Bolton’s teenage rock four-piece Florentenes - one of the UK’s most exciting new bands, kick start 2026 with their new single, ‘Madeline’.
With ‘Madeline’, Florentenes sharpen their focus and lean into the instinctive, guitar-led sound that’s fueled their rapidly growing live following. Captured through a performance led video, the single highlights what has made the four piece one of the most talked about new bands on the live circuit.
Recorded with legendary producer Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Jamie Webster, The Who), ‘Madeline’ is another step forward for a band still barely a year out of school and already helping to define a new era of northern guitar music – evoking the relentless energy of The Libertines and the melodic urgency of the Arctic Monkeys.
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Frontman William Train Smith explains, “Madeline is about those moments of chance, connection and letting yourself be swept up in life, the highs, the heartbreaks, and the energy that comes from just living in the moment.”
Rooted firmly in the North’s rich tradition of storytelling and live music culture, Florentenes have quickly built a reputation for razor-sharp songwriting, fully live, tight musicianship and performances that connect instinctively with real audiences. Fronted by songwriter William Train Smith, alongside Luke Holding (guitar), Harry Stubbs (bass) and Liam Fiddy (drums), the band’s chemistry is unmistakable and their songs have earned them high profile airplay and on air praise from Radio X’s John Kennedy & BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins.
Momentum around Florentenes continues to build at pace. With growing streaming support, regular playlist additions across Spotify & Apple Music and tastemaker endorsements. With coveted spots on the bill at grassroots venues, festival stages and live shows across the UK in 2025, Florentenes have cemented their place at the forefront of a new wave of modern indie rock charging into 2026.
