Coming out with their first new material since the release of May’s succinct debut album Everything We’ve Done So Far, Newcastle indie pop band The Hemp Queens present a swaying new rock track in the ...

Fallow Alchemy is the new album by award-winning husband and wife duo Will Finn and Rosie Calvert. Made over a period of years this latest release explores the transformative power of rest and ...

Dawks has been on the scene for a little while, just one man and his trusty guitar. He’s now made the upgrade to a full band set-up and what better way to crash into 2025 with this new live version of ...

In October and November of last year, Sunderland photographer Andy Martin and Middlesbrough writer Dr Louise Powell held engagement sessions with members of the public with a personal or family ...

If you can overcome the stage fright and heckling, there is no job that sounds more exciting, engaging and constantly thrilling than that of a stand-up comedian. Life on the road, laughing for a ...

As an anxious soul who needs time to recharge after social interactions, I feel something of an affinity with Dilettante’s Francesca Pidgeon. A fellow introvert, she has spoken openly about her mental ...

Written over a three-year period, Victoria Canal’s wryly titled debut album is one of hard-earned if slow-paced construction. She revels in a sort of golden hour or hazy twilight as far as her ...

Known for her two decades-plus career of experimentation and exploration, solo and with outfits like Vibracathedral Orchestra, Calderdale musician Bridget Hayden has now immersed herself in the ...

Around 30 seconds into opener Everything Else, those vocals come in and I’m immediately transported to a melancholy, magical place that only Tunng can take me. Tunng records are like a warm hug from a ...

The Bad Fire arrives at a curious juncture in Mogwai’s career. Very much veterans, the Glaswegians’ most influential work lies firmly in the rearview mirror – arguably at least a quarter-century back.

The Almighty Gods’ new single, False Nine, is a potent fourth chapter in their upcoming musical novel. The alternative indie track is a direct and concise anthem exploring the illusion of control, ...

Have you ever had a boy throw stones at your window at 3am in order to profess his undying love for you? Probably not, but Charlotte Grayson will tell you all about it in this undeniable power-pop ...