Wiltshire alternative rock band making waves online

The Tamers are starting to attract attention <i>(Image: The Tamers)</i>
The Tamers are starting to attract attention (Image: The Tamers)
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A rising Wiltshire band is making waves online with their debut single.

The Tamers, made up of Matt Clark, Jacob Harley, Ozzy Graham, and Martin Blunt, have reached more than 250,000 streams for their single In Your Vision in less than a year.

The four-piece band, based in Wiltshire, describes their sound as a blend of blues and alternative rock.

They are now preparing to release their fifth single, Blood Money, on May 12.

Matt Clark and Jacob Harley, who began the project together in 2023, said: "We are not quite at the international stage just yet, but the trajectory is clear.

"We are progressing at a pace that even we didn’t expect, and the focus now is maintaining that quality."

Clark is the band’s primary songwriter while Harley focuses on lyrics and vocal delivery.

The duo spent two years developing their sound, with Graham and Blunt completing the line-up.

It was the right decision—their music has found listeners far beyond the South West and earned them a dedicated following.

The band’s live shows are also starting to draw attention.

Following gigs across Wiltshire, London, and Bristol, The Tamers recently sold out a headline performance at Bristol’s The Louisiana.

With Blood Money set to launch next month, the band are already looking ahead.

Their next goal is to secure spots on the summer festival circuit in 2026 and continue building their fanbase.

They have also encouraged supporters to keep spreading the word.

They said: "We need your help to continue getting The Tamers out there.

"Be sure to share their music, follow their socials, and help Wiltshire’s newest rock sensation become an international name."

The band’s streaming success is a standout achievement, especially in an industry where thousands of new tracks are released daily.

Their growing reputation, both on and offline, points to a promising future.

Fans of gritty, guitar-driven rock are encouraged to get on board early, with the band hinting that there’s much more to come.

Supporters can listen to The Tamers’ music and follow their journey on Spotify and social media.

As the band continues to gain momentum, they remain focused on raising their profile at home and abroad—one single, one show, and one new fan at a time.

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