About Mari Lane
Editor, London.
Likes: Kathleen Hanna, 6Music, live music in the sunshine.
Dislikes: Sexism, pineapples, the misuse of apostrophes.
Since the start of the year, we’ve had some pretty amazing bands play for us at The Finsbury, including Madonnatron, Sahara Dam and The Empty Page. So, we were excited to be back at the North London venue last night for…
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…
Having released their debut last year, Ghosts Of Social Networks have previously received airplay from the likes of BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio, and are now back with another, politically-charged offering. Inspired by the dark sounds of Nick Cave…
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…
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’…
Describing themselves as “violent pop for the patronised”, Scottish band Ultras are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Gav Prentice, and have previously garnered support from the likes of Steve Lamacq and Gideon Coe on BBC 6 Music, as well as Vic Galloway…
They’ve supported The Selecter, opened for Feeder, received praise from the legendary Kathleen Hanna and been the loveliest of guests on our very own Get In Her Ears show. Most importantly, though, The Tuts are simply an incredible band who…
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…
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,…
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…