by Amelia Thorpe Following the release of their sophomore EP ‘All Hail To Your Queen’ last year, Bristol-based atmospheric Alt-Pop quartet Ålesund return with their latest single, ‘Lightning’. Released on February 26th, the track combines Ålesund’s signature ethereal, yet up-tempo acoustics, and teases their upcoming EP, ‘A Thread In The Dark’, due to be released... Continue Reading →
COAT RACK RECORDS UK – RUN BY FEMALES FOR FEMALES
Coat Rack is a safe-space label and service where our artists work in a harassment-free zone. #WOMENINMUSIC Coat Rack Records is a brand new record label, embracing the ever-changing face of the creative industries. As an independent record label, we strive to support artists with their creative vision as well as their impact on the... Continue Reading →
🚨!!! ANNOUNCEMENT !!!🚨
We are launching an inclusive... PRINT MAGAZINE! We want to give a voice to those in the creative industries who have stories to tell, the good and the bad. Womxn - inclusion of transgender women and non-binary people. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE! Let's kick some ass and support one another in artistic endeavours and community... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Blackbird’ – Crying Beauty Queens
by Emily Duff Composed of Jordan Price’s vocals and guitar, Alex Hurlstone’s bass and Paddy Murphy’s drums, Crying Beauty Queens have recently dropped their new track ‘Blackbird’. The band's name is inspired by the 21st century era that the band has grown up in, claiming that it reflects those who are more inclined to complain... Continue Reading →
Single Review – ‘Giving It Away’ – Danica Dares
by Fern McErlane For a band that claims inspiration from eighties synth pop, it’s no surprise that the Northern musical trio Danica Dares’ new single sounds akin to something you’d expect to hear in the latest season of Stranger Things. However, I suspect that this (brave, for lack of a better word) attempt perhaps might... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Mary Shelley Song’ – Cat Ryan
by Amelia Thorpe Up and coming Newcastle-based trio, Cat Ryan bless the local scene with their nostalgic new single, ‘Mary Shelley Song’. Shared to all major music streaming platforms on November 25th, the art-rock inspired offering comes as the band’s third release this year, bringing their growing discography and unique sound to the forefront of... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Johnny’ – Swine Tax
by Amelia Thorpe Tearing down the walls of silence, Newcastle-based quartet, Swine Tax return with their most recent single ‘Johnny’. Released to all major streaming services on December 4th, the boisterous new single showcases an engaging new side to the band as they couple their frenetic and anxious energy to a motorik, groove-laden track. Recorded... Continue Reading →
Local Healers and Louis Cypher – Renaissance (Single) & Paintings On The Wall (EP)
By Darcy Nathan In their latest EP The Paintings on the Wall, Nottingham boys Local Healers and fellow Notts veteran Louis Cypher team up to remind us all of just how important the arts are in tough times. Commenting on the lack of Government funding and outrage in light of the ‘Rethink, Reskill, Reboot’ campaign,... Continue Reading →
Newcastle’s Andrew Cushin | New single featuring & produced with Noel Gallagher
By Niamh Christian Instagram Facebook Twitter Apple Spotify https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBrT13V0754 Andrew Cushin - Where's My Family Gone (YOUTUBE) Newcastle's Andrew Cushin releases emotional new single, 'Where's My Family Gone'. A deep track exploring dark feelings, featuring and produced by the renowned Noel Gallagher. The twenty one year old has created quite a reputation for himself by selling... Continue Reading →
A Review: Sophia with her recent single, ‘Skin’.
By Josephine Canham - Northern Noise On the 27th of November 2020, North East artist Sophia, released her chilling pop single, ‘Skin’ and its nothing but a signifier of the future success in store for this rising artist. Sophia has been developing and finessing her sound over the last year, creating her own personal impression on... Continue Reading →