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

 “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)

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.

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