The Lake Poets

"Heart-in-the-mouth music. - Beautiful and quietly devastating” 

The Lake Poets is the nom de plume of Martin Longstaff, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Sunderland, England. An award winning and prolific writer inspired by artists such as Feist, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Villagers and Neil Young, Martin’s output as The Lake Poets is as haunting as it is beautiful. The quality and depth of Martin’s writing and his sophisticated ‘Song Noir’ sound has endeared his songs to all those who come across them; audiences are regularly moved to tears by the poignant and affecting themes of the songs and their heartbreakingly tender performances.

Stunning audiences up and down the UK in support of the likes of Willy Mason, Ben Howard & Daughter, Martin has also played sold-out shows at prestigious venues such as Islington’s Union Chapel, Camden’s Roundhouse and The Sage Gateshead, as well as major festivals such as Glastonbury and T in the Park. The Lake Poets’ live show has gained a justified reputation for being a truly special experience, whether featuring just Martin and his delicate, soaring voice or whether he is joined by his band of family and friends.