Reemer
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Reemer is a 4-piece Indie, Pop, Punk & Rock band from the United Kingdom
, formed and based in Manchester
.
The band has undergone numerous member changes and has now found moderate success in 2008, releasing their debut album, Snakes and Ladders
on 27 October 2008. It features their first two singles Maniac
and Rockstar
. In August 2009 the band officially announced their break-up, leaving its members to pursue solo ventures.
More material was needed and therefore the band worked hard for some time on 3 or 4 songs, getting them ready for a singer, to front the band. In November 2002, Dan met Joe Hennessey. After Dan heard him sing and perform in college, he knew that he would fit in.
As they were in 2003, Reemer secured support slots with bands such as Scenes, thisGIRL
and a couple of dates with South Africa's hottest band, Tweak
, in London.
(record label for The Who
) and with the loss of Tristan Matthew and Joe Hennessey and the addition of current frontman Dave Hunter have released their first full album, Snakes and ladders
in October 2008.
They already have a huge following in the North West but apparently want to steer away from their music being labelled as indie, drummer Dan, explains, "we wanted to achieve a pure Manchester sound but with pop/punk rock infused within it." The group have now been together for 3 years.
Their exciting live shows led to support slots with Scouting for Girls
, The Feeling
, Elliot Minor
and Go:Audio
as well as touring with hit Brit pop band McFly
on their Radio:ACTIVE arena tour in 2009, playing such notable venues as Wembley Arena
.
Reemer's first and only headline tour took place in 2009. Initially supposed to begin in Newcastle on 12 February, it was however delayed due to illness affecting frontman Dave Hunter.
Dave Hunter has taken to a new solo career and is already playing gigs, as well as recording songs and being featured on a London radio station.
) is former Hollyoaks
actress Leah Hackett
. The band's music has previously featured in the show.
Reemer were signed to Reaction Records
, whose other clients consist of huge acts such as The Who
and Cream
Former member, Tristan Matthew, currently sings and plays guitar for Indie-Rock outfit Newlands.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, formed and based in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
.
The band has undergone numerous member changes and has now found moderate success in 2008, releasing their debut album, Snakes and Ladders
Snakes and ladders (Reemer album)
Snakes and Ladders is Reemer's first album, released in 2008.Two singles from the album have been released: "Maniac" and "Rockstar".-UK track listing:# "Maniac" - 2:09 # "Summer Sun" - 3:02 # "Invisible Man" - 2:13 # "Too Bad" - 2:16...
on 27 October 2008. It features their first two singles Maniac
Maniac (Reemer song)
"Maniac" is the debut single from the British band Reemer.The single was produced by Chris Kimsey at Sphere Studios in London.It reached number 5 in the UK Indie charts....
and Rockstar
Rockstar (Reemer song)
"Rockstar" is the second single from the British band Reemer.The single was produced by Andy Macpherson at Revolution Studios in Cheshire.-Music video:The video stars Johnny Vegas as a drunk customer in a bar being served by band frontman Dave Hunter...
. In August 2009 the band officially announced their break-up, leaving its members to pursue solo ventures.
Formation
Reemer began when guitarist Nick Murray and drummer Dan Evans met in school. In 2002, After a few jamming sessions, they decided it was time to take things seriously and focus on forming a band. That year they found Nic who became the bass player. After several months of more writing, the band needed a drummer (at this time, Dan was playing rhythm guitar). Eventually, the band realised that Dan had been drumming for several years and it would be easier to bring in a new rhythm guitarist. This introduced (former member) Tristan to the band.More material was needed and therefore the band worked hard for some time on 3 or 4 songs, getting them ready for a singer, to front the band. In November 2002, Dan met Joe Hennessey. After Dan heard him sing and perform in college, he knew that he would fit in.
On The Ground EP
After a few gigs the band decided it was time to release a CD, so a temporary studio was set up at Nick's house. Recording took three days, and the On The Ground EP was released on 17 May 2003 at the Roadhouse. By this time, Nic (Bass) had left after Personal differences, and a new Bass player was quickly found in the form of the bands close friend Max Redfern. After a grueling 2 days, Max learnt the band's set.As they were in 2003, Reemer secured support slots with bands such as Scenes, thisGIRL
ThisGIRL
ThisGirl was a rock band from Rotherham and Sheffield, England. The band was formed in 1999, and has released seven albums/EPs. They were well known for their energetic performances and had a series of successful tours, most notably playing on the Barfly stage at Download in 2004...
and a couple of dates with South Africa's hottest band, Tweak
Tweak (band)
Tweak was an Alternative rock band from South Africa. Members of the band formed Crashcarburn after members parted ways in 2006 to pursue personal projects.-Early Days, Take Note:Tweak was formed in late 1998 by Garth Barnes, Mike Stott, and Chris Brink...
, in London.
Snakes and Ladders
They were signed to Reaction RecordsReaction Records
Reaction Records was an independent British record label, run by music executive Robert Stigwood in 1966 and 1967. Although Reaction released only three albums, one EP and eighteen singles in its brief existence, its roster included two of the most popular British bands of the time, The Who and Cream...
