Cameron Wright talks to the Blyth comedian about how the sometimes surreal experience of travelling informed his latest show, ...

Image: Dean Jolly by Gaby Zak. North East writer Dean Jolly’s work expands the boundaries between poetry and prose; his ...

Newcastle-based three-piece Gloamer prepare to release their new EP, Incinerus. With a sound that has been compared to the likes of Tool and Deftones, with unique folky elements, the new EP firmly ...

Following a previous sell-out show, Gibraltarian songsmith and poet Gabriel Moreno will be returning to the Fisherman’s Arms ...

Brighton’s Lambrini Girls ’ debut falls somewhere in between the venomous rage of Petrol Girls – like the frenetic opener Bad Apple about police sexual assaults – and the more punky power-pop of Dream ...

Known for her two decades-plus career of experimentation and exploration, solo and with outfits like Vibracathedral Orchestra ...

It’s been a while – eight years in fact – since Franz Ferdinand’s last studio album. Truthfully, for much of 2018’s Always Ascending, the Scots resembled a group who could use that length of break.

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.

Caitie’s debut EP Electric Blue is a rich blend of energetic retro pop that dances alongside delicate, introspective musings on girlhood. The four-track release is a thoughtful and deeply personal ...

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? Tumultuous. The rate of change in the world continues to ramp up and my personal life has become a blur in an attempt to keep pace. But, this ...

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 ...