SINGLE OF THE WEEK
Charlie Floyd – Do It Again
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Every so often, a debut single lands that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it announces them. Enter Charlie Floyd, Newcastle’s latest export and quite possibly the future face of Britain’s guitar-pop resurgence. His first official release, ‘Do It Again’, isn’t just a song – it’s a declaration.

From the moment that shimmering guitar riff hits, ‘Do It Again’ locks you into its groove and refuses to let go. It’s a track built for windows-down drives, festival fields at sunset, and late-night singalongs when the night’s too good to end. Charlie’s songwriting punches with the confidence of a seasoned pro, blending indie swagger with a pop-perfect chorus that you’ll be humming for weeks.

Lyrically, Floyd taps into something universal – that relentless craving for moments so good, you’ll chase them forever. There’s nostalgia dripping from every note, but it never feels tired or recycled. Instead, ‘Do It Again’ captures that sweet spot between youthful chaos and reflective storytelling, pulling you into the same ride Charlie’s been on.

What’s most impressive here is the sheer authenticity. You can hear the room it was written in – a home studio somewhere in Newcastle where ideas spilled out like beer at an afterparty. And when Charlie Russell (Kasabian, Liam Gallagher, Jake Bugg) stepped in to help polish it at London’s legendary Dean Street Studios, he knew better than to mess with the magic. Some of the original takes from Charlie’s bedroom made it all the way onto the final cut, and you can feel every crackle of that rawness.

Musically, it sits somewhere between early Catfish and the Bottlemen, the bright-eyed optimism of Circa Waves, and the widescreen ambition of Sam Fender – but make no mistake, Charlie Floyd already sounds like his own man. There’s a northern grit wrapped in all that sunshine melody – a reminder that even in the moments we crave to relive, there’s always something we’re running from.

And this is just the start. With a headline show at Newcastle’s Think Tank, a summer packed with festival slots, and a massive support date with Robbie Williams at Come Together Festival, Charlie Floyd’s trajectory feels unstoppable.

Verdict:
‘Do It Again’ isn’t just a debut – it’s a warning shot from an artist who clearly isn’t here to mess about. Charlie Floyd isn’t waiting for his moment – he’s taking it. Do it Again is out now on all the normal digital stockists.

5/5 – Essential Listening.