Leanna Thomson
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Window Kid at Newcastle University Student Union
Window Kid at Newcastle University Student Union
I was unfamiliar with Window Kid when I was invited to the Newcastle date of his latest tour, and it’s these kind of shows that are my favourite to review. There’s an unmatched anticipation to being in a room full of people who are buzzing to see one of t
Anna Erhard at The Cluny Review
Anna Erhard at The Cluny Review
Shockingly, despite having lived in Newcastle for 5 and a half years, this was my first ever gig at The Cluny. It definitely won’t be my last, as I was genuinely taken aback by how lovely the atmosphere is there. I could tell most of the crowd was made up
Bad Lads at Live Theatre Review
Bad Lads at Live Theatre Review
I went in to see Bad Lads blind, having not heard of the Medomsley Detention Centre before. The fact that an abuse scandal with over 1800 reported victims is not common knowledge is exactly why this play needs to exist. It is not an easy watch, but it’s a
Latest Album Reviews for The Crack
Yim Siwan - The Reason Review
Yim Siwan - The Reason Review
I’ve been eagerly following Yim Siwan’s acting work since being wowed by his performance in ‘Squid Game’, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear of his return to music. Having previously been a member of K-Pop boy band ZE:A in the 2010s, Yim definitely pro
Isobel Waller-Bridge - Objects Review
Isobel Waller-Bridge - Objects Review
Film and TV composer Isobel Waller-Bridge steps into the avant-garde with this solo project, which is as much concerned with stillness and quiet as it is with music. In ‘Objects’, background noise is brought into focus, with the musical elements feeling l
ultra caro - moonlight diaries Review
ultra caro - moonlight diaries Review
This latest release from French-born, London-based producer and vocalist ultra caro is aptly named, as it’s dark and dreamy electronic soundscapes evoke the sensation of a melancholy walk through a city at night. moonlight diaries is expansive and experim
Ella Eyre - everything, in time Review
Ella Eyre - everything, in time Review
everything, in time allows Ella Eyre to steer away from the ‘dance hit guest vocalist’ box she is often reduced to, into jazzier territories that are a little Winehouse-esque. The album’s blend of pop and soul perfectly complements Eyre’s trademark husky
Tems - Love Is A Kingdom Review
Tems - Love Is A Kingdom Review
Christmas came early for fans of Tems, who dropped her latest album ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ as a complete surprise. These seven tracks showcase Tems’ signature blend of soul, R&B and afrobeat at its very best, with the grounded take on production allowing the
Westside Cowboy - This Better Be Something Great Review
Westside Cowboy - This Better Be Something Great Review
This debut EP from Mancunian quartet Westside Cowboy is a little taste of what promises to be a very exciting addition to the British rock n roll scene. The five tracks are steeped in blissful vocal harmonies, fuzzy guitars and thunderous percussion, spra
Reneé Rapp - BITE ME Review
Reneé Rapp - BITE ME Review
Reneé Rapp’s unapologetically abrasive personality dominates on BITE ME, which is wildly different to the melancholic ballads of her debut, Snow Angel. She charismatically tells messy stories of queer dating, Hollywood parties and the chaotic life of a ri
sombr - I Barely Know Her Review
sombr - I Barely Know Her Review
sombr (the musical alias of Shane Boose) is the latest face of the ‘sad boy’ genre, but the 20 year old artist’s debut album showcases much more than the gloomy indie anthems that shot him to viral fame. I Barely Know Her is packed full of addictive bedro
Wolf Alice - The Clearing Review
Wolf Alice - The Clearing Review
Wolf Alice’s last album, Blue Weekend, set the bar extremely high for the band, so The Clearing is one of my most anticipated albums this year. The expansive production is a new avenue; they’ve swapped the intimate, rough around the edges feel of previous
Sabrina Carpenter - Man’s Best Friend Review
Sabrina Carpenter - Man’s Best Friend Review
Just a year after her sixth album rocketed her to stardom, Sabrina Carpenter is already back with a new release - and for me, the quick turnaround is very telling. For an album with a cover that sparked such controversy, the music really ought to be more
CMAT - EURO-COUNTRY Review
CMAT - EURO-COUNTRY Review
I’ve been a big CMAT fan since her debut, so it’s been great to see the Irish country-pop artist get her flowers lately. In EURO-COUNTRY, her songwriting peaks in a kaleidoscope of emotions that will have you giggling through one song, then tearing up at
JADE - THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! Review
JADE - THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! Review
Doja Cat - Vie Review
Doja Cat - Vie Review
The Last Dinner Party - From The Pyre Review
The Last Dinner Party - From The Pyre Review
Saint Motel - Afterglow Review
Saint Motel - Afterglow Review
Richard Ashcroft - Lovin’ You Review
Richard Ashcroft - Lovin’ You Review
Bear’s Den and Ciaran Lavery - Promiser Review
Bear’s Den and Ciaran Lavery - Promiser Review
Ashnikko - Smoochies Review
Ashnikko - Smoochies Review
Celeste - Woman of Faces Review
Celeste - Woman of Faces Review
Orville Peck - Appaloosa Review
Orville Peck - Appaloosa Review
Tame Impala - Deadbeat Review
Tame Impala - Deadbeat Review
ROSALÍA - LUX Review
ROSALÍA - LUX Review
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Interview with Amelia Leigh
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Interview with Wretch
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Interview with OG DnB
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