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) , Martin Kolarides (Guitar) and Oli Wennick 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.

In 2009 HOODLUMS will record and release their debut album.

Creating a sound style that is entirely their own , HOODLUMS are set for big things. – CLASH

Hoodlums have your empathy and your heart.  – Time Out

Sit up and take notice, HOODLUMS are coming to a town near you. And they're right snazzy dressers to boot. – I-D

These sharp dressed Southend dudes are rocking an agreeable path somewhere between the spirit of Ian Dury, Two Tone and a slightly lairy early Blur,  evidence of an imaginative band.  – The Mirror

 “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)

Estuary boys, Hoodlums, are not hoodies. They have quiffs. And twangy , quivery guitar riffs, You'll be well chuffed, owning it." – Artrocker

Worth keeping an eye on this lot. – NME

Vainglorious is quite the master songwriting talent, HOODLUMS have crafted a jazzier edge to modern indie. – The Pixzine.

Rough and ready Skiffle, Ska, Punk-Pop with energy and charm – The Sun

Beat Bop is a holler chorused anthem that sounds like a aggro-youth club Hard-Fi – The Fly

Southend rock its OK to eat between meals, led by the irresistible fron man Lou Vainglorious – Hitsheet

Fresh, sharply-written tracks – Record of the day

Absolutely Phenomenal - Russel Kane Q Music