‘remote’, emerging 22 year old Mancunians, Alex Hiles and Ruben Harvey are thrilled to release their upcoming self written & produced debut Five Track EP: ‘I Need More Time’. In their first multi track project, the Alternative/Indie-pop duo speaks to a generation at a crossroad—navigating the pressure to choose a definitive path while grappling with the fear that time is running out.

remote’s highly anticipated EP follows the successes of the duo’s pre-released singles ‘CANT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU’ & ‘Souvenir’. Featured in the likes of ASBO Magazine, 1883 Magazine’s On Rotation, Atwood Magazine, The Honey Pop Music Blog, and receiving spins from Radio Altrincham & Future Hits Radio’s Positive New Music Releases with Lizzie Romain, remote are making their mark in 2024.

“rising duo remote’s ‘CAN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU’ is a fantastic slice of bedroom indie-pop with delicate harmonies and tender vocals.” - 1883 Magazine

“‘Souvenir’ is a tender, gentle song of wistful appreciation; of lifelong connection; and of closure. ‘Souvenir’ is dreamy in a different way, but it’s equally as smile- inducing as its predecessor [CAN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU’] – the kind of song that makes you feel good, because you know it comes from an honest, earnest place.” - Atwood Magazine

Playing homage to remote’s bedroom pop roots, track one, ‘I’ll Be Fine’, introduces a delicate acoustic guitar rif which graduates into a rich soundscape of distorted melodies. The woodwind and brass which lift this track towards its finale underpin remote’s emotive lyricism, diving into moments of self reflection and doubts: “Have I chosen right? I wonder”. The title track, "I Need More Time," follows suit with its punchy beat, electrifying guitar solos, and irresistibly unafraid vocals. remote effortlessly crafts the full-bodied sound of an indie five-piece using two multi-instrumentalists, delivering a head-banging indie anthem that's as entrancing as it is explosive. Sandwiched between remotes EP pre-releases ‘Souvenir’ & ‘CAN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU’, track four, ’Company’ exudes a playful yet cathartic energy, with lush, swelling live cello and layered harmonies that glide over a bold, driving drumbeat.

Fusing indie rock & pop with singer-songwriter sensibilities, I Need More Time cements remote’s place as burgeoning talent in the UK indie music scene. With performances in 2024 at AATMA, Manchester and their successful debut headline show at Retro, Manchester on the 25/10, remote are ready to connect with audiences who’ve ever wondered if they, too, need just a little more time.