Rabble rousers The Empty Page are one of the most exhilarating alt-rock outfits plying their trade today, and they’ll be kicking up a right old fuss when they visit Newcastle this November.

Seeing The Empty Page live is akin to someone shoving a Hoover up your blouse (in the best way possible). It is an absolute sensory jolt—a blast of pure, unadulterated post-punk energy that instantly blows away the cobwebs. Driven by ferocious riffs, powerhouse drumming, and Kel Loxham’s razor-sharp, hook-laden vocals, the Manchester trio have built an enviable reputation for delivering live shows that are equal parts volatile, infectious, and fiercely cathartic. They are a band that refuses to play it safe, pairing raw grunge sensibilities with politically charged, razor-witted commentary on modern absurdities. Expect a blistering set that draws heavily from their acclaimed output, packed to the brim with distortion-heavy anthems, propulsive rhythms, and an infectious, DIY punk spirit that demands your full attention from the very first chord. If you like your alternative rock loud, urgent, and delivered with uncompromising swagger, this is one gig you simply cannot afford to miss. DP

The Empty Page, Wednesday 25 November, Think Tank?, Newcastle, 7pm, £10, thinktankncl.co.uk