Words by Isaac Vernon It’s always a treat to visit Boiler Shop, a solid venue that always seems to book … More
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Dec Ramsay: “I’ll play anywhere that will have me and that prioritises human art and connection”
Queer alternative anthemic indie pop artist Dec Ramsay was raised across Aotearoa, New Zealand and is now based in London … More
Live: Newcastle takes Man/Woman/Chainsaw to heart
Words by Joanna Long There are support bands that ease you gently into an evening, and then there are Bathing … More
Live: Vukovi closes ‘MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN’ chapter and blows audience away at O2 Ritz
Not many bands, or line-ups, for that matter, can convince me to leave my Newcastle home base, but Vukovi and … More
Preview: Altered Images live at The Grove, Newcastle
Scottish post-punk and new wave icons Altered Images are set to take the stage at The Grove in Byker this … More
Valley Taylor: “I’m really drawn to music that feels imperfect, intimate”
Bay Area songwriter, producer, and visual artist Valley Taylor produced and mixed his album himself, having elaborated on his existing … More
Paul Archer: “I see music very much in terms of (sonic) colour/s and feeling”
Belfast-born musicians and visual artist known for his emotionally charged sound and vivid visual art Paul Archer has collaborated with … More
Album: Angus & Julia Stone – Karaoke Bar
Angus & Julia Stone’s ‘Karaoke Bar’ is an evocative, boundary-pushing album that effortlessly blends hazy folk pop with warm, rhythm-driven … More
The Cuts – Fire with fire
Hailing from Paisley, Scotland, indie rock outfit The Cuts are breathing fresh vitality into the music scene with their brand … More
Live: DMA’S perform stunning outstore at Middlesbrough Empire
It was a close call. On a Wednesday evening, the thought of making the trek out to Middlesbrough almost lost … More