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Push Baby (stylised in all lowercase) are a British pop duo from Manchester, England consisting of singer Jake Roche and multi-instrumentalist Charley Bagnall. They are signed to their own indie label, Wow, Big Legend.

Key Information

In 2012, the band started as a four-piece band called Relics and then became known as the band Rixton from 2013 to 2019. Their debut single as Rixton, "Me and My Broken Heart" charted internationally and got to number one in the UK singles chart.[1] Rixton went on a hiatus in 2016 and got back together as Push Baby in 2019 with the release of their debut song under the new name, "Mama's House". They then released the Woah EP and the studio albums Wow, Big Legend and Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! before going into another hiatus in 2022.

Career

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Early beginnings

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Jake Roche (son of actor Shane Richie and former The Nolans member Coleen Nolan) and former Push Baby member Danny Wilkin started writing together after they left school. They were later joined by Charley Bagnall through mutual friends and finally Lewi Morgan was the last addition to the band after meeting Roche through a girl he was seeing at the time. The band was originally called Relics and their initial fame was through cover releases posted on YouTube;[2][3] in an interview with Metro, Roche divulged that they had performed a number of covers of songs – "stuff like "Ignition" and "Thong Song"" and then decided to do "a more personality driven cover".

Roche had heard The Nolans – of which his mother was a member – performing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" when he was four and suggested that the band cover it. For this performance, they wore "elf ears" and created what Roche called "more of a comedy sketch". Scooter Braun saw this and offered to sign the band.[4] Soon after being signed by Braun, the band flew to New York City in August 2013 to record their EP, Me and My Broken Heart, and Let the Road, their debut album with producer Benny Blanco.

2013–2019: Rixton era, Let the Road, and first hiatus

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See also: Let the Road

The band later changed their name to Rixton and they attracted attention with "Make Out", a song that involved the members lampooning famous 2013 music videos such as "Stay" by Rihanna, "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, "Roar" by Katy Perry, "Applause" by Lady Gaga, "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and "Beauty and a Beat" by Justin Bieber. The video was released on 22 October 2013 but it was never released as an official single.[5] The band's debut single, "Me and My Broken Heart", was released to radio on 11 March 2014 and made its premiere on KIIS FM in Los Angeles during one of JoJo Wright's shows.[2][6] It debuted at number 1 in the UK and also charted in Australia, Sweden and the United States.[7] "Me and My Broken Heart" went Gold on 27 May 2014 and Rixton were awarded their first Gold plaque two days later in New York City.[citation needed] Their first extended play, also titled Me and My Broken Heart followed on 18 March 2014.

An album was announced for release through School Boy, Giant Little Man, Mad Love and Interscope Records later in 2014. Justin Bieber joined the group on stage at the SXSW Festival on 10 March 2014.[8] They are also lined up in mid-2014 to play summer festivals across the United States and United Kingdom before returning to North America to embark on their debut tour, The Broken Heart Tour, playing in 12 US and Canadian cities.[citation needed] This was followed shortly after by a UK tour in November 2014. In addition, they played a pop up gig in New York which required police attendance to control the crowds.[9] They opened for Ariana Grande on The Honeymoon Tour during the North American dates and also in Sweden.[10][11] The debut album Let the Road was released on 8 March 2015. It peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart.[12] After 2016 the band went on a hiatus until March 2019.

2019–2022: Push Baby era, Wow, Big Legend, and second hiatus

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In March 2019, after a four-year hiatus, the band announced on their YouTube channel that they were retiring the Rixton band name and rebranding themselves as Push Baby.[13][14] They have since signed to Republic Records. The band released their first song under the new Push Baby band name after the hiatus, "Mama's House" on 5 April 2019. They released the EP Woah on 27 September 2019.

In 2020, Wilkin decided to leave the band as he wanted to focus on his solo career. On 14 August 2020, Push Baby announced a new record label, "Wow, Big Legend", and released their new single "Holding on Is Holding You Back" without Wilkin. The same day, they made an announcement on their Tumblr page to let fans know that Morgan also was no longer a part of the band as he wanted to focus on his career as a tattoo artist. Four days later, they released their new single, "Wishing We Were More Than Friends". On 18 June 2021 they released their second studio album (and first under the name Push Baby), Wow, Big Legend.

