The Lake Poets, aka Martin Longstaff, releases debut EP ‘Honest Hearts’ on June 16 via Generator. It follows recent single 'April' and was co-produced with long-time collaborator Mick Ross (Frankie & the Heartstrings, Ajimal).
Raised in Sunderland, in the North East of England, Martin spent most of his childhood listening to his mother’s record collection and developing an interest for writing lyrics and composing music. Taking influence from artists such as Feist, Warren Zevon, Arcade Fire, Tom Waits, Villagers and Neil Young, Martin sets out to write the most devastatingly beautiful songs he can in an effort to deal with the complexities of adulthood, life, death and relationships.
Whether solo or full-band, The Lake Poets has stunned audiences across the UK in support of Willy Mason, Ben Howard, Daughter, Lucy Rose and Jake Bugg, as well as at major festivals such as Glastonbury and T in the Park. Catch the Lake Poets perform at a string of UK dates this summer (below) and watch the ‘Honest Hearts’ video here.
Tour dates
MAY
28. The Duchess, York w/ Smoke Fairies
29. East Village Arts Club, Liverpool w/ Smoke Fairies
30. The Poetry Club, Glasgow w/ Smoke Fairies
JUNE
01. Hare & Hounds, Birmingham w/ Smoke Fairies
02. XOYO, London w/ Smoke Fairies
03. Thekla, Bristol w/ Smoke Fairies
04. Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Brighton w/ Smoke Fairies
18. Sebright Arms, London (EP Launch Show)
20. Brudenell Games Room, Leeds w/Sam Airey
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