Jack Peñate– Newcastle University 03.03.08
	12:49am Tue 4 Mar 08
	British singer, song writer and musician, Jack Peñate is back in Newcastle with more indie pop than ever before. He’s known for his soulful ska-fuelled songs and eccentric dancing and his live performances always receive very high praise.

	Luke Leighfield – Middlesbrough, Dr Browns 02.03.08
	11:35pm Sun 2 Mar 08
	If you like to hear music that recalls glorious moments from pop and rock and music that inspires saxophone solos and key changes, you really should have a listen to Luke Leighfield because that is exactly what he's about.

	Girls Last Choice - The Forum - 19/02/08 - Rachel Sinclair
	6:56pm Thu 28 Feb 08
	When I entered the forum I was looking forward to the Ruined from Peterborough and Key side Strike both hardcore punk bands. Though to my amazement as I entered the main bar the majority of the crowd seemed to have the first bands logo over there t-shirts whom were a new and upcoming pop punk band called Girls Last Choice
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	Matthew Dear – Newcastle University 28.02.08
	12:30am Thu 28 Feb 08
	Texas born Matthew Dear moved to Michigan as a teenager, where he was inspired by the sound of Detroit Techno; an early style of techno music.

	Set Your Goals Interview – 22.02.08
	11:28am Sun 24 Feb 08
	I caught up with Michael Ambrose (drums), Matt Wilson (vocals) and Jordan Brown (vocals) from Set Your Goals a new up and coming band from California. Their music is an exiting blend of melodic hardcore and pop punk. They’re currently touring the UK with hardcore kings Gallows, and they’re sure to broaden their fan base by miles.

	Gallows – Newcastle Carling Academy 22.02.08
	12:36am Sat 23 Feb 08
	Gallows yet again are back in Newcastle, with even more confidence than ever before and also they seem to have picked up a lot of talent on the way.

	One Night Only – Newcastle Carling Academy 18.02.08
	12:59am Tue 19 Feb 08
	Already highly tipped as a band to watch in 2008, Helmsley's One Night Only are the latest band to benefit from Myspace exposure. Beginning as a tribute band in 2003, and supporting The Pigeon Detectives last year certainly broadened their fan base, and now they’re touring round the country as headliners for their February tour.

	Newblood 7th Feb 08 The Forum
	9:54am Mon 11 Feb 08
	NewBlood just keeps getting better. Another packed out audience and another quality lineup.

	Justice – Middlesbrough Empire 08.02.08
	7:56pm Sat 9 Feb 08
	It’s easy with regular bands, you know when to blame the sound system, and you know if they’re miming. Yet when you have two men standing behind Apple Macs, frequently twiddling knobs on a massive board of buttons, you’re easily reminded of rumours surrounding some robot loving electro kings, and whether they actually turned up at their own sets in the past. This is where Justice, a band consisting of two Frenchmen step in, with their very own twists of techno dance.

	Kerrang Tour 2008 – Newcastle Carling Academy 05.02.08
	12:42am Wed 6 Feb 08
	The Kerrang Tour 2008’ comes to Newcastle with a very exclusive line-up featuring; CIRCA SURVIVE, FIGHTSTAR, MADINA LAKE AND COHEED AND CAMBRIA.

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