Cameron Wright talks to the Blyth comedian about how the sometimes surreal experience of travelling informed his latest show, ...

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 ...

Brighton’s Lambrini Girls ’ debut falls somewhere in between the venomous rage of Petrol Girls – like the frenetic opener Bad Apple about police sexual assaults – and the more punky power-pop of Dream ...

Known for her two decades-plus career of experimentation and exploration, solo and with outfits like Vibracathedral Orchestra ...

It’s been a while – eight years in fact – since Franz Ferdinand’s last studio album. Truthfully, for much of 2018’s Always Ascending, the Scots resembled a group who could use that length of break.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...