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: HVMM

With their ferocious brand of raw garage rock and distinct, inspired swagger, Worcester band HVMM are set to blast into your eardrums with the upcoming release of their debut EP Talk To Me Like I’m Dead.  We caught up with the…

Visions Festival announces stages and running order

Back for its fifth year, Visions Festival returns to East London next Saturday, 5 August with a stellar line up, including performances from Noga Erez, Sacred Paws and Liars. Taking place across different warehouse venues, arts spaces and churches in…

Premiere: FAERS – ‘Last Of Our Kind’

Having garnered support from the likes of Clash, BBC Introducing and Radio X, and sold out esteemed venues such as The Barfly and The Borderline, London five piece FAERS are back with a brand new single. Reflecting on the state…

Interview: Superglu

As any regular Gigslutz follower will know, we’re huge fans of Manningtree band Superglu – we’ve featured them as Ones To Watch this year, have frequently banged on about their energy-fuelled, joyous live shows and they’ve made an appearance in…

Introducing Interview: The Anatomy Of Frank

With the distinct, and ambitious, aim to create an album for every continent in the world, Virginia-based trio The Anatomy Of Frank‘s latest offering South America is set for release in September. Now, about to venture across the pond and treat…

Introducing Interview: Two Penny Blue

London-based trio Two Penny Blue have previously charmed our ears with the immensely catchy ‘Gypsy’ and are now back with another twinkling offering, ‘Lament’. Keen to gig as much as possible and continuing to spread their joyous, folk-tinged sound, Two…

Introducing Interview: Model Aeroplanes

Having received airplay from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac and 6Music’s Tom Robinson, and with festival appearances at T In The Park, Liverpool Sound City and The Great Escape already under their belts, Dundee band Model Aeroplanes…

Video Premiere: Affairs – ‘Gracious World’

Having received acclaim from the likes of John Kennedy on Radio X, Steve Lamacq on 6Music and Clash Magazine, Manchester five-piece Affairs are back with a brand new single. Filled with rich musical layers and oozing shades of the ’80s…

Premiere: Beach Riot – ‘Slackers’

Taking influence from the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age, Sleater Kinney and Pavement, London/Brighton-based band Beach Riot came together through their mutual love of Demob Happy, and are now set to share a brand new single. A wonderfully scuzzy…