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There are bands that play gigs, and then there are bands that turn a gig into a declaration of intent — Swindled belong firmly in the second category. Sunderland's own Swindled made a triumphant return for their first hometown headline since 2023. Brothers Will and Jonny Swindle led the charge, but the whole band – including Thomas on bass, Felix on drums and Alex on guitar – moved as one and each had their own moment with covers that lit up the crowd towards the end of the p

“Keo!... Keo!... Keo!... Keo!... Keo…” …A primal chorus from a crowd animated and fervent; here in the depths of Northumbria University’s Reds Bar, we are held firmly in the palms of Keo’s lead vocalist Finn- at the total mercy of his transcendent and organic performance. Emerging triumphantly on stage with arms outstretched, he is the silhouette of a preacher at the pulpit, and we are invited to share in the cathartic release of those tortured throes wrought by fractured rel

“Wear protection. Bring earplugs.” When a band comes with their own ominous warning sign, it confirms that gnawing gut feeling: you’ve...

We interviewed Rory from Sunset Sons before their headline gig at The Exchange in North Shields. You can watch the full interview on Youtube through the link below: https://youtu.be/ytbhb8GRqG0 Photo- Chloe Dunscombe