Music
Tributes do far more than simply cover smash hits. They’re professionals at carrying on crucial legacies, igniting nostalgia in those who crave it, and all while making sure every moment is a party. Elly, Steve and Mikey see it as their responsibility to get it perfect. These are the stories behind why they do it […]
From black metal savagery to mythology inspired riff worship, the North East’s metal scene’s diversity makes it an area to watch in 2025, as Will Pollock discovers. Metal music is a genre of rock that is defined by dark lyricism, aggressive guitars and drums accompanied by intense vocal delivery. The genre is deeply rooted in […]
Glastonbury has unveiled its initial lineup, and among the star-studded names is South Shields’ very ownown JADE, performing alongside headliners such as The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE, and Charli XCX. The announcement comes just days after JADE’s big win at the BRIT Awards. Former Little Mix member, Jade Thirlwall, now known as JADE, took home […]
As we sit on the brink of Spring 2025, there are a whole host of emerging artists coming into the Spring of their career. 2024 was a massive year for the likes of Fontaines DC who knocked their headline arena tour out of the park. Here is a list of the artists who I think […]
Rizzle Kicks are officially back, and their new single “New Sport” is exactly what we’ve been missing. After nearly a decade away, Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé have made a long-awaited return, bringing a fresh sound that’s bound to light up North East playlists. While their new album Competition Is For Losers is on the horizon, it’s New […]
They’ve kept us hanging, but its finally on its way: the incredible new-wave pioneers, Blondie, have casually announced that their new album is coming in 2025. Not the types to be overdramatic, the first announcement dropped via Chris Stein’s Instagram on 25th October with a simple caption “New Blondie album next year” along with a […]
Indie sleaze is a music genre popular from the late nineties to the early tens. Encapsulating elements of indie rock, club and pop music with pioneers such as the Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT and M.I.A. and even some early Arctic Monkeys. While the music industry is forever changing and growing with the times, sometimes […]
Small music venues are in crisis, according to the Music Venue Trust, 66 venues have closed in the last 12 months. However, we at Spark believe they need celebrating. As part of this we went to Cobalt Studios and asked them why they love their venue and why you should too. One of the reasons […]
