Reasons for Reckoner to be nominated in the Birdies:Best Newcomer-Reckoner have proven themselves to be one of the best breakthrough artists, energetic live performances which don't include crazy stunts like fireworks or burning band members but simple yet groundbreaking musical performances, musically dedicated and gifted members(like JC who could play the trombone, piano, electric guitar, violin, cello, drums, glockenspiel, and even the harmonica) a strong debut album "Ïnvisible" which has received much critical praise from both the media and people inside the music industry, sold 947 000+ copies and has stayed on the charts for over 10 weeks(ingame), and most of all
Good Looking Band Members, now who can resist that?Best Live Act-Reckoner are a simple band and do not need to get naked on stage to get the attention of the crowd, instead they captivate the crowd with their music, Carl's awesome guitar work combined with Tristan's heavy drum beats, JPC's groovy bass lines, JC's crazy guitar solos and Troy's amazing vocal range are all you need when you go to a Reckoner show. The band have sold out venues all over the UK and are yet to perform outside the country on Jakey Comatose's Negative Tour. Even back in the day when they were still known as Project: MK Ultra, the band have been known in Teignmouth as "that crazy band", the name was coined once they played in a small club with only 3 spectators, though there were only 3 people as their audience, the band never ceased to entertain.
Best Underground Artist-Reckoner have received much critical praise for their work, but they are yet to conquer the world with their music. The band's first single Negative was banned in the US for the controversial music video, this has hindered the band's progress but they continue to struggle through the industry no matter what challenges they face.
Best Band- I know the band isn't that big yet, nor are they to be compared to the great bands like Quarantine, Pilot, The Nimrods and the others, but they do have potential. The band has expressed their dedication to the music industry and through everything they have been through, they still end the day with smiles on their faces. I think that they should at least get nominated for the Best Band category mainly because of their music which has reached out to thousands of people throughou the country and the world.
