The new single from Voodoo Black Exorcist, ‘Jesus Had A Shenis’, hits like a gut punch, kicking off with thirty seconds of riffy guitars that scream at you out of nowhere. The high-gain, trebly fuzz o…
Album Reviews
Review: Naiara Ianthe ‘Silver Sheen’ Single
Naiara Ianthe is a Newcastle-based artist with a passion for the arts. Despite having only started singing recently, Naiara took the plunge and has unveiled her debut single. In this bilingual alt-pop…
Review: Haddonwood – ‘Deadcase’ Album
Haddonwood’s debut album, ‘Deadcase, is horror punk through and through – and I mean that in the best possible way. With grisly titles, creepy riffs, and tongue-in-cheek gore, it’s like stumblin…
Review: Funpark Fugitives ‘Spun of the Purest Gold’ Album
Funpark Fugitives return with their third album, ‘Spun of the Purest Gold’, continuing their well-honed blend of jangly power pop, melodic harmonies, and northern charm. Though it may sound like the w…
Review: Amelia Coburn ‘Something Wild’ Single
Teesside’s Amelia Coburn is at it again – and by ‘it’, I obviously mean releasing new music that’s catching the ears of everyone around. Her latest offering is another win for the singer-songwri…
Review: Jenny Dean ‘IDK’ Single
North East artist Jenny Dean’s latest single, ‘IDK’, is a must-listen. Heartfelt and high-paced, it still packs the signature vulnerable, gritty lyrical punch we’ve come to love. She’s tra…
Review: The Dirty Lock Ins – ‘Live at Harbourmaster’ EP
The Dirty Lock Ins’ latest release, ‘Live at Harbourmaster’, is a raw and authentic snapshot of a duo still finding their voice – imperfect in many ways, yet all the better for it. T…
Review: ROMM ‘Wait’ Single
Floating between Newcastle and Barcelona, ROMM pours her heart into her new single, ‘Wait’. From the first gentle piano chimes, her voice drifts effortlessly, conveying the ache of love at the wrong t…
Review: Glad Town Ghost ‘Dreamsong TS10’ EP
Teesside artist Dale Husband, also known as Glad Town Ghost, returns with his latest release, ‘Dreamsong TS10’, an EP that blends the rustic tones of Appalachian-inspired folk with lyrical…
Review: Baker Island ‘Love Eggtually’ EP
Lo-fi often veers into twee or gimmicky territory, but Baker Island’s new six-track EP, ‘Love Eggtually’, avoids both. It’s playful yet precise – never messy, never stiff. Every harm…