Reigning Days

HAVING really enjoyed These Reigning Days' gig at The Palladium, I was checking a couple of facts when I tripped over this quote on This is South Devon's web site:
"These Reigning Days produce a stadium sound even in intimate venues. Coldplay with balls and a stiff drink instead of world peace and green tea."
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Brilliant. Sums it up perfectly and I wish I'd written it. It's almost all you need to know but here's some flesh for that quote's bones.
Just six months ago These Reigning Days played to a small crowd at The Pally who all raved about them. Their eagerly anticipated return was initially postponed when they got the call to support Echo and the Bunnymen in Rome.
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There's only three of These Reigning Days but they easily bring their full sound from the studio to the stage. They play clever, more than just pop songs with an indie guitar sound matched by subtly layered synth backing tracks that in turn wrap around Dan Steer's distinctive voice.
So while there's hint of maybe Ultravox and even a touch of Duran Duran, there's a much stronger, cutting edge to the music – listen to Changes or upcoming single Too Late – and it all powers along, driven hard by Jonny Finnis' great sounding bass and rock solid drummer Joe Samsone.
Initially, the crowd kept a tentative distance but the band were clearly out to enjoy themselves regardless, so when a few brave souls stepped forward, the place took off as per that perfect quote.
By the second encore, a re-run of first single Living It Up, the place was jumping and you have to hope we get to see them in the wonderfully intimate Pally again before the stadiums beckon. - North Devon Journal

These Reigning Days
This unsigned three-piece
from Devon will be playing to
bigger crowds than many of
their signed contemporaries
this summer, supporting Bon
Jovi at San Siro Stadium on
June 29 and playing the main
stage at Polish Woodstock
in August – reputedly the
world’s largest festival with
half a million attendees.
The latter came about as a
result of their appearance
at Musexpo, which we
understand has also
generated considerable label,
publisher and sync interest,
with multiple offers now
on the table. RotD caught
Monday night’s impressive
Water Rats showcase,
which has likewise ramped
things up for the band on the
agency side. BBC Introducing
have been big supporters.
Comparisons with another
well-known stadium trio from
Devon are inevitable, but
These Reigning Days have
the potential carve out their
own place. - Record of The Day

These Reigning Days is a trio of talented young musicians who are well on their way to making some big waves in music, not only in the UK but worldwide. Having recently performed in front of 80,000 punters in support of Bon Jovi in Milan, Italy, and soon to be winning over fans on the main stage of the Polish Woodstock (Pryzsytanek Woodstock 2013) in front of 500,000 in Poland this summer, These Reigning Days are already on a musical high that only a select number of artists ever achieve in their career. At the root of it all is their anthemic and epic stadium rock, which is perfectly displayed in their single, ‘Stand Down,’ taken from their forthcoming debut album. Blending together a rich mix of keys, driving drumbeats, funky bass lines and Chris Martin-esque vocals, these lads have created a formula that has the means to take them all the way, and we look forward to seeing this path unfold before them! - Annie Stevens, AAA Music

UK band These Reigning Days have an album due out later in the year but until its release seem intent to tease and torment by releasing singles which leave the listener over excited and longing for much more. The songs Changes and Living It Up have already more than wetted the appetite with their infectious and melodic powers but now the band has really ignited the touch paper of anticipation with their best single yet, the anthemic giant Too Late.
Formed by former frontman/songwriter of The Quails, Dan Steer, the band has been on a strong charge through their releases to date and live performances which since making their debut alongside Metronomy has found them supporting Echo and The Bunnymen at a festival in Rome and an impressive series of festival appearances waiting for them in 2013, as well as recording a live session on BBC Introducing in Devon. The trio of Steer, bassist/vocalist Jonny Finnis (Numb), and drummer Joe Sansone (Morph), continue to impress and garner acclaim as well as a bulging fan base to which the new single will only inspire further.
The single opens on a feisty dark bassline which wonderfully prowls with a swagger around seductive guitar strokes which smoulder and flame within the immediately heated atmosphere of the song. Once the fine vocals of Steer open up their lyrical narrative the song opens unveils an electronic ambience to complete a full persuasion before opening up into a rampant, eager, and wholly contagious chorus where vocals and sounds unite to leave the senses breathless. With pungent rhythms which conspire to ignite even deeper passions in league with the bass and a delicious step into a sultry dance of Latin tempered invention and melodic seduction which leaves one drooling, Too Late is a masterful and completely absorbing treat.
These Reigning Days has once more unleashed a track which knows how to incite and engage the raptures with skill and mischievous imagination. It has also made the wait for their Yoad Nevo produced album even more agitated and impatient but after a song this good we will forgive them. - A Ringmaster Review

