The inimitable Sleaford Mods will be back in Newcastle on Wednesday 24th November after an overdue enforced absence. Averaging a more or less annual appearance pre-pandemic was a big factor in the pai…
News: The Lathums at 02 Academy, Newcastle
The Lathums are a quartet reinforced by unique vocalist Alex Moore who has a golden vibrato shimmer that offers up a warm nostalgic alternative to the familiar guitar band sound. It’s this voice, with…
Interview: “The Euro headline tour was amazing” Monster Truck Head to Newcastle
Monster Truck head to 02 Academy 2 in Newcastle this month so Lee Allcock caught up with them to find out more about touring with Deep Purple, playing across Europe, and their new album. Since your p…
April 2019 Edition
In this edition, I speak with The Shakin’ Nightmares as they prepare to release their new single; Tobias Halford provides you with his honest opinion of The Stranglers at the 02 Academy; we keep you u…
March 2019 Edition
In this edition, our editor Lee Allcock speaks with Drenge as they prepare to play Northumbria Institute; Adam Barnsley provides you with his honest opinion of The Vaccines at the 02 Academy; we keep …
Interview: “We fell into making this record and we didn’t book a time to make the album” Embrace Play 02 Academy, Newcastle
After a short hiatus, Embrace start their UK tour on the back of their new album, ‘Love is a Basic Need’. This tour is the 21st celebration of their highly successful number one album ‘The Good Will O…
“I love the British Crowds” Buckcherry Gear Up to Play 02 Academy, Newcastle
American rock band Buckcherry head to 02 Academy, Newcastle this month so Wayne Madden caught up with the band to speak about pirates, artwork, and UK crowds. There’s been a lot of change in Buc…
Interview: “We have always been quite conscious of pushing forward” Enter Shikari Head to 02 Academy Newcastle
Enter Shikari bring their longest ever UK tour ‘Stop The Clocks’ to Newcastle in February. The band are promoting their fifth studio album ‘The Spark’ and Newcastle will be the tour’s closing ni…
Gig Review: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at O2 Academy, Newcastle – 21/01/2019
10 minutes prior to the beginning of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats’ performance at Newcastle’s O2 Academy, whilst surveying a rather subdued academy hall, I could never have predicted …
Interview: “Everyone’s got a very specific relationship with the music and it’s incredible to witness that” The Vaccines Head to Newcastle
Indie-rock outfit The Vaccines are back on the road after the release of their latest record, ‘Combat Sports’. Sam Dobinson caught up with bassist Árni Árnason to discuss the LP and the state of Indie…