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EXCLUSIVE: BEHIND THE MUSICProducer Phil Jackson ( ) discusses the new album ‘The Lighthouse’ and what went into it; w...
29/11/2025

EXCLUSIVE: BEHIND THE MUSIC

Producer Phil Jackson ( ) discusses the new album ‘The Lighthouse’ and what went into it; what a treat to get to hear from the production side of things for a change.

From vocals and instrumentation, to influences based on a deep knowledge of the genre, Phil writes about why he enjoyed producing this album so much and how he used his expertise to help bring it to life.

Have a read on our website, then go and listen to the album and let us know what you think!

Check out the latest reviews from your favourite local acts on our website now! 👀We have all things .month.apart and ....
25/11/2025

Check out the latest reviews from your favourite local acts on our website now! 👀

We have all things .month.apart and ._ for you to check out via the link in our bio! 🔗🌸

It’s official! Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland ❤️🤍 tells all about it on our website, head over there now to read t...
19/11/2025

It’s official! Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland ❤️🤍
tells all about it on our website, head over there now to read the full article where from .uk shares his thoughts on our city taking centre stage.
If you read far enough, you’ll see local band getting a little mention as well 👀

Who do you want to see play the big weekend at Herrington Park in 2026?

opening for at in Newcastle a few weeks ago. Their debut EP ‘Noise and Confusion’ is out today and available to liste...
14/11/2025

opening for at in Newcastle a few weeks ago.

Their debut EP ‘Noise and Confusion’ is out today and available to listen to on all streaming platforms!

Our Kieran wrote his first Gan On review about the gig, so go and check it out on our website, and how good are his pics 📸😍visuals.w

The Stockton Road Horror Show is making its way to this Friday Halloween night. caught up with founder Chris to chat...
27/10/2025

The Stockton Road Horror Show is making its way to this Friday Halloween night. caught up with founder Chris to chat about the fundraising efforts fuelling the project.

Head to our website (link in bio) to read the full thing, and get your tickets for the event via the other link in bio.

Have you listened to Golden Boy yet? Scott Hays reviews the new single from Teesside band Dossers. He describes it as ‘r...
26/10/2025

Have you listened to Golden Boy yet? Scott Hays reviews the new single from Teesside band Dossers.

He describes it as ‘raw, loud, and unapologetic’, but have a listen and see for yourself.

There’s no slowing down for them either, with another release just around the corner right in time for Halloween, Dossers aren’t letting fans go hungry.

Keep up to date with them at

Scott Hays reviews the new banger REVOLT! by Read the full review on our website, give the band a listen, and get shari...
30/09/2025

Scott Hays reviews the new banger REVOLT! by
Read the full review on our website, give the band a listen, and get sharing🔥

Did you catch .band at a couple of weeks ago? If you didn’t, you missed out. Not to worry though, I’ve written all abou...
24/09/2025

Did you catch .band at a couple of weeks ago? If you didn’t, you missed out.
Not to worry though, I’ve written all about it and the review is live on our website now!
Have a read, and have a listen to overpass on your preferred streaming platform.

Words by
Photography by .visuals.w

Off to a gig in Sunderland but need a good feed first? Check out our ‘Scran On’ article where tells you all about the g...
20/09/2025

Off to a gig in Sunderland but need a good feed first? Check out our ‘Scran On’ article where tells you all about the go-to spots to eat at so you have enough energy to go wild at the show!

Head to the link in our bio to read all about it, and if you have another favourite place, let us know!

Have you read our review of Euphony fest yet? Read all about it via the website link in our bio!
13/08/2025

Have you read our review of Euphony fest yet?
Read all about it via the website link in our bio!



From the team
04/08/2025

From the team

- from the teamWe’ll always advocate for members of our community and stand up for them when things haven’t been done fa...
04/08/2025

- from the team
We’ll always advocate for members of our community and stand up for them when things haven’t been done fairly.
We’re all in this together and need to support and lift each other up

Big love ❤️🤍

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