Cat Ryan – “Lost My Connection” Single Review

Newcastle-based indie-rock quintet Cat Ryan return with upbeat new single, "Lost My Connection". Released on September 22nd, the buoyant and bright track simply oozes creative vision. Cat Ryan refuse to be pinned down to a single genre (I had trouble dubbing them as "indie-rock" as they are so much more than that!) Their off-kilter art-rock...

Olympia Palace – “Must Be Tokyo” Single Review

Tyne/Tees-based indie-rock triad Olympia Palace return with lively sophomore singled titled, "Must Be Tokyo". Released on October 14th, the exhillerating track is a strong addition to the bands budding discography and a must-add to any towngoer's playlist. Penned by Will Clucas, the track playfully captures the chaotic motions of a passion-fulled (and albeit wild) night...

Olympia Palace – “Cruel Paradise” Single Review

Emerging indie trio, Olympia Palace etch their name onto the local music scene with energetic debut single "Cruel Paradise". Released on August 5th, the sun-tinted and colourful "Cruel Paradise" is a must-add for any indie lover's playlist. From long-hot summer road-trips, to lively student house-parties, this anthem is ripe for any occasion. Penned by frontman...

Pensacola Mist – ‘Horizon’ Single Review

★★★★ Released on June 3rd, 'Horizon' is the perfect addition to Pensacola Mist's growing arsenal of glossy, high-contrast synth-pop. Inspired by action-filled cop movies of the 80s, the adrenaline fuelled track delves into the mind of an anti-hero narrowly escaping the police after a bank robbery goes awry. 'Horizon' is chock-full of energy and finesse,...

Amateur Ornithologist – ‘I Told A Lie’ Single Review

★★★★ Following the success of his most recent single 'Hermit Phase', Amateur Ornithologist reveals he has an exciting new single in the works. Set for release on June 17th, 'I Told A Lie' beautifully demonstrates how far the soloist has come since his debut back in 2021. The dreamy (yet sometimes nightmarish) track is packed full...

Hannah Robinson – ‘Dark Desires’ EP Review

Back in March, Gateshead-based singer-songwriter, Hannah Robinson graced the local music scene once again with the release of her debut EP, Dark Desires. Oozing with emotion and melancholic character, the three-track EP explores a range of delicate sentiments, from lust and obsession, to heartbreak and grief, all through the candid lens of the emerging artist....

Amateur Ornithologist – ‘Birds Fly Over Me’ Single Review

By Jamie Davison. After a difficult year, Amateur Ornithologist (the musical project of the North-East’s own Daniel J Clifford) soars onto the scene with debut single Birds Fly Over Me. Released on April 16th, the cheerfully melodic and thoughtfully written track explores feelings around finding and surrendering yourself to new love. Amateur Ornithologist’s debut was...

Jenny Lascelles – ‘Dying 2 Get 2 U’ Single Review

Jenny Lascelles is a singer-songwriter and pianist from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne who, over the last few years, has established herself within her local acoustic scene, having performed in many regional hot-spots prior to the pandemic. Her new single, 'Dying 2 Get 2 U' takes on a darker indie-pop sound, marking the beginning of a new era in...