Midland Railway

Midland Railway play a form of nerdy punk-rock mixed with indiepop, influenced by the likes of Weezer, Bright Eyes, and The Smiths. They are Nick Lote (vocals and guitar), Sarah Mac Fhearadhaigh Blemings (bass and backing vocals), and Kat Donohue (guitar). They are based in Manchester, UK.
They create music that is energetic, catchy, and emotive, with strong melodies. As a lyricist, Nick has an ability to tell stories within songs, often with dark humour, and some exceptionally specific references to his hobbies, interests, and experiences. Some of the more cheerful songs tackle topics such as Pokémon, online football management, and serial killers
In 2025, Midland Railway signed their first record deal and released their long-awaited, self-titled debut album. Its lead single, She Loves Ted Bundy, was a huge hit with independent radio stations around the world. Despite it being about a girl who wishes she were dating a notorious Volkswagen obsessive, serial killer and necrophiliac, it received over 700 plays. The album was extremely well-received, with the range of moods and themes captured within the album a feature noted in many reviews. The Pokemon Adventure has become something of a geek-rock anthem, and A Song for Hannah-Beth has become a firm fan-favourite.
Unwavering Optimism is the first release from Midland Railway's forthcoming second album. It is already enormously popular at live shows, leaving fans most excited about what will follow…