2022

With electric prices seemingly constantly on the rise, it’s probably cheaper to visit your local music venue, grab a few beers and watch a band or three whilst standing next to a warm radiator. Well, …

As those cold, autumnal nights draw in, we find ourselves right in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year for the live music and art scenes – and this edition could have been filled twice …

As I write this intro, we’re currently in the middle of a heatwave. And with a storm brewing, there are plenty of electrifying gigs and cultural events to attend this month right across the region. An…

It’s festival season! Time to don those bucket hats, pop on those shades and prepare for full weekends of live music with a beer (or 10) in hand. If you’re a festival fan, you’re in luck, as we previe…

Can you believe that we’re now seven years young? It feels like only yesterday when I set up what was initially just a blog. It’s been a challenging but thoroughly rewarding seven years and I wouldn’t…

In this edition, we speak to Jamie Sample about NeuroFest, we preview Heelapalooza, we interview Duncan Lloyd of Maximo Park about his solo work, and so much more.…

In this edition, we look ahead to Women Are Mint Festival, we speak with Miles Kane, we preview A Stone’s Throw Festival and so much more.…

In this edition, we speak to Benefits as they head to the Westgarth Social Club, we look forward to Teessounds Festival and Stockton Calling, and so much more.…

In this edition, we interview Stereophonics as they head to Utilita Arena, we find out more about Elevator Festival at Live Theatre, we look forward to our Women in Music All-Dayer at NE Volume Music …