About Mari Lane
Editor, London.
Likes: Kathleen Hanna, 6Music, live music in the sunshine.
Dislikes: Sexism, pineapples, the misuse of apostrophes.
Having initially been in publication from 1975 – 1979, with just six issues per year, Musics was an interdisciplinary journal rooted in a true DIY ethic. With 1975’s first issue described as “an impromental experivisation arts magazine”, the magazine focused…
As any avid reader of Gigslutz may already be aware, we’re huge fans of The Orielles here. We named them as Ones To Watch In 2016, have included them as a ‘Track Of The Week’ more than once, and have been wowed…
Having played in a variety of different bands, London artist Anna Tosh has now decided to make the move to go solo. Explaining her decision, Tosh explains: “My intention for my solo project was simply to write some songs for…
Having previously fronted indie-rockers ROOD, Barnsley-based songwriter Tom Hale has now decided to go solo and is set to release his new EP this week. Telling the story of a man who falls in love in his dreams, title track ‘In The…
London-based duo Andrea Chamberlain and Leon Brown – aka All Flags Are Grey – create innovative performance art, using visuals to enhance the message they aim to create through their music. addressing issues such as the sexualisation and objectification of women in their…
London trio, and Gigslutz favourites, Girl Ray have previously charmed us with singles ‘Preacher’ and ‘Stupid Things’, and are now back to treat our ears with a sparkling new offering prior to the release of their debut album next month….
Having just been over in the UK to play a few dates with Bash & Pop (with Tommy Stinson from The Replacements), Canadian grunge-punk band Dearly Beloved recorded their last album at Dave Grohl’s 606 Studios – home to the…
Following the success of single ‘No Easy Way Out’, which was featured on US TV show Limitless, Glasgow duo Bad Mannequins have now written a trilogy of EPs, which they will release throughout the year. The first of these, Deny…
Having previously supported the likes of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Night Beats, and received acclaim from Clash and NME, Brighton’s Strange Cages are fast making their mark as ones to watch. Now, following the release of their…
Following their triumphant headline set at Glastonbury on Saturday night, Foo Fighters are set to play a special event celebrating The O2’s 10th Birthday on 19 September. Head to the band’s social channels for all info. And watch the video announcement here:…