Lanie Lane

Lanie Lane
Lanie Lane in December 2011
Background information
Birth nameLanier Stefanie Myra Johnston
Born (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 37)
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresBlues, jazz, rockabilly
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitars, percussion
Years active2006–2015
LabelsThird Man, Mushroom, Ivy League
Websitelanielane.net

Lanie Lane (born 11 February 1987) is the stage name of Lanier Stefanie Myra Johnston, an Australian blues-jazz singer-songwriter and guitarist. Lane released two studio albums between 2011 and 2014. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for five awards. In February 2015, Lane announced she was "quitting" the music industry.[1]

Lane used a 1957 guitar named Betty, a 1966 electric Gibson named BoDidd (after Bo Diddley) and an unnamed 1960 archtop guitar.[2] The album track, "Betty Baby", is dedicated to the guitar.[2]

Biography

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1987–2009: early years

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Lanie (pronounced "Lannie") Lane was born on 11 February 1987 as Lanier Stefanie Myra Johnston and grew up in Sydney.[3][4][5]

2010–2013: To the Horses

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Main article: To the Horses

On 24 September 2010, she issued her debut single, "What Do I Do", which was the theme song for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series, Crownies from July to December 2011.[6]

In February 2011, Lane recorded the majority of her debut album.[3] In August 2011, Lane released her first vinyl single, the double-A sided "Ain't Hungry"/"My Man".[7] In August 2011, Lane recorded "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)".[3] According to Lane the track is a result of somniloquy, "I woke up one morning and my boyfriend said, 'You said the weirdest thing in your sleep last night'. He told me and said you'd better write a song about it. I wrote the song and he said, 'Well, that's one side of the story'".[8]

Lane's debut album, To the Horses, was self-produced, released on Ivy League Records in October 2011[9] and it peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[10]

In February 2012 she opened for Icehouse and Hall & Oates at a Day on the Green performance.[11]

In March 2012, Lane covered The Black Keys' track, "Gold on the Ceiling", for Triple J's program, Like a Version.[12]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for four awards.[13] Her song "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)" was performed by Kram (Spiderbait).[14] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for five awards. To the Horses was certified gold in Australia in 2013.

2014–2015: Night Shade to quitting music

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Main article: Night Shade (album)

In August 2014, Lane released "Celeste" the lead single from her second studio album, Night Shade, which was released in October 2014. Night Shade peaked at number 42 on the ARIA Charts.

In February 2015, Lane announced she's quitting the music industry indefinitely, admitting the "rock n roll lifestyle is no longer for me". In a lengthy statement, Lane said her love of creating, writing and playing music is still a "true joy" but the ambition for fame and attention in the industry is "completely" gone.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
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To the Horses 12
Night Shade
  • Released: 24 October 2014
  • Label: Ivy League Music (IVY 248)
  • Format: CD, download, LP
 42

Extended plays

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Title Details
Live at the Vanguard
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Lanie Lane (LL-001)
  • Format: CD
  • Note: Limited release live recording

Singles

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Year Title Album
2010 "What Do I Do" To the Horses
2011 "Now You're Home"
(with Clare Bowditch)[16] 		Are You Ready Yet
(Clare Bowditch EP)
"Like Me Meaner"[17] To the Horses
"Ain't Hungry"/"My Man"[18]
"Bang Bang"[19]
"(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)"[20]
2012 "To the Horses"[21]
2014 "Celeste"[22] Night Shade
"No Sound"[23]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 To the Horses Best Independent Blues and Roots Album Won[24]

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards is an awards event, presented annually since 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". Lane has been nominated for five awards.[25]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)" (Lanie Lane) Blues & Roots Work of the Year[13] Nominated
Song of the Year[26] Nominated
"What Do I Do" (Lanie Lane) Blues & Roots Work of the Year[13] Nominated
Lanie Lane Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year[27] Nominated
2013 "The Devil's Sake" (Lanie Lane) Blues & Roots Work of the Year[28] Nominated
"Like Me Meaner" (Lanie Lane) Blues & Roots Work of the Year[28] Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Lane has been nominated for five awards.[29][30]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 To the Horses Best Female Artist Nominated
Best Blues & Roots Album Nominated
Breakthrough Artist - Release Nominated
Lanie Lane for To the Horses Producer of the Year Nominated
"(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)" Best Video Nominated

EG Awards

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The EG Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 herself Best Female Won[31]

J Award

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The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 herself Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lanie Lane Quits Music: 'Rock'n'Roll Lifestyle Is No Longer For Me'". The Music. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b Barlow, Jessica (12 October 2011). "Interview: Lanie Lane". Lip Magazine. Zoya Patel. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Adams, Cameron (12 October 2011). "Lanie Lane CD is the White Stuff". News.com.au (News Limited (News Corporation)). Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  4. ^ "'(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  5. ^ Olding, Rachel (5 June 2012). "Sultry Rockabilly Vixen Less Than Mesmerising Live". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Crownies - ABC TV". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  7. ^ ""Ain't Hungry"/"My Man"". Music Feeds. August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  8. ^ Tarala, Kate (19 January 2012). "Rockabilly and rock'n'roll with Lanie Lane". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  9. ^ "To the Horses / Lanie Lane". Trove. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  10. ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "Discography Lanie Lane". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  11. ^ "Hall and Oates, Icehouse, Husky and Lanie Lane Pleased Crowd for A DAY on the Green 2012". Peter Lehmann Winery. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  12. ^ "Like a Version". Like a Version. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 9 March 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  13. ^ a b c "Nominations > Blues & Roots Work of the Year – 2012". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  14. ^ "Gotye Wins Big Again". The Music. (Street Press Australia). 28 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  15. ^ "ARIA Accreditations 2013". ARIA. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  16. ^ ""Now You're Home" featuring Lanie Lane". Facebook. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Like Me Meaner – single". Apple Music. July 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  18. ^ ""Ain't Hungry"/"My Man"- single". Apple Music. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  19. ^ "Bang Bang- single". Apple Music. September 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  20. ^ "(Oh Well) That's What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy) – single". Apple Music. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  21. ^ "LANIE LANE: To The Horses (Official Video)". YouTube. June 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  22. ^ "Lanie Lane Celeste (Official)". YouTube. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  23. ^ "Lanie Lane No Sound (Official)". YouTube. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Winners Announced 2012 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. AIR. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  25. ^ "APRA Music Awards 2012". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  26. ^ "Nominations > Song of the Year – 2012". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 2012. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  27. ^ "Nominations > Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year – 2012". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  28. ^ a b "Blues & Roots Work of the Year". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  29. ^ "ARIA Awards Search Results – Lanie Lane". ARIA Awards. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  30. ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  31. ^ "The Temper Trap, Oh Mercy Win EG Awards". noise11. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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