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Frankmusik – Newcastle Other Rooms 09.11.09
6:03pm Tuesday 10th November 2009
Vincent Frank aka Frankmusik is that rarest of pop prospects; one that has manufactured his own image and music. He is a talented pop craftsman whose breakneck electro-fuelled music makes you want to get up and dance.
Interview Codeine Velvet Club - Jon Lawler 03.11.09
4:39pm Sunday 8th November 2009
Sophie Stratford talks to Jon Lawler front man of Codeine Velvet Club and The Fratelli’s.
NewBlood-5th November Thursday- Darlington Forum
On the 5th of November, a.k.a bonfire night, NewBlood held their fortnightly event- and it was explosive. At a cost of £3 there is live music and a bar to buy refreshments. The bands for this NewBlood were: The Technicians, Heavy Lies The Crown and 3 Foot Ninja.
Twenty Twenty - Newcastle O2 Academy 5th October 2009
9:51pm Monday 2nd November 2009
Soon after the door opened, fans scattered up the stairs, along corridors and finally into the main venue area were southern newcomer trio Twenty Twenty, Go: Audio’s first support acts, were about to kick of the night. Influenced by bands such as Blink 182, Bryan Adams and McFly, the band was sure to get an extreme response from the fans which had turned up tonight. Considering the bands first gig was March 2009, the band have come on a long but rewarding journey to have already toured along side; The Mission District, Saving Aimee, The Broadcast and now Go: Audio, not forgetting their headline tour in September this year!
Stereophonics - Keep Calm and Carry On
12:57pm Thursday 29th October 2009
Stereophonics are set to release their new album Keep Calm and Carry On, which was written by lead vocalist Kelly Jones. With 11 top 5 singles, 21 top 20’s and five consecutive No. 1 albums Stereophonics have stood the test of time to become one of Britain’s biggest bands.
Los Campesinos! – Newcastle University 27.10.09
7:42pm Wednesday 28th October 2009
Los Campesinos! are a seven piece indie pop band from Cardiff, Wales. Their style is distinct with glockenspiel and violins amongst their vast array of instruments.
Funeral For A Friend – Middlesbrough Empire
9:49am Monday 26th October 2009
There is no question that Funeral For A Friend are a popular choice, filling the Empire with raw teenage spirit.
Frank Turner – Newcastle University 17.10.09
9:37am Monday 26th October 2009
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer song writer from London, and has returned to Newcastle as one of his dates in his largest UK headline tour.
How to do Leeds Fest by Laura Symonds
12:13pm Monday 19th October 2009
It’s just over a month since the holidays ended and the festival season along with it. Now we have more time to prepare for next year!
NewBlood- 24th September Thursday- Darlington Forum
11:54pm Friday 16th October 2009
NewBlood is a fortnightly event at the Darlington Forum for 14-17 year olds. It has been around now for just over two years and still gets better. The cost of NewBlood is £3, although you can still buy refreshments and some merchandise; tee shirts, CD’s etc. There is also a possibility that some bands will be selling their merchandise. The live music this week came from Motto, My Last Youth and Suzi; Won. Alongside live music there is also a DJ section, which allows people to request any songs of their choice. For more details go online to: www.myspace.com/newbloodliveuk
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