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Island Line

General Info

  • Genre: Folk Rock / Indie / Pop

    Location UK

    Profile Views: 57330

    Last Login: 6/12/2012

    Member Since 6/1/2007

    Website islandline@hotmail.co.uk

    Record Label Punchbag Records

  • Bio

    .. ....Island Line...... are Ian Kellett, Hazel Sainsbury, Liam MacManus, Andy Nunn and Caroline Low. .. They have been described as 'Uk folk rock with a rhythmic rattle' (Glastonbury '08 Festival Programme). ..Over the last two years they have built a following of loyal fans during gigs in the UK and Europe, recently supporting Emiliana Torrini on a European tour. ..Their single 'Another Place' gained national airplay on Dermot O Leary's BBC2 show and Lauren Laverne's BBC6 Show. They have also been played on BBCR1, BBC London. 2009 saw them once again support Emiliana Torrini on her UK tour and released their eponymously titled album on April 13th after a performance at LA's Troubadour. They were featured on Nick Harcourts' KCRW show and 'Sideways Through Sound' on Sydneys 2SER... ......Island Line took a break from writing and recording to support Lamb in Brighton and London's Koko and are set with some new songs and gigs ready for the spring....... ..Huw Stephens.. .."beautiful, sunshine folk" .... ..Steve Lamacq.. ..?"Maturely crafted pop music in a folk rock style”.. .. ..Dermot O Leary.... "We knew it would be good…and its is!!!” .... ..Emiliana Torrini.. ..?“Island line are beautiful like a newly baked chocolate cake and a glass of cold milk'” ...... The debut album out now, on all good download sites..... .. ..Record Collector.. : * * * * .. ' ..and what songs they are, the band are comfortable penning potential hits....anyone who loves simply well crafted songs with a folk bent and deft lyrics, this one is for you'.... .. ..Music OMH..: * * * * .. '....a highly impressive debut'.... .. ..Subba- Cultcha..: * * * * .. 'melodious lines for the harmoniously pleased .... On the content of this album they will be real festival highlights for many'.... .. ..The Music Magazine..: .. ' Take some time out from the mess of daily life, buy a giant hammock and stick on this album. Summer is sure to follow'.... .. ..Vainzine..: .. 'Glistening and Golden....this is a must have'.. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. ..For information or to join our mailing list please contact:.... .. islandline@hotmail.co.uk.. .. ..For bookings:.. Simon.Tagestam@helterskelter.co.uk.. .. ..............
  • Members

    Ian Kellett, Hazel Sainsbury, Liam Macmanus, Andy Nunn, Caroline Low
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  • Sounds Like

    ....To buy a limited edition CD copy of the album for £10 + £1 p&p (UK).. .. mail us at islandline@hotmail.co.uk and we can arrange a Paypal/cheque payment..... .. ....Digital Copies available at:...... ..iTunes.. - ..eMusic.. - ..HMV ..- ..Tesco.. - ..Amazon.. .. .. ..Also Available in ..ROUGH TRADE EAST & WEST.. ..

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