It’s been just over a decade since The Wombats released their critically-acclaimed debut album ‘A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation’ and, although they may not have reached the same heights since, n…
Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Gary Numan at The Middlesbrough Empire – 17/03/2018
Having released 20 albums in 39 years, Gary Numan is, if nothing else, prolific. Perhaps more inspiring than his level of output, however, what Numan has proved is that through dedication, talent and …
Gig Review: Turbowolf at 02 Academy 2, Newcastle – 11/03/2018
Bristol rockers, Turbowolf, has had their foot to the distortion peddle since the release of their debut LP in 2011. Originally tagged as a band intent on copying the deep groove of Led Zeppelin, Turb…
Gig Review: At the Drive In at 02 Academy, Newcastle – 10/03/2018
How to maintain a reputation as one of the greatest live bands of a generation can’t be an easy question to live with and yet it’s a one which seemingly At the Drive In enjoy as they return for their …
Gig Review: China Drum + Echolines at The Cluny, Newcastle – 10/03/2018
Newcastle’s Echolines are no shrinking violets, with their well-honed sound paying nods to the best of hard-driven 90s indie. Tracks like ‘MakeUMine’ are all big riffs and belted out vocals and are en…
Gig Review: The Fury Remains + Mr Treacle + Creature at TSOne, Middlesbrough – 08/03/2018
Middlesbrough’s best night for alternative music (Whirling Dervish) again showcased an eclectic mix of up-and-coming local talent. The Thursday night institution, held at TSOne, is an essential stop o…
Gig Review: The Godfathers at Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough – 25/02/2018
It’s early Sunday evening and outside the Westgarth it’s freezing. However, inside it’s hot and busy and there’s a real atmosphere of anticipation building for The Godfathers. First up are Ratty…
Gig Review: Morrissey at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle – 23/02/2018
Stephen Patrick Morrissey (or ‘Morrissey’) graced the stage in the North East for the first time in a decade tonight – and the paying crowd certainly wasn’t left disappointed. Morrissey is a wel…
Gig Review: Michael Gira (Swans) at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 20/02/2018
In a recent interview, Michael Gira described the inspiration for his songwriting as ‘the fear of living a pointless life’. As if seminal artwork from orchestrated art songs in ‘Angels of Light’, and …
Gig Review: Toyah at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm – 18/02/2018
Toyah walks on stage to an enthusiastically warm welcome from the crowd in this rather plush venue. It’s a full electric show which means we’re treated to all those hits from the 80s in all thei…