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Words + Images by Kieran Whitfield (@kw.visualss) Indie, pop and punk! The big three of music genres (in my opinion), which made Munro Festival the perfect event to kick off the summer! A day of endless pints and of course a constant flow of live music. Headlining: The Lilacs, bringing their unapologetically indie tunes to the KU Stockton stage, easily filling the room with avid fans! The lineup was followed by many other significant up and coming acts including Pentire and T

@caitlinbarlow._ This raw, grunge inspired track by Sunderland band, Red Remedy, is set to release June 17, 2026. Ahead of its release, I spoke to the band about the inspiration for the number, and which songs from their own playlists influenced its creation. Lead guitarist, Zach Barlow, stated his main influences were ‘Screaming’ by Loathe and ‘Here’s the Thing’ by Fontaines DC. ‘The crushing weight in ‘Screaming’ was a big inspiration for the guitar tone and overall feeli

@caitlinbarlow._ Having flown in from Maryland, USA, Paulie Boy was ready to give his all when performing in this intimate venue. He has gained traction throughout the states and recently in some areas of the UK too. After performing up and down the country in January 2026, he was back for more. I sat down with Paulie ahead of his headline show at the Cluny 2 in Newcastle, alongside his UK touring band – Adam Crookes (drums) and Harry Stalker (bass). Caitlin Barlow: Overall,