This wasn’t an easy decision as there are so many fantastic artists/bands coming out of the North East at the moment and my list could have been 50+. But after a long, hard think here are the top 10 N…
Review: Stephen J.Mordue – ‘Rain Dirty Rivers’ Mini Album
Singer-songwriter Stephen J. Mordue, a seasoned North East gig playing veteran with almost 20 years of gigging experience under his belt, has recently released his debut mini-album entitled ‘Rain Dirt…
Gig Preview: Candi Staton at Sage, Gateshead
Legendary soul and R&B artist, Candi Staton, is flying in especially from the US for what’s set to be a New Year’s Eve party like no other. The star will be heading to the North East for an exclus…
Gig Preview: Boxing Day Big One at The Studio, Hartlepool
Hartlepool’s Boxing Day Big One returns to The Studio for their annual post-Christmas knees up to keep spirits high. In recent years, nationwide success stories such as Plaza (Reading and Leeds Festiv…
Review: Be Quiet. Shout Loud! ‘Superheroes’ Single
Middlesbrough’s very own indie-pop band, Be Quiet. Shout Loud!, have recently launched their latest single, ‘Superheroes’. And if you enjoy both the goofiness and witty side of indie frontlines The Ho…
Gig Preview: Chronic Change at Think Tank? Underground, Newcastle
This month, alternative North East-based five-piece Chronic Change are set to play at Think Tank? Underground in Newcastle to celebrate the release of their new single, ‘Satisfied’, which was recorded…
Interview: “The whole sound has been completely filled out and the live set just feels better than ever” Cape Cub Gear Up for Christmas Gig in Stockton
Reigning from the North East, Cape Cub are going from strength to strength. They’re currently working with a new line-up and are gearing up to perform a Christmas headliner at the Georgian Theatre, St…
Gig Preview: Town Hall Live #2 at Hartlepool Town Hall
Following on from the success of their first event in September, Hartlepool Town Hall will be hosting their second ‘Town Hall Live’ on Friday 22nd December, featuring a selection of popula…
Interview: “I do go to a lot of effort to make it look and feel Christmassy too” Kate Rusby Gears Up for Sage, Gateshead Christmas Gig
From being a nominee for 1999’s Mercury Prize – almost unheard of for a folk singer both then and now – for her stunningly assured second solo album, ‘Sleepless’, to 2016’s enthralling ‘Life In A Pape…
Gig Review: Enter Shikari + Lower Than Atlantis + Asteroid Boys at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle – 19/11/2017
Fresh from the release of their latest album ‘The Spark’, Enter Shikari bring the accompanying tour to Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena. Asteroid Boys open things up tonight, with their breed of grime-me…