Rising Wigan indie-rock quartet Montello return with the breezy new single ‘Suit & Tie’, continuing the rapid rise of one of the UK’s most promising emerging guitar bands.
Formed in late 2023, the band have quickly built serious momentum. In just over a year and a half together, Montello have already appeared at major UK festivals including The Great Escape, Isle of Wight Festival, Tramlines and Sound City during the summer of 2025 — an impressive run that has helped establish their growing reputation on the live circuit.
Working with producer Luke Owens, the new single ‘Suit & Tie’ captures the fluorescent, youthful flare of the band’s live sound while also displaying mature, memorable songwriting. Built around jangling guitar tones, tight drums and grounding bass, the track carries a bubbling indie accessibility comparable to The Vaccines while bringing an understated melodic undertone reminiscent of The Stone Roses.
Speaking about the track, the band explain that the song reflects the reality faced by creative people trying to pursue music in an increasingly difficult industry. “Suit & Tie is a song dedicated to the struggle of creative minds around the world. Since starting this band we’ve seen the peaks and troughs of the music industry, and we all share a burning desire to keep Montello moving forward. None of us want to quit our passion despite the amount of artists and venues struggling in the current climate, none of us want to sit behind a desk instead of doing what we really love, none of us want to die in a suit and a tie.”
April 2025 saw Montello release their debut EP, marking a major milestone in the band’s rapidly accelerating journey. Since then, the group have continued to make waves across the UK, playing shows nationwide, earning airplay on Radio X, and selling out performances at iconic venues such as The Deaf Institute.
Their latest single, ‘Suit & Tie’, continues that momentum, showcasing the band’s sharp songwriting and emotive edge. With more new music on the horizon and a growing reputation as a formidable live act, Montello show no signs of slowing down and are quickly cementing themselves as one to watch on the UK indie scene.