“…an incredible band. I ’m a massive, massive fan of the band.” - James Santer, BBC Introducing

These Reigning Days return this week with their brand new single Too Late - their third single release - and the trio have an album set for release later this year.
There is a greater swagger to Too Late compared to anything else that they have released so far and it is a track that hooks from the opening chords.
The bassline at the beginning of the track really does give the track a bit of a dark feel before the guitars burst into life - particularly in the chorus.
Too Late is a track with a real energy from start to finish and there is an anthemic quality to the song - it is one of those tracks that you know will sound terrific live.
There is a pulsating electro undercurrent to the track that works fantastically alongside the guitars that really do power this track forward.
Too Late is the most exciting track that These Reigning Days have released so far and it is not surprising that there are some great things being said about this band at the moment.
If they keep on producing tracks like this their album is going to be one not to miss this year. - Femail First 4/5

This band just keeps getting better and better, I cant wait for a full album release real soon ( - Hornet Music

Janice Long BBC Radio 2
A “Janice Loves”, Too Late was Janice Long’s Single of the week - Janice Long BBC Radio 2

With tinges of post punk, folk and electronic music in their new single, These Reigning Days have created a wonderful piece of experimentation.With a handful of bands, past and present that have slight similarities to such a style, it may just be the right time for this trio to take advantage of their skills. Stacked to the brim with a mosaic of sounds, effects and instruments, Too Late marches into the ears of the listener. The feel of the song evokes a feeling of sad resilience.
The intro features a western styled lead guitar riff that reverberates to great effect, preparing the listener for the spacious and lonely atmosphere of the song’s nature. As far as the lyrics go, they are reminiscent of indie pop verses from the 80s, with lines of misery, unrequited love and fear. The harmonies of the band give the impression that there are more members than there actually are. The choir like approach suits the chorus very well, especially the lyric ‘it’s too late for a wedding’. The themes of marriage and religion are different, yet very easy to relate to. The use of love as a subject in music has to remain subjective in order to mine the deepest of ones emotions, but also broad enough to touch anyone. This track has achieved both. An interesting and exotic break allows the bass to become more prominent, tantalising percussion and ultimately give way to a climatic outro that bursts with vibrant energy.
Released on March 31, 2013 the single is available on iTunes. With major support from BBC Introducing, along with other publications, the band seem be creating quite a stir in the UK. With a new album to be released later in the year, the South West band has a fantastic chance to show their talents in greater detail. - Musicosis, Rahul Bahal

Forming from the ashes of songwriter Dan Steers’ previous band The Quails, These Reigning Days have their sights firmly set on stadium-straddling world domination. They’re currently working on their debut album with producer Yoad Nevo, a veteran of chart-bothering superstars like Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran and Girls Aloud. It shows. ‘Too Late’ is a resoundingly anthemic wedge of electro-tinged pop rock, machine tooled for big stages and bigger crowds. Kicking off with Echo and the Bunnymen flavoured rattly bass and reverb drenched guitars, the track wastes little time getting to its big booming chorus.
The song has actually been around for a while, even topping the Italian MTV chart after These Reigning Days supported the mighty Bon Jovi at the San Siro stadium. That ‘Too Late’ is starting to attract fresh attention is a just reward for a band that seems to be happy to put in the hours on the road to Success Town.
“We rehearse every single day and we are writing and working our asses off. Some other bands seem to think that it should happen to them more if they write and they should be more successful. I can’t stress enough you can think that you are the best in the world but if you just take a step out you realise that there is always more work that you can do and there are always more changes you can make to be better. I’m never happy creatively I think, as there are always better lyrics to be written and better tunes to be made – the only way you can tell is when you play in front of an audience to see their reaction.” - Shazam

“This truly infectious song reinforces all claims of a brilliant album to follow.
Devon based singer/songwriter Dan Steer has had a solid start in the music industry supporting timeless bands such as Newton Faulkner, The Futureheads and Muse with his previous band The Quails. The concrete precision of his guitar playing has landed him a sponsorship with Manson Guitars and he has also played big festivals including Glastonbury and Boardmasters.
Following a successful beginning Dan Steer has moved on to innovate a new style that can be explained as synth coated indie-rock. That alone is a good enough reason to give the single a listen. Another is because of the wise choice to include Joe Sansome and Jonny Finnis in the band, who both fit the new sound and play to the mood of each song.
'Living It Up' starts with a teasing build up, Dan Steer's strong voice jumps out while epic yet simple piano chords thicken the sound. The drums come in and add more power through drum rolls on the lower end of the kit, building the tension up until finally the synthesisers sharply introduce the chorus. Dan's ironic lyrics have a powerful effect that imprints the song in your mind. He delivers the vocals in a confident way and they soon become hard not to sing along with.
The fusion of electronics with the main body of the band supports the motive of Dan Steer's music. There is enough evidence to prove this band will go far and backbone Dan Steer will be a well known name in years to come. “ - Music News

