Hailing from Southend and London, the four-piece consist of unforgettable 24-year old frontman Lou Vainglorious, a singer songwriter with a talent to write catchy infectious indie-pop songs with an edge. Lou met double bassist Nick Pini after months of trawling myspace trying to find a double-bassist to create a new sound, the two bonded instantly. With Nick's ear for arrangement and Lou's songs, Hoodlums were born.. Soon after, Henry Tyler (Drums) and Martin Kolarides (Guitar) joined the band.

After a monthly residence at Boogaloo Bar, the band were spotted by Nude founder Saul Galpern (the man who discovered Suede) who leapt at the opportunity to take the Hoodlums debut release "beat bop" to the masses.

Taking influences from Fun Boy Three to Ian Dury and The Blockheads, Prince to Lou Reed, Charles Mingus , Charlie Parker, De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest as well as the primitive Alan Lomax recording, Hoodlums take us back to the prime of late 70's punk-pop with a unique modern twist, creating a sound, style and scene that is entirely their own.

"Fucking brilliant.. Freshest, most original and vibey thing I've heard for weeks. What a wonderful sounding band and great great songs. Restored my faith in new music." - Tom Robinson (6 Music)