Young North East pianist and songwriter Chloe McAllister unveils her new single, Stop Lying. Having gained traction with her debut release, What Happened Here?, back in September, she has received ...

From the land of the rising Mackem emerges NTGB – a band following the DIY musical path. I have a lot of respect and support for bands who choose this difficult route. Burn Down The Now has a retro, ...

Looking back on their 2024 is our writer Robin Webb ...

What was your best moment? I loved the Paris Olympics, particularly the musical section of the Closing Ceremony. And your worst moment? Personally, the loss of a beloved family member. On a wider ...

So… how was your 2024? Peaks and troughs, as usual, but overall pretty good thanks! I got my writing mojo back and started writing here, which was a bit of a bucket ...

So… how was your 2024? 2024 was pretty, pretty good to be honest. A change is as good as a rest. Starting a new job after 16 years of being stifled in every way.

Local comedian Gavin Webster has long been a mainstay of the North East’s comedy circuit, having carved out a solid reputation over years of performing and touring. It seems a good a time as any for a ...

Who was your favourite band/artist this year? I’ve loved following The Last Dinner Party’s meteoric year. Your favourite song of the year? My most played (according to LastFM) is Docket by Blondshell ...

Who was your favourite band/artist this year? Well, my Spotify Wrapped is telling me it’s The Stranglers and who am I to disagree? Your favourite song of the year? I played ‘Sundown’ by Gordon ...

So… how was your 2024? I think I’ll need therapy to deal with the events of 2024 one day! So many incredible highlights with some of the gigs I played, with ill ...

Has to be Fontaines D.C. Romance is so, so good. But The Murder Capital for sure, and Sawyer Hill was a nice discovery. The first few episodes of House of the Dragon before it tailed off. I honestly ...