Fresh off the release of her powerful new single ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, issued in support of Refuge, Cherie D’Avino is using her voice with clear intent. The North East-based singer-songwriter …
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Music: “Navigating the scene as teenagers can definitely feel intimidating” Sunderland’s Trivia Unveil New Release
Sunderland’s teenage punk outfit Trivia are rapidly shaking up the local scene, refusing to be defined by their age or dismissed as a novelty act. Backed by the legendary Serial Bowl Records, they’ve …
Music: “We had representatives from 14 other Music Cities from around the world in Sunderland” The Futureheads Honoured on Sunderland Wall of Fame
On a warm summer evening on Saturday 20th June, excitement and the sound of live music filled the air as a significant celebration took place in Sunderland, a city that has firmly established itself o…
Music: “It instantly felt like a cut above everything else we’d been working on” Hartlepool’s Northern Hospitality Unveil New Single
With their explosive live reputation continuing to grow and their latest single ‘Fading Out’ already doing the rounds, Northern Hospitality are quickly becoming one of the most exciting ri…
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…
Music: “AI had developed a technique that no human had discovered in 4,000 years” Teessiders The Inklings Unveil New Album
Teesside post-punk outfit The Inklings’ new release is a record shaped by ideas of transformation, innovation and creative evolution, drawing inspiration from unexpected places while pushing the band’…
Music: “What we want to do as a band is have those real light and shade moments” North Riding Head to The Forum, Darlington
Hayley and Dave are an already much-loved North East duo, with a storytelling soul owed as much to Lindisfarne and Mark Knopfler as Dolly Parton and Nashville. Joanna Long spoke with them about their …
Music: “The sanctuary was filled with loud singing, crashing instruments, and people shouting with joy” Kentucky’s Everette Head to York
Everette have built a reputation for blending soulful storytelling with high-energy musicianship, drawing on roots that stretch from Kentucky church halls to international festival stages. Lee Allcock…
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…