Rooted in Cornwall’s industrial past, ‘Wheal Jane’ sees Willie & The Bandits dig deep into themes of labour, resilience, and identity. Ahead of their show at The Cluny in Newcastle, Lee Allcock ca…
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Music: “There are so many bands creating dark, challenging sounds that I admire” Cherry Knowle Return with New EP
Cherry Knowle are a band that thrive in the shadows, fusing the rhythmic intensity of industrial music with the stark, often melancholic edge of post-punk. Their sound is both confrontational and hypn…
Music: “There’s a strong sense of identity up here” Newcastle’s Steve Luck Unleashes New Album
Steve Luck, a pianist and composer based in Newcastle, is known for his intimate, felted-piano sound and quietly expressive modern classical pieces. His music has been streamed more than four million …
Music: “I live a strange, mostly solitary life and exist in a fantasy bubble most of the time” Teesside’s Andrew Johnson Unveils New Release
Andrew Johnson’s catalogue is as expansive as it is restless. With more than 40 albums released since 2003, his work resists easy categorisation, moving fluidly between melodic pop, indie-rock, and le…
Music: “You have to believe in what you’re doing” Maxïmo Park Celebrate 20th Anniversary
To mark the 20th anniversary of Maxïmo Park’s debut album ‘A Certain Trigger’, Joanna Long spoke with frontman Paul Smith ahead of the band’s UK anniversary tour, which includes two homecoming shows i…
Music: “AI is going to end up doing us all in” Newcastle’s Simon Taylor Releases New EP
Simon Taylor is a singer-songwriter from Newcastle, pairing unflinchingly honest songwriting with sunny, Latin-tinged guitar sounds. Kayleigh Mattson was fortunate enough to track down the enigmatic p…
Music: “I never felt in control of my condition” Crohn’s Suffering North East Musician, Paul Reed, Unveils New Release
Teesside Singer-songwriter Paul Reed has been carving out a name for himself with heartfelt performances and a unique ability to blend raw honesty with melodic storytelling. Beyond his musical talents…
Music: “I was honestly stunned” Blues Artist Laurence Jones Heads to The Cluny
As blues artist Laurence Jones heads to The Cluny, Ellie Nicole Byrne caught up with him to discuss his inspirations, challenges, and proudest moments. You’ve achieved a #1 Blues album in the Official…
Music: “Helping others through music has always been my goal” Celadore Unveil New Single
Emerging as one of the most dynamic forces in alternative rock in the North East, Celadore are preparing to release their new single, ‘All My Life’. The track blends hard-hitting riffs, sy…
Music: “It’s a lush community to be part of” Lottie Willis Unveils her new Release
Sunderland-based singer-songwriter Lottis Willis has been steadily building a name for herself in the North East music scene, blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious melodies and catchy hooks. With …