Middlesbrough songwriter Corey Bowen stepped away from music entirely for a time, but he is back, having quietly built something new away from the spotlight. Under the subtly rebellious alias Silver P…
Interviews
Music: “Teesside and East Cleveland have so many interesting folk tales, archetypes, and cultural histories” Teesside Artist Glad Town Ghost Unleashes New Single This Friday
Lee Allcock spoke with Teesside singer-songwriter Glad Town Ghost about his inspirations behind new track ‘Riverbank’, the influence of Teesside on his work, and how parenthood has shaped his creative…
Music: “It was often said when Trump first came in that at least we’d get some good art out of it” Alabama’s Sister Ray Davies Head to Newcastle
Sister Ray Davies may hail from Alabama, a state synonymous with bluegrass and the Americana sound, but last year’s album ‘Holy Island’ was inspired by a small tidal island off the coast of Northumber…
Music: “I’ve always lived with fear” Millie Manders And The Shut Up Head to Darlington
Millie Manders And The Shut Up have built a reputation for fearless lyricism and emotionally charged performances. Blending punk, ska, pop-punk and classical influences, their songs explore mental hea…
Music: “Men’s mental health is such an important subject to shine a light on” Massive Wagons Head to the North East
Lancashire’s Massive Wagons head to the North East this month and have once again joined forces with Andy’s Man Club (AMC), combining high-energy rock ‘n’ roll with a powerful message around men’s men…
Music: “Every good thing that has ever happened to me has come from being brave” Teesside’s Anna Karila Unveils New Release
There’s a particular honesty to Anna Karila that arrives before she has even sung a word. The 19-year-old Teesside singer-songwriter, who takes her stage name from the Swedish translation of her middl…
Music: “I’m proud to be from a place that doesn’t try to be anything it’s not” The Pale White Return With New Album and Tour
Formed in 2016, Newcastle outfit The Pale White are set for a busy 2026, with the release of their new album, ‘Inanimate Objects of the 21st Century’, and an upcoming tour across the UK. Kirsty Jackso…
Music: “I’ve been so fortunate to have support from incredible artists” Sunderland’s Tom A Smith Prepares to Play The Cluny
Few 21-year-olds can count musical legends Elton John and Dave Stewart as friends, let alone mentors, yet Tom A Smith continues to forge a career with a wisdom far beyond his years. Making the transit…
Music: “We are always true to ourselves” North East Band Type 65 Unveil New Release
North East five-piece Type 65 return with their latest single, ‘Kenny Murray’s Remedy’ – a blue-eyed soul-infused, rhythmic track that tells the story of a quiet, misunderstood character battlin…
Music: “Working and living together as partners definitely has its challenges” Kiiōtō Head to The Cluny 2
Kiiōtō is the musical project of ethereal singer-songwriter Lou Rhodes and enigmatic, award-winning musician Rohan Heath. The couple have recently released their second album, ‘Black Salt’ – a r…