“Made up of musicians with a pedigree which places the trio on an immediate accomplished level before a note is heard, UK band These Reigning Days has in its relatively short life been on a definite and steep rise. Releasing second single Living It Up, the band easily concretes and improves upon the impression from their debut of a more than solid unit capable of fusing strong melodies and intelligent songwriting into one infectious atmospheric sound. The new single lights the touch paper to the belief and promise that the band is well on course to becoming a major force in UK music, whether sooner or later it seems a must and with the talk of their impending debut album confidently laying claim to brilliance it could be the former. Produced by Yoad Nevo (Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Girls Aloud, Goldfrapp) the song is an expansive and enveloping weave of passion and stirring energy which leaves a lasting welcome impression long after its departure. With beautifully crafted continual switches between the slower impassioned grace and the lively almost feisty energy the song is a deliciously unpredictable yet undemanding pleasure.
If the album has songs even more enjoyable than Living It Up then it is sure to justify the high claim coming before it, if they are simply comparable to this single it will be a release which will enchant and excite multitudes and see These Reigning Days leaping to the fore front of UK indie music.” - Ringmaster Review

“After the huge success of their debut single Changes, These Reigning Days are back with their new and equally great second single Living It Up. This track is a real fusion of elements as it moves from indie-rock with a very subtle electro twist and while on paper that does seem like an odd combination it does work really well. There is a very orchestral opening to the song as Dan Steer’s vocals are supported by a piano and before the drums and the guitars really kick in. And when they do kick in this becomes an incredibly upbeat and catchy track, seriously you will struggle to get this out of your heard after you have heard it. The track moves from a ballad feel in the verse to a more energetic chorus and the mixing of these two different speeds really do work well. Then the solo guitars kick in and they really do give Living It Up quite an epic feel.
Dan Steer, formerly of The Quails, delivers a very emotional vocal - he has the kind of voice that could pack feeling and emotion into reading the phonebook.
Living It Up is a pulsating track that has layers of rock with an electro twist and I can’t wait to hear a debut album.” - Femail First

“‘Living It Up’ is the second single from Devon based three piece These Reigning Days. If you were lucky enough to hear their debut single ‘Changes’ then you will already be aware of how great this band are.
‘Living It Up’ opens with soft soothing vocal, before exploding into a big stadium anthem. The track shifts from quiet to loud, fast to slow and will have fans jumping around uncontrollably.
These Reigning Days are a band who are clearly destined for great things. Be sure to start following them now, so in five years down the line when they are selling out stadiums you can honestly say you were there from the start.” - Steve Tay, A Muscial Opinion

“From the intro to the end there is air of the epic about it; with the wall of synths, interspersed with some interesting guitar work in the louder sections – at times its slightly reminiscent of Floyd. With excellent musicianship, a buff production from Yoad Nevo, and Dan Steer’s unique voice, this is a classy piece of work. A very confident first single from a band that, while new, is made up of pretty experienced individuals who clearly know where they want to go. ”. - Music News

“This is a remarkably mature debut single from a band who have a great deal to say for themselves.
They have real scope and majesty about the music, they sound as though they are made for festivals and arenas but the hypnotic beat of the single would be a huge success in a club as well. Yoad Nevo (Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Sugarbabes, Goldfrapp ....) has done a great job in creating a huge and impassioned soundscape.

Keep an eye out for these guys, this single suggests they could be huge this year.” - Music News

“Their debut single Changes feels like a thing of contrasts - ranging from flanged XX-style ambiance in the verses to a more robust White Lies/Courteeners-esque steady wall of sound in the chorus. It's impassioned, sonically involving music that understands that you can still be adventurous without pushing musical boundaries to their limits. It's a great first taste of what looks set to be a highly promising album from the band, pencilled in for a summer release.” - Totally Vivid

“...something I am excited about, an album release. This Devon based band have just started a gigging career and I would be amazed if they don't make it big in the same way that Muse have. Yes, this is only a single release, but with the stunning vocals of Dan Steer this three piece surely are destined for success. “ - Martin Hudson, Classic Rock Society

