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.

Video Premiere: Bad Pop – ‘Other Spooky Is’

Canadian trio, Chris Connelly, Catherine Hiltz and Aaron Klassen – aka Bad Pop – have already built quite a reputation for their intoxicating live shows across their homeland, and are now set to take the UK by storm with their…

Introducing Interview: Stephen McLaren

Having already received critical acclaim as part of Edinburgh-based dream pop band Collar Up, musician Stephen McLaren has now gone solo, and is set to release his new album We Used To Go Raving next month. With his solo work already having caught the attention…

LIVE: Green Man Festival, 17.08.17 – 20.08.17

Having had a break from festivals last year, what better way to re-introduce myself to the music, mud and glory than at Wales’ finest – and my personal favourite – Green Man. After being hugely impressed by its inclusive line…

Premiere: Tally Spear – ‘Days Like These’

Having already played esteemed settings such as Ronnie Scotts, Liverpool Sound City and a Sofar Sounds session,  London-based 21 year old singer songwriter Tally Spear has now shared a dreamy new single. Flowing with delicate folky melodies and Spear’s smooth,…

Introducing Interview: Best Girl Athlete

Counting Richard Hawley and Simone Felice amongst her fans, and with acclaim from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit and Clash, and a Scottish Alternative Music Award nomination under her belt, Katie Buchan – aka Best Girl Athlete…

Premiere: Hero Fisher – ‘Push The Boat Out’

Following the success of her 2015 debut album, plus support slots with Neil Young and The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park, and collaborations with Alison Mosshart and Boy George, London-based Hero Fisher has now announced the release of a new album,…

Introducing Interview: Hvmmingbyrd

Having formed back in 2016, Irish duo Hvmmingbyrd, aka Deborah Byrne and Suzette Das, have previously had their music featured on Made In Chelsea, and have just released a brand new single. Inspired by a blissful trip away to a Maltese island,…

Guest Playlist: Julie Hawk

Any regular Gigslutz follower will know Julie Hawk as front woman of one of our most favourite bands, HAWK. However, now – in addition to continuing to create powerfully enchanting music – she has started a new creative venture, ‘Female…