This week’s must hear music

To celebrate the launch of Detour, each week we are going to bring you equally fresh new music to get your lugs ’round. This week we bring you an eclectic mix of hip-hop, indie, rock’n'roll and techno for you audio pleasure. Read more

Local Bands You Must See: The Anglo Form

This week our local band you must see comes in the shape of angular, new-wavers, The Anglo Form. Read more

Local Bands You Must See: Frankie and The Heartstrings

Each week InJournalism will bring you the very cream of Mackem musical talent for your listening pleasure. This week in the form of Frankie and The Heartstrings.

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Preview: West Ham vs Sunderland

Kieran Richardson is set to make his return for a struggling Sunderland side against his former club West Ham this weekend.

The former Manchester United man, who was suspended for two games, should return to the starting line in up against the team he played for at academy level.

He said: “To pick up 10 bookings was flabbergasting but it’s gone now, I’m back to scratch. I’ve been frustrated and i cant wait to be back.” Read more

The Futureheads play charity acoustic gig at Independent

“Any chance of making it a little bit later mate? I’m running late” admits The Futureheads bass player and founder member, David ‘Jaff’ Craig when I ring him on Saturday afternoon. Read more

An interview with The Futureheads

David ‘Jaff’ Craig is The Futureheads bass player and founder member. I caught up with him for a quick chat before his bands acoustic charity gig at Sunderland’s Independent Nightclub. Read more

Ferguson dismisses quintuple chances

Sir Alex Ferguson has played down Manchester United’s chances of completing an historic quintuple this season.

The United boss is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite his side already capturing the FIFA World Club Cup and the Carling Cup.

The Red Devils also remain firmly on course to claim an 18th league title this season with a four point lead and a game in hand over nearest rivals Chelsea and Liverpool. Read more

Sunderland club night celebrates birthday in style

Local club night By Royal Appointement is celebrating its second birthday this month . The brand, which plays Independent monthly, will welcome globe totting DJ Rui Da Silva to take care of proceedings. Read more

2009 Album Previews: The Enemy

Tom Clarke may look like a goblin with a guitar. But he has the spirit of a young Paul Weller and the tunes to match. Read more

2009 Album Previews: Kasabian

Its called West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum I hear you say. That’s right and if you thought James Morrison’s Songs For You Truths For Me was the very pinnacle of album titles then think again. Because Kasabian’s third outing has to be contender for album title of the millennium. Read more

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