Sarah Blaine

Sarah Blaine came up in Manchester, England, with a sound that pulled from punk's energy and folk's quieter moments. Her debut album, 'The Devil's Dance,' came out in 2005, and its track 'Never Get To Heaven' caught on with listeners who appreciated its direct lyrics and memorable melody. She worked with a band called The Saints, which included Emily Jones on guitar, Jack Turner on bass, and Ben Wilson on drums at the start.

Her writing often touched on social issues and personal struggles, which sometimes drew criticism from more conservative corners. She kept putting out albums like 'Ashes to Ashes' in 2008 and 'Redemption' in 2012, sticking to her own approach without much compromise. The band's lineup shifted over time, but Blaine remained the consistent voice through those changes.

Later records like 'Blood and Bones' in 2016 and 'The Last Dance' in 2021 continued in a similar vein, blending raw instrumentation with her distinctive vocal style. There wasn't a big dramatic turnaround in her music; she just kept working on what interested her, album after album.