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 …
Interviews
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…
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…
Music: “That’ll be a big, banging headline festival set with proper high energy” Alabama 3 Head to Willowman
Liza-Lou Campy caught up with Alabama 3 frontman Larry Love ahead of the band’s upcoming festival appearances, including a headline slot at Willowman Festival in North Yorkshire. In a candid and wide-…
Interview: “We want people to feel a sense of belonging here” Gosforth Civic Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary
For the past decade, Gosforth Civic Theatre has become one of the North East’s most distinctive arts venues, combining live performance and community-led projects with a strong focus on inclusion. Fou…
Music: “My connection to the land has deepened over time” Northumberland’s Philip Jonathan Unveils New Single
Northumberland musician Philip Jonathan’s latest work continues to build on a reputation for cinematic, emotionally rich songwriting rooted in landscape, spirituality and introspection. His new single…
Music: “People want something human” Little Angels Return – And They Head to Newcastle
Liza-Lou Campy caught up with Bruce Dickinson to discuss the long-awaited return of hard rock band Little Angels, their unexpected wave of sold-out shows, and the creative spark driving new music. It’…
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 &…
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…