by Erin McGroovy ‘City Of Angels’ is the newest tune from female duo The Let Go. It is a pastiche of 80s, ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ era Cyndi Lauper, meets new-age indie pop. After moving from Washington DC to Liverpool, the group has gone from strength to strength, first with single, ‘One More,’... 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 →
Single Review: ‘Baby’ – Picnic
by Catherine Entwistle Dancefloors may still be empty and music venues still largely closed across the country, butsax-driven, Sunderland-based group, PICNIC’s latest single is sure to have you moving andgrooving in your kitchen. Released on 16 th October this year, ‘Baby’ is the perfect feel-goodpop banger. It couldn’t have come at a better time, bringing... 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 →
Modern Coven – CURSES single review
By Ryan Wallace For an artist that describes themselves as a “witchy duo from Nottingham”, it comes as no surprise that Modern Coven’s most recent single, “Curses” is an ethereal, doom-laden folk soundscape. Setting up the song as a vibe above all else, Modern Coven allows the listener to drift into their coordinated use of... 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 →
Abnorm ‘Citrus’ – Single Review
By Amelia Thorpe Newcastle-based alt-rock outfit, Abnorm, open up about bad mental health days in their debut single ‘Citrus’. Released on September 18th, the up-and-coming five-piece kick started their discography with this strong offering, which is packed full of catchy melodies, emotive lyrics, and powerful, Paramore-esque vocals. Despite having formed just months before the national... Continue Reading →