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: Pronto Mama

Having played festivals such as Wickerman and T In The Park, and due to play the BBC 6 Music festival later this month, Glaswegian six piece Pronto Mama are now set to release their new album Any Joy in May. We caught…

Video Premiere: The New Faith – ‘Look The Other Way’

Brighton band The New Faith create reflective offerings soundtracking common feelings of loss of control and failure, with a unique lyrical brilliance combined with shades of catchy indie-pop. ‘Look The Other Way’ is a perfect example of the band’s ability…

Premiere: ROOD – ‘Red Rain’

Yorkshire five-piece ROOD – Tom Hale, Joe Castle, Liam Butterfield, Elliot Mann and Jack Miszewski – formed back in 2015, and have since been played across the airwaves and received acclaim from the likes of Edith Bowman on Virgin Radio, BBC 6Music…

Celebrating Women In Music 2017

Although we’re keen to promote upcoming female talent every day here at Gigslutz, as today is International Women’s Day we thought it would be a good opportunity to celebrate some of the women in music who we’re most excited about,…

Premiere: Sugarthief – ‘When Did It All Go So Wrong?’

Having already gained support from the likes of Steve Lamacq, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio, Birmingham band Sugarthief create indie-rock anthems reminiscent of early noughties bands such as Arctic Monkeys and The View. Now, following the success of last year’s ‘Joy…

Video Premiere: Josh Wheatley – ‘Runaway’

Having already received acclaim from Janice Long at BBC Radio 2, Nottingham songwriter Josh Wheatley‘s influences range from Death Cab For Cutie to David Gray, and now – having decided against a career in law – he has now released…

Premiere: Jakil – ‘Every Time We Talk’

Edinburgh band Jakil met as teenagers and got together through their mutual love of Michael Jackson and ’80s movies – both of which can be heard in their creations. Having been playing shows across the country, the band are now back with…