Rob Marshall is a British musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the creative force behind the cinematic rock project Humanist. He gained prominence as the guitarist for the band Exit Calm, and later through his collaborations with Mark Lanegan, co-writing and producing tracks for the late singer’s acclaimed solo albums.
Marshall hails from Teesside in North East England. He began his music career in the shoegaze band Lyca Sleep, which evolved into the post-rock outfit Exit Calm. The band released two albums and supported Echo & the Bunnymen, Doves, and The Music before disbanding in 2015.[1]
Humanist
In 2016, Marshall launched Humanist, a collaborative post-punk and alternative rock project. Working from his home studio in St Leonards-on-Sea, he wrote and recorded instrumental tracks before inviting guest vocalists to contribute. He described the project as “a soundtrack to a film not yet made.”[2]
Far Out Magazine described it as “an evocative expression of vulnerability.”[7]Record Collector called it “a widescreen experience that leans into melancholy, triumph, and catharsis.”[8]
Humanist supported Depeche Mode on the *Memento Mori* European arena tour and joined Jane’s Addiction on their UK/EU headline tour in 2024. Marshall then led Humanist on a sold-out UK tour, with performances in Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, and others.[10]
Collaborations with Mark Lanegan
Marshall co-wrote and co-produced six tracks on Lanegan’s album Gargoyle (2017)[11] and co-wrote and co-produced five tracks on Somebody's Knocking (2019).[12] He also co-wrote, produced, and mixed "Song to Manset," which was released as the B-side to Mark Lanegan Band’s "Stitch It Up" 7" single for Record Store Day 2019. Lanegan’s voice features prominently on Humanist’s debut. In *Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown*, Lanegan performed one of their songs, showcasing the duo’s creative bond.[13]
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