the social script

Unsung Heroes of Britpop: The Real People

By Ruslan Dairov

Often overlooked but deeply influential, The Real People helped shape the Britpop sound — even guiding Oasis in their early days. With decades of music behind them and a legacy finally being recognised, catch them live at Newgate Social on Nov 7th. True icons. Unsung no more.

Hels Pattison: Anything But Unoriginal or Predictable

By Joseph Gemmell

Alt-country artist Hels Pattison blends poetic storytelling with bold new energy in her latest track “Merry-Go-Round.” Co-written with partner Zac Savage, the song marks a shift in sound — nostalgic, playful, and anything but unoriginal. Out 1st August.

Slate Label Shift Gears With Their Most Confident Sound Yet

By Joseph Gemmell

South Shields alt-rockers Slate Label return with their boldest track yet. Blending grit, gothic piano, and chaotic charm, 'In It For The Ride' is a confident step forward. Out 25th July, it’s a crowd-ready anthem that proves this rising five-piece are just getting started.

PØRTERS: An Open Mic Origin Story, Big Riffs, Bold Harmonies and a Debut EP

By Joseph Gemmell

PØRTERS formed from open mic sparks at Colonel Porters. Blending heavy riffs with haunting harmonies, their debut