The Lake Poets

Press: The Journal - Interview

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:22:00 +0100

“Beautiful lyrics with an edge of darkness are the signature of The Lake Poets, whose creator Martin...

Themes & Inspirations (Schwa)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:40:00 +0100

Themes & Inspirations (Schwa)

I’ve just seen my idol Bruce Springsteen play in my home-town....

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:00:33 +0100

I’ve just seen my idol Bruce Springsteen play in my home-town. It was an absolutely amazing show, he has amazing songs, amazing craic and an amazing band.

When Bruce Springsteen said “Hello Sunderland” I nearly wet my knickers!

I went to London to record a live session & interview for...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:00:02 +0100

I went to London to record a live session & interview for Tom Robinson’s BBC Radio 6 Music show. I played ‘City By The Sea’ live, talked about B>E>A>K, my favourite Sunderland bands & ‘April’ got its BBC Radio début. Listen to the show here: (At 31 mins. P.s. please don’t laugh at my telephone voice) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rs2t9

Whoa, new single ‘April’ is 2nd in Bandcamp’s...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:52:33 +0100

Whoa, new single ‘April’ is 2nd in Bandcamp’s ‘Best Selling’ chart this week for acoustic music across the entire world!!!!! Help me & the lads get to Number 1 & make Tiny Lights’ unborn bairn the richest Brown in Gateshead town! http://thelakepoets.bandcamp.com/album/april

I’ve had a great time in London today at BBC 6 Music...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

I’ve had a great time in London today at BBC 6 Music playing my first live session & getting interviewed about new single ‘April’. Thanks Tom! Get your CD/7” copy here: www.thelakepoets.bandcamp.com

Chuffed to see you’re all enjoying the new single (get...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Chuffed to see you’re all enjoying the new single (get your copy here: http://thelakepoets.bandcamp.com/). Equally chuffed to see that my gig at Durham’s Old Cinema Laundrette has SOLD OUT. Three sold out gigs in a row. Canny.

So who fancies hearing the new single? Keep your potatoes peeled...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

So who fancies hearing the new single? Keep your potatoes peeled at 6pm for new tracks ‘April’ and ‘With Me’. I’ll post them up after I’ve had my tea. In the meantime here’s the artwork for the single, it’s by my mate and fellow B>E>A>K bird Michael Gardiner.

The Lake Poets - New Single - April

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The Lake Poets - New Single - April: I’m extremely pleased to present new single...

Cheers very much to everyone that came to the Sebright Arms last...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Cheers very much to everyone that came to the Sebright Arms last night. We had a class time in London with Joe Innes & The Cavalcade, and Vivienne Youel. We played, got wrecked, had a haircut & got chased by an urban fox. Canny.

Here’s little footage courtesy of Melting Point Media of...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Here’s little footage courtesy of Melting Point Media of me & my very talented mates at Blast Recording Studios during the recording session for upcoming release ‘April’.

Me and the lads are in London. Careful if you are coming...

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Me and the lads are in London. Careful if you are coming tonight, Dan is lurking around ready to take someone up the Sebright Passage.

This Saturday me & a couple of my band are heading down to...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:41:00 +0000

This Saturday me & a couple of my band are heading down to the Sebright Arms in London to play with Joe Innes & The Cavalcade & Vivienne Youel. If you are in the capital why not head over! We can show you how Mackems do it. (Tickets £4 here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/211810)

One of the benefits of having teacher mates is being able to nab...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

One of the benefits of having teacher mates is being able to nab the school instruments over the Easter Holidays. Mwahaha!

Very enjoyable string section rehearsal today in the run up to...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Very enjoyable string section rehearsal today in the run up to the pair of sold-out shows in April at The Mining Institute. Can’t wait!

As it’s World Poetry Day I thought it only right that I...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

As it’s World Poetry Day I thought it only right that I re-join my local Library. Better make the most of the free books before the Government cuts the funding…

If you happened to miss out on the two sold out launch gigs at...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

If you happened to miss out on the two sold out launch gigs at The Mining Institute then never fear. I’m playing the Old Cinema Launderette Saturday April 20th and tickets are on sale now: Only 30 though, so be quick. (http://tinyurl.com/cbtwew5)

Tea makes everything better.

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Tea makes everything better.

This week we’ve added a few new instruments to The Lake...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

This week we’ve added a few new instruments to The Lake Poets arsenal. Absolutely can’t wait for the set of launch gigs next month!

A fine day yesterday spent filming a new music video for the...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A fine day yesterday spent filming a new music video for the upcoming single, at least it was fine before the Hendon hailstorm hit! Keep an eye out for the video soon…