Uncanny Valley – Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November 3.5 ***

Uncanny Valley: Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November Three and half stars.

The kids are not merely alright—they’re crafting extraordinary songs.

Uncanny Valley, a five-piece ensemble hailing from Newcastle, exudes the promise of a band far beyond their years. Barely into … Read More

Dubinski – 4****

– Four Stars ****

Sublime Sibling Synergy. Planet Earth, please welcome your new favorite band.

Indie rock band Dubinski (named after their late mother’s maiden name) lit up the stage at Newcastle’s Cluny 2, delighting the Geordie crowd. Born in … Read More

Demi Marriner : Sunderland Fire Station 14th November 2024 Four Stars ****

Four songs, four stars. Seriously, it was that good.

Being a supporting act for a major artist can be a tough gig. For some, it’s seen as a rite of passage; for others, it can feel like an endurance test—both … Read More

Deep Purple – One More Time Tour 10 November 2024 4****

The legendary Deep Purple blow the bloody doors off in Glasgow for their final (ever?) show.

Since 1968, Deep Purple have done it all—hit singles, landmark albums, countless lineup changes, and musical explorations through psychedelic, blues, hard rock, and heavy … Read More

Pearling – 4****

Huge potential. One to watch.

Being Support for any artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times the audience, and they will … Read More

Aurora – Edinburgh Usher Hall 5*****

Mesmerising : The Sky Is The Limit For the Artist That Could (and probably will).

Singer/Songwriter Aurora is something of a Norwegian Femininomenon. With billions of streams, five albums released so far she’s no overnight success. She’s worked hard … Read More

Oliver Darling : Sunderland Fire Station 26th Sept 2024

A major new talent on the UK blues/country scene.

Being Support for a major artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times … Read More

Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets 5*****

Nick the Knife, still sharp and The Convincer we all need.

The phrase Renaissance Man seems to be invented for Nick Lowe. A respected figure in the music industry since the 70s, his influence on rock and pop is … Read More

007 Voices of Bond 5*****

Brought to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, by Night Owl Productions, Voices of Bond was way more than a tribute to the infamous Bond theme songs.

Stunning vocals, powerful and theatrical, accompanied by electric guitars and young genius playing the … Read More

Joni Mitchell: Take Me as I Am 5*****

Mesmerising! The barefooted Contessa of Laurel Canyon IS in town.

It’s 1976. Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell has been out on the road for some time and is glad to be home. She’s just completed her soon to be classic album … Read More