If you’re looking for a band that’s primed to kick up a right old fuss, then Sunderland’s Polyfillas would like a sharp-tongued word. I love the fact that, according to Polyfillas’ press release, their driving force is “centred around the songwriting part…

As the nights get longer then so does the list of quality acts appearing at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead. And this year, their late autumn and early winter programme is absolutely fizzing with exciting artists. Here’s the pic…

‘Cutouts’ is The Smile’s second album in just nine months, so they’d be perhaps forgiven if it didn’t quite hit the same mark as January’s ‘Wall Of Eyes’, which came out to much critical acclaim. On the contrary, I may even prefer this third release from …