Emerging from West London, Patience Please are carving out a bold space in the modern British guitar scene. Their six-track EP, “Miles Away,” presents a band stepping confidently into its identity, balancing high-voltage riffs with emotional candour. Based in London, the trio channels the restless spirit of the city into songs that feel immediate, unfiltered, and ambitious.
Fronted by Ollie Palmer on vocals and guitar, alongside Arthur Marriott on lead guitar and Tommy Lane on drums, Patience Please formed through loud rehearsals and shared belief. That foundation still drives them. “Miles Away” works as a snapshot of their chemistry: tight musicianship, soaring choruses, and lyrics that refuse to hide behind irony. The EP’s six songs, “Wasting Time,” “Miracle,” “Pretend,” “Madelaine,” “Miles Away,” and “I Want It I Got It” move between punchy indie-rock anthems and reflective moments that reveal vulnerability beneath the distortion.
The title track, which leads the release, explores the thrill and subtle power dynamics of meeting someone new on a night out. Its bouncing verses and explosive chorus echo the adrenaline rush of connection, while a playful guitar solo reinforces the band’s flair for dynamics. Elsewhere, “Wasting Time” and “Miracle” lean into urgency and self-examination, confronting doubt without surrendering to it. “Pretend” and “Madelaine” broaden the emotional palette, offering intimacy that contrasts the band’s larger-than-life live energy. Closing track “I Want It I Got It” signals confidence, hinting at ambition that stretches far beyond small rooms.
Live performance remains central to their story. Early gigs built momentum organically, growing from friend-filled rooms to sold-out nights at respected London venues. Appearances at The Troubadour and Dingwalls 2 strengthened their reputation for commanding shows rooted in connection rather than spectacle. Radio support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 2 has further amplified their reach, while progressing to the quarter-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival New Blood competition signals growing industry recognition.
What makes “Miles Away” significant is not just its polish, but its emotional transparency. Patience Please refuse to posture; they document longing, excitement, and uncertainty with conviction. The EP stands as an honest declaration of who they are right now, three musicians chasing big stages while remaining grounded in shared experience. In a crowded indie landscape, that clarity of purpose feels rare and necessary.