The band released their third studio album (and second under the name Push Baby), Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! on 21 October 2022, with the lead single from the album, "Lose It! Lose It!" having been released on 3 December 2021.[15]

On 15 November 2022, Roche and Bagnall announced that they would be taking a break from Push Baby to pursue other projects.[16]

Members

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Current members
  • Jake Roche – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2012–present)
  • Charley Bagnall – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–present), bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion (2020–present)
Former members
  • Danny Wilkin – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2012–2020)
  • Lewi Morgan – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2012–2020)
Touring members
  • Amanda Steele – bass guitar, backing vocals (2022)
  • Kevin Edison – drums, percussion (2022)
  • Heather Jamison – keyboards, backing vocals (2022)

Timeline

Discography

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Main article: Push Baby discography
Studio albums
  • Let the Road[B] (2015) - credited as Rixton
  • Wow, Big Legend (2021) - credited as Push Baby
  • Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! (2022) - credited as Push Baby
Extended plays

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominated Award Result
2014 Rixton Teen Choice Award for Choice Music Group Nominated
"Me and My Broken Heart" Teen Choice Award for Choice Single Group
Rixton Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Breakout Group
Rixton Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Music Star: Group
2015 Rixton Kids' Choice Award for UK Fave Breakthrough Won

Tour

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Main act:

  • Me and My Broken Heart Tour (2014)

Support act:

Filmography

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Notes

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References

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Push Baby is a British pop duo from , , consisting of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Charley Bagnall. Formed as a of the band Rixton in 2019, the duo adopted a DIY approach to music production, recording their material in garages south of Manchester. Originally established in 2012 as Rixton—a that included Roche, Bagnall, Danny Wilkin, and Lewi Morgan—the group rose to prominence with their debut single "Me and My Broken Heart," which topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number six on the US Pop Songs chart in 2014. Signed to Scooter Braun's SB Projects, Rixton released their debut album Let the Road in 2015, entered a hiatus until 2019, and rebranded as Push Baby. They continued as a until 2020, when Wilkin and Morgan departed, leaving Roche and Bagnall as a duo. The marked a shift toward more experimental pop-rock sounds, emphasizing creative freedom and self-production without major label constraints. Since their debut under the new name with the single "Mama's House" in 2019, Push Baby has released the albums Wow, Big Legend (2021) and Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! (2022), alongside EPs like Woah (2019). Their blends , and R&B influences, often exploring themes of personal growth and relationships, and has garnered attention for its energetic, anthemic style. Notable tracks include "Cali Superbloom" and "Circles," which highlight their garage-recorded, intimate yet expansive production. In November 2022, and Bagnall announced an indefinite hiatus to pursue individual projects.

History

Formation and Early Career

Jake Roche, born on September 16, 1992, in , , grew up in a family deeply embedded in the entertainment industry as the son of actor and singer . His parents' divorce when he was seven led to a childhood split between his mother's home in and his father's in , exposing him early to performance arts through family connections. Roche initially pursued , appearing in the West End musical Finding Neverland as a child and later portraying Isaac Nuttall on the ITV soap opera in 2010. As a native, Roche transitioned to after , where he began writing songs with longtime school friend Danny Wilkin, marking his initial forays into the local scene. Childhood friends Jake and Charley Bagnall, both from , teamed up around this time to collaborate on , bonding over their shared passion for pop sounds and influences from contemporary artists. Their early joint songwriting sessions focused on crafting pop-oriented tracks, reflecting a mutual appreciation for catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics drawn from personal experiences. In 2012, , Bagnall, Wilkin, and Lewi Morgan formalized their partnership, forming the band that would later become known as Rixton, with on lead vocals and Bagnall contributing as lead guitarist and . Prior to any major label involvement, the group honed their material through unsigned performances in small venues, building a following amid the city's vibrant pub and club circuit. This period of experimentation solidified their pop foundation, setting the stage for their eventual professional breakthrough.

