Anchor Lane, who cite a wide range of influences including Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood, Biffy Clyro, Queens of the Stone Age, Muse and Foo Fighters, are undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Scotland in recent years.

The release of their most recent album Call This a Reality? garnered top reviews and airplay from the likes of Jack Saunders, Daniel P. Carter and Alyx Holcombe at BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock, among others. The album entered the Top Ten of the Official UK Rock Albums Chart upon release, scoring the band back-to-back Top Ten placements, as their debut album Casino did likewise.

Notably in the Official UK Album Charts, Call This a Reality? also placed at #3 in the Record Store Chart, #9 in the Scottish Chart and #21 in the Independent Chart.

Anchor Lane have built a reputation as a thrilling and dynamic live act through several successful headline UK tours and appearances at numerous music festivals such as Download, Isle of Wight, Belladrum and Reading & Leeds. The band have also played notable guest spots with artists like Eagles of Death Metal, Tremonti and Skindred.

The band recently released their new tracks ‘Six Foot, Six Pack, Sigma’ and ‘Follow Me Down’, earning praise from radio tastemakers and achieving BBC Radio Scotland Introducing Track of the Week. Anchor Lane have recently finished recording new material and look forward to releasing more music throughout 2026.