Author Archives: Mari Lane

About Mari Lane

Editor, London. Likes: Kathleen Hanna, 6Music, live music in the sunshine. Dislikes: Sexism, pineapples, the misuse of apostrophes.

Introducing Interview: The Nyx

Raucous, riotous and really, really wonderful, The Nyx deliver powerful offerings with an electrifying energy, and I just can’t get enough. Having wowed us at our February gig night at The Finsbury, they are one of the most exciting new…

Premiere: Seafoam Green – ‘Runaway’

With influences including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Aslan and Christy Moore, Liverpool-based Seafoam Green is set to release his debut album later this month. Recorded in Santa Monica, California, but oozing the sounds of Nashville alongside traditional Irish storytelling, it’s a…

Premiere: HVMM – ‘Lacerate’

Having formed in Birmingham three years ago, Andy, Sam, Ebony and Jack – aka HVMM – pride themselves on their own unique style of apoplectic rock. Now, with their brand new single, they’ve treated us to something truly impressive. ‘Lacerate’…

Video Premiere: Bitch Falcon – ‘Syncope’

Set to head to Canadian Music Week this year, and having received support from the likes of Huw Stephens, Dublin trio Bitch Falcon wowed us with their last, riotous single ‘Clutch’, and have now returned to our ears with another ferocious…

Introducing Interview: Fuzzystar

Having been playing solo and in various line ups for years, Andy Thomson – aka Fuzzystar – was selected for The Guardian’s Edinburgh Alternative Music Playlist last July, and is now set to release his new album. With offerings oozing scuzzy,…

Video Premiere: Pip Blom – ‘I Think I’m In Love’

Following the success of last year’s EP Are We There Yet?, Amsterdam-based artist Pip Blom has now released her latest single, to plenty of acclaim from the likes of Huw Stephens on Radio 1 and a whole load of love and multiple airplays from BBC…