THE UNSUCCESSFULS were originally formed in Reading, UK in 2004. Alex Rivers and Emil Rivers, originally from Athens (Greece), moved to the UK from Lisbon (Portugal) where the brothers were raised. The line up included Andy Whitaker (Bass), Keith Campbell (Drums), Roger Farnell (Saxophone) and Haris Staboulidis (Lead Guitar). The Unsuccessfuls toured extensively around the UK, achieving good radioplay and rave reviews for their "Sweet Lies" EP. The music was as a blend of ska, punk and blues with elements of progressive rock. Today The Unsuccessfuls are based in London and comprise of Alex Rivers (Vocals, Guitar), Emil Rivers (Piano, Keys), John Mckenzie (Bass), Karlos Edwards (Drums), James Knight (Sax, Brass). The band focus on their own brand of Reggae Rock and are about to release their first EP including tracks "Control", "Her Name is Maria", "Comfort Me" and "Tequilla Sunrise". The band are currently working with Producer/Mixer Simon "Barny" Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Placebo...) at his recording studio deep in the Kentish country side. and plan to tour the UK and Europe extensively, releasing singles & EPs before finishing a full length debut album. For further information please contact the band at theunsuccessfuls@gmail.com