Mike Marlin & The Melomaniacs

Mike Marlin & The Melomaniacs is a London concert by a British singer-songwriter who performs alternative rock with a five-piece band and backing vocals. The evening takes place at Piano Smithfield.

Mike Marlin is a British singer-songwriter who writes and performs alternative rock. The debut album, Nearly Man, was released in 2010, and the most recent record is We Start With Silence. On stage, Mike Marlin takes lead vocals and guitar, joined by Danny Monk on bass, Konrad Solms on lead guitar, Alex Moorse on drums, Ed Cox on keys and Anna Nokomis on backing vocals.

The set draws on songs from the newest album, older tracks from earlier releases and a selection of classic covers. The music is noir-inspired and cinematic, built on guitar-driven soundscapes and baritone-led vocals, with an emphasis on storytelling. Listeners who follow The National, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave or Interpol will find familiar reference points in the style.

Piano Smithfield is a London venue that hosts concerts and shows, and this evening suits fans of cinematic alternative rock who want to hear the band's recent songs alongside its earlier material.