Rixton Era and Debut Success

In 2013, Rixton caught the attention of music manager after he viewed a demo version of their song "Me and My Broken Heart" uploaded to , leading to the band's signing with School Boy Records, Giant Little Man, Mad Love Records, and . The deal marked their entry into the professional , with the group traveling to shortly after to begin recording sessions. The band's debut single, "Me and My Broken Heart," was released in March 2014, quickly gaining traction with its blend of pop and R&B influences. It peaked at number 14 on the US chart and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, establishing Rixton as rising stars in both markets. The accompanying music video, directed by and featuring model Chanel Celaya, depicted a of heartbreak and , amassing millions of views and contributing to the song's viral appeal. Rixton's debut album, Let the Road, arrived on March 3, 2015, via the same label imprints, showcasing a polished pop sound shaped by collaborations with prominent producers including and . The 11-track record included the hit single alongside new material like "Wait on Me" and "Hotel Ceiling," with Blanco handling production on the title track and Mac contributing to several cuts, emphasizing themes of , romance, and resilience. To promote their early releases, Rixton engaged in high-profile activities, including a live performance of "Me and My Broken Heart" on in May 2014, which boosted their visibility. They also served as opening acts for Ariana Grande's across and starting in February 2015, exposing them to larger audiences amid Grande's rising popularity.

Hiatus and Rebranding to Push Baby

Following the release of their debut album Let the Road in 2015 and extensive touring, Rixton entered an indefinite hiatus in 2016, marking a significant pause in their activities after a whirlwind period of international success. The band's frontman, Jake Roche, later reflected on the intense schedule that contributed to this break, noting that his calendar had been "blocked out every single day from the age of 18 until 23, 24 – and then just nothing," leading to a profound sense of disorientation. This abrupt transition from constant activity to inactivity exacerbated personal challenges, as Roche described experiencing an "existential crisis at the end of my twenties" for the first time in his life, having previously succeeded in every audition and opportunity he pursued. He admitted that the collapse of the band's momentum "blew me to smithereens," highlighting the mental health toll of sudden failure after years of non-stop promotion and performance demands. During the hiatus from 2016 to 2019, the band maintained a low profile with only sporadic output, including the release of the single "I Swear She'll Be The Death Of Me" on in December 2016, which was reportedly inspired by Roche's personal breakup and served as a rare creative outlet amid the silence. Live performances were minimal, with the group largely stepping back from the spotlight to regroup. In 2018, further complications arose when Rixton was dropped by their U.S. label , following the underwhelming commercial performance of their debut album, adding to the pressures that had already stalled their momentum. The hiatus culminated in a major announcement in March 2019, when the band relaunched as Push Baby, signaling a complete artistic reinvention while retaining the original four members: , Charley Bagnall, Danny Wilkin, and Lewi Morgan. The new name, stylized in lowercase as "push baby," was chosen for its "weird and obnoxious and self-deprecating" qualities, reflecting Roche's mental state at the time and serving as a nod to persistent effort despite setbacks—"pushing" forward like a baby learning to move. To mark the shift, the band launched fresh social media accounts on , , and under the Push Baby moniker, erasing their Rixton online presence and teasing upcoming that diverged from their earlier pop sound.

