Husband and wife duo Ferris & Sylvester head to Sunderland later this month to play at renowned venue Independent ahead of the release of their second album, ‘Otherness’, on Friday 1st March. The …
Music: “We’re already 80% of the way into the next record” Sick Joy Unveil New Single
Rip-roaring Brighton-based Geordies, Sick Joy, maintain their riff-heavy output with new release, ‘Hypodermic Sunshine’. Produced by Dom Craik of Nothing But Thieves, ‘Hypodermic Sunshine’ offers a ne…
Music: “‘The Accuser’ is a frank and uncompromising break-up song” Wingz of Monkey Prepare to Unveil New Single
As Teesside alt-rock outfit Wingz of the Monkey prepare to release their new single, Lee Allcock caught up with the band to speak about their upcoming launch party and more. What can listeners expect …
News: You Me at Six at Middlesbrough Town Hall
You Me at Six will perform at Middlesbrough Town Hall this month as they embark on a tour celebrating 10 years of their album, ‘Cavalier Youth’. Talking about their upcoming dates, lead si…
Gig Preview: The Schizophonics at NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton
The Schizophonics are a garage-rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2009, the band consists of husband and wife duo Pat Beers (guitar, lead vocals) and Lety Beers (drums, backing vocals), w…
Business Spotlight: Trillians Rock Bar, Newcastle
Within a few weeks of moving to Newcastle in 2010, I was first introduced to Trillians Rock Bar, thanks in part to its friendly atmosphere, penchant for live music and immediate accessibility to the c…
Review: Swindled ‘Counting Sheep’ EP
Sunderland quintet Swindled are celebrating the release of their new EP, ‘Counting Sheep’. Although it’s a premise usually associated with sending yourself to sleep, you definitely won’t want to sleep…
News: Half Man Half Biscuit at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
A treat is in store on Friday 9th February as Newcastle’s Boiler Shop continues to host some of the city’s most intriguing and attractive gigs, with British anti-institution Half Man Half Biscuit arri…
News: Johnny Campbell Unveils New Music
A great treat for alt-folk fans out there, Johnny Campbell’s new album ‘True North’ has just been added to all great streaming services. A realistic, intimate representation of being a northerner, Cam…
Music: “It feels a lot more direct” The Menzingers Head to Northumbria Uni
Returning for their seventh album, punk upstarts The Menzingers will return to the North East soon, with new album ‘Some of It Was True’ and a show at Northumbria Uni on Thursday 8th February. Damian …