“Surprisingly, I don’t have much to say about this one. Except that it’s very good, and I like it a lot. I extremely recommend buying this as soon as it released on whatever platform is popular in February. The song is a sort of love-triangle-come-bigamist-marriage between Coldplay, Bullet For My Valentine, Editors and Glasvegas. This marriage works extremely well, and I can’t get enough of it. It creates a relaxing atmosphere that is simultaneously very upbeat and catchy and damn I just can’t get enough. (Turns out I did have a lot to say).” - Camel's Hump

“For their second single, promising Devon newcomers These Reigning Days go for classic British guitar sounds, but revitalised with a proficiency and sense of scope that feels grander and more ambitious than a good deal of their contemporaries. A big hearty chorus and slabs of steely guitar that march stoically along, Living It Up is the kind of track The Enemy would have done well to have had on their new album. With a support slot alongside Metronomy under their belts already, one imagines that with songs as strong as this, These Reigning Days are chomping at the bit to head out on the road again.” - Totally Vivid

“The band’s debut single ‘Changes’ was very good indeed, reminding me of the mighty Muse. This new song though sees the band go for a highly catchy indie rock song, with a nod the 80′s in the guitar and the Ultravox approved synth riff. I am sure I can hear some pomptastic church organ towards the end of the song. Based on these two songs alone their debut album due in the summer is shaping up to be one of the year’s listening highlights.” - Get Ready to Rock

“Changes’ is truly special… it is hands down the best debut single I have heard this year.” - Access All Areas

“Changes is the debut single from Devon based three piece These Reigning Days. After one listen I started to question whether this could really be their first single. This is a bold, atmospheric, anthemic number that has the sound of a band who has been writing music like this for years. Lead singer Dan Steer obviously learning his trade well during his time as singer/songwriter of The Quails.
Changes combines synthesizers, drums, guitars and vocals that change from hushed to bold. The production on this song is excellent, as you’d expect from Yoad Nevo, who has worked with the likes of Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran. The result is a smooth and polished debut that will find no issue working its way onto many radio playlists across the country. - A Musical Opinion

“From the second I heard These Reigning Days album I thought ‘Shit, these guys are good!’. These Reigning Days far and away has been the most popular band we have ever distributed to our music supervisors. From the second we send them out, our phones and e mail went off the hook. The head of Warner TV loves them. Every song was equally well received, there’s not a weak song on the album” - Regime Sync Publishers Los Angeles

“This is supple layered rock with a taste for the epic. Pulsating electro shadings subtly counter the dazed guitar and transcendent lyric.” - Daily Mirror, UK

“This alternative rock trio came across at ease on stage; their music easily filling the venue and the ears of the many in attendance. Dan’s strong vocals flitter with ease across an ever changing backdrop of music. Keeping every beat in time, These Reigning Days are as tight – and as professional as they come.” - Jodie Humphries, Live Music Scene

" These Reigning Days produce a stadium sound even in intimate venues. If you like Coldplay, but are too cool to admit it, then you’ll love These Reigning Days. They’re Coldplay with balls and a stiff drink instead of world peace and green tea.” - Live Music Scene

“Vocalist, lyricist and charismatic front man Dan Steer’s voice is strong and persistent. This front man is quality with a guitar and has the distinctive vocals needed for the band to get noticed.” - Entertainment Focus

“What an interesting band “These Reigning Days” are... with an incredible maturity. Their rock music is extremely textured with many, many layers and is so epic, it immediately makes you think it should be in a film and probably one on a giant screen, at that. Yet despite this, theirs is no prissy, polite excuse for rock music. It’s powerful, with in “Joe Sansone” one of the most powerful drum sounds I have heard in years. Jonny Finnis, the bass player, provides a really solid, yet dextrous carpet and between bass and drums, the two of them build an amazing foundation on which the music is built. Dan Steer, who is the song writer, lead vocalist, keyboard player and guitarist bit of the band, is kept really busy, but copes with his workload more than admirably. His sharp, acidic guitar sails above the music and his vocals cut through that to make for a really exciting sound.
This is their own brand of synth layered Indie rock. You can’t say they sound like anyone else, cos they are definitely a band who make their own noise. It’s a fusion of Indie rock with a subtle Electro twist, but with great depth. Seeing them perform was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I have to say, though I know it’s an old cliche, that if this band doesn’t get your toes tapping, you are probably dead” - Musicosis

UK band These Reigning Days have an album due out later in the year but until its release seem intent to tease and torment by releasing singles which leave the listener over excited and longing for much more. The songs Changes and Living It Up have already more than wetted the appetite with their infectious and melodic powers but now the band has really ignited the touch paper of anticipation with their best single yet, the anthemic giant Too Late.

