There are bands who meet at uni, at work, in The Smiths’ case, out of utter necessity. All are valid. However, there is something more romantic about those who meet at school like The Lanes. Hailing from Norwich, they are made up of Myron Endean (bass), Alfie Bowles (vocals/guitar), Max Allen (lead guitar), and Harry Jones (drums).
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There’s A Locked Up Safe
The emotive songwriting of The K’s and Blossoms is given Marr’s infectious forlorn licks to create a powerfully hushed single.
Examining the modern struggles of mental health of the younger generation couldn’t be more apt in 2022. Locked up, coming of age rituals denied, grades demonised by the press, the signal was clear, the establishment didn’t give a fuck about them. What The Lanes have done here is provide much-needed empathy and furthermore, a beacon of hope!
Take The Hint
The pop sensibilities of Blossoms soar to the surface on this great single. Great verses are eclipsed with melodic choruses from the heavens. What prevents this from being parody is the anguish embedded in the lyrics where a sense of doom hovers above the tentative optimism of the protagonist.
The Lanes are part of This Feeling’s Big in 2022. Be sure to catch them at Water Rats.