(record label for The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
) and with the loss of Tristan Matthew and Joe Hennessey and the addition of current frontman Dave Hunter have released their first full album, Snakes and ladders
Snakes and ladders (Reemer album)
Snakes and Ladders is Reemer's first album, released in 2008.Two singles from the album have been released: "Maniac" and "Rockstar".-UK track listing:# "Maniac" - 2:09 # "Summer Sun" - 3:02 # "Invisible Man" - 2:13 # "Too Bad" - 2:16...
in October 2008.
They already have a huge following in the North West but apparently want to steer away from their music being labelled as indie, drummer Dan, explains, "we wanted to achieve a pure Manchester sound but with pop/punk rock infused within it." The group have now been together for 3 years.
Their exciting live shows led to support slots with Scouting for Girls
Scouting for Girls
Scouting for Girls are a Brit and Ivor Novello nominated band from London, formed in 2005 by Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard. Stride and Ellard met in the Cub Scouts and Churchouse met Stride on their first day at school. They have sold over 1.2 million albums and over 1.5 million...
, The Feeling
The Feeling
The Feeling are a BRIT award-nominated English pop band from West Sussex and London. The band categorise their music as "pop".Following a limited release of their first single "Fill My Little World" in late 2005, the band entered the UK Singles Chart at #7 with their first full release "Sewn" in...
, Elliot Minor
Elliot Minor
Elliot Minor are a classically influenced rock band from York, England. The group consists of Alex Davies , Ed Minton , Dan Hetherton and Ed Hetherton .-History and formation: 2000-2006 :...
and Go:Audio
Go:Audio
Go:Audio were an English pop rock band from London, England. The band's sound implemented influences from pop punk and electro pop, often using synthesizers and programming tools. Additionally, they were also noted for not using a bassist...
as well as touring with hit Brit pop band McFly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
on their Radio:ACTIVE arena tour in 2009, playing such notable venues as Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena is an indoor arena, at Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The building is opposite Wembley Stadium.-History:...
.
Reemer's first and only headline tour took place in 2009. Initially supposed to begin in Newcastle on 12 February, it was however delayed due to illness affecting frontman Dave Hunter.
Break up
On Monday, August 10, 2009, band frontman Dave Hunter took to the group's Myspace to announce that they had officially split up. The split is quoted as being due to each member of the band "looking for a change".Dave Hunter has taken to a new solo career and is already playing gigs, as well as recording songs and being featured on a London radio station.
Other information
Frontman Dave Hunter's longtime girlfriend (who starred in the music video for ManiacManiac (Reemer song)
"Maniac" is the debut single from the British band Reemer.The single was produced by Chris Kimsey at Sphere Studios in London.It reached number 5 in the UK Indie charts....
) is former Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...
actress Leah Hackett
Leah Hackett
Leah Hackett , is an English actress, most notable for her role as Tina Reilly in Hollyoaks.-Background and personal life:...
. The band's music has previously featured in the show.
Reemer were signed to Reaction Records
Reaction Records
Reaction Records was an independent British record label, run by music executive Robert Stigwood in 1966 and 1967. Although Reaction released only three albums, one EP and eighteen singles in its brief existence, its roster included two of the most popular British bands of the time, The Who and Cream...
, whose other clients consist of huge acts such as The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
and Cream
Cream (band)
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker...
Former member, Tristan Matthew, currently sings and plays guitar for Indie-Rock outfit Newlands.
Current
- Dave Hunter - Lead VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Nick Murray - Backing Vocals, GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Dan Evans - Drums
- Max Redfern - Backing Vocals, BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Previous
- Joe Hennessey - Vocals, KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Tristan Matthew - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, Vocals
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album/EP | |
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK Rock Chart UK Rock Chart The UK Rock Chart usually refers to the Top 40 Rock Singles and the Top 40 Rock Albums Chart compiled by the Official Charts Company from physical record sales in British retail outlets with larger than average genrespecific sales.... |
UK Indie Chart UK Indie Chart The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered... |
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| "Maniac Maniac (Reemer song) "Maniac" is the debut single from the British band Reemer.The single was produced by Chris Kimsey at Sphere Studios in London.It reached number 5 in the UK Indie charts.... " |
- | - | 5 | Snakes and Ladders Snakes and ladders (Reemer album) Snakes and Ladders is Reemer's first album, released in 2008.Two singles from the album have been released: "Maniac" and "Rockstar".-UK track listing:# "Maniac" - 2:09 # "Summer Sun" - 3:02 # "Invisible Man" - 2:13 # "Too Bad" - 2:16... |
| "Rockstar Rockstar (Reemer song) "Rockstar" is the second single from the British band Reemer.The single was produced by Andy Macpherson at Revolution Studios in Cheshire.-Music video:The video stars Johnny Vegas as a drunk customer in a bar being served by band frontman Dave Hunter... " |
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