Formed by former frontman/songwriter of The Quails, Dan Steer, the band has been on a strong charge through their releases to date and live performances which since making their debut alongside Metronomy has found them supporting Echo and The Bunnymen at a festival in Rome and an impressive series of festival appearances waiting for them in 2013, as well as recording a live session on BBC Introducing in Devon. The trio of Steer, bassist/vocalist Jonny Finnis (Numb), and drummer Joe Samsone (Morph), continue to impress and garner acclaim as well as a bulging fan base to which the new single will only inspire further.

The single opens on a feisty dark bassline which wonderfully prowls with a swagger around seductive guitar strokes which smoulder and flame within the immediately heated atmosphere of the song. Once the fine vocals of Steer open up their lyrical narrative the song opens unveils an electronic ambience to complete a full persuasion before opening up into a rampant, eager, and wholly contagious chorus where vocals and sounds unite to leave the senses breathless. With pungent rhythms which conspire to ignite even deeper passions in league with the bass and a delicious step into a sultry dance of Latin tempered invention and melodic seduction which leaves one drooling, Too Late is a masterful and completely absorbing treat.

These Reigning Days has once more unleashed a track which knows how to incite and engage the raptures with skill and mischievous imagination. It has also made the wait for their Yoad Nevo (Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Girls Aloud, Goldfrapp) produced album even more agitated and impatient but after a song this good we will forgive them.

Too Late is available as a free download for just one month from today so stop reading and find out how to grab

your own piece of irresistible fun now @ www.thesereigningdays.co.uk or www.facebook.com/thesereigningdays - Ringmaster Review Feb 2013

Changes is the debut single from Devon based three piece These Reigning Days. After one listen I started to question whether this could really be their first single. This is a bold, atmospheric, anthemic number that has the sound of a band who has been writing music like this for years. Lead singer Dan Steer obviously learning his trade well during his time as singer/songwriter of The Quails.

Changes combines synthesizers, drums, guitars and vocals that change from hushed to bold. The production on this song is excellent, as you’d expect from Yoad Nevo, who has worked with the likes of Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran. The result is a smooth and polished debut that will find no issue working its way onto many radio playlists across the country. This is a track that will instantly appeal to fans of Muse, Editors, Courteeners, and Glasvegas.

7/10

Steve Tay - A Musical priority

Changes is the debut single from Devon based three piece These Reigning Days. After one listen I started to question whether this could really be their first single. This is a bold, atmospheric, anthemic number that has the sound of a band who has been writing music like this for years. Lead singer Dan Steer obviously learning his trade well during his time as singer/songwriter of The Quails.

Changes combines synthesizers, drums, guitars and vocals that change from hushed to bold. The production on this song is excellent, as you’d expect from Yoad Nevo, who has worked with the likes of Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran. The result is a smooth and polished debut that will find no issue working its way onto many radio playlists across the country. This is a track that will instantly appeal to fans of Muse, Editors, Courteeners, and Glasvegas.

7/10

Steve Tay - A Musical priority

“Knowing Dan Steer from his days with The Quails, it was only natural that I was curious to find out what he was up to now with These Reigning Days. This alternative rock trio came across at ease on stage; their music easily filling the venue and the ears of the many in attendance. The band may not have been around for a significant amount of time yet, but it appears that they are already building up a bit of a following in their wake. Dan’s strong vocals flitter with ease across an ever changing backdrop of music. Keeping every beat in time, These Reigning Days are as tight – and as professional as they come. Latest single ‘Changes’ instantly shows the musicianship and songwriting skills of the band. Dan’s vocals take on an almost harmonic quality as echoed guitar, rumbling bass and thundering drums keep the pace up. This song contains almost a pop element in the way that lyrics such as “This one’s for the moment / This one’s for the time” beat a path to become stuck in your head.
Despite being predominately an alternative rock band, the likes of ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ held almost an indie pop feel to it, while ‘Fish Bowl’ (all about Teignmouth) went for a more electro edge with yet another catchy chorus. In another example of the changing temperament of the band, a song later on in the set – which could possibly have been called ‘She’s A Satellite’ – apologises if that is wrong – had a darker feel to it; the music felt dramatic as the song chugged along.
This set from These Reigning Days showed what a versatile band they are; it showed their strong abilities as a band and the fact that three guys can make a hell of a lot of noise when they put their minds to it!”
Jodie Humphries, Live Music Scene
- Live Music Scene

