Only The Poets

Only The Poets play Santeria Toscana 31 in Milan on September 21, 2026. Reading-born and fronted by singer Tommy Longhurst, the four-piece has been refining a direct, hook-led songwriting style since the mid-2010s. Between indie pop and alternative rock, their tracks lean on melodic guitars, a grounded rhythm section and light electronic layers that add colour without crowding the arrangements.

The lyrics look at the long afterglow of adolescence, tangled relationships and mental health, written with clear lines rather than slogans. Shaped by early online releases and a steady run of small-venue gigs, their live set moves from close, low-light moments to choruses that open up the room. Recent singles sit next to older tracks, with tight transitions, dynamic breaks and a focus on voices carried together.

On stage, Only The Poets keep things concise: verses that carry the story, bridges that lift, and refrains that stick without forcing it. It’s a show built on years of touring across the UK and Europe, from headline dates to support slots, and on a catalogue written with the stage in mind — a band that plays for connection as much as for impact.