When you think about something that is unremarkable, something ordinary, everyday and average springs to mind. Something or someone pretty common place that we’ve all seen or heard before… What an exciting contradiction the band The Unremarkables actually are.

For those of you that were at the gig and launch of their single last Thursday (14th September) at The Waterfront you’ll know what exactly what I’m talking about. In a recent review in the Eastern Daily Press they have been described as indie popsters and likened to The Manics and Neil Finn. I would hesitate to label this extraordinary band who took us on an emotional journey during their (what seemed far too short) brilliant set, but think punchy guitar pop and you won’t be disappointed.

One of the highlights of the gig for me was the beautiful ballad Star Dust during which the lead vocalist, James Oakley, expressed real emotion and feeling through the music, as all true musicians do, which was followed by a wicked drum solo by David Gorman leading into an amazing, almost punk rock style track at the other end of the spectrum completely called The Gift. Wow is all I can say! You have got to see this band to believe the truly outstanding musical experience. The rest of the band are the talented Adrian Cook and Hugh South, who I understand write all the songs, on guitar and vocals and Kurt Ralph on bass.

Their debut single Cruel Summer is another one of my favourites and was given four out of five in the aforementioned EDP review. I think you’ve probably guessed (from me raving on) that I would’ve awarded top marks. If you enjoy live music and you haven’t heard this band play, you have truly missed out so far, but one thing is for certain, there is much more to come. Don’t miss The Unremarkables’ next gig at B2 at the Brickmakers on Tuesday 3rd October.

Their debut single Cruel Summer, which also includes Back Stabbing and the superb ballad, Beautiful Mistake, is on sale now.

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YEAH Man got my copy signed!! ebay here i come lol

yeah lolly good work!! x

buds in!

Gettin my copy today!!!

Buds In!!!!

Good review, they are definately worth seeing!!!!!

CD purchased and buds in!!!!!

I'm with you Cossey...think of all the naughty stories we can sell when he is rich and famous!!! He he

Good review Lolly! xx

I totally agree Lolly - they are fab! I'll be at the Brickmakers on 3rd - all being well.

very nice review lisa thank u very much....
emotion in stardust was exactly what i had that song was dedicated to ade`s father inlaw who sadly passed away just b4 his wedding..unfortunatly i forgot some words prob cos i got distracted from being overwhelmed to be playing to such a great crowd of people..
i`m glad everyone enjoyed it, after all thats why we make the music...
hope to see u all at the brickmakers and bring ya friends....

oh yeah! if u make me famous u can sell anything u like on me, i dont care.....

oh yeah! if u make me famous u can sell anything u like on me, i dont care.....

Can i sell you?

Wicked review, love the unremarkables, even found myself singing along to there music now.

Im gonna set up secret cameras in my flat to catch secret footage of jamie, im sure the sun will publish it when your famous!!!!

Keep up the good work.

jim think u need to explain why i`m in yr flat..lol

jim let's sell you at a car boot if you get infamous...

nah i think i will keep them guessing!!!!!!!

Don't get too famous and dump me for Kylie! x

It was a fantastic Gig. The single plus the two other songs are AWESOME

Fantastic review Lolly!! Agree wholeheartedly.

Will def be there on the 3rd..... xx

Jim buying your single tomorrow for my mum, can you sign it?

yeah man....i surgest u get it from soundclash though as hmv are selling it for 5 quid but online its only 2.99 sems to be a mistake somewhere or actually amazon are selling it for 2.80.... and yes i will sign it for her

i paid £5 from HMV, but worth every penny hun x