These Reigning Days – Changes
Surprisingly, I don’t have much to say about this one. Except that it’s very good, and I like it a lot. I extremely recommend buying this as soon as it released on whatever platform is popular in February. The song is a sort of love-triangle-come-bigamist-marriage between Coldplay, Bullet For My Valentine, Editors and Glasvegas. Though frowned upon in some societies, this marriage works extremely well, and I can’t get enough of it. It creates a relaxing atmosphere that is simultaneously very upbeat and catchy and damn I just can’t get enough. (Turns out I did have a lot to say).
- Camel's Hump

Three piece band formed by former Quails lead singer Dan Steer and this is their debut single. Full marks to a band with a plan as they have another single out in April and a third single, along with their debut album released in the summer. The song starts quietly before building nicely and for a three piece band they certainly provide a lot of music - like Muse in that respect. Check this tune out as I am sure we will be hearing a lot more from this band in the future. - Get Ready to Rock

"This is a remarkably mature debut single from a band who have a great deal to say for themselves.

They have real scope and majesty about the music, they sound as though they are made for festivals and arenas but the hypnotic beat of the single would be a huge success in a club as well. Yoad Nevo (Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Sugarbabes, Goldfrapp ....) has done a great job in creating a huge and impassioned soundscape.

They have only been around for a few months but lead singer Dan Steer was with The Quails and the band have already managed support slots with John Otway, and headlined Combefest.

Keep an eye out for these guys, this single suggests they could be huge this year.
- Music-News.com

Devon three-piece These Reigning Days already have some very attractive lines to their musical CV - they're fresh from supporting Mercury nominated darlings Metronomy and 2012 sees them lined-up to headline Exmouth Festival.

Their debut single Changes feels like a thing of contrasts - ranging from flanged XX-style ambiance in the verses to a more robust White Lies/Courteeners-esque steady wall of sound in the chorus. It's impassioned, sonically involving music that understands that you can still be adventurous without pushing musical boundaries to their limits.

It's a great first taste of what looks set to be a highly promising album from the band, pencilled in for a summer release.

Changes is released on the 20th February. - Totally Vivid

Support acts included These Reigning Days, the new project of former Quails frontman Dan Steer.

Playing only their second live gig, the three-piece band were superb, with a growing collection of original songs showing off tight harmonies and excellent musicianship. Expect big things from them in the near future. - Herald Express

Support acts included These Reigning Days, the new project of former Quails frontman Dan Steer.

Playing only their second live gig, the three-piece band were superb, with a growing collection of original songs showing off tight harmonies and excellent musicianship. Expect big things from them in the near future. - Herald Express

“Dan Steer’s vocals could be described as sounding like a mix between Kyle Falconer of The View, and Alex Turner of Artic Monkeys, but then every singer has their own style. Dan’s voice is so powerful; it fits in perfectly with the looping guitar riffs and strong beats.” Live Music Scene - Live Music Scene

“Dan Steer’s vocals could be described as sounding like a mix between Kyle Falconer of The View, and Alex Turner of Artic Monkeys, but then every singer has their own style. Dan’s voice is so powerful; it fits in perfectly with the looping guitar riffs and strong beats.” Live Music Scene - Live Music Scene

“They weigh in with a moody, well built song that flits over atmospheric rock, soul indie and a patch of blues territory. It bears out the versatility of singer Dan Steer’s slightly inebriated, aching lead that can lunge out from a platform of eerily echoing backing vocals. Pace changes are quite literally feverish and the range flitting is fresh and well built up to” - Comfortcomes.com

“They weigh in with a moody, well built song that flits over atmospheric rock, soul indie and a patch of blues territory. It bears out the versatility of singer Dan Steer’s slightly inebriated, aching lead that can lunge out from a platform of eerily echoing backing vocals. Pace changes are quite literally feverish and the range flitting is fresh and well built up to” - Comfortcomes.com

“From the moment they came on stage to the final encore more than an hour later, they kept a packed 1,000-strong crowd dancing and shouting for their favourite songs. Dan Steer was in ebullient form, an engaging rabble-rouser with a fine voice and a skilful touch on guitar and keyboards.” http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk - http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk

“From the moment they came on stage to the final encore more than an hour later, they kept a packed 1,000-strong crowd dancing and shouting for their favourite songs. Dan Steer was in ebullient form, an engaging rabble-rouser with a fine voice and a skilful touch on guitar and keyboards.” http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk - http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk

“Vocalist, lyricist and charismatic front man Dan Steer’s voice is strong and persistent and the record is a good arena for showing off his vocal versatility. This front man is quality with a guitar and has the distinctive vocals needed for the band to get noticed.” - Entertainment Focus

