Neil Ainger discovers the region’s underground metal scene is booming, largely thanks to those behind Byker Grave Bookings ...

David Saunders talks to songwriter Paul Fletcher about his colourful take on modern Americana ...

Darlington country artist Hayley McKay drops her brand new single, Sweet Surprise. The track, which was written in the French ...

Robber: In fact we’re gonna change ourselves to ‘The New Gaye Bykers on Acid’ as opposed to the old Gaye Bykers on Acid.

Newcastle’s Pit Pony present a new offer which is reminiscent of 1950’s doo wop with just a little hint of a Christmas melody ...

Newcastle Noir brings another jam-packed programme of crime writing to the city for its tenth year. The festival, which takes ...

Preparing to launch her new EP, Beautiful Child, on 29 th November at North Shields Cathlic Club, we chat to North East songwriter Kirsty Hall about her journey as a musician and the things that ...

Hostile, the new offering from Darlington’s Blackout The Arcade, is a masterclass in catchy, anthemic indie rock songwriting. Packed with towering guitar hooks and raw, no-nonsense lyrical content, ...