The Landline: Britpop and Rock Covers

A covers night from The Landline, a sextet formed in North London in 2021 that plays Nineties rock and pop, with a focus on Britpop, at The Finsbury in London.

The Landline are a six-piece band formed in North London in 2021 with the aim of performing music from the Nineties, a decade they regard as one of the great periods of rock and pop. Their repertoire draws on the Britpop bands of the period, including Oasis, Blur, Pulp, The Bluetones, Travis and Supergrass, alongside the Madchester scene, with the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays among the names covered.

The set also includes dance tracks by Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers, and alternative acts such as Eels, Belle & Sebastian and Primal Scream. Occasionally the band moves to classic indie from other eras, with songs by Joy Division and Arctic Monkeys. The members are experienced musicians, and the band has previously supported Electrasy at the 100 Club and played an after-party for Pulp's Finsbury Park concert.

The Finsbury, at 336 Green Lanes, mainly hosts concerts with a focus on pop, rock and indie music. The night suits listeners who want to hear well-known Nineties tunes performed live, whether they remember the period or are discovering it.