“Vocalist, lyricist and charismatic front man Dan Steer’s voice is strong and persistent and the record is a good arena for showing off his vocal versatility. This front man is quality with a guitar and has the distinctive vocals needed for the band to get noticed.” - Entertainment Focus

“...genuinely impressive live. They are fronted by prolific and talented songwriter Dan Steer who has a distinctive and powerful voice and is a charismatic performer.” - That’s Entertainment Magazine

“...genuinely impressive live. They are fronted by prolific and talented songwriter Dan Steer who has a distinctive and powerful voice and is a charismatic performer.” - That’s Entertainment Magazine

“...In Dan Steer they have the kind of song writing talent, singer and front man that most bands can only dream about.” Simon Honywill, R G Jones (Head of music production, Pyramid Stage, Reading, currently Head of Music on tour with War of The Worlds) Worked with Paul McCartney, Muse, Radiohead, Take That etc - Simon Honywill, R G Jones (Head of music production, Pyramid Stage, Reading, currently Head of Music

“...In Dan Steer they have the kind of song writing talent, singer and front man that most bands can only dream about.” Simon Honywill, R G Jones (Head of music production, Pyramid Stage, Reading, currently Head of Music on tour with War of The Worlds) Worked with Paul McCartney, Muse, Radiohead, Take That etc - Simon Honywill, R G Jones (Head of music production, Pyramid Stage, Reading, currently Head of Music

“...fresh sounding songs and a great lead vocalist" Jeff Wayne (War of the The Worlds) - War of The Worlds

“...fresh sounding songs and a great lead vocalist" Jeff Wayne (War of the The Worlds) - War of The Worlds

K score 59 UK trio Reigning Days unveil new video, Friendly Fire, exclusively with Kerrang!
Their new single Friendly Fire is due out on November 20, but you can watch their performance video for the track below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section.
“We’re really excited to be premiering the video for Friendly Fire with Kerrang! 2016 is set to be an exciting year, so keep an eye out for our new EP and album. You can also catch us Upstairs at The Garage Islington on October 28th,” says the band. - Kerran

Have you heard this incredible Reigning Days track?!

Reigning Days are a 3-piece Rock band who are releasing their single 'Friendly Fire' in November. I've had a listen on soundcloud (Link here: https://soundcloud.com/reigningdays/friendly-fire-reigning-days/s-HUdUH) and it is fantastic stuff. 

If you're into Royal Blood or even general rock music, this may very well be your taste. These guys have some serious style and potential to be huge on the indie-rock or alternative scene. - Rock Press Music

UK trio Reigning Days unveil new video, Friendly Fire, exclusively with Kerrang!
Their new single Friendly Fire is due out on November 20, but you can watch their performance video for the track below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section.
“We’re really excited to be premiering the video for Friendly Fire with Kerrang! 2016 is set to be an exciting year, so keep an eye out for our new EP and album. You can also catch us Upstairs at The Garage Islington on October 28th,” says the band. - kerrang

Have you heard this incredible Reigning Days track?!

Reigning Days are a 3-piece Rock band who are releasing their single 'Friendly Fire' in November. I've had a listen on soundcloud (Link here: https://soundcloud.com/reigningdays/friendly-fire-reigning-days/s-HUdUH) and it is fantastic stuff. 

If you're into Royal Blood or even general rock music, this may very well be your taste. These guys have some serious style and potential to be huge on the indie-rock or alternative scene. - Rock Press Music

K score 54
UK trio Reigning Days unveil new video, Friendly Fire, exclusively with Kerrang!
Their new single Friendly Fire is due out on November 20, but you can watch their performance video for the track below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section.
“We’re really excited to be premiering the video for Friendly Fire with Kerrang! 2016 is set to be an exciting year, so keep an eye out for our new EP and album. You can also catch us Upstairs at The Garage Islington on October 28th,” says the band. - Kerrang!

Have you heard this incredible Reigning Days track?!

Reigning Days are a 3-piece Rock band who are releasing their single 'Friendly Fire' in November. I've had a listen on soundcloud (Link here: https://soundcloud.com/reigningdays/friendly-fire-reigning-days/s-HUdUH) and it is fantastic stuff. 

