Music
Breaking into the music industry is a tough business, but for one young artist the hard work is beginning to pay off. At only 23 years old, North Shields-based DJ and music producer, Jøsh, has forged his own path into the realms of techno, house, and EDM, recently releasing his debut EP ‘Breathe’ this December. […]
SEVENTEEN, the acclaimed 13-member K-pop group, celebrates its 9th anniversary in 2024 with ambitious plans to expand its global reach. The group launched their 2024 world tour, RIGHT HERE, on October 12 at Goyang Stadium, South Korea, featuring performances from their latest album, SPILL THE FEELS. SPILL THE FEELS, SEVENTEEN’s 12th mini-album, includes the title […]
Sunderland’s annual Waves Festival took place on Saturday, 16 November. The multi-venue music festival with the intent to showcase Sunderland’s burgeoning music scene consisted of 45 acts from around the UK. In the morning, the sun set its gaze on Sunderland as clear blue skies sat above the city; across the day it was sunny […]
Rizzle Kicks are officially back, and their new single “New Sport” is exactly what we’ve been missing. After nearly a decade away, Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé have made a long-awaited return, bringing a fresh sound that’s bound to light up North East playlists. While their new album Competition Is For Losers is on the horizon, it’s New […]
They’ve kept us hanging, but its finally on its way: the incredible new-wave pioneers, Blondie, have casually announced that their new album is coming in 2025. Not the types to be overdramatic, the first announcement dropped via Chris Stein’s Instagram on 25th October with a simple caption “New Blondie album next year” along with a […]
Glastonbury Festival have changed their ticket system for 2025, adding a queue to purchases ahead of ticket sales going up next week. Anyone attempting to purchase festival tickets (on November 14 and November 19) will be automatically assigned a random place in the queue. Below is all the information needed for anyone planning to attend […]
Should we meet our heroes? Conventional wisdom says no, but for one County Durham drummer, the experience defied expectations. Just over a month ago, he spent “a magic couple of days” alongside one of his idols and one of the most recorded drummers in the world, Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie. A few months ago, 51-year-old drummer […]
Indie sleaze is a music genre popular from the late nineties to the early tens. Encapsulating elements of indie rock, club and pop music with pioneers such as the Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT and M.I.A. and even some early Arctic Monkeys. While the music industry is forever changing and growing with the times, sometimes […]
