Teesside-based punk band Grave Faces are known for their powerful sound, unfiltered energy, and fiercely honest songwriting. Following the release of their latest single ‘Are You Sick?’, Ellie Nicole …
December 2025/January 2026 Edition
It’s Christmasssss! And this edition is jam-packed with festive gigs, stage shows, events and more. This is also a bumper Dec/Jan edition as I take a little break, but I’ll be back just after Christma…
*Announcement* NE Volume Music Bar Up for Sale
This has been tearing us up for months now, but unfortunately, and reluctantly, we’ve decided to put the venue up for sale. When we first opened our doors, our mission was simple: to give young, up-an…
News: Cattle & Cane at ARC, Stockton and The Cluny, Newcastle
Indie-folk siblings Cattle & Cane are celebrating a major milestone: the 10th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Home’. To mark the occasion, the band will release the record on vinyl for the firs…
News: December Gigs at NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton
It’s Christmasssss! And we have a whole host of cosy, intimate gigs lined up for you at our base in the heart of Stockton over the next few weeks. We begin the festive season with another fascinating …
Music: “The entire song feels incredibly personal” Shannon Pearl Prepares to Unleash New Release
Shannon Pearl’s music is a delicate blend of folklore, personal storytelling, and experimental sounds, with her latest releases continuing to push boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in emotive s…
News: Ruth Lyon at The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Newcastle singer-songwriter Ruth Lyon is set to deliver an unforgettable evening on the banks of the Tyne, appearing at the iconic Glasshouse on Thursday 11th December. Lyon, whose debut album ‘…
Music: “It wasn’t easy to get out and play live for a while” The Saw Doctors Head to 02 City Hall in Newcastle
Coming from Galway, Irish folk-rockers The Saw Doctors have built a 40-plus-year reputation as one of the finest live bands around. Rising to prominence with their 1990 single ‘I Useta Lover’ and the …
Stage: A Proper Merry Christmess at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle and ARC, Stockton
If you’re tired of picture-perfect Christmas tales filled with snowflakes, smiles, and neatly wrapped happy endings, Gosforth Civic Theatre and ARC have a festive treat with a twist. This festive seas…
Review: Ten Eighty Trees ‘Don’t Quit’ Single
A few years ago, while working at a production hub in Sunderland, I had the pleasure of meeting Ten Eighty Trees one random Sunday morning. Punctual, polite, and engaging, it was actually their distin…