Marc Riley

Marc Riley
Riley at Krankenhaus 2023
Born (1961-07-10) 10 July 1961
Manchester, England
Other namesLard, Decks
Known for
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
Formerly of

Marc Riley (born 10 July 1961) is an English radio DJ, alternative rock critic, musician, and former music businessman. He currently presents on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Formerly a member of The Fall, he co-owned a record label, In-Tape, and also worked as a record plugger for bands such as Massive Attack, Pixies, Cocteau Twins and Happy Mondays. Riley has worked in radio since about 1991; for 14 years of that he worked with Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 5 and BBC Radio 1, during which time he was known as Lard. He joined 6 Music in April 2004.