Words by Isaac Vernon Joey Valence & Brae was the sweatiest gig I’ve been to in a long time –…
October Round Up
Mary Middlefield – The Feast Stunningly theatrical and strikingly evocative, Mary Middlefield’s ‘The Feast’ is a bold introduction that feels…
The Overjoyed – Don’t Listen
Those of us that longed for another alternative rock anthem to shout along to, The Overjoyed have created one titled…
KC Blackwater – Machina Vult
KC Blackwater show they’re a band hard to ignore with the release of ‘Machina Vult’, punching victoriously in the air,…
The Idiot Kids – MR. E
The Idiot Kids are keeping spooky season loud, weird, and wonderfully alive with their latest single, ‘MR. E’. It’s a…
CATBEAR – Darkness
Brighton and South London duo CATBEAR made their return with the release of single ‘Darkness’, a soft darkwave gem that…
Album: Sturle Dagsland – Dreams and Conjurations
Sturle Dagsland forged a fantastical sound and through ten track-counting album ‘Dreams and Conjurations’ captivated me and made me a…
EP: Lenny Zen – Revertigo!
Indie artist Lenny Zen released his EP ‘Revertigo!’ last month and with his bold, psychedelic soundscapes created a collection of…
Live: Mclusky make rapturous return to Newcastle
Words by Isaac Vernon The three-piece known as Mclusky made a rapturous return to Newcastle on Friday, with Geordie lad…
Waves Festival announces first wave line-up for Ripples 2025
Organisers of Sunderland’s multi-venue music event Waves Festival have revealed the stunning first wave of artists that will be performing…