These Reigning Days" support Metronomy

From the ashes of the Quails, Dan Steer takes to the stage with his new band "These Reigning Days" to support Metronomy

The band have only been together a month but have already written a small back catalogue of tunes.
As soon as the three members take to the stage, lined up in a row. Drums equally centre it is clear that this is a real band, not just Dan Steer and new friends!

First song Changes surely a single, Sets out the statement of intent but not the sound of this new band. Its refreshing not to know what every song will sound like from the first note!
A slow building dynamic landscape of epic range is still ringing in my head.
Each member playing a vital part in painting such an inviting picture.
Joe Sansome on drums with Johnny Finnis on bass, working in harmony creating peeks and interesting musical holes for Dan’s guitar to fill with lush wayward notes.

Three songs in and considering that for the majority all is new to the ears, the crowd never seems bored, quite the opposite.
There seems to be a sense of anticipation. Dan at ease asking us, the crowd to come closer, inviting mutual picture taking for the Facebook generation.

Then comes the sucker punch in the form of quality single like tune Living It Up
A song that feels like it has always existed in the way a best friend should .All your favorite anthems rolled into one like some feel good glutton chained to the pastry table at a party made for one. This song has a for you and you only quality which makes it the standout track of the night.
From here on in the band own the crowd with the next set of tunes cementing us to them.
Then it's over, gone before it had arrived, my only disappointment.

Did they outshine Metronomy ?
Well they were never going to but for a band a month old they came as near as most could

January 2012 marks the start of the real test with first single and album following later.
On this Form it should be an intently anticipated musical ride.

Remember These Reigning Days and where you saw them first.
Blink and you will be seeing a sing-along tribute band called These Raining Days never quite as good but the nearest you’re going to get without spending a fortune
See the real thing while you can!

Jackson cooper (Riviera FM)