TGIF Playlist 1: Let Me Hear You Say Yeah

Say hello to the new weekly playlist from Transatlanticism which will drop every Friday providing the perfect soundtrack for ya' weekend. Numero uno contains tracks from Let's Buy Happiness, Vinyl Jacket, Gold Panda, Soloman Burke and many more. Download Playlist 1 after the beep.

Review: Let's Buy Happiness 'Six Wolves' Single Launch @ The Other Rooms

Alreet. I've been away for a long while due to an ever growing list of reasons but seeing as i've got some time on my hands I thought I would let you know how awesome Let's Buy Happiness' single launch was. Read the review and find out about Sarah Hall's interesting crush after the beep.

Video: "Six Wolves" - Let's Buy Happiness

Ever since I featured them as my band of the month way back in April I have been keeping one eye on these guys, because lets face it, they can't do much wrong. From the lyrics and artwork of vocalist Sarah Hall to the incredible new song 'Six Wolves' it all seems like good news for the lads and lass from the Toon. Check out the video for 'Six Wolves' and read more about Let's Buy Happiness after the beep.

Evolution Preview: Evolution Emerging

So Evolution Festival is only three days away but really it kicks off on Saturday night when all over Newcastle   all the best local bands are set to play six FREE gigs. Bands playing include Detroit social club, Let's Buy Happiness, Mammal Club, Mansfield Holiday and Viva City. Transatlanticism's pick of the bands playing Evolution Emerging after the beep.

Newcastle Music Scene: April

Yet another great month for music in Newcastle (shame I'm not there for most of it). This month i would say the smaller bands take centre stage with three great gigs at The Cluny from 'Let's Buy Happiness', 'Toronto Sun' and March's band of the month, 'Polarsets'. I love writing this post because it allows me to listen to some of the great talent around the North East, still, rarely do I find a band I can immediately engage and enjoy as much as Let's Buy Happiness. Already building a fan base in the North East and across the UK, they play a sombre melodic style of indie reminiscent of early  Death Cab For Cutie and Band Of Horses. With intricate guitar riffs complemented beautifully by Sarah Halls enchanting voice each track has its own personality and intrigue. All i can say is that i am gutted i cannot make the gig at The Cluny. Polarsets also play The Cluny for the second month running with their single launch taking place on the 15th (which i will hopefully have a review for you nearer that date).

My gig of the month comes from Foals, who play Newcastle Union on the 30th. I have been extremely impressed with the sounds emanating from their second album entitled 'Total Life Forever'. I nearly considered posting the 'Spanish Sahara' video again as it is so mind-blowing but i restrained myself and instead you can all feast your eyes on the video for 'This Orient', another track off the much awaited album. 

The O2 academy line-up is also worth a mention with some seriously old-school gigs from the likes of James and The Wonder Stuff. Enjoy this amazing month of music in our fair city and also enjoy all the goodies below.

You can listen to Let's Buy Happiness's EP entitled 'No Hot Ashes' below. Enjoy.