Push Baby Era and Recent Releases

Following their , Push Baby released their debut single "Mama's House" on April 5, 2019, which served as an introduction to the band's evolved sound and themes of personal reinvention, reflecting a departure from their previous pop-oriented style toward more experimental pop-rock elements. The track, co-written by and produced under School Boy Records/, featured chaotic visuals in its , emphasizing a fresh, boundary-pushing identity for the band. Building on this momentum, Push Baby issued their debut EP Woah on September 27, 2019, comprising six tracks including "CALI SUPERBLOOM" and "Thor," which explored introspective and hyperbolic narratives of growth and self-discovery. The EP marked their first full body of work under the new moniker, produced with a raw, DIY ethos that highlighted the band's shift toward genre-blending pop with indie influences. In August 2020, Danny Wilkin and Lewi Morgan departed the band—Wilkin to focus on his solo career and Morgan to pursue tattoo artistry—leaving and Bagnall to continue as a duo. In 2021, the duo released their second studio album Wow, Big Legend on , self-produced and recorded over 30 days in a garage south of , specifically Jake Roche's family home, to capture an intimate, unpolished creative process. The album featured tracks like "ROMANTIC GARAGE" and "Man in His Bedroom," showcasing a maturation in their sound with ambient heartbreak and hyper-pop elements, though specific singles such as "LOSE IT! LOSE IT!" underscored their evolving production style. The duo continued their prolific output in 2022 with the single "Change My Mind" on March 25, an ambient heartbreak track previewing their next project, followed by "Every time I think about you baby, I hate it, you blow my mind" on June 29, which blended hyperbolic pop with emotional . These led to their Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! on October 21, a 10-track collection that further experimented with pop structures and personal storytelling, released independently via . On November 15, 2022, Push Baby announced an indefinite hiatus to allow and Bagnall to pursue individual creative endeavors, marking the end of their most active phase as a duo. Since then, the band has maintained a low profile with no major releases, though has engaged in solo touring and performances through 2025, including shows about his music career.

Musical Style and Influences

Genre Evolution

Push Baby's precursor band, Rixton, emerged with an upbeat pop sound infused with R&B influences, emphasizing catchy hooks and subtle electronic elements, as exemplified in their debut single "," which blended smooth R&B beats with polished pop structures. Following the to Push Baby in 2019, shifted toward a more experimental alt-pop aesthetic, incorporating and rawer production techniques that departed from their earlier major-label polish. This evolution was evident in their debut EP Woah (2019), which adopted quirky, distinctive pop elements with undertones and modern sensibilities, creating a looser, more eccentric vibe compared to Rixton's structured tracks. By 2022, Push Baby's sound had further progressed into chaotic pop territory, emphasizing self-produced recordings that highlighted themes of vulnerability and emotional rawness, with Charley Bagnall contributing layered instrumentation to enhance the DIY intimacy. This phase marked a deliberate embrace of creative freedom, allowing the duo to explore distorted vocals, electronic textures, and hyper-pop flourishes in singles like "Cry / TALK ABOUT IT." Overall, the band's genre trajectory reflects a transition from Rixton's accessible, label-driven pop-rock to Push Baby's independent, genre-blending indie approach, prioritizing sonic experimentation and personal expression over commercial constraints. Following the release of their 2022 album Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby!, the duo entered a hiatus, with no further releases as of 2025.

Key Influences

During their time as Rixton, the band drew significant inspiration from contemporary pop and soul artists, particularly Maroon 5's fusion of pop-rock elements and ' soulful vocal delivery, which shaped their debut sound and contributed to the layered, style of their 2015 album Let the Road. also played a key role, not only tipping the band for success but co-writing the track "Hotel Ceiling" on the same album, influencing their melodic and introspective lyrical approach. Following the rebrand to Push Baby in 2019, the duo shifted toward more experimental , with frontman citing —a fellow band—as a major influence on their production style, noting that excessive listening to them risked direct sonic imitation in his own work. This homage extended to naming a track "thenineteenseventyfive" on their EP Woah, serving as an explicit nod to the band's impact on Push Baby's introspective and genre-blending aesthetic. Additionally, Roche expressed fascination with pop's disposability and drew parallels to 2000s-era for their distorted, TikTok-filtered experimentation on early releases like Woah. Jake Roche's background in theater, including training at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and early acting roles such as in Emmerdale, has informed his approach to lyrical storytelling and live performance, infusing Push Baby's music with dramatic, narrative-driven elements and theatrical antics like staged crowd interactions. Charley Bagnall's skills as a multi-instrumentalist have enabled greater creative autonomy, allowing the duo to handle production in-house during their independent phase. Push Baby's influences evolved from mainstream pop mentorship under manager —whose Records signed Rixton in 2013 and guided their early major-label trajectory—to a more DIY ethos by 2022, emphasizing broad exposure to emerging artists across genres to sustain creativity amid independent releases like the lockdown-era album Wow, Big Legend. This shift is evident in their self-produced "Live From My Mum’s Damp Garage" sessions, where Bagnall and Roche prioritized unfiltered, genre-spanning experimentation over commercial constraints.

