There is a nostalgic charm to The Lemon Twigs. With tight harmonies, infectious melodies and charming, witty songwriting, they would not feel out of place alongside Harry Nilsson, The Kinks or The Bea…
Review: Dark Life ‘Violent Nature’ Album
Dark, ethereal, experimental, ominous, and slightly unnerving are just some of the words I would use to describe the opening track from Dark Life’s debut solo LP, entitled ‘Violent Nature’. The openin…
Music: “Playing these smaller, intimate venues is really special for us” Blues-Infused Alt-Rock Duo When Rivers Meet Head to the North East
Blues-infused alt-rock duo When Rivers Meet open up about the creative direction behind their new single ‘The Script’ and how it signals a bold step forward into their upcoming album ‘Rhythm Rust &…
Feature: Willowman Festival, Thirsk
Hidden in the heart of North Yorkshire countryside near Thirsk, the Willowman is not about huge crowds or blockbuster names. It is about connection, community, and the kind of atmosphere that stays wi…
Music: “There’s nothing worse than dishonest music” Davina and the Vagabonds Head to The Cluny
Joanna Long spoke with Davina Sowers, vocalist and pianist behind Davina and the Vagabonds, ahead of their show at The Cluny, discussing musical roots, staying authentic, and why she refuses to play t…
News: Kiefer Sutherland at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
For a decade, Kiefer Sutherland has been recording his gruff, melancholy Americana, hailing back to the golden era of the cowboy generation of musicians. It is rough around the edges and beautifully e…
Music: “Every song we play, we connect with emotionally” Newcastle’s A New Nowhere Release New Music
Newcastle-based alternative rock/grunge band A New Nowhere are continuing to go from strength to strength, helping to open a new HMV store, qualifying for the semi-finals of Metal 2 Masses, preparing …
News: Tinariwen at The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Tinariwen have spent more than two decades sharing their distinctive desert blues sound with audiences worldwide, blending hypnotic guitar lines, rolling rhythms and a style rooted in Tuareg tradition…
Review: Brain Radio ‘Gamma Frequency’ Album
North Yorkshire outfit Brain Radio return with new music. This time, however, what was once a duo has evolved into a solo project, with Jim Becket taking the helm for a fourth album entitled ‘Ga…
News: Jerron Paxton at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Jerron Paxton harks back to a simpler time. That is not to say his music is simple – far from it. The virtuosic guitarist takes to the stage with banjos, pianos, violins and more, and his lightn…