Riding high following the love that greeted their recent album ‘Love Your Neighbour’, The Rifles are coming to The Sugarmill ~ on Wednesday 5th February 2025. Bringing the album’s sunbeam of optimism to the darkest spell of the year, this will be the first full tour that The Rifles have played since ‘Love Your Neighbour’ was released in July.

Renowned as a remarkable live band able to conjure an electrifying communal atmosphere, as captured in their ‘Live At The Roundhouse’ album!

Vocalist/guitarist Joel Stoker says, “We’re looking forward to getting out back on the road and playing songs from our new album as well as our back catalogue of tunes. Hopefully, see you all soon. Love The Rifles.”

Tickets for the show go on sale HERE from 10am on Friday, September 6th.

PRAISE FOR THE ALBUM:

“Indie mainstays carry a vivacious energy… fans will find plenty to admire in their return to the scene.” – Clash

“One of indie’s ultimate cults… stuffed with reliably stomping good time singalongs.” – Daily Star

“The album is steeped in the kind of love and hope George Harrison would look upon fondly. It marks a new era for the band.” – Traveller’s Tunes

“The Rifles are spot on target as a return to form, and a sparkling set of new songs to offer loyal fans and attract new ones.” Album of the Month – Music Republic Magazine

“The Rifles return with an album that is filled with enough Britpop nostalgia to brighten the summer.” – Gigslutz

“This new release shows a sign of maturity but still retains that infectious charm for which the band were renowned.” – Maximum Volume Music