Northeast Music Guide

Imperial Leisure Are Still Average - Back on tour in 2018 New Tour! New Album! New Video! Imperial Leisure Are Still Average - Back on tour in 2018 ...and here it is, the first headline tour from Imperial Leisure for almost three years hits the UK this autumn. It has been an intrepid time for the band in recent years, marred by serious illness while also dealing with the pressures of family life but as ever when duty calls Imperial Leisure bring the fire.  2018 sees the ten year anniversary of the release of The Art Of Saying Nothing, the debut album from these ska embracing hiphop-punksters. The band will be celebrating the milestone of its acclaimed release with an extensive UK tour spanning long weekends throughout October and into November. The tour will be preceded by some spot appearances on the festival circuit this summer and will coincide with the release of a new album featuring brand new tracks along with previously released and unreleased classic material...

London show this Thursday Tom Robinson plays benefit night for Russian LGBT groups "Out 4A Good Time" will be a musical, comedic and poetic cabaret of earthly delights in support of the Russian LGBT Federation with The Barbafellas, Marcus Reeves, Peter Scott-Presland, Scott Capurro, Lee Forsyth Griffiths and Tom Robinson - as part of the Southwark LGBT Pride Festival. About the performers: BARBERFELLAS: An offshoot of the Pink Singers, specialising in spine-tingling close harmony, a capella singing and some very camp routines. Material ranges from musicals to gospel. This spring they are appearing/have appeared in Bologna, Hong Kong – and our own Dulwich Festival of Choirs. MARCUS REEVES: A singer-songwriter of huge range and versatility, combining sharp lyrics, memorable tunes and a highly theatrical style. He has written musicals (‘Postcards from God’ on the life of Sister Wendy), poetry (‘Sighs Ten’) as well as several EPs, a benefit single ‘Russian Roulett...

"I'm always aiming for a certain aesthetic," says North East producer/songwriter Pete Beat. "Every one of those thousands of decisions that goes into making a tune from what note to play, to how much to adjust a setting or the right word in a lyric; I'm judging them all by how pleasing it is to my ear, what I like." What Pete Beat likes is electronic pop that's undeniably funky. With a background in pure dance music and as vocalist for some obscure Russian trance releases (he's got the Internet to thank for that), Pete’s forthcoming EP sees him turn his talent to guitar-infused electro-pop. "I make tunes whenever the inspiration strikes me," he explains. "It got to the point where I had three tunes I would be happy enough to put out there that felt like a cohesive piece of music together. It's been a couple of years since my last release and I thought it was high time to get something out. My sound has evolved since l...

UNDERCOVER FESTIVAL V 8 & 9 SEPTEMBER 2017 @ DREAMLAND MARGATE &; OTHER GIGS IN SURREY WWW.UNDERCOVERFEST.COM Eddie and the Hot Rods UNDERCOVER FESTIVAL back for the fifth successive year a 2 day celebration of alternative music including Punk / Ska / Dub / Reggae / Alt + so much more. This year’s Undercover Festival has moved to the unique setting of Dreamland Margate in Kent, a festival venue and experience that defies all other conventions and festival templates, not only is there a cracking line up but festival goers can experience many retro rides and amusements plus it is once again held undercover i.e. not outdoors so if it’s peeing down come September it’s not a problem and your beer won’t get diluted. Leave your wellies at home, and enjoy one of the best small alternative festivals the South has to offer this September. Tom Robinson Advert: TRB Anthology: With a line up including Tom Robinson and Band / Angelic Upst...