John Cooper Clarke has revealed how collaborating with Arctic Monkeys changed his life “to an incalculable degree”. The ...

His work then went on to reach a new audience when his poem “Evidently Chickentown” featured in the closing scene of a 2007 episode of ... of fans when Arctic Monkeys set his poem “I Wanna ...

Waterford five-piece band Steady Flow have released their debut single, Summer Sun, from their upcoming self-titled debut EP.

This, he explained, has already had numerous artists put themselves forward to be a part of the charity record, and has enlisted James Ford – who is renowned for his work with Arctic Monkeys ...

Cork 24-piece live house and techno big jazz band BoolaBoom have released their new single, Shuffle, the title track of their ...

The North East’s boldest new music showcase, The Gathering Sounds, returns to Stockton- on-Tees on Saturday September 27 2025 ...

The Gathering Sounds 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 27. Early release tickets are £25+ booking fee. Tickets give ...

The album Conors is talking about is the extraordinary Becoming A Jackal, due for release on the Domino Recording Company. Says label boss Laurence Bell: Villagers is a powerful and brilliant blend of ...

I’m like a proper dad now,” 40-year-old singer-songwriter Luke Pritchard says of his stage banter at gigs. “Make sure you all get home safe!” It’s not just The Kooks, either: The Wombats and Two Door ...

The Leadmill in Sheffield announced last night they lost their eviction appeal despite being ‘one of the most beloved and historic music venues’. They have been ordered to leave within the next ...

Welcome to the 17th Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Issa Nasatir, Matt the Raven, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide what should make the list. It was a ...

She’s an indie pop sensation who turns life’s messy realities into captivating melodies, and has a growing number of A-list ...