Who are you and where are you from? We are Valentine Charlie, a three-piece band from North Shields in the North East of England, consisting of Dave Thompson (Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar), Ian Thomas ...

David Saunders chats with the County Durham alt. indie outfit about how life within an ex-colliery shaped their debut album ...

On the back of their EP release and ahead of their show at Star & Shadow on 4th May, Newcastle's gothic garage/psych rockers take on our super seven ...

Hexham-based songwriter Steve Chaplin is back with Lookaround – a masterpiece of storytelling and poetry. This project ...

Another complete gem of an under-the-radar local release is this ukulele-led, fiercely DIY indie folk canticle from Geordie ...

The warm guitar-driven intro of Jake Diaz’ latest musical offering immediately set the tone for this soft-hearted yet ...

Impassioned. Intriguing. Impeccable. Newcastle-based Cheap Lunch ’s second EP Leap Chunk is a three-track blend of psych and ...

Katie C’s first EP looks to brighten your day with an unapologetically upbeat pop opener, an observational piece about an ...

Bugs is the latest from Lizzie Esau, and it’s a grungy, introspective track which utilises her well-honed and recognisable ...

Claire Dupree gives the low down on this year's brilliant GIFT Festival, which is celebrating it's 15th anniversary ...

Mick Johnson from Durham music project The Heartland Collective tells us what inspired their latest track Lil' Bit Lost ...