Very much rising stars on Tyneside these days, the mighty Polarsets have just released a new single called “Leave Argentina.” A stunning blast of dance-infused indie-pop, this would have TOTP written all over it if anyone cared about singles these days. Don’t believe me? Read this review on Transatlanticism Music Blog: http://transatlanticismblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-leave-argentina-polarsets_3755.html Check out the [...]
Breaking More Waves have published a brilliant blog on Newcastle’s very own Razmataz Lorry Excitement. Read it here: http://breakingmorewaves.blogspot.com/2010/04/razmataz-lorry-excitement-year-short-on.html Check out the MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/razmatazlorryexcitement
A bit of debate never hurt anyone, right? And judging by the comments following my recent Drowned In Newcastle column there’s some pretty strong feeling up here, particulary around the merits of Narc Magazine. Whatever you say about Narc (and you’ve said a lot) at least it provides a strong voice for local music. How [...]
Following last weekend’s news that Noel Gallagher has called time on his 18-year career with volatile baby brother Liam, here’s our perfect playlist from the Burnage cowboys’ back catalogue: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ – the wishful vision of a young Mancunian songwriter dreaming of stardom and signing on. ‘Lyla’ – 2005′s pounding glam-rock stomp that [...]
