For the first time in eighteen years, the Richmond Live organisers decided to take a fallow year in 2017. However, don’t worry, it’s just been announced that the event will be back next ye…
Event: TUSK Festival
The Sage in Gateshead is arguably one of the most influential hubs of art, music and culture in the North East. Year in and year out, they put on some of the most eclectic and eye-opening events and g…
Gig Preview: Brix & the Extricated + The Filthy Tongues at the Georgian Theatre, Stockton
Brix & the Extricated make their way to the Georgian Theatre on Saturday 14th October for a gig that’s not to be missed. Brix Start Smith was married to the legendary Fall singer, Mark E Smith, an…
Feature: Worldwide Guitars Ltd
Situated in Shotton Colliery are two businesses making waves in the North East, Worldwide Guitars Ltd (WWG) and Lamaq Guitars Ltd – a combination that is proving to be a big hit with local music…
Review: Llovers – ‘I Don’t Mind’ Single
Despite being together for less than a year, it’s safe to say that Llovers are one of the most hard-working bands on the scene at the moment. The dreamy Teesside four-piece have just released their ne…
Gig Review: Pet Shop Boys at Sage, Gateshead – 02/09/2017
Since the re-release of their breakout single ‘West End Girls’ in 1985, through celebrated releases including ‘Actually’ and ‘Behaviour’, the Pet Shop Boys have sold more than 50 million records world…
Gig Preview: Nadine Shah at Sage, Gateshead
Nadine Shah is set to bring soulful bliss from her latest album, ‘Holiday Destination’, to Gateshead’s Sage on Tuesday 10th October. Conflicting, industrial sounds linger behind delicate vocals which …
Gig Preview: Sløtface at KU Bar, Stockton and Think Tank?, Newcastle
Norwegian punks, Sløtface, are gearing up to play two North East dates this month as they head to KU Bar in Stockton and Think Tank? in Newcastle to showcase live tracks from their upcoming debut, ‘Tr…
Gig Preview: Still Remains at 02 Academy, Newcastle
When I was 17 the ‘metalcore’ genre was only just beginning. In a few short years, bands like Killswitch Engage, Shadow’s Fall and God Forbid were giving me musical performances and experiences I’d li…
October 2017 Edition
In this month’s edition, we chat to The Pigeon Detectives as they prepare to play two North East dates; we provide you with our honest opinion of Maximo Park at the Middlesbrough Event Ce…