Album: DMA’S – DMA’S

Few bands manage to stay true to their original identity while continuously expanding their sound, but DMA’S make it look … More

Live: The Wombats bring indie anthems to Newcastle’s Times Square

Words by Isaac Vernon The Wombats are a great live act, first and foremost. Anyone who writes off their songs … More

Live: Clann An Drumma brought us all together through tribal sounds

A few months ago I got introduced to the tribal sounds of Scottish outfit Clann An Drumma, they moved something … More

Live: Alt-rock hero Alanis Morissette plays Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Words by Abbie RosePhotos by Cuffe and Taylor Scarborough Open Air Theatre played host to one of the biggest names … More

Live: Deadletter & Ry-Guy at The Grove, Newcastle

Not all opening acts complement their headliner, but Ry-Guy proved to be the perfect match. Blending gently spoken verses with … More

Live: Manchester’s Arkayla turned up the dial at The Cluny

From Polish explorers to dirty basslines, from the not-so-quiet ache of internal reflection of many to anthems built for comradic arms-in-the-air, just in case it wasn’t already hot enough in Newcastle on a Wednesday night, Arkayla arrived ready to turn up the dial and make the room absolutely sweat. And what a reception they got.