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Bastille: Oblivion

Posted on 28 August 2014 by Laura Brewis

Virgin Records Available from 7 September 2014 Buy it on iTunes, here. Single review: Aicha J. Krasik First and foremost I would like to say that to me this single carries on the ‘sound’ that that Bastille has always had … Continue reading →

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CUCKOO COMPETITION

Posted on 13 August 2014 by Laura Brewis

Win tickets to Middlehaven Festival, Middlesbrough Taking place on Saturday 23rd August on Middlesbrough’s Middlehaven Dockside, the Middlehaven Festival is billed as a music and arts festival for everyone, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to … Continue reading →

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The Newcastle Alternative

Posted on 7 August 2014 by Claire Dupree

The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle Various Dates Preview by Ryan Gray August is an incredibly exciting month for the Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle as some of the finest comedians the British Isles (and a couple of other nations) have … Continue reading →

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Pottermore

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Laura Brewis

words: sarah mcghee             The world has been abuzz recently with J.K Rowling’s latest additions to the infamous Pottermore website, in the form of several articles for the Daily Prophet which report on 33 year-old Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna and … Continue reading →

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The Ravines: Working Class Girl

Posted on 28 July 2014 by Laura Brewis

Label: CCP Available from 28 July 2014 Buy on Amazon here. single review: Angus mitchie Nine years after the band’s debut (and only) album, The Ravines, fronted by Chris Corney, are set to release a new single later this July. … Continue reading →

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The Agency…: Of Ghosts

Posted on 14 July 2014 by Laura Brewis

Solarbear Records Released: 28th July Buy the album from the band’s website Album Review by Sophie Ward On paper you would probably describe The Agency as a Newcastle folk/rock band, but that is a tedious sort of label, and reductive … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Competition

Posted on 21 May 2014 by Laura Brewis

WIN TICKETS TO KINGS OF LEON AT ST JAMES’ PARK! One of the biggest rock bands in the world, Kings of Leon formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band received widespread acclaim after the release of fourth album, Only … Continue reading →

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Blue Ruin

Posted on 17 May 2014 by Laura Brewis

Director: Jeremy Saulnier Starring: Devin Ratray, Eve Plumb, Macon Blair, Amy Hargreaves Cert: 15, 92 minutes  FILM REVIEW: EMILY CRAIG Blue Ruin is a 90 minute long revenge thriller directed by Jeremy Saulnier, who also directed 2007’s horror-comedy mash up … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Competition!

Posted on 14 May 2014 by Laura Brewis

WIN TICKETS TO EVOLUTION EMERGING! Evolution Emerging is the region’s biggest event for emerging music. Previous events have unearthed countless artists from the North East and beyond. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 24th May and features 40 artists … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings

Posted on 20 April 2014 by Laura Brewis

So, it’s officially Easter. Here at Cuckoo, we hope you’ve been enjoying your Easter break, if you’re on one; or the sunshine, if you’ve been out much; or maybe lots of chocolate, whether or not you’ve managed to save those Easter … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo has flown the nest for the holidays!

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Laura Brewis

We’ll see you back here on 2nd January but in the meantime we’d like to say a big thank you to all our contributors and readers. Cuckoo wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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The Worst Of 2013: Glee (Season Four)

Posted on 22 December 2013 by Laura Brewis

Feature: Ben Oakes Allow me to take you back to a better time. When everyone who could sing did, when all the story lines (somewhat) made sense and when Santana got herself some solos.Yes, I am talking about Glee Season … Continue reading →

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The Selfish Giant

Posted on 4 December 2013 by Laura Brewis

Dir: Clio Barnard Starring: Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Sean Gilder, Lorraine Ashbourne, Ian Burfield, Steve Evets, Siobhan Finneran, Ralph Ineson 91 Minutes, Cert. 15 Review: Josh Brown The Selfish Giant is a difficult film to watch. Its underclass setting is … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Playlist: Kings of Leon

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Laura Brewis

Playlist: Fiona Lawson Still riding on the wave of their most recent album release, Mechanical Bull, I’ve ended up listening to all Kings of Leon’s back catalogue on repeat. With six albums-worth of songs to choose from it has been … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Playlist: tracks for train journeys

Posted on 22 October 2013 by Laura Brewis

Playlist: Holly Cruddace If there’s one thing essential for a long train ride when it’s dark and cold outside, it’s the right songs to truly capture the lulling ambience of the rails. Here are five songs perfect to listen to … Continue reading →

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Weather to Fly

Posted on 22 October 2013 by Laura Brewis

OddManOut Live Theatre http://www.live.org.uk/whats-on-book/weather-to-fly Review: fionn Oakes First of all, why is everything I end up reviewing LGBT related? Like, seriously, it’s beyond any sort of joke now, Cuckoo. I’d like to firstly say that to not mention spoilers in this … Continue reading →

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Days Are Gone: Haim

Posted on 21 October 2013 by Laura Brewis

Polydor Records Available Now Review: Fiona Lawson The excitement surrounding this trio of sisters has gained momentum since the release of their EP ‘Forever’ last year. Subsequently, the long-haired rock chicks have put in their fair share of gigs and … Continue reading →

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How I Live Now

Posted on 16 October 2013 by Laura Brewis

Tyneside Cinema Dir: Kevin Macdonald Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, Anna Chancellor, George MacKay, Corey Johnson, Harley Bird Cert 15, 101 minutes Review: Beth Allison These days, rarely am I so taken in by a film that I completely lose … Continue reading →

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Holograms: Forever

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Laura Brewis

Captured Tracks/Stranded Rekords Available now REVIEW: Rosie HEWITSON The first time I listened to Holograms’ eponymous debut, released last year, I was half convinced that it must have been a re-release of some 80s band or a Swedish version of … Continue reading →

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Valerie June: Pushin’ Against A Stone

Posted on 13 September 2013 by Laura Brewis

Sunday Best Available now Review:  Amber Efstathiou Valerie June: a gospel influenced soul sensei of banjo mastered folk music-manifested in an album rooted with dirty blues, a hard-working Memphis spirit and reflections of a working woman’s lifestyle. June has been … Continue reading →

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