ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Lowes-Smith discovers a melodically and texturally rich record from Belarusian post-punks Molchat Doma ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-m…

TRACK REVIEW: Michaela Hall discovers emotive topics and intense rhythms on Will Good & The Mattes’ new EP ➡️ narcmagazine.com/track-review-w…

ALBUM REVIEW: Elodie A. Roy discovers a gentle and companionable album from Masayoshi Fujita ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-m…

NEW ON THE E-ZINE: During August The Glasshouse International Centre for Music's Summer Studios cohort spent time in the venue to create new work, collaborate and test new projects. Watch a video of one of our favourites from Northumberland songwriter The Early Purple on the E-ZINE... ➡️ bit.ly/narcezine13

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Ainger discovers a poetic and emotive new release from 40 Watt Sun ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-4…

NARC. ONLINE: On the back of the release of their single Escape Routes, Newcastle alt-rockers Porcelain tell us about their top five atmospheric tracks. 🎶 👀 narcmagazine.com/bunch-of-fives…

TRACK REVIEW: Laura Rosierse discovers a shimmering summer anthem from revered local songwriter Simon Taylor ➡️ narcmagazine.com/track-review-s…

We find out what inspired Heartless, the brand new track from the Teesside singer-songwriter Ryan narcmagazine.com/my-inspiration…

INTERVIEW: Ali Welford discovers the genesis and remarkable evolution of one of the region’s most exciting new acts, Marginal Gains ➡️ narcmagazine.com/interview-marg…

Newcastle indie rockers c l u b p a r a d i s e🌴, who are set to release their latest single Runaways, take on some random questions in our Super Seven. narcmagazine.com/super-seven-cl…

ALBUM REVIEW: Isabel Maria discovers a tearjerking triumph on The Howl & The Hum’s sophomore album ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-t…

Hartlepool indie outfit Mt. Misery tackle a Super Seven as they drop their vibrant new single, Waking up. narcmagazine.com/super-seven-mt…

FOCUS: We find out all we can about up-and-coming songwriter Chloe McAllister ➡️ narcmagazine.com/focus-chloe-mc…

MY INSPIRATION: Wallsend singer-songwriter Kirsty Hall tells us about her new single, Lola Says ➡️ narcmagazine.com/my-inspiration…

BEHIND THE MUSIC: bigfatbig guitarist Katie Ryall delves into some of the inspirations and meanings behind the tracks on the band's new EP ➡️ narcmagazine.com/behind-the-mus…

WEEKLY ROUND-UP - Some of the best events this week, incl Love It If We Beat Them at Live Theatre, MELT-BANANA at The Cluny, Newcastle, Trade Winds at The Engine Room - North Shields, Abigail’s Party at Northern Stage, Fern Brady at Gala Durham & Tyne Theatre & Opera House & more… 👉 narcmagazine.com/weekly-round-u…

TRACK REVIEW: Isabel Maria discovers a frenetic and dynamic new track from Newcastle five-piece Decrepit Youths ➡️ narcmagazine.com/track-review-d…

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Young discovers an uplifting and inquisitive new album from @TindersticksUK ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-t…

ALBUM REVIEW: Robin Webb discovers an album of inventive alt. rock from Hello Mary ➡️ narcmagazine.com/album-review-h…

TRACK REVIEW: Roz Cuthbert discovers the new track from talented songwriter Citizens of YEAH! ➡️ narcmagazine.com/track-review-c…