Consett artist AJ Potter’s latest EP, ‘Melancholy Nicotine’, is a deliberately stripped-back collection that leans into his self-described DIY, lo-fi folk approach. Rooted firmly in folk t…
News: The Low Line at The Globe, Newcastle
The Low Line bring their rich blend of Appalachian folk traditions to The Globe this month. Formed by Afra Jurkiewicz and Joe Mansfield, the duo combine viola, banjo and immaculate vocal harmonies to …
News: Summer Sound Festival in Guisborough Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026
One of North Yorkshire’s most popular summer events is set to return this July, bringing a full weekend of live music, family entertainment, food, drink and festival fun to thousands of visitors. Summ…
News: Myles Bullen + Ceiling Demons + Stebee at Angels Cut Bar, Darlington
Darlington’s Angels Cut doesn’t just serve fine alcoholic beverages; it also hosts live events of excellent quality. American folk-punk rapper Myles Bullen will head to the intimate venue to entertain…
News: Chelsea at The Green Room, Stockton
When Chelsea formed in 1976, youth unemployment was soaring, streets were erupting in riots, political upheaval was rife, and a global financial crisis was unfolding. That was the cradle into which pu…
Music: “Each song is very different” Sunderland’s Āvā & The Fates Unveil Debut Album
Āvā & The Fates is the latest musical project from Ava Ellis, a 17-year-old musician, songwriter, and producer, brought up in South London but now based in Sunderland. Her debut album, ‘Steve’, bl…
Review: Carousel ‘There You Go’ Album
Newcastle duo Carousel deliver a raw, unrelenting debut with ‘There You Go’, fully committed to the abrasive edges of noise rock and grunge. Built on distorted guitars, heavy rhythms and l…
Artist Spotlight: Powtes, Newcastle
Emerging from Newcastle’s folk underground, Powtes are less a conventional band than a slowly evolving collective. Across fiddle, harp, trombone, banjo, flute and voice, the six-piece have spent the l…
Gig Review: The Pale White at Boiler Shop, Newcastle – 17/04/2026
Wallsend rockers The Pale White rounded off an eight-date headline tour in their hometown of Newcastle, blowing the roof off a packed Boiler Shop. Having recently released their third album, ‘In…
Music: “Life is daft, work is daft, politics is daft, and being in a band is daft too” Irked Unveil Debut Album
Irked have emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in the UK DIY punk scene, forged from years of friendship, shared stages and overlapping projects across the North East. With members previousl…