Members

Jake Roche

Jake Roche was born on 16 September 1992 in , , . He grew up in a family deeply embedded in the entertainment industry, as the son of actor , known for his long-running role in the soap opera , and singer and television personality , a member of and panelist on ITV's . This background exposed him to from a young age, influencing his early interest in acting and music. Roche began his acting career as a child, debuting at age 12 in the 2004 family drama film Finding Neverland, where he portrayed one of the Davies brothers' orphan friends. He continued with roles in television, including a guest appearance in the Sky1 comedy series in 2010, and took on the recurring part of Isaac Nuttall in the ITV later that year. These early experiences in film and television honed his performance skills, bridging into his musical pursuits. In his musical journey, co-founded the band in 2012 while still a teenager in , serving as the lead vocalist and driving force behind their formation after of to focus on songwriting. The group's debut single "" achieved international success in 2014, topping the UK Singles Chart and introducing Roche's smooth, emotive pop vocals. Following a hiatus in 2016, Roche reemerged in 2019 with a rebranded duo project, Push Baby, alongside guitarist , shifting toward a more experimental sound that allowed for greater creative freedom. His vocal style evolved from the polished, boy-band pop of Rixton to a rawer, indie-pop delivery in Push Baby, characterized by and . As Push Baby's frontman and primary songwriter, Roche has been central to the band's output, penning lyrics that explore personal struggles, including the complexities of relationships and challenges. Tracks like "Thor" delve into toxic and resulting insecurities, reflecting his commitment to honest, self-deprecating narratives drawn from lived experiences. In November 2024, Roche and his fiancée Georgia welcomed their first child, a .

Charley Bagnall

Charley Bagnall, born on March 25, 1986, in , , , began his musical journey with early training on guitar and , gaining experience in local bands before transitioning to the music scene. He previously played in groups such as Rio and Egyptians Are Coming, honing his skills in performance and songwriting amid the UK's indie and pop circuits. This foundation in grassroots music prepared him for his involvement in the emerging pop group Rixton, where he met through mutual connections in the early 2010s. In Push Baby, Bagnall serves as the multi-instrumentalist, proficient on guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums, while also taking on primary production responsibilities alongside . His technical expertise was pivotal in the duo's garage recording sessions for their 2021 debut album Wow, Big Legend, which they self-produced in a makeshift setup at Roche's family home, emphasizing raw, unpolished production techniques. This hands-on approach allowed for experimentation with layered instrumentation and effects, contributing to the album's eclectic pop sound. Bagnall's role evolved significantly from his backing guitarist and vocalist position in Rixton to a co-songwriter and creative equal in Push Baby, directly influencing the project's shift toward a lo-fi, aesthetic during the band's post-hiatus . Rooted in his origins but deeply embedded in Manchester's DIY music culture, he has championed a self-reliant ethos, prioritizing authentic, home-based creation over commercial polish in the wake of Rixton's major-label experience.