If you're into Royal Blood or even general rock music, this may very well be your taste. These guys have some serious style and potential to be huge on the indie-rock or alternative scene. - Rock Press

"Our upload of the week, which is insanely deserving - Dan Steer, Jonny Finnis, Joe Sansome - are back. This has blown my mind this week. Reigning Days are back and here to stay with a brand new single. I've been quoted before by saying I am a massive massive fan, well I am now. Listen to the beginning of this record. It will absolutely blow your head off. The new direction these boys are going in is absolutely phenomenal. Incredible producers and mixers behind this record, this is our upload of the week, this is Friendly Fire. Mind blowing tune tonight..." - James Santer

Kerrang score 59
UK trio Reigning Days unveil new video, Friendly Fire, exclusively with Kerrang!
Their new single Friendly Fire is due out on November 20, but you can watch their performance video for the track below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section.
“We’re really excited to be premiering the video for Friendly Fire with Kerrang! 2016 is set to be an exciting year, so keep an eye out for our new EP and album. You can also catch us Upstairs at The Garage Islington on October 28th,” says the band. - Kerrang!

UK trio Reigning Days unveil new video, Friendly Fire, exclusively with Kerrang!
Their new single Friendly Fire is due out on November 20, but you can watch their performance video for the track below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section.
“We’re really excited to be premiering the video for Friendly Fire with Kerrang! 2016 is set to be an exciting year, so keep an eye out for our new EP and album. You can also catch us Upstairs at The Garage Islington on October 28th,” says the band. - Kerrang!

Have you heard this incredible Reigning Days track?!

Reigning Days are a 3-piece Rock band who are releasing their single 'Friendly Fire' in November. I've had a listen on soundcloud (Link here: https://soundcloud.com/reigningdays/friendly-fire-reigning-days/s-HUdUH) and it is fantastic stuff. 

If you're into Royal Blood or even general rock music, this may very well be your taste. These guys have some serious style and potential to be huge on the indie-rock or alternative scene. - Rock Review

"Our upload of the week, which is insanely deserving - Dan Steer, Jonny Finnis, Joe Sansome - are back. This has blown my mind this week. Reigning Days are back and here to stay with a brand new single. I've been quoted before by saying I am a massive massive fan, well I am now. Listen to the beginning of this record. It will absolutely blow your head off. The new direction these boys are going in is absolutely phenomenal. Incredible producers and mixers behind this record, this is our upload of the week, this is Friendly Fire. Mind blowing tune tonight..." - BBC Introducing

Rising Brit stars Reigning Days have unveiled a brilliant new song and video

Having already made huge waves last year, Devonshire three-piece Reigning Days have just given us a brand reason to get excited about them. Not only does their colossal new song Empire – taken from their upcoming self-titled EP, released on June 3 – feature huge riffs, it also comes with a Casino Royale-tastic video!

Speaking about the song, vocalist Dan Steer says: “We couldn’t be happier right now. This song sums up where we are as a band and as people so it’s great to have so much interest and traction with such a massive tune. Thanks to all the crazy people who come to all our shows – we’re totally made up. See you at Download!” - Kerrang!

“Oh… My… Life, those guys have the makings of a legendary band” - Kerrang!

"Our upload of the week, which is insanely deserving - Dan Steer, Jonny Finnis, Joe Sansome - are back.  This has blown my mind this week. Reigning Days are back and here to stay with a brand new single.  I've been quoted before by saying I am a massive massive fan, well I am now.  Listen to the beginning of this record.  It will absolutely blow your head off.  The new direction these boys are going in is absolutely phenomenal.  Incredible producers and mixers behind this record, this is our upload of the week, this is Friendly Fire.  Mind blowing tune tonight..." - James Santer

Download isn’t exactly short of big riffs and thrilling energy that hits like a bolt of lightning, but Reigning Days still stick out as a gold-plated humdinger today. Today, Download belongs to Devonshire. - Kerrang Magazine

Devonshire Trio tick box marked Future Rock Stars with Killer EP
Ultimately – just as with most great bands – it’s all about the songs. There might only be four here, but each of them is laced with the kind of melodic goodness most new bands would struggle to concoct onece. - Kerrang!

Reigning Days - Renegade
Pitched somewhere between Royal Blood and Guns N' Roses, Renegade make a noise so big and terrifying that we've had to relocate the magazine to a bigger, more robust office. Devastatingly epic - Classic Rock Review

Reigning Days - Renegade
Pitched somewhere between Royal Blood and Guns N' Roses, Renegade make a noise so big and terrifying that we've had to relocate the magazine to a bigger, more robust office. Devastatingly epic - Classic Rock

Devonshire Trio tick box marked Future Rock Stars with Killer EP
Ultimately – just as with most great bands – it’s all about the songs. There might only be four here, but each of them is laced with the kind of melodic goodness most new bands would struggle to concoct once. - Kerrang!