16th April 2021
How DJs and musicians are surviving the coronavirus culture catastrophe
With venue re-openings on the horizon, DJs and musicians are preparing themselves to return to live audiences and venues are…
Category: Local music
18th March 2020
Gig review: Social Room, Ivory Wave & The Sherlocks at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
Before starting this official review, I would just like to say how I nearly didn’t go to this gig. Despite…
28th February 2020
Single Review: Reducer by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
The absolutely raucous five-piece Newcastle band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – or Pigsx7 for short – are…
19th February 2020
Single Review: ‘Anxiety’s A Bitch (Don’t Let It Kill You)’ by Too Close For Missiles
Too Close For Missiles are a local pop-punk band from Newcastle Upon Tyne. The band consists of John Arkle on…
3rd January 2020
BBC Music Introducing in the North East Reveal Their 2020 Tips List
BBC Music Introducing in the North East have revealed the local artists that they tip for 2020, and it features…
17th December 2019
Analysis: Gendered Instruments
Well it wasn’t quite John Lewis. But when I saw the new Argos Christmas TV ad, I did see something…
21st November 2019
Five indie and alternative bands you should be listening to right now!
With the first announcements of line-ups for Hit the North, Live at Leeds and Neighbourhood Weekender all being announced this…
29th October 2019
Review: Little Mix – LM5 The Tour
The show kicked off with the first of the two support acts; New Rules, a 3-piece band of baby-faced lads…
1st October 2018
Fans: Yes we are!
Next week an exciting show hits the Live Theatre in Newcastle and at Northern Lights we can’t wait for the…
29th March 2018
Michael Rice: Interview
If the gigantic smile that’s tattooed to his face isn’t a big enough hint that the news of winning…