The Lines has been played on NTS over 30 times, featured on 26 episodes and was first played on 6 April 2013.

A London, UK post-punk band formed in 1978 by Rico Conning, Jo Forty, Nick Cash and Mick Linehan. Their song "White Night" was covered by Brix Smith's Adult Net. They released the Ultramarine album in 1983 (notable for its last track being the first track played backwards) Between 1978 and 1983, The Lines released 5 singles, 1 EP and 2 LPs to mixed reviews and little sales. One reviewer at the time noted that "The stumbling block for instant accolades seems to be the puzzling paradox that these are lasting pieces of work which require several listens before they finally take root in your soul." Sure enough, anybody who's spent enough time with these records has developed a cult-like devotion to The Lines. Over the years, these few records have become rare and expensive collector's items. Their music possesses an angular and melodic thoughtfulness and precision that brings to mind Wire, Joy Division, the Feelies or Mission of Burma. Although they played shows with bands like The Cure, Bauhaus, The Sound and Birthday Party, and featured members of prag Vec and Alternative TV, they were never part of any scene. They never toured and rarely spoke to the press. For 5 years they rehearsed, performed and recorded to little acclaim, leaving only 8 releases on vinyl. While unappreciated in their time, they perfectly encapsulate the best qualities of the era: angst-ridden angularity, danceable catchiness, sublime dub-influenced atmospherics, sonic experimentation and killer hooks, with an unrivalled consistency.