Two groups which feature regularly in NE Volume are Gallery TS1, a co-operative of approximately 18 fine artists and crafters who operate from a Middlesbrough town centre gallery (an outlet for the ma…
Gig Preview: Frank Porter & Eddie Walker + Dan Walker at Toft House, Middlesbrough
United by their mutual interest of guitar picking, acoustic folk duo Frank Porter & Eddie Walker are returning to Middlesbrough on Saturday 6th April to play a set of 1960s-style folk and blues. P…
Interview: “We’re already writing new songs that might see the light of day in 2019” ThreadBear Gear Up For Their Album Release
North East emo band ThreadBear are preparing to release their new album this month so Lee Allcock caught up with frontman Jon Teggert to speak about being in a DIY band, plans for the rest of the year…
Gig Preview: Marry Waterson + Emily Barker at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Marry Waterson and Emily Barker are two of the UK’s most critically acclaimed folk artists. Making a name for themselves right across the country, early this month they head to Gosforth Civic Theatre …
Gig Preview: Tom Hingley + Mark Morriss at KU Bar, Stockton
On Friday 5th April, Madchester fans are in for a treat as former Inspiral Carpets’ frontman Tom Hingley is due to perform at KU Bar in Stockton alongside Bluetones frontman, Mark Morriss. Best known …
Review: Krome ‘Hot Contents’ EP
Making an EP in the heavy rock/pop world can seemingly result in either all of the tracks ending up sounding the same or with the EP trying too hard to represent each sound of heavy rock (heavy, heavi…
Gig Preview: Martin Stephenson at The Courtroom, Middlesbrough Town Hall
North East songsmith Martin Stephenson heads to the Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday 5th April after re-recording his critically-acclaimed second album ‘Gladsome, Humour & Blue’ in 2018. Describe…
Interview: “Our aim is to try and avoid sub-genres and social trends and write music which is a genre of our own” Holy Moly & The Crackers to Release New Album
Combining folk, roots and contemporary indie may not appear to be the strongest of foundations for an ambitious musical outfit, yet Holy Moly & The Crackers have proven that in the right hands the…
Gig Preview: Josh Hodgson at Port of Call, Sunderland
Pop and soul singer Josh Hodgson is set to play his first headline gig at Port of Call on Friday 5th April. The 22-year old singer and guitarist from Sunderland may not be a well-known name in the sce…
Gig Preview: Head of Light Entertainment + Girl From Winter Jargon + Laura Kelbrick at The Green Room, Stockton
Losing a key member is often enough to sink a long-standing band, but for Teesside odd-pop legends Head of Light Entertainment (HOLE) it’s been a springboard into a whole new phase. When original bass…