The Rumjacks Invite You To Have “One For The Road” On New Single & Video

In March 2021, The Rumjacks released their fifth studio album, Hestia, rejuvenating the bands collaborative spirit, and marking an explosive new era of energy and creative release. Hestia introduced new singer and songwriter Mike Rivkees on lead vocals, heralding a refreshing evolution for the band that connected fans old and new. The album was an unmitigated success, both critically and artistically, and signified a fresh page in the story of The Rumjacks. Invigorated by the release of Hestia, The Rumjacks quickly went back into the studio to record the Brass for Gold EP, capitalising off their new sense of artistry. The first single is One For The Road, a traditional sounding belter with the energy you’d expect from this new era of The Rumjacks.

“After the amazing response we had from Hestia’s release, we knew we had to back it up, do it justice and show we aren’t messing around with any of this. I guess while COVID ‘slowed everyone down’ it just made us want to work harder, record more music, plan and think ahead to when all this mess ended that would be ahead in every way” (bassist Johnny McKelvey)

The resulting EP a clear representation of a band finding a new voice and making sure that voice is heard as loud as possible. Grounded by the eclectic Celtic punk sound that The Rumjacks have become synonymous with, Brass for Gold sees the band dig deeper into their ska and hard rock influences, all the while holding onto the defiant energy that ignites their sound. While Hestia had the band conquering a global pandemic in order to record, Brass for Gold saw the boys united in person for the first time. Producing a sound that is seamless and cohesive.

You can stream One For The Road and pre-order Brass For Gold here