The Royston Club

The Royston Club are a Welsh indie rock band formed in Wrexham in 2019 by Tom Faithfull (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Matthias (lead guitar), Dave Tute (bass), and Sam Jones (drums). In 2017, Faithfull, Matthias, and Tute played mainly covers together in secondary school due to their shared interest in indie music. When Matthias began to write original songs, he realised they needed a drummer and—through a good friend—they found Jones, who joined in late 2018. The four started an open mic night at local pub Saith Seren, where they received praise, helping their confidence and leading them to continue pursuing music. While looking for a band name, Matthias repeatedly saw an old man’s club in Acrefair called “Royston Club” when visiting his grandparents and thought, “that’ll do!” In March, 2019—about three months after their formation—they released their debut single “Shawshank”, and went on to release “Waster” and “Kerosene” later that year in May and October, respectively, which received some radio play. Headlining This State I’m In Tour (2021) Lying Here, Wasting Away Tour (2022) Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars Tour (2023) Songs for the Spine Tour (2025/2026) "The Royston Club's debut EP 'This State I'm In' – Out Saturday 28 March – The Welsh Music Podcast". The Welsh Music Podcast. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2025. Niomi Parsons, Digital Marketing Executive (7 November 2021). "The Royston Club – Music/Performing Arts – Love Wrexham". Love Wrexham Magazine – local advertising to promote your business. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025. "Interview With...The Royston Club - Gigs & Tours". Gigs & Tours. Archived from the original on 9 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025. "ROYSTON CLUB". Official Charts. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2025. Official website