The Reasoning are a Cardiff-based seven-piece rock band, formed in 2005. The band features the song-writing talents of Matthew Cohen (bass), Dylan Thompson (lead guitar/lead vocals) and Rachel Cohen (lead vocals): the latter having been voted Best Female Vocalist by the UK’s Classic Rock Society for an unprecedented four consecutive years. Guitarist Owain Roberts, Jake Bradford-Sharp (drums), Maria Owen (acoustic guitar/vocals) and Tony Turrell (keyboards/vocals) complete this outstanding group of experienced musicians.

The band’s accomplished debut album Awakening was released in 2006 and, boasting eight well-crafted tracks and a guest appearance from Marillion’s Steve Rothery, has since garnered worldwide critical acclaim. Their second offering in 2008 - Dark Angel - mixed by John Mitchell of It Bites and Kino notoriety - secured an enthusiastic and ever-increasing international fan base. The Reasoning released their highly anticipated third studio album in April 2010. Adverse Camber (mixed by Joe Gibb: renowned for his work with Leftfield, Catatonia, Massive Attack and many others) demonstrates a new confidence and maturity, and showcases the band at their very best yet. Whilst remaining true to their trademark “sound” - featuring dual guitars, powerful vocal harmonies and irresistibly catchy melodies, this year’s album takes The Reasoning into wholly contemporary musical territory, appealing to a wider audience than ever before

The band have toured extensively since 2006, including many headline performances throughout the UK and Europe: and have also performed alongside Marillion and FISH on several occasions. Their success to date continues to be promoted enthusiastically throughout the music media, including many features in magazines including Classic Rock, Record Collector, Powerplay and Classic Rock Presents Prog. The Reasoning’s first single was released as a digital download on August 10th 2009, and this cover version of Duran Duran’s classic track rocketed through the download charts, reaching the No.2 slot in the Amazon rankings within just two days of release! The band’s schedule for 2010, meanwhile, is both relentless and exciting. The UK leg of the Adverse Camber tour in April this year proved tremendously successful, and plans are currently being confirmed for another album release in 2010, as well as live dates in Europe and Scandinavia, before returning to a further UK tour in the autumn.