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Saint Etienne, the indie-synth dance-pop trio of the early 90s returned to Sage, Gateshead in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Tiger Bay - their third studio album. (more…)...

In this day and age, the music industry is so over-saturated. The internet has levelled the playing field, meaning that now more than ever there is so much music out there for our consumption. (more…...

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 ...

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...

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…)...

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

Since the release of the Divine and Dirty things have only continued to get bigger and better for Kris Barras. (more…)...

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

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 pas...

They always say the second album is the hardest for any band, but try telling that to Toby Jepson. (more…)...