Discography

Studio Albums

Push Baby, formerly known as Rixton, released their debut studio album Let the Road on March 2, 2015, through School Boy Records, Giant Little Man, and Mad Love/Interscope Records. The album was predominantly co-written and produced by Benny Blanco, with additional production contributions from Robopop, Ross Golan, Steve Mac, Daniel Wilkin, and Chris Sclafani. It features a polished pop sound characterized by strong vocals, meaningful lyrics, and a blend of pop, R&B, and alternative elements, earning praise for its soulful boyband debut bereft of excessive buoyancy. Commercially, Let the Road debuted and peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and number 32 on the US Billboard 200, shifting 15,000 units in its first week in the US. The tracklist for Let the Road is as follows:
No.TitleLength
1Let the Road3:00
2Wait on Me3:57
3Appreciated3:52
4Beautiful Excuses4:09
53:40
6Hotel Ceiling3:02
7We All Want the Same Thing3:08
8Forever Love3:52
9Could It Be You3:03
10Whole3:37
Following their rebranding, Push Baby released their second studio , Wow, Big Legend, on June 18, 2021, as an independent effort via and their own label of the same name. The was entirely self-funded and self-produced by the duo in their mothers' garages over 30 days, alongside close friends, emphasizing authenticity and reinvention through themes of personal growth and unfiltered pop expression. It comprises 12 tracks blending electric guitars, distorted vocals, and poetic elements into an upbeat, dynamic pop record that marks the band's evolution toward alt-pop influences. Critics noted its genuine voice, rating it 6/10 for finding the duo's sonic identity post-rebranding. The tracklist for Wow, Big Legend includes:
No.TitleLength
1Wow, Big Legend1:29
2ROMANTIC GARAGE3:47
3Man in His Bedroom3:26
4That Boy3:41
5Wanna Go3:36
63:55
7Cry / TALK ABOUT IT4:09
8Coming over3:55
9Circles2:50
10Every time I think about you baby, I hate it, you blow my mind3:10
11WHAT YA GONNA DO?3:26
12Change My Mind3:27
Their third studio album, Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby!, arrived on October 21, 2022, serving as a retrospective collection of 10 tracks that revisit and expand on themes of relationships, , and emotional intensity from prior releases. Self-produced and released independently, it draws inspiration from late '90s and early pop, delivering a cohesive set praised as a strong full-length project showcasing the duo's matured pop-rock style. The album highlights authenticity in its garage-recorded ethos, continuing the reinvention narrative. The tracklist for Wow, That's What I Call Push Baby! is:
No.TitleLength
1Get Up! Get Out!4:14
2I Can't Be Left Alone (oh No)3:23
3Rolling on My Own3:17
4LOSE IT! LOSE IT!3:12
5Change My Mind3:32
6WHAT YA GONNA DO?3:26
7Every time I think about you baby, I hate it, you blow my mind3:10
8Circles2:50
9Coming over3:55
10Cry / TALK ABOUT IT4:09

Singles and Extended Plays

Push Baby, formerly known as Rixton, achieved their initial commercial breakthrough with the 2014 single "," which topped the UK Singles Chart for one week and reached number 15 on the Hot 100. The track, certified platinum by the RIAA in the for over one million units sold, marked the band's debut release and featured a blend of pop and R&B elements that propelled it to international attention. Follow-up singles from the same era, including "Wait on Me" (UK peak #12) and "We All Want the Same Thing" (UK peak #21), also received moderate airplay but did not replicate the debut's success on major charts. After in , Push Baby released "Mama's House" as their debut single under the new name, a track that explored themes of personal struggle and reinvention without achieving notable positions on the UK Singles Chart or Hot 100. The 2022 single "Change My Mind," part of their evolving sound, similarly focused on emotional introspection but lacked significant chart performance, instead gaining traction through streaming platforms with millions of plays on . Other non-album or promotional singles, such as "Hotel Ceiling" from 2015 (reissued under the Push Baby moniker), served as B-sides or standalone releases emphasizing raw vocal delivery, though they did not enter major charts. The band's extended plays began with the 2019 release of Woah, a five-track EP that introduced their shift toward experimental with psychedelic influences, featuring songs like "Cali Superbloom" and "Thor." Released via School Boy Records/, Woah highlighted a departure from their earlier pop sound, incorporating hyper-pop elements and abstract production, and received positive reviews for its innovative approach despite limited commercial metrics. No additional EPs were issued post-2022, with the band focusing on full-length albums during that period.
TitleYearUK PeakUS Hot 100 PeakCertifications
"Me and My Broken Heart"2014115US: Platinum; UK: Platinum
"Wait on Me"201412--
"Hotel Ceiling"2015---
"We All Want the Same Thing"201521--
"Mama's House"2019---
"Change My Mind"2022---
Woah (EP, 2019)
Tracks: "Cali Superbloom," "@thebackoftheparty," "Thor," "I Think I Love You (But I Dont Like You)," "Thenineteenseventyfive"

