Early declaration of “Group of The Year” – Ruuuuumpunch!

I’ve just got to put that out there- wow- talk about hype huh.

I saw these guys last night and was blown away. Ok, so I know I say that about a lot of things, but trust me, blown away to be able to declare them the hottest thing in 2008. Let’s just say, on a raining, Wednesday night, in a dodgy(ish) pub that no-one even notices, they got the house rockin, and people up and dancing.

The played two-ish sets. The first was lots of instrumental, laid-back jazz/dub/reggae. Sexy. The second was more get up and dance, with an extra infusion of hip-hop.

They’re young, and yet so incredibly tight already. They may look like stoners (I use the word “look” sparingly) but the energy is amazing and best of all, they all look like they’re having a ball. They’ll make you wish YOU were part of the band.

The lead vocalist has such amazing skills and I love the fact he has such range and isn’t afraid to push it. Although he probably doesn’t look like it on first appearences, he is a great front man. He is going to freakin rock it a year from now.

So that’s the hype. Best of all you can run out and see them for FREE. They’re playing the next two Wednesdays so check this out for more info.

Listen to Rumpunch. The biggest band that isn’t so big yet.