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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Let’s not go there. Who was your favourite band/artist this year? Nostalgia-wise I’ve spent a lot of time delving into Daniel Johnston’s back catalogue and crying a lot. North East wise, I saw ...

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? Nice in a chaotic sort of way. A year of big changes, and most importantly the year I started working with NARC! What was your best moment? I ...

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 ...

So… how was your 2024? A busy year work-wise with lots of community projects collaborating with great local arts organisations, schools and universities in my day ...

Returning with their twelfth album, aptly named 12, White Denim opt for a more experimental stance. Tracks like Flash Bare Ass and Your Future As God have a lot going on, and their eclecticism rises ...