THE LAST
RECRUIT

Independent music · Essex, UK

The LastRecruit.

Original songs. Loud guitars. No neat little boxes. Meet The Last Recruit, an independent band building its own sound on the Essex scene.

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Southend-on-Sea
Independent / Alternative

01 / The music

Start here.

A growing collection of originals, from melodic moments to heavier edges.

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Descend

Turn it up and step into the heavier side of The Last Recruit.

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Life

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2016

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The Rest

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How?

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Band merch / Available now

Wear it loud.

Shirts, jackets and more from The Last Recruit. Head to the shop and rep the band.

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02 / Out in the world

See you
out there.

From local stages to new rooms, The Last Recruit is bringing original music to live audiences.

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03 / Find the tracks

Press play.

Listen to The Last Recruit on your platform of choice.

Watch / listen ↗ Spotify Stream ↗ Amazon Music Stream ↗ Deezer Stream ↗ Tidal Stream ↗ All streaming links Explore ↗

04 / The set

Made to
be played.

Original tracks and a selection of covers in the live set. Setlists can change from show to show.

Originals

  1. 50s Ghost
  2. SIP
  3. Life
  4. Hole of the Bump
  5. Waiting Forever
  6. Box
  7. Iron
  8. Descend
  9. Field of Fog
  10. Reawakening
  11. Mystery Years
  12. 2016
  13. The Rest
  14. How?

Covers

  • Boulevard of Broken Dreams
  • Lithium
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  • Come As You Are
  • Dumb
  • Drain You
  • About a Girl
  • Heart-Shaped Box
  • In Bloom
  • Killing in the Name
  • Where Did You Sleep Last Night
  • Welcome to Paradise

We'll consider song requests — except “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Smoke on the Water”.

05 / The archive

Played live.

A few moments from the band's local live history.

FEB 12, 2026

Palace Theatre

Sam and Nicolas represented The Last Recruit alongside the Belfairs Band as part of the Southend Makes Music 2026 showcase.

MAY 13, 2026

The Fickle Pickle

A live performance from Sam and Nicolas featuring guest artist Thomas Layton — an intimate set in the Southend scene.

06 / Get in touch

Make some
noise together.

Want to book The Last Recruit, ask about a show, or get in touch with the band? Send a message or call about gigs.

07541 067049 ↗

Call or send an SMS if there's no response.