The Lines

The Lines were an English art-punk band from London that released a standalone single on self-press Linear Records in 1978, followed by four singles, two albums, and an EP on Red Records between 1979 and 1982. Drummer Nick Cash concurrently played in Fad Gadget.

Members: Rico Conning (vocals, guitar, trombone), Joe Forty (bass), Hywel Phillips (guitar, 1977-?), Pete Harker (drums, 1977-?), Nick Cash (drums, 1979-?), Mick Linehan (guitar, 1979-?)

Album discography:

• Therapy (1981)
• Ultramarine (1983)
• Hull Down (archival, 2016)

Singles discography:

• “White Night” / “Barbican” (1978)
• “On the Air” / “Not Through Windows” / “Dance for a Drop of Blood” (1979)
• “Nerve Pylon” / “Over the Brow” (1980)
• Cool Snap! (EP, 1980)
• “House of Cracks” / “Old Town” (1981)
• “Transit” / “Pt. II” (1981)