In an era dominated by slick, algorithmic playlist bait, Leeds-based project Friction Tape arrives like a sharp shock to the nervous system. The EP ‘Forwards’ uses the minimalist, jagged a…
News: Jimmy Nail: Stories And Songs at Middlesbrough Town Hall
If you were alive in 1992, you will surely remember hearing Jimmy Nail’s biggest hit ‘Ain’t No Doubt’ on the radio every ten minutes. Also known for his portrayal of Oz in the TV comedy &#…
News: The Way of the Wolf Release Debut Single ‘No Rest for the Wicked’
Emerging from Tyneside with a sound forged in grit and raw emotion, The Way of the Wolf have released their debut single, ‘No Rest for the Wicked’, available now. Written, recorded and mixed in North …
Feature: NE Volume Magazine’s 11th Anniversary
NE Volume began twelve years ago as a simple idea. I’ll be honest, I was bored in my day job as a content writer, and I started a DIY music blog almost on a whim. At first, it was just a side project,…
Comedy: Funny Way To Be Comedy’s Work-in-Progress Evenings at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Nine of the UK’s most acclaimed comedians will appear at The Witham in Barnard Castle this summer as Funny Way To Be Comedy presents four work-in-progress evenings ahead of the Edinburgh Festival Frin…
Artist Spotlight: Tight Collar, Newcastle
There’s something distinctly Newcastle about Tight Collar. Loud, unpredictable and impossible to ignore, the band have quickly become one of the North East’s most exciting emerging names by throwing r…
July 2026 Edition
We’re 11! It’s incredible to look back on the journey so far. From the very beginning, our focus has been on championing grassroots musicians and creatives, and that will always remain at the heart of…
Music: “We can’t wait to get up close and personal with our fans on this run of shows” Newcastle’s White Skies Prepare to Unleash New Album
Following the success of their acclaimed 2022 debut album, ‘Black Tide’, Newcastle rock outfit White Skies are preparing to launch their eagerly anticipated sophomore release, ‘Shout…
Music: “One of the major themes running throughout the album is the way the internet transformed all of our lives” Groundbird Unveils New Album
Blending indie-rock textures with poetic storytelling, Richard T. O’Brien has created a distinctive voice through his project Groundbird. His latest album, ‘Blue Light’, explores nostalgia, technology…
News: BBC Introducing: Live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton
This July, The Georgian Theatre in Stockton will play host to a special gig curated by BBC Introducing. The event, supported by Tees Music Alliance and The Glasshouse, will present headliner Michael G…