Self-described “circus rock” outfit Papa Shango are less a traditional rock and roll band and more a full-throttle assault on the senses. They’re romping into The Cluny in Newcastle this July. Formed with the explicit goal of redefining the boundaries …

GemArts is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their magnificent Masala Festival this July with a week-long programme of the very finest South Asian arts and culture that’s set to bring the heat. Now firmly established as one of the real cultural highl…

Once dubbed “America’s most exciting punk band”, this quintet, fronted up with fiery aplomb by singer Victoria Marie, is still a thrilling proposition, and, what’s more, their new album is their most expansive yet. Taking in everything from clattering ind…