Rum Lad, the enigmatic singer and songwriter, has captured the attention of music fans with his unique blend of raw honesty and infectious songwriting. In a genre often saturated with nostalgia, Rum Lad stands out as a refreshing breath of authenticity, unapologetically embracing his distinct sound and lyrical prowess and this is evident in the latest album ‘Rude Awakening‘ that follows hot on the heels of the short lived Rum Lads album ‘Noise Terrorists’ that was released earlier this year. Now a two piece with the addition of former Rum Lads drummer James ‘Finny’ Finlayson ‘Rude Awakening‘ is a punk/indie classic but a record that shows there’s much more to Richie Rum Lad than the loud, in your face vocals he portrays in many of his songs. ...