50 years since they first exploded onto the British music scene, scared our parents, swore on daytime TV, were banned from a load of venues and, indeed, by a number of local councils and gave a disenfranchised youth something to…
Author: Steve White
“A thrilling listen, bursting with infectious energy” – KEXP “Songs to be screamed in sweaty clubs” – UNCUT “F*cking brilliant” – Shaun Keaveny Today (10th July 2026) Newcastle’s Pit Pony release new single Thunder. Rooted in the vivid wonder of one of lead vocalist Jackie’s childhood…
So where do I start? Sparks, a band so much more than those couple of songs that get dredged up time and time again for BBC4’s Top Of The Pops 1974, 1979 etc etc. A band who, despite their lengthy…
We love Bearded Theory. The first major festival of the year and every time it proves to be the best long weekend of the UK festival season. It’s reputation for being one of the best (actually THE best) summer festival…
Now in it’s 16th year Focus Wales continues to grow into one of the best, most eclectic, multi-venue, multi-day festivals on the live music calendar. Showcasing some of the best new music from not only the UK but from across…
Saturday saw the 15th installment of Stockton Calling take place. Brought to us by ARC (Stockton Arts Centre), Ku Promotions, Tees Music Alliance and Tracks Darlington , bringing independent music to independent venues across this Teesside town Stockton Calling is the perfect…