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Lanterns on the Lake

Dates

2014-2025

Link

LOTL website

Project type

Band // artist

Role

Live- viola, violin, keys, backing vocals,
Studio - cello, synths, string arrangements

Lanterns on the Lake is an indie band from Newcastle signed to Bella Union, known for their lush, cinematic sound, blending ethereal vocals, swelling strings, and atmospheric guitars. Angela was a key member from 2014 to 2025, contributing to three studio albums: Beings, Spook the Herd (shortlisted for the Mercury Prize), and Versions of Us (featuring Philip Selway).

smallsongs presents:

Live at Rough Trade East, London.
Tracks from Versions of Us (2024)

The Old Church Sessions: String Theory

Performed live at The Old Church, Northumberland 2023.
Featuring Philip Selway and Matt Hardy on drums.
Filmed and edited by Rob Irish
Engineered by Adam Forster and Mark Broughton
Mixed by Mark Broughton

Spook the Herd makes Mercury Prize shortlist 2020

From the lockdown archives:

Baddies

Arranged for viola and cello quartet by Angela Chan

In-store 2024

Lovell Stage @ Bluedot 2022

photo by Lucas Sinclair

The Spook Sessions: Swimming Lessons

Recorded live at Blast Studios, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Engineered and Mixed by Mark Broughton
Filmed, edited and directed by Ian West

UEFA Champions League x LOTL

Lanterns @ Islington Assembly Room, London 2016

Joined by:
Philip Unciano - trumpet
Viva Msimang - trombone
Nadine Nagen - violin
Katherine Guerrero - viola
Marianne Hardisty - cello

Additonal instrumentation arranged by Angela Chan

'Beings' live on BBC Scotland Quay Sessions, 2016

Through the Cellar Door in Life is Strange video game

Live at Leeds 2014 photo by Howie Hill