Although the announcement made in 2015 about Matt Skiba taking over from Tom Delonge as co-vocalist and guitarist of Blink-182 didn’t go down well with some fans, it’ pretty safe to say that the band …
Gig Review: The Festival of Wonderful Stuff at The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles – 08/07/2017
The Festival of Wonderful Stuff (now in its third year) returned to The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles for three fantastic days of food, music and beer. Friday night opened with Teesside pop duo Cherry Hea…
Interview: “We’ll have to up our game that extra level” Newcastle’s Coma Violet Prepare to Play the 02 Academy, 2
Having just released the video for their debut single ‘Dance Sinner Dance’, Newcastle fuzz pop band Coma Violet are set to play at the O2 Academy 2, Newcastle on Saturday 5th August. Shannon Crammond …
Interview: “As a recently formed band, we’re experimenting with our visual style and performance” Hartlepool’s Tanx Prepare For Two North East Dates
Hartlepool-based indie rockers, Tanx have had a great July releasing not just one, but two, indie bangers and grabbing the attention of the national press.We caught up with band member Callum to talk …
Interview: “The second album will be out in 2018” Australian Outfit, DMA’s Head to Newcastle For a Sold-Out Show
Australian garage pop band DMA’s head to Riverside, Newcastle this month so Nathan Douthwaite caught up with frontman Tommy O’Dell to chat about the city, new music, and what to expect from thei…
Gig Preview: Sneak Peak Fundraiser for Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
On Friday 4th August, the Alphabetti Theatre will be holding a fundraiser in hope of raising funds that will go towards renovating their brand new venue on St James Boulevard. The original theatre was…
Review: Stonebeach: ‘Waste Away’ Single
Hartlepool-based three-piece, Stonebeach have just released their debut single, ‘Waste Away’ which offers a glimpse into what this band may have to offer in the future. With the band’s oldest member b…
Interview: “It’s great to see artists of that calibre being booked to play in the North East – it’s how it should be!” The Pale White Gear Up For Two Massive Events in the Region
Three-piece Newcastle band, The Pale White, started their year on a high note with the release of their debut single, ‘Reaction’. Now they’re set for an energetic month as they take to the stage in Ne…
Gig Review: Carl Barat and The Jackals + Lock + BlackWaters at KU Bar, Stockton – 07/07/2017
It was a special night for Stockton as The Libertines frontman, Carl Barat and his band, The Jackals paid a visit to KU Bar. The room was packed. And the sheer hype of the crowd was building up from t…
Gig Preview: Plaza + Pink Tide + Sonder Minds at The House of Blah Blah, Middlesbrough
Hartlepool math rockers, Plaza are heading back to Middlesbrough this month to play an intimate show for their loyal fans. Last time they donned one of Middlesbrough’s venues it was at the Westgarth S…