The extravagantly gifted producer and DJ, 1-800 GIRLS (his mam calls him Jake Stewart) is playing Think Tank? in Newcastle this September. Oh, my! I’m about as on-board with this gig as it’s possible to be, as 1-800 GIRLS’ ‘LOVE’ album—which was releas…

In petal, Ariana Grande proves that she maintains a firm grip on pop music despite her recent foray into musical theatre. The album introduces a new, experimental take on her sound; her signature belt has been replaced with lighter, airy vocals, which wor…

The acclaimed stage production ‘New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester’ arrives in Middlesbrough this September. Written by Brian Gorman, who also stars as the charismatic Factory Records boss Tony Wilson, the hit play charts the rise…