About Mari Lane
Editor, London.
Likes: Kathleen Hanna, 6Music, live music in the sunshine.
Dislikes: Sexism, pineapples, the misuse of apostrophes.
Newcastle six-piece, The Greeting Committee, deliver trippy, psychedelic indie with shades of Brit Pop and bluesy rock. Following the release of their debut single, and their first UK headline tour, they are soon to release new EP ‘Island’ on local…
Being a Grammy award winner, and having released nine records, it’s a wonder I haven’t heard of Joseph Arthur before now. However, now that I have witnessed this prolific talent for myself, I can’t wait to hear more of his…
With stupendous, pounding drums, heavy riffs and intensely raw vocals, Royal Blood’s second single ‘Out Of The Black’ is a colossal rock and roll anthem that excites and invigorates. With just Benjii Talent and Mike Kerr making up the band,…
Formerly a member of Scottish band, Pose Victorious, Jack Rowberry has just released a new EP, ‘Ladybird’. Rowberry has played a variety of intimate, acoustic gigs, as well as supporting punk band – The Buzzcocks – at sold out venues….
French Indie-Pop collective, Nouvelle Vague’s vocalist, Melanie Pain, is now going it alone with the release of her album ‘Bye Bye Manchester’ – the first single to come from this solo project being the eerily atmospheric ‘Black Widow’. The single…
With his biggest headline show to date fast approaching, I have been re-listening to Mike Nisbet’s debut album ‘Vagrant’ in preparation. And I recommend you do the same. Released back in 2011, the album possesses a timeless beauty; with touches…
Scottish Troubadour, Mike Nisbet, tells emotive and meaningful stories of love, waywardness and nostalgia through wonderfully smooth bluesy ballads that soothe and mesmerise. With touches of traditional folk and rootsy Americana, Nisbet’s music possesses a timeless beauty that anyone with…
Having recorded an album, toured extensively, and occasionally featured as Tim Burgess’ backing band, Hatcham Social would appear to have had quite an exciting couple of years. Having supported the likes of The Maccabees, The Horrors and The Charlatans, this…
Chris Karloff’s new project, Black Onassis, sees the former Kasabian member join forces with NYC musician, Nick Forde, as well as a host of guest vocalists, including Liela Moss of The Duke Spirit, Ben Gautrey of Cooper Temple Clause and…
Hailing from the South West, alt-rock four piece – The Darlingtons – are due to release ‘Who Says There’s No Beach In Doncaster?’ next week – a live EP from which you can get a taste of their intense, energy-fuelled…