Music

The government tackle the corrupted ticketing system of the live events sector......

And I'd do it all again......

One of our writers reviews Bastille's timeless return to stage... ...

The "la la la"s are finally ours to stream......

A debut album that stands out......

Two bands, one revival: one of our writers explores how Fontaines D.C. and Wunderhorse are redefining the sound of guitar music......

Boomtown’s 2026 edition promises a bold new redesign, but will fans approve? ...

When YouTubers hit the front row at Kettama, it’s clear dance music’s gone mainstream - but maybe it’s our egos, not the sound, that’s lost its edge......

Cinematic, poignant and elegant : Celeste's new album has blown listeners away... ...

One of our writers debunks a thought-provoking project that deals with some tough subject matters......

The hip hop duo's first visit to Newcastle was an unforgettable one......

Lily Allen comes back with a bang! One of our writers discusses the raw brilliance of Allen's new album. ...

How Inspiral Carpets' timeless sound, spontaneous creativity, and Manchester roots continue today......

Immersive and unforgettable - one of our writers reviews Pale Wave's show at The Fire Station!...

An night of unbelievable talent that are shaping the next generation of the North East's music scene......

One of our writers discusses the current issues listeners are facing with Spotify......

The Courier predicts our winner of The Mercury Prize awards, but is it accurate? ...

From Pulp to Pa Salieu, the Mercury Prize proved British music’s brilliance knows no postcode......