Music Reviews
Reviews of tracks and gigs, and anything else interesting that I unearth.
Kiwi’s ‘Flatline’, when the fear of feeling nothing meets the thrill of feeling everything
Kiwi are relatively new to me, although having caught them live a few times now supporting various bands and festivals, they’ve grown on me immensely.
Slick, super-bouncy and bursting with energy, they’re a band who know how to get a crowd moving, and their latest single, ‘Flatline’, captures that infectious spirit brilliantly.
A Funk-Fuelled Reminder to Live Life on Your Own Terms: Earth-o-Naut’s ‘Get On With Gettin’ On’
It used to be keeping up with the Joneses, but nowadays it seems to be more about keeping up with the algorithms and media dictates, along with the pressure and expectation that they bring. And that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Earth-o-Naut, who takes it to task in this latest single, ‘Get On With Gettin’ On’.
Mama Terra’s Inner Space: From Ocean Depths to Outer Space, and Everything in Between
Review of the latest album release from Mama Terra.
Glad Town Ghost: ‘England’s Hurricane Season’
Review of the new single from Dale, a.k.a. Glad Town Ghost, due for release October 9th 2026.
Ten Eighty Trees Exclusive Artist Interview
Exclusive interview with Nathan Newton, lead singer of the Newcastle alt/rock trio, in anticipation of their new single release, ‘Always On’.
Fred Chyke: ‘Without Love’
Review of the new single from Fred, due for release November 10th 2026.
Josh Atkinson: ‘Won’t Take Me Today’
Review of the new single from Josh, due for release September 25th 2026.
Lucca Mae at The Cluny
Review of Lucca Mae live at The Cluny, with support from Ruth Lyon.
Brian Jackson + Band, Pilgrim, Newcastle
Review of the excellent live performance from Brian Jackson + Band