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Watch this clip of Laconia performing “Belladonna” live at The Cluny as part of last weekend’s Evolution Emerging.

Blues exploder John Spencer brings the mighty Heavy Trash to The Cluny tomorrow night. Get in the mood with this single from the band’s new album Midnight Soul Serenade!:

Portions For Foxes and Permanent Vibes present shimmering LA punksters Dum Dum Girls at The Cluny on July 26. Support comes from Retriever and Holy Mammoth. Check out the Facebook events page for all the details. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124168317605170&ref=ts Download the equally awesome tracks “Jail La La” and “D.A.L” courtesy of the band’s label Sub Pop here: [...]

Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando plays The Cluny tomorrow night. Why not get yourself in the mood with this classic cover of Suzanne Vega‘s “Luka”:

Fresh from the release of their second album Sleep Mountain, Danish indie-rock five-piece The Kissaway Trail have been confirmed as headliners for The Cluny stage at this year’s Narc Fest on July 17. Check out the band’s website here: http://www.thekissawaytrail.com/

Captivating singer-songwriter Nina Nastasia returns to Newcastle for a gig at The Cluny 2 on May 26 in support of her brand new album Outlaster. Support comes from Pilgrims and Dark Sky Singers. Check out Nastasia‘s new single here: http://fat-cat.co.uk/fatcat/release.php?id=315

Former Test Icicle Dev Hynes brings his critically-acclaimed alt-pop back to The Cluny this Friday (May 7). Last time he was here I interviewed him for R2 Magazine. Here’s what happened: “The songs were written before the idea of an album existed,” explains former Test Icicle Dev Hynes. “People heard them and were like ‘wow [...]

The line-up for this year’s Evolution Emerging has been announced and it’s an absolute cracker. Featuring 25 bands across six venues in Ouseburn on May 29, it’s the North East’s biggest celebration of regional talent and definitely not to be missed. Here’s who’s playing: The Cluny SECRET SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINER (onstage 10.45pm) Young Rebel Set [...]

Polarsets launch their new single “Leave Argentina” at The Cluny on April 15. Support comes from Karoshi, Grandfather Birds and The Farrers. Check out the Facebook events page for all the info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=110805192270824

Check out this video of Grandfather Birds playing “Grandfather’s Bones” live at The Cluny back in January: