‘Chapter One: Lost’, released by North East singer-songwriter Meghann Clancy, is an evening release if I’ve ever heard one. It’s the kind of reserved recording saved for a seat in your com…
Reviews
Gig Review: Mercury Rev + Hazel Wilde at The Sage, Gateshead – 12/07/2017
Lanterns On The Lake’s Hazel Wilde is no stranger to the Sage – or indeed the Royal Northern Sinfonia, having played with them in this very venue last year – but tonight sees her taking to…
Gig Review: Blink-182 at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle – 09/07/2017
Although the announcement made in 2015 about Matt Skiba taking over from Tom Delonge as co-vocalist and guitarist of Blink-182 didn’t go down well with some fans, it’ pretty safe to say that the band …
Gig Review: The Festival of Wonderful Stuff at The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles – 08/07/2017
The Festival of Wonderful Stuff (now in its third year) returned to The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles for three fantastic days of food, music and beer. Friday night opened with Teesside pop duo Cherry Hea…
Review: Stonebeach: ‘Waste Away’ Single
Hartlepool-based three-piece, Stonebeach have just released their debut single, ‘Waste Away’ which offers a glimpse into what this band may have to offer in the future. With the band’s oldest member b…
Gig Review: Carl Barat and The Jackals + Lock + BlackWaters at KU Bar, Stockton – 07/07/2017
It was a special night for Stockton as The Libertines frontman, Carl Barat and his band, The Jackals paid a visit to KU Bar. The room was packed. And the sheer hype of the crowd was building up from t…