Rising South Yorkshire band launch debut single after lockdown boost from Gary Barlow

Frontman Alex Hemingway, now 18, first gained recognition in April 2020 when he performed two online duets with the Take That star during lockdown livestreams.

Six years on, Alex is leading four-piece indie rock band Redline, alongside bassist Alexander Blundell, guitarist Noah Jennett and Sheffield-based drummer Matthew Barnes.

Redline dropped their first track “U n Me” earlier this month, as the band look to build momentum and reach wider audiences with their original music.

A spokesperson for the band said: “With its lively indie vibe and an infectious Na, Na, Na Chorus, U n Me is a feel-good, party-themed anthem designed to leave listeners smiling and wanting more.”

The song was written by Alex Hemingway who first heard the lyrics in a dream and immediately set to work crafting the instrumental arrangement.

The track also features a dynamic lead guitar solo from Noah Jennett, adding an extra burst of energy.

Three of the band members are currently studying for a Level 3 Music and Performance Diploma at Barnsley College, where they spend hours rehearsing and developing their sound.

They also record and practise at Sand Stone Studios in South Elmsall.

Drawing inspiration from Yorkshire’s music scene - including bands like Arctic Monkeys - the group have been reworking popular tracks while also writing their own original material.

The band regularly perform across pubs, bars and clubs in West and South Yorkshire, as well as busking at busy venues such as the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds and Xscape in Castleford.

They are now planning to bring their live shows into Sheffield city centre later this summer.

As an unsigned act, the group say they are focused on building momentum through live performances and new releases, with ambitions to take their music to wider audiences.