| Reemer | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Indie rock, Rock, Pop |
| Years active | 2002–2009 |
| Labels | Reaction Records |
| Website | Forum |
| Members | |
| Dave Hunter Nick Murray Dan Evans Max Redfern |
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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.
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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.[1]
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.[2]
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.
They were signed to Reaction Records (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.[3]
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."[4] 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.[5]
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.
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".[6]
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.
Frontman Dave Hunter's longtime girlfriend (who starred in the music video for Maniac) 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.
Snakes and Ladders (2008)
On The Ground (2003)
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album/EP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | UK Rock Chart | UK Indie Chart | |||
| 2008 | |||||
| "Maniac" | - | - | 5[7] | Snakes and Ladders | |
| "Rockstar" | - | - | - | ||