Live Performances and Tours

Headlining Tours

As Rixton, the band embarked on their first major headlining tour in the summer of , dubbed The Broken Heart Tour, to promote their debut single "." This North American run featured over a dozen shows across the and , starting on July 30 in at the and including stops at in New York on August 3, the Gothic Theatre in on August 15, The Rio Theatre in on August 18, and The Crocodile in on August 19. The tour, sponsored by , showcased the band's pop-R&B sound in mid-sized venues, drawing enthusiastic crowds and helping solidify their early fanbase amid rising chart success. Setlists typically centered on their breakout hits like "" and "Wait on Me," with energetic performances emphasizing Roche's vocals and the group's harmonies. Earlier that year, in April , they conducted a shorter mini-tour of five dates to capitalize on the single's momentum, including shows in and New York, which served as an introductory showcase for American audiences. In 2015, following the January release of their debut album Let the Road, Rixton's headlining activity scaled back as they prioritized opening slots, but they maintained select standalone performances, such as at Thorpe Park Resort in Chertsey, UK, on August 8 and Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, on July 25. These events featured expanded setlists incorporating album tracks like "Appreciated" and "Beautiful Excuses," reflecting a maturing stage presence amid promotional efforts. The tours' significance lay in bridging their UK roots with international exposure, though the band increasingly focused on support roles thereafter. Rebranding as Push Baby in 2019, the duo shifted to smaller-scale headlining efforts aligned with their independent . To support their debut EP Woah (released September 27, 2019), they played a handful of intimate shows in late 2019 and early 2020, including a December 10 performance at Audio in with opener Elshay, and a private October 31, 2020, event in amid pandemic restrictions. These low-key gigs in venues holding under 200 emphasized raw, tracks like "CALI SUPERBLOOM" and "i think i love you (but i dont like you)," fostering close fan interactions and highlighting the duo's garage-recorded aesthetic. Post their 2021 album Wow, Big Legend, Push Baby resumed limited headlining in 2022 with a series of club dates across the and , marking a brief resurgence before hiatus. Key shows included May 3 at The Victoria in , —praised for its "brilliant" energy and crowd engagement—and May 6 at Night People in , where setlists blended new material like "Cry / TALK ABOUT IT" with introspective vibes. An October 15 appearance at Make Out Music in furthered their transatlantic reach, while the November 17 finale at O2 Academy 2 in , supported by crysometimes and Huxlxy, drew a full house for an emotional send-off, featuring 13 songs including "Wishing We Were More Than Friends," "Circles," and a nostalgic Rixton cover of "." Setlists evolved from EP-era to fuller productions incorporating hyper-pop elements, underscoring themes of personal reinvention and fan loyalty. Following their November 2022 announcement of an indefinite break, Push Baby's activity diminished, with no full tours in 2023 or 2025, though they made a rare festival appearance at Leffingeleuren 2024 in Leffinge, (September 13-15), performing in indie club-like settings amid a scaled-back lineup of acts. This reflected the hiatus's impact, prioritizing sporadic slots over extensive roadwork while maintaining a through intimate, high-energy deliveries.

Notable Appearances

Push Baby, formerly known as Rixton, gained early prominence through high-profile television appearances that showcased their pop sensibilities. In April 2014, the band performed their debut single "" on the second live show of season six of , marking one of their initial major TV exposures and helping propel the track to international success. Later that year, in August 2014, they debuted "Wait on Me" on , delivering an energetic set that highlighted their rhythmic guitar-driven sound. The group also took the stage at the 2014 in August, where they medleyed "Wait on Me" and "Me and My Broken Heart" to a live audience, blending upbeat pop with emotional delivery. In 2015, Rixton continued building momentum with notable U.S. TV slots, including a March appearance on Starring to perform "Hotel Ceiling," a track from their debut album Let the Road, emphasizing their evolving R&B influences. They also featured on This Morning in the UK in July 2014 with an acoustic rendition of "," adapting the hit for a daytime audience and demonstrating their versatility. Beyond television, the band secured slots at prominent festivals that amplified their reach. At Capital FM's in June 2014 at , Rixton performed "Me and My Broken Heart" to over 80,000 attendees, capturing the event's high-energy vibe with a crowd-pleasing set. They returned for the 2015 edition, reinforcing their status in the UK pop scene. In August 2015, they played the in Birmingham, sharing the bill with acts like and delivering a lively amid the multi-genre lineup. As opening acts, Rixton supported major artists on arena tours, gaining exposure to massive audiences. In late 2013, they opened select dates of Justin Bieber's Believe Tour, including shows with and , which served as an early career boost under Bieber's manager . In 2015, they joined Ed Sheeran's x Tour for North American dates, performing before tens of thousands and sharing stages that elevated their profile in the pop-rock sphere. During their 2016-2021 hiatus and rebrand to Push Baby as a duo, the pair pivoted to intimate, fan-driven events. In 2020-2021, they hosted a series of four online concerts titled "Live From My Mum's Damp Garage," streamed from a makeshift setup in , where fans selected camera angles via ; these acoustic sessions featured tracks like "Wishing We Were More Than Friends" and "Holding On Is Holding You Back," fostering direct connection during the . Post-rebrand, Push Baby maintained momentum with smaller supports in the , including gigs opening for emerging acts, though details remain focused on their garage-era intimacy rather than large-scale returns by late 2025.

Other Media and Recognition

Filmography

Jake Roche began his acting career as a child, appearing in the fantasy drama film Finding Neverland (2004) as one of the orphans. He continued with television roles, including portraying Matt, a boy from a working-class background in a cross-class romance, in the BBC Two musical film Rules of Love (2010). That same year, Roche played Paul McCartney in an episode of the Sky1 anthology series Little Crackers. He also guest-starred as Isaac Nuttall in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale during 2010. In 2011, he appeared as the First Policeman in an episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner. Roche took on the recurring role of Sammy Murray across three episodes of the ITV crime drama Scott & Bailey from 2012 to 2013. As the lead singer of Rixton (later rebranded as Push Baby), featured prominently in the band's , which often blended pop aesthetics with narrative elements. The debut single "Me and My Broken Heart" (2014) video, directed by , depicts the band members navigating a chaotic party and romantic entanglements in a mansion. Follow-up videos included "Wait on Me" (2014), showcasing live performance clips interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage, and "Hotel Ceiling" (2014), a more introspective piece filmed in hotel settings. In , "We All Want the Same Thing" featured the band in surreal, ironic scenarios directed in a DIY style. Under the Push Baby moniker, the duo released "Mama's House" (2019), a music video co-directed by Roche and known as Moon, capturing a raw, garage-recorded aesthetic with Bagnall on multi-instruments. Subsequent videos like "Wishing We Were More Than Friends" (2020) and "Holding On Is Holding You Back" (2021) maintained this intimate, self-produced vibe, often filmed in Manchester locations. Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Charley Bagnall contributed to these visuals as a core band member but has no independent acting credits beyond them. The band promoted their music through guest performances on major television programs. Rixton appeared on in 2014, performing "Me and My Broken Heart" live. They also delivered medleys at the 2014 and 1's Teen Awards, highlighting tracks like "Wait on Me." In 2014, the group performed at the Billboard Touring Awards, blending "Wait on Me" and "Me and My Broken Heart." In recent years, Roche has returned to stage work with Neporrhoids!, an autobiographical one-man musical comedy exploring his rise and fall in the music industry, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024 and continued with performances including a November 2025 run at Union Hall in Brooklyn.

Awards and Nominations

Throughout their career, first as Rixton and later as Push Baby, the band has received several nominations and one win in major music awards, primarily during their early breakthrough period. These recognitions highlight their initial commercial success with debut single "Me and My Broken Heart." No major awards or nominations have been reported for Push Baby since their 2019 rebranding. The following table lists their verified awards and nominations chronologically:
YearAwardCategoryResultNotes
2014Platinum (Single)WonFor "Me and My Broken Heart," awarded on July 30, 2014, recognizing 1,000,000 units sold or streamed in the .
2014Choice Music: GroupNominatedRixton was nominated alongside acts like and MAGIC!.
2014Choice Single: GroupNominatedFor "."
2014Young Hollywood AwardsBreakout Music ArtistNominatedRixton competed with , , and others.
2015UK Favourite BreakthroughWonRixton won the UK-specific category, beating nominees including .

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