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Island Line

About Me

Island Line
are Ian Kellett, Hazel Sainsbury, Alex Knell and Liam MacManus.
They have been described as 'Uk folk rock with a rhythmic rattle' (Glastonbury '08 Festival Programme); sometimes gloriously sunny and other times beautifully dark.
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 recent 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 recently featured on Nick Harcourts' KCRW show.
Island Line have played festivals including Glastonbury (Park Stage), Lounge on the Farm, Latitude and Small World .
Their debut album is out now, on all good download sites...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 has been described as:
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'

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For bookings: [email protected]
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Member Since: 6/1/2007
Band Website: [email protected]
Band Members: Ian Kellett, Hazel Sainsbury, Alex Knell, Liam Macmanus,
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Sounds Like: Click here to buy a limited edition CD copy of the album, £10 + £1 p&p (UK)

For Europe Click here €12 + €2 p&p:

No Paypal account?, you can send a cheque, see the blog for details.

Digital Copies available at:

iTunes - eMusic - HMV - Tesco - Amazon

Also Available in ROUGH TRADE EAST & WEST

Record Label: Punchbag Records

My Blog

kcrw

HelloNic Harcourt played us on kcrw. Which was a surprise. Some people who heard it came to the gig on Monday at Home. I had to hug them for letting us know as its kind of a legendary show. I think th...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:23:00 GMT

album out today

Hi!!!The album is out today. You can buy it from all good download sites!!!IL x
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:28:00 GMT

New album reviews!!

http://www.musicomh.com/albums/island-line_0409.htm http://www.subba-cultcha.com/article_album.php?id=9334 and this ones really weird, but they seem to like it!http://www.themusicmagazine.co.uk/revi...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Album Review, Record Collector

Island Line - Island LineStand aside Beth Orton? There has never been a better time to be a new band. After all,your MySpace music is a mouse-click away from being heard by A&Rmen or potential fans. T...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Limited edition physical copies of our debut album available HERE!!

Our debut album will be available nationally from April 13th from all good download sites.However, we have a limited number of physical copies of the album, featuring Josie Whilley's artwork, that can...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:24:00 GMT

UK TOUR

aaaaaah and so it ends. What a great week. Thanks so much to everyone who made it down to the gigs and welcomed us so brilliantly! You 're amazing!! Our only regret of the whole thing is that it was t...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:25:00 GMT

tour

Hey!We are off on tour on Sunday, supporting Emiliana on her UK tour. Juts H and E so don't expect our usual rocking band show!! So we get to visit amazing places ..like Belfast and Dublin which neith...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:09:00 GMT

West Country gigs and next year!

Hey! Thanks to everyone who has bought the single. We got loads of support from the radio which was awesome.. Tom Robinson, Lauren Laverne , Dermot O Leary , Steve Lamacq..and a fair few of you have a...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:57:00 GMT

Another Place is on itunes! 79p!! links here...

Hi all.Our first single 'Another Place' has just been released!! Its available on itunes and lots of other digital formats.Below are the links to the various shops. It'd be great if you could bag your...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:05:00 GMT

last night

hellolast night we played at Whats Cookin,  which is in Leytonstone upstairs at the Sheepwalk. Its free to get in and when you go upstairs you are met with flowers and framed photos of rod stewar...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:57:00 GMT