The Royston Club

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The Royston Club
Origin Wrexham, Wales
Genres Indie rock
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • Run On
  • Modern Sky UK
Members
  • Tom Faithfull
  • Ben Matthias
  • Dave Tute
  • Sam Jones
Website theroystonclub.com

The Royston Club are a Welsh indie rock band formed in Wrexham in 2019 by Tom Faithfull (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Matthias (lead guitar), Dave Tute (bass), and Sam Jones (drums). [1] [2] [3]

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History

2017–2019: Formation and early singles

In 2017, Faithfull, Matthias, and Tute played mainly covers together in secondary school due to their shared interest in indie music. [1] [2] When Matthias began to write original songs, he realised they needed a drummer and—through a good friend—they found Jones, who joined in late 2018. [1] [2] The four started an open mic night at local pub Saith Seren, where they received praise, helping their confidence and leading them to continue pursuing music. [1]

While looking for a band name, Matthias repeatedly saw an old man’s club in Acrefair called “Royston Club” when visiting his grandparents and thought, “that’ll do!” [1] [2] In March, 2019—about three months after their formation—they released their debut single “Shawshank”, and went on to release “Waster” and “Kerosene” later that year in May and October, respectively, which received some radio play. [1] [3]

Discography

The Royston Club discography
Studio albums2
EPs2
Singles20
Music videos12

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
UK [4] SCO [4]
Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars168
Songs for the Spine
  • Released: 8 August, 2025
  • Label: Run On, Modern Sky UK
  • Format: Cassette, CD, digital download, LP, streaming
41
“—” denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

TitleDetails
This State I’m In
  • Released: 28 March, 2020
  • Label: Warsp
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lying Here, Wasting Away
  • Released: 1 October, 2021
  • Label: Run On, Modern Sky UK
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
“Shawshank”
(demo)
2019Non-album singles
“Waster”
“Kerosene”
“Mariana”2020This State I’m In
“Believe It or Not”
“Untitled”
(demo)
Non-album single
“Mrs Narcissistic”Lying Here, Wasting Away
“Coasting”2021Non-album single
“Cold Sweats”Lying Here, Wasting Away
“The Backburner”
“Old Man’s Knees”2022Non-album single
“Blisters”2023Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars
“Shallow Tragedy”
“Cherophobe”
“Missed the Boat (Jumped in the Sea)”
“The Patch Where Nothing Grows”2024Songs for the Spine
“Shivers”2025
“Glued to the Bed”
“Cariad”
“30/20”

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
“Kerosene”2019The Royston Club
“Mrs Narcissistic”2020Polyphonica [5] [6]
“Coasting”2021
“The Backburner”The Royston Club
“Old Man’s Knees”2022Ben & Joe Matthias [7]
“Blisters”2023The Royston Club
“Shallow Tragedy”
“Cherophobe”
“The Deep End”
“The Patch Where Nothing Grows”2024Sam Crowston [8] [9]
“Shivers”2025
“Glued to the Bed”James Ogram [10]

Tours

Headlining

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "The Royston Club's debut EP 'This State I'm In' – Out Saturday 28 March – The Welsh Music Podcast". The Welsh Music Podcast. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Niomi Parsons, Digital Marketing Executive (7 November 2021). "The Royston Club – Music/Performing Arts – Love Wrexham". Love Wrexham Magazine – local advertising to promote your business. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Interview With...The Royston Club - Gigs & Tours". Gigs & Tours. Archived from the original on 9 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 "ROYSTON CLUB". Official Charts. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  5. The Royston Club (27 November 2020). The Royston Club - Mrs Narcissistic (Official Music Video) . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.
  6. The Royston Club (29 April 2021). The Royston Club - Coasting [Official Video] . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.
  7. The Royston Club (27 January 2022). The Royston Club - Old Man's Knees (Official Video) . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.
  8. The Royston Club (8 August 2024). The Royston Club - The Patch Where Nothing Grows (Official Video) . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.
  9. The Royston Club (23 April 2025). The Royston Club - Shivers (Official Video) . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.
  10. The Royston Club (22 May 2025). The Royston Club - Glued To The Bed (Official Video) . Retrieved 8 August 2025 via YouTube.