Beyond their DIY ethos, remote are proud to champion musicians overcoming adversity, with Ruben being deaf in his left ear. By cutting their teeth in Manchester’s grassroots scene, remote have headlined venues including 33 Oldham Street and Retro, supported artists at The Deaf Institute, Off the Square and The Castle Hotel, and reached major milestones opening for internationally touring artists including Justin Nozuka (Canada), Bulgarian Cartrader (Bulgaria) and Letters to Lions (Australia) in their hometown.
After making their international showcase festival debut at Live At Heart (Örebro, Sweden) in 2026, remote has continued to grow their Manchester fanbase while gaining invaluable live experience and industry contacts across Europe. Off the back of their shows in Sweden, remote were handpicked by the artist Sassy to support her sold out show at the iconic Green Note in Camden, London. Playing to their strengths of their multi-instrumentalist skillset, the duo are capable of adapting their live sound to any venue.
Their music has received support from BBC Introducing, Radio X's X-Posure with John Kennedy, and Future Hits Radio, alongside editorial playlist placements on Spotify's Our Generation, Fresh Finds UK & IE, Peach, Lost in the Woods and Common Thread, as well as Apple Music's New in Alternative and New Music Daily. Their releases have also been featured by ASBO Magazine, 1883 Magazine's On Rotation and Atwood Magazine. Their latest tracks have been featured on various independently run music platforms including performing for Up Next Sessions (UK) with Joshua Farrar, Studio Duke Sessions (UK) and press support from Off The Record (US) with Isaiah and Listen Up with Ash (AUS).
In addition to their digital successes, their latest single, Living The Lie, has been pressed on both cassette and vinyl. Released with Chalkpit Cassette Club, the cassette was as part of remote’s feature in New Wave Live Magazine, while Living The Lie was chosen by Radio 1 DJ Jodie Rose-Bryant to be printed on vinyl as part of a selection by amuse.io. remote are proof that all you need are two best mates and a bedroom studio to make waves in this crazy industry.
A BIT MORE ABOUT US
remote are a Manchester-based indie-pop/alternative duo made up of singer/guitarist Alex and drummer/bassist Ruben. They met in sixth form in 2020, playing in rival bands at lunchtime performances for their peers. Two EPs and 12 singles later, remote continue to develop their project independently, despite the challenges of Ruben being completely deaf in his left ear. From recording, producing, mixing and mastering to directing visuals and manufacturing merchandise in-house, the duo lead their own creative process, making music that appeals to fans of CMAT, Ryan Beatty and Medium Build.