'I can't help thinking this band are destined to be massive'
- John Kennedy - XFM
'This Death Cab for Cutie-espque bout of upbeat moping from the South London outfit weaves autumnal paino around big guitars and anthemic vocals'
- Q Essential 50
"This London-based motley-crew produce a sound like no other, highly original, lyrical, theatrical, at the close of the set the audience are literally screaming for more." -
- The Fly
'Literally swinging from the rafters and dancing on the tables and chairs are support band Hoodlums. This is how all great parties end.' - NME
"Hoodlums have your empathy and your heart." -
- Time Out
'Hard to miss thanks to their expansive songs and a double bass, this debut single should see them convert their onstage plaudits into a recorded reputation of note'
-- Q Track of the Day
Pop rock that sounds custom built for arenas and wide open expanses –
- Fake DIY
"This band create somthing more sensitive than your average indie pop fare" -
- THE SUN
"In Lou Vainglorious Hoodlums have got an accomplished and incredibly engaging frontman, and there's an honesty about this performance that's utterly refreshing"
"Hoodlums have a distinctive approach to song-craft that's completely their own"
- THE FLY