Concert Reviews

Chantel McGregor at the ARC in Stockton

16-Oct-2019

Now if Chantel McGregor had chosen to record her new live album in tonight's venue - the ARC in Stockton, maybe the title wouldn't have been as catchy as Bury’d Alive. It might have turned out something like Li...

Thurston Moore Group at the Riverside Newcastle

Adam Kennedy

16-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

With a new album under his belt in the shape of Spirit Counsel, Thurston Moore has been exploring a more Avant-Garde/instrumental side of his repertoire. This latest offering featuring just three tracks, each o...

Static-X at the Northumbria Institute

Adam Kennedy

16-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

As the old saying goes the show must go on. And a few logistical challenges during the evening didn't get in the way of a thoroughly enjoyable four-band bill at the Northumbria Institute. (more…)...

The LaFontaines at The Cluny in Newcastle

Adam Kennedy

16-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

Most bands couldn't support both N’Dubz and also be able to play Download Festival, but The LaFontaines aren't 'most bands'. (more…)...

Keane at the Newcastle City Hall

Adam Kennedy

12-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

Chart-topping indie rockers Keane plays their first show in the North East of England in almost seven years. (more…)...

An Evening with Shaun Ryder at the Riverside Newcastle

Adam Kennedy

12-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

Whilst concerts by their very nature are largely structured, staged and controlled by the performer – as part of his current UK tour, Shaun Ryder has decided to cut that safety net to a certain extent and pass ...

Planet Rock Roadstars at The Cluny in Newcastle

Adam Kennedy

10-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

Who said that rock and roll is dead? With such a strong and vibrant new music scene right now, the naysayers get served another slice of humble pie (no not Steve Marriott's band the other one) as the Roadstars ...

Earthless at Deluxx Fluxx in Detroit, MI

Chuck Marshall

07-Oct-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, US

Earthless gift Detroit with another dose of Black Heaven at Deluxx Fluxx with Maggot Heart and Sacri Monti (more…)...

Rodrigo y Gabriela at Sage Gateshead

Adam Kennedy

29-Sep-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

Sage Gateshead has seen its share of grand sinfonias, world-famous ensembles along with touring rock bands over the years. But tonight’s show is a little bit different from the norm. (more…)...

Gary Numan at O2 Academy Newcastle

Adam Kennedy

29-Sep-2019

Concert Reviews, Rock, UK

1979 will be remembered as the year that witnessed the Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident, Margaret Thatcher became prime minister of the UK, Pink Floyd released their seminal album The Wall and Sony released t...