Teesside-based vinyl pressing service, Press On Vinyl, have just launched Fairsound which will support local and national artists. Lee Allcock caught up with the team behind the idea to find out more.…
Interviews
Business: “I can provide artists with multiple performance platforms or gigs” Insangel Supports Local Artists and Venues
Insangel have been supporting grassroots artists and venues for over 25 years. Lee Allcock caught up with head honcho Phil Hughes to find out how local artists and venues can obtain their services. Te…
Music: “I think there is always more that can be done where equality is concerned” Millie Manders & The Shut Up Head to Newcastle
Millie Manders & The Shut Up bring their energetic punk-rock to Newcastle on November 12th at Head of Steam. Callum Rollo caught up with Millie prior to the band heading out to Germany to start th…
Music: “I felt I had lost the mojo” The Lightning Seeds Head to Boiler Shop, Newcastle
The Lightning Seeds have released their first album in 13 years in ‘See You In The Stars’. Emma Chesworth spoke to frontman Ian Broudie about their new album, touring and that football song as they he…
Music: “I give it my all on the stage” We Tibetans Head to Base Camp, Middlesbrough This Week
As Teesside outfit We Tibetans prepare to unveil their new single, Lee Allcock caught up with frontman Luke Evans to speak about mental health, playing The Globe in Stockton and more. Tell me a bit ab…
Music: “I usually fear change but it’s been extremely positive” The Pale White Headline Waves, Sunderland
As Newcastle alt-indie outfit The Pale White prepare to headline Waves in Sunderland, Lee Allcock caught up with the band to speak about Jack Black, their upcoming album and more. We hear you have a f…
Music: “It’s easy to just freeze and have no idea what to do” Holiday in Tokyo Unveil New Track
As North East indie/dream-pop outfit Holiday in Tokyo release their new single, ‘Overwhelmed’, Lee Allcock caught up with the band to speak about mental health, supporting Mind and more. Tell me a bit…
Music: “It’s not about a past burglary or anything” Charts and Graphs Unveil New Album
As Newcastle three-piece Charts and Graphs release their new album, Lee Allcock caught up with frontman Dan Greener to speak about recording in their basement, supporting Jesus Jones and more. Tell me…
Music: “Trouble can be an asset as well” Ruth Lyon Unveils New Single
Holy Moly – it’s been quite a year for Ruth Lyon. The North-East based artist has been pushing forward with her new solo project, venturing out to the USA, playing her part on the board of the S…
Music: “It took three years to write” Tankus The Henge Head to The Cluny
Cult British band Tankus The Henge keep up a hell of a pace. Fresh from a new album release, and a tour of Europe, they’re about to head out on a UK tour before working on their next album. Damian Rob…