Category Archives: Music

5 Things… To Look Forward to on Tyneside in 2015

Posted on 5 February 2015 by Laura Brewis

Written by: Hannah Whitehead 2015 is set to be a pretty exciting year in terms of music, theatre and other local events in the North East…. and particularly on Tyneside.

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RETRO ALBUM REVIEW: RTZ – ‘Return to Zero’

Posted on 3 February 2015 by Laura Brewis

Released 1991 Giant Records More information on the All Music page for the album Review by: William Brown When it comes to the band Boston, there seems to be an unwritten rule in that genre that, if you play in … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Team Me – ‘Blind as Night’

Posted on 28 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Out Now Sony Music Entertainment More information on the Team Me website Review by: Helena Davidson Norwegian five-piece Team Me’s second album Blind as Night really is quite something. Their explosive sound is characterized by the strong, assured vocals and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Funeral For A Friend – ‘Chapter and Verse’

Posted on 26 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Out Now Distiller Records More information is available on the band’s website Review By: Tasha Peto After having Chapter and Verse on repeat for the last week, it’s safe to say that some of the songs have stuck in my … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: First Aid Kit @ Newcastle City Hall

Posted on 25 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Tuesday 20th January More info on First Aid Kit at their official website REVIEW BY: MATILDA NEILL First Aid Kit is a Swedish folk-duo, composed of two young sisters, and last Tuesday was their debut performance in Newcastle, as … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Les Misérables @ Queen’s Theatre, London

Posted on 23 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Directed by Claude-Michel Schonberg Review by: Jowita Krasik Les Mis has to be one of my favourite musicals of all time. I have watched the film, read the book (by Victor Hugo) and have now had the pleasure of seeing … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Gaz Coombes – ‘Matador’

Posted on 21 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Out Monday 26th January Hot Fruit Records More information on Gaz Coombes’ website Review by: Jack Blenkinsopp Ex-Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes’ second solo album, Matador, is refreshing because it avoids the obvious traps into which solo albums by British ’90s … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Phantom Band – ‘Fears Trending’

Posted on 19 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Out January 26th Chemikal Underground More information on the Phantom Band website Review by: Sophie Ward I am pretty happy that I didn’t have to wait another four years for The Phantom Band to rear back into the music scene; … Continue reading →

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Top Five…. Movie Soundtracks

Posted on 17 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Written by: Sophie Ward I love the movies and equally get a buzz from great artists and albums; therefore whenever the two get mixed together to create anything like I’ve listed, it takes a lot for me not to get … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Enter Shikari – ‘The Mindsweep’

Posted on 16 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Hopeless Records Out Monday 19th January More information on the Enter Shikari website Review by: Katie Cain Four-piece British rock band Enter Shikari are set to release their new record this coming week. The Mindsweep is set to be better, stronger and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Nadine Shah – ‘Stealing Cars’

Posted on 9 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Apollo Records Out Now More information on Nadine Shah’s website  Review by: Sophie Ward Nadine Shah’s ‘Stealing Cars’ is quite a simple song. It has a repetitive beat that doesn’t become boring; instead by being mixed with Shah’s seductive singing, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Theory of Everything (Soundtrack)

Posted on 8 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Back Lot Music Out Now More information about the album on the official The Theory of Everything website Review by: Jowita Krasik The Theory of Everything is a story of the life of world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, which begins by … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Paul Smith and Peter Brewis: Frozen by Sight @ The Sage

Posted on 29 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Gateshead 20th December 2014 More information on Frozen by Sight at the official website Review by: Sophie Heward Paul Smith and Peter Brewis are best known for being frontmen of artistic indie-rock bands Maximo Park and Field Music but their … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Drink – Company

Posted on 26 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Melodic Records Out Now More information on The Drink at their Bandcamp page Review by: Helena Davidson Sharp guitar riffs, bold drum beats and haunting vocals – three of the things that permeate indie folk band The Drink’s debut album, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Bosco Rogers – ‘The Middle’

Posted on 23 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Bleep Machine Out Now More information on Bosco Rogers at their Facebook site Review by: Scott Trotter ‘The Middle’ is the lead release from flower punk band Bosco Rogers debut GooGoo EP. Written, composed and record by the duo Barthélémy … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Gogol Bordello @ O2 Academy

Posted on 21 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Monday 8th December 2014 More info on Gogol Bordello at their official website Review by: Karis King Quick! Book your tickets to the nearest and soonest Gogol Bordello gig you can find, because your evening will be packed with … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Madness @ Metro Radio Arena

Posted on 20 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 12th December 2014 More information on Madness from their official website Review by: Sophie Ward Madness have been around for over 30 years and last weekend proved that, despite aging, they’ve still got it (in fact … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Mispers – ‘Shoulder’

Posted on 15 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Out Now More information on The Mispers’ official website Review by: Sophie Ward Formed just a mere 18 months ago, The Mispers have become known for their deliverance of moody indie, violin-infused rock; latest single ‘Shoulder’ is no different. It is … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Russian State Ballet’s The Nutcracker @ Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Posted on 14 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne 28th November 2014 More information about the show on the Tyne Theatre’s website Review by: Naomi Davis The Nutcracker is a ballet tells the story of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather gives her a Nutcracker … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Kill It Kid – You Owe Nothing

Posted on 12 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Sire Records Out Now More information about Kill It Kid on their website Review by: Sophie Ward The fourth album from the heavily Americana-influenced band Kill It Kid, You Owe Nothing, is a thrill ride to listen to. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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