Liverpool outfit Red Rum Club make their way to Head of Steam in Newcastle this month so Lee Allcock caught up with the band to talk about their unique sound, influences, and Ronald McDonald. Your sou…
Interview: “Expect lots of pink and sparkles” Charlea B Gears Up for Album Launch at Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough
North East singer-songwriter, Charlea B, is preparing to release her debut album, so Lee Allcock caught up with her to talk about the emotionally-charged record, the release party and more. There’s de…
Interview: “We like the non-stop schedule of the road” Death Valley Girls Prepare For Cluny Newcastle Date
Los Angeles-based scuzzy rockers Death Valley Girls have a reputation for neck-break speed ear-splitting riffs blended with pop harmonies. Damian Robinson caught up with the band to chat about their n…
Interview: “We fell into making this record and we didn’t book a time to make the album” Embrace Play 02 Academy, Newcastle
After a short hiatus, Embrace start their UK tour on the back of their new album, ‘Love is a Basic Need’. This tour is the 21st celebration of their highly successful number one album ‘The Good Will O…
Gig Preview: Fling + Be Quiet.Shout Loud! + The Seamonsters at Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough
The Westgarth Social Club in Middlesbrough has a reputation for hosting some great line-ups – and this one is set to be a real cracker. Yorkshire-based outfit Fling really know how to put on a g…
Interview: “We have some really cool surprises including new songs that we have been testing out on tour” Deep.Sleep Gear Up To Play The Cluny
Another band to be born out of Newcastle’s thriving music scene, Deep.Sleep are a band that are spreading their artistry and have set their foot firmly on the acceleration. Tobias Halford caught up wi…
Comedy: Phil Nichol + Seymour Race + Simon Lomas + MC Dave Twentyman at Middlesbrough Town Hall
This March sees Middlesbrough Town Hall welcome ‘Big Mouth Comedy Club’ with a lineup consisting of funnymen Phil Nichol, Seymour Race, Simon Lomas and MC Dave Twentyman. Dave Twentyman survived his c…
Interview: “Newcastle is always a crazy show” Blood Youth to play Think Tank?, Newcastle Gig
Blood Youth have just revealed a sinister video for their new song, ‘Keep You Alive’, and head to Newcastle this month. Lee Allcock caught up with frontman, Kaya Tarus, to find out what gig-goers can …
Review: Endem & Leum ‘Anarchy is Religion’ Album
‘Anarchy is Religion’ is the second album by North East rap duo, Endem & Leum, following their 2017 release, ’Planning Permission’. Now rap isn’t usually my cup of tea but I went in with an open m…
Gig Preview: Plumhall + Heather Story at Toft House, Middlesbrough
Plumhall could almost be considered to be music royalty with their impressive history. The duo, comprising of Michelle Plum and Nick B Hall, have a background stretching way beyond the six years they …