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29/10/2022

29/10/2022

29/10/2022

27/10/2022

Thanks for sharing !

Last night (October 25th), I had the pleasure of attending Melts’ live performance at the Head Of Steam. The show was part of the Dublin-based psychedelic-rock band’s UK/Ireland tour ce…

26/10/2022

26/10/2022

Tour? Completed it mate! 🍺

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to the gigs for making it all so special, to the wonderful venues for welcoming us, to all of the amazing opening acts and to me wonderful band who always go above and beyond for this little music project of mine. Love yous all so much - now to plan the next one! xx

Ps. Happy official one year anniversary to the A Little Louder album today!

26/10/2022

I had the pleasure of seeing Melts band (along with NOVYI LEF & Silk Road) at The Head of Steam last night.
I reviewed the whole night & uploaded said review to Sly Gigs for your reading (& viewing) pleasure… go check it out & support a girlboss.
Thanks👍🏼

Last night (October 25th), I had the pleasure of attending Melts’ live performance at the Head Of Steam. The show was part of the Dublin-based psychedelic-rock band’s UK/Ireland tour ce…

06/06/2022

Thanks for sharing!

02/07/2021

Just uploaded my review of Hannah Robinson’s fantastic debut EP, ‘Dark Desires’.

Go check it out below 🙂

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/07/02/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 charact…

02/07/2021

Go check out my review of ‘Rocks against Your Window’ by Spilt Milk Band

Uploaded last week, totally forgot to share it on here!

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/06/21/spilt-milk-rocks-against-your-window-single-review/

Gateshead-based indie quartet, Spilt Milk return with their fourth single, ‘Rocks against Your Window’. Released on May 28th, the upbeat new offering is full of thoughtful lyrical conte…

13/05/2021

Words by Jamie Davison

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…

08/04/2021

New review up on the site!

Following the success of their debut single, ‘Citrus’, Abnorm are back with a with a bang(er)! Released on March 26th, their latest single, ‘Everything Temporary’, is a grea…

19/03/2021

Just uploaded my review of Spilt Milk Band’s new single ‘12 Weeks’.
This chill offering sees the band veer from their usual heavier stuff as they reflect on lockdown.

Click the link & check it out! (Also stream ‘12 Weeks’!!)

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/spilt-milk-12-weeks-single-review/

’12 Weeks’ is an introspective new offering from indie-rock quartet, Spilt Milk. Released on March 12th, the track sees the Gateshead-based band experiment with a more acoustic sound as…

19/03/2021

My review of noyou’s new single, ‘Underneath The Pain’, is available to read on SlyGigs.

‘Underneath The Pain’ is a vibey offering from Sunderland’s own synth-rockers, noyou, and a must listen for Tame Impala fans.

Click the link for more.

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/03/16/noyou-underneath-the-pain-single-review/

Sunderland-based electro-pop outfit, noyou kick off 2021 with show-stopping new single, ‘Underneath The Pain’. Shared to all major music streaming platforms on February 26th, the heavily nostalgic …

19/03/2021

I recently reviewed Komparrison’s latest single ‘Dancing with Demons’, click the link to read!

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/03/13/komparrison-dancing-with-demons-single-review/

‘Dancing with Demons’ is a catchy new offering from the female-fronted indie-pop outfit, Komparrison. After two years of silence, Komparrison return to the North East’s music scene and tease their …

16/03/2021

Got my grade back for my project & I’m so happy with it! I was never expecting to get a first! 🤠
Thanks to everyone who interacted with SlyGigs over winter. You all helped me achieve a high grade for my journo module.

I will continue to post on here and on the site (as a nice lil hobby) so keep your eyes open for new articles!

19/01/2021

Go check out my recent news feature on how Brexit could affect Newcastle's music industry in light of the whole touring visa ordeal. Includes facts, figures, exclusive interviews and more!🎸✨

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/they-say-brexit-means-brexit-but-what-does-it-mean-for-newcastles-music-scene/

Since the UK’s post-Brexit travel rules came into force on January 1st, there have been heightened levels of uncertainty around how UK and EU musicians will be affected. The new rules do not …

17/01/2021

Brand new story reporting on the recent release of Issue 3 of Darling Zine is up on the site now!!📖 PLUS Includes an exclusive interview
Click the link below to read!!

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/01/17/independent-local-title-darling-zine-returns-with-an-eye-catching-third-edition/

Independent local magazine title, Darling Zine returns with the release of its colourful third edition, which was made available for fans to pre-order on January 13th. Founded by Newcastle-based fr…

05/01/2021

I share my top 7 independent live music venues in this brand new feature! All the venues are proudly Northern and a MUST-visit once Boris allows it.
Read the full article here: https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/7-independent-live-music-venues-to-visit-in-newcastle/

Newcastle boasts a number of fantastic independent music venues that, prior to lockdown, have been the location of many iconic performances. From the emerging to the established, these venues have …

25/12/2020

Just in time for Xmas!!🎄Gateshead based band Spilt Milk recently released their heart-warming cover of ‘Fairytale of New York’ (featuring vocals by Jess from The Redroom).
Read the article for more, including an exclusive interview from the band. https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/24/local-band-spilt-milk-share-festive-cover-of-fairytale-of-new-york/

In attempts to keep morale high, Gateshead-based indie-rock group, Spilt Milk released their heart-warming cover of ‘Fairytale of New York’ on December 21st. Shared to Instagram (IGTV) …

23/12/2020

Newcastle's own psychedelic punk four-piece, Radio Silence highlight the realities of lockdown in their new rock and roll inspired single 'The Hanging Tree'. Read my review of the track by clicking on the link below 🙂

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/radio-silence-the-hanging-tree-single-review/

Newcastle-based quartet, Radio Silence reflect on the dire realities of lockdown in a rather morbid, yet uncannily zealous, psychedelic-punk number, ‘The Hanging Tree’. Released to all …

18/12/2020

Sunderland-based trio Post Rome dropped their alt-rock banger 'The Idea of Having a Boyfriend' on Monday and I had the pleasure of reviewing it
Click the link below to read my thoughts on the track🙂

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/18/post-rome-the-idea-of-having-a-boyfriend-single-review/

Sunderland based three-piece, Post Rome return with their energetic new single ‘The Idea of Having a Boyfriend’. Shared to all major music streaming platforms on December 14th, the band reflects on…

15/12/2020

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Some new reviews of 'Mary Shelley Song' - we're absolutely blown away by the kind words of support and encouragement we've received, thank you! ❤❤❤

~"finds a nice balance between the world of indie rock and pop, but in a realm completely of its own. It finds a way to be both artful, while also absolutely infectious & full of catchy hooks" -
Thank you to We All Want Someone To Shout For, we absolutely love your review :D | read: https://bit.ly/WAWSTSF-MSS 🤩

~ "Known on the scene for their originality and out-the-box thinking, Cat Ryan refuse to conform to a single genre, providing the scene with a new & exciting sound upon each release" - Thank you Sly Gigs for the incredible review & for giving our song 4 stars | read: https://bit.ly/SG-MSS ❤

~ "Cat Ryan appear to be paving the way for a new era of British dreamy indie-pop, & along the way they can be sure to amass quite the following" Thank you Chalkpit for such kind words about us & our music | read: https://bit.ly/CR-MSS 🥰

Photo: Kristoff Photography

14/12/2020

Brand spanking new review on the site, this time it’s on Cat Ryan’s latest art rock inspired single 'Mary Shelley Song'. Read via the link below, you don’t wanna miss it.

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/cat-ryan-mary-shelley-song-single-review/

Up and coming Newcastle-based trio, Cat Ryan bless the local scene with their nostalgic new single, ‘Mary Shelley Song’. Shared to all major music streaming platforms on November 25th, the art-rock…

11/12/2020

Check out my latest single review of ‘Johnny’ by Newcastle-based punk-rock legends Swine Tax to get yourself ready for the giant post-covid moshpit
https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/11/swine-tax-johnny-single-review/

Tearing down the walls of silence, Newcastle-based quartet, Swine Tax return with their most recent single ‘Johnny’. Released to all major streaming services on December 4th, the boisterous new sin…

08/12/2020

Up and coming indie rock artist Connor Fyfe announces show at The Cluny which is to take place on January 31st.
I find out more info about the forthcoming event and more in the exclusive interview https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/08/interview-emerging-artist-connor-fyfe-on-success-the-lockdown-and-his-upcoming-show-in-newcastle/

At the age of 14, indie-rock prodigy, Connor Fyfe has already taken the Scottish music scene by storm. Now, with a chart-topping single under his belt, and a sold-out tour on the horizon, the emerg…

08/12/2020

This month, local events promoter Gigs North East is running music themed advent calendar, with competitions, throwbacks more behind each and every door!
For more information, check out the article here: https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/__trashed/

After months in lockdown, local live events platform, Gigs North East, are treating their followers to a daily dose of music related goodies over the Festive Season. The platform, whose aim is to h…

03/12/2020

Don’t be sour, go check out my review of Abnorm’s debut single, ‘Citrus’🍋
It’s as zesty as it sounds!

Newcastle-based alt-rock outfit, Abnorm, open up about bad mental health days in their debut single ‘Citrus’. Released on September 18th, the up-and-coming five-piece kick started their discography…

03/12/2020

Just days away from reopening, Bobik’s (located upstairs at the Punch Bowl Hotel) unfortunately has to reschedule series of live events after recent coronavirus update.
Events management at Bobiks updated me on the current situation.

Read the whole story here:

https://slygigs.wordpress.com/2020/11/29/popular-jesmond-venue-forced-to-reschedule-live-events-after-north-east-is-placed-in-tier-3/

Bobik’s, a live music venue located on Jesmond Road, is having to undergo mass re-scheduling of events after the recent coronavirus announcement. The venue originally had plans run a series of soci…