the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List for three consecutive weeks (September 2023). Indeed, this band is up-and-coming.

Gavin Facey, of Dirty Carrot Records, said:

"Every now and then a band pops up that really excites and conjures up songs that stay wedged in your head. The........

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