Recently signed to Glassnote (Childish Gambino, Chvrches, Phoenix) and having been produced by Grammy-nominated James Dring (Jamie T, Gorillaz, Danger Mouse), local experimentalist Dylan Cartlidge has…
Comedy: Patrick Monahan at Middlesbrough Town Hall
Middlesbrough-born comedian Patrick Monahan returns to his home town this month with his brand new #Goals tour. The seasoned performer, who holds a world record for ‘the longest hug’ at 25 hours and 2…
Review: St. Buryan ‘Giving In’ Single
Five-piece pop-punk indie-rock band St Buryan have just released their new single, ‘Giving In’. If you’re a fan of the likes of You Me At Six or Fall Out Boy, this is a band for you. The song is an up…
Interview: “Mike’s skills as a producer improve every day so he might even mix the next one” Clean Cut Kid to Play Cluny, Newcastle
Clean Cut Kid have undoubtedly been one of the hardest working bands over the past half a decade. Via the release of debut album ‘Felt’ and seemingly endless tours, the Liverpool-based indie-pop outfi…
Interview: “Cobalt is one of the best places to throw a party” The Noise & The Naïve Prepare for Cobalt Studios Gig
Newcastle-based French punk-pop duo, The Noise & The Naïve, are preparing to launch their new EP this month so Lee Allcock caught up with them to find out what listeners can expect. For those of …
Comedy: Louise Young + Adam Rowe + MC Laura Lexx at ARC, Stockton
Another hilarious instalment of Catch 22 will take place at ARC in Stockton this month for all you avid comedy fans. Headliner Louise Young was a 2017 Funny Women awards finalist and started from writ…
Gig Preview: Sleeptape at Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough
Sleeptape are set to play Middlesbrough’s iconic Westgarth Social Club as part of a highly-anticipated four-date nationwide mini-tour. The intimate venue will perfectly suit the alt-rock provided by t…
Comedy: Jen Brister at Gala Theatre, Durham
Jen Brister’s new show, ‘Meaningless’, looks to make sense of the meaning of life and to help develop a sense of belonging in this confusing existence. Sleep-deprived and incensed by society’s d…
Interview: “There’s going to be double the amount of adrenaline and raucousness this time around” Drenge to play Northumbria Institute
Yorkshire garage-rock/grunge outfit Drenge head to Northumbria Institute this month so Lee Allcock caught up with them to speak about their new album, horror movies, and a certain MP. You’ve just brou…
Event Announcement: The Festival of Thrift, Redcar Releases Date of 2019 Event
The award-winning National Festival of Thrift, the go-to event for anyone passionate about good living in sustainable ways, has announced the dates for its 2019 event. On the weekend of 14 and 15 Sept…