The Rooks mean business. The Glaswegian five-piece have released the official music video for “Found My Reason Why,” shot by long-time collaborator Daniel Blake against the tower blocks of their hometown, grainy and grounded in exactly the kind of visual honesty that defines what this band is about.
The timing says everything. The Rooks recently pressed their debut EP ‘Noise & Confusion’ to vinyl, and 100 unique personalised copies sold out in just 30 minutes. The band put it plainly: “We’re looking to give back to the fans that were here at the very start. This is going to be a very big year.”
‘Noise & Confusion’ arrived last November as a direct love letter to their fanbase, and the response has been immediate and loud. The Rooks have built a rabid, devoted following through relentless gigging, and the live scene has noticed. Support slots with Miles Kane, Brògeal, Overpass, and The Academic sit alongside a sold-out headline show at Glasgow’s Art School (500 capacity) and a London debut at The Victoria in Dalston for The Money Trench Podcast.
Ross Gardiner (lead vocals), Cameron McKie (guitar), Matthew McFadyen (guitar), Kieran Luddy (bass), and Coll McKinnon (drums) are a tight, purposeful unit, and the momentum they’re carrying into the rest of 2026 is real. Festival appearances at The Great Escape in Brighton and Belladrum in Inverness are ahead, with more dates to be announced.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
May 13-16 – Brighton @ The Great Escape Festival
May 23 – North Shields @ A Stone’s Throw Festival
Aug 1 – Inverness @ Belladrum