Northeast Music Guide

Shame + Sorry + Fontaines D.C. Newcastle University Students Union Friday 23rd November 2018 Three exciting musical prospects performed in front of a big Newcastle crowd on a Friday night. First up was Dublin quintet Fontaines DC have just released their next release as a double A-side single including ‘Too Real’ and ‘The Cuckoo Is A Callin’’. The single featured in the tight set. Strong rhythms punched through the air. Precision drumming with layers of Marr-ish guitar layered over the top, it is easy to see why the song has been playlisted by BBC 6 Music this week. Fontaines DC Catchy hooks helped the Tyneside crowd to respond to the music. They went down and set the night up nicely. There was a nervous energy from singer. Imagine a Jarvis type with a touch of Mark E Smith fronting Therapy? The band entered the studio back in the autumn to record their debut album, before heading on an extensive tour, with producer Dan Carey (Kate Tempest, Bloc Party) and it...

Review: Fabulous Electro Pop,  New and Classic from Erasure At Newcastle City Hall With Bright Bright Light Rod of Bright Light Bright Light We were bathed in red light as we entered Newcastle's iconic music venue. The PA was playing the best-known 80s electronic hits. Since our last visit venue has a new security firm which seems more customer focussed and drinks are now allowed in the venue itself. The bar and toilets have been altered and refurished.  Whilst the ladies appears to be much bigger the queues were still in evidence at the interval. At least it was a step in the right direction. Taking out the dividing walls creates a bigger bar drinking area and it feels more like a modern club rather than a strange basement affair. Bright Light Bright Light were the  support. The lead singer Rod Thomas was clothed in a magnificent fluorescent rainbow suit. He has a strong mellow voice reminiscent of Paul Young. Bright Light Bright Light is a 3-piece mad...