Steve Hackett It’s a bitterly cold October evening but there’s a nice warm cozy feeling inside knowing I’m on my way to once again see some of my all time favourite songs performed by one of my all time favourite musicians. I’m not sure how many times I’ve now seen Steve Hackett since the Spectral Mornings tour back in the late 70s but we are back at the Gateshead Glasshouse International Centre For Music for an evening of Solo Gems and Genesis Classics a concept so popular i

US- indie/alt duo sugarpine have released their debut single 'Leaves'. Formed by lifelong friends Brian MacDonald (PVRIS) and Sam Carpenter who met in sixth grade, the pair grew up together sharing school projects, skateboarding sessions and living among the forests and quiet towns of New Hampshire (NH)— that very landscape has left a lasting imprint on both their friendship and their music. The autumnal track 'Leaves' was built around capturing a sense of nostalgia from thes

The Fell return with “The Way I Love You,” a modern anthemic rock single led by pop-inspired vocal melodies and powered by explosive drums and driving bass. The Fell are a modern rock band, built on big songs and serious playing. The lineup brings together some of the best in the industry: dynamic vocalist Toby Rand (Juke Kartel, Rockstar: Supernova, AshenMoon), legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, The Winery Dogs), acclaimed multi-platinum producer/guita

The debut single from Splitxlip “What You Waiting For?” is memorable, energetic and emanates with the attitude you’d expect from a punk/alt rock band. It does a great job of commenting on the way a lot of society feels lately; stuck in the “I should do that..” loop or waiting for things to simply happen for them. Mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), you’re immediately greeted by the front and centre vocals, their delivery punching their way into your ear and

The HU Skáld Newcastle City Centre is busy tonight, pay weekend for many making the streets and bars even more lively than usual. This atmosphere around the place just adds to the excitement and anticipation for tonight’s gig at the City Hall as the huge queue is quickly checked by security and stream through the doors to go find a spot. Tonight’s show is a unique one with both bands singing in their own native language bringing their folklore and history to the Geordie masse

Alien Ant Farm are back with their explosive new single ‘Gaslighter’, with the official music video available to watch now. Bringing their trademark alternative rock energy to a fresh new release, the track sees the band continue to do what they do best: deliver hook-laden rock music with attitude, bite and a sound that is unmistakably Ant Farm.

British alt-pop rockers LEAP continue their global ascent with new single "Bury Me". The single is another huge rock track that will add to their arsenal of songs which have garnered over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. "We wrote 'Bury Me' about that savage post-break-up feeling where you see your ex living their best life and you’re still cut up about it." says singer Jacky. "Sometimes you don’t know if they’re faking it, pretending to be cool about everythi

Tracklist: 1. Siren's Call 2. Good Omen 3. A Spoken Whisper 4. New Morning Hope 5. Springtime 6. Calling Out 7. Blue as the Rain 8. Of Dreams and Ghosts There is something magical about a new Alex Henry Foster album. You know as soon as you press play that it's going to take you somewhere. His first solo release the superb "Windows In The Sky" was rooted in the passing of his father. I often feel that, for men especially, the death of your father triggers an internal journe

Tracklist: 1. Bad Aim 2. Big Fish Baby 3. Earthquakes 4. Take Your Mess 5. No Flowers 6. Westside LA band Niis release their most EP 'Play Niis' this coming Friday the 23rd of October on Rise Records having recently signed to them. They formed in 2020 and after lots of well received music finally released their debut album last year, 2025, called Niis world. Their music is a mix of indie, punk and guitar driven pop. Nothing they do seems to be relaxed, there is a huge intensi

Tracklist: People Pleaser Crashing Out Hangman Poster Child Home Videos Cheap Dopamine Blood On Your Hands Goodbye, Good Riddance Sucker Punch Vertigo Theme Park Masquerade I need to start with a confession, I missed this album when it first came out, an omission I now regret as I could have had it in my life much sooner. I hadn’t heard of Taylor until her PR sent me the link to her most recent single release, 'Growing Pains', I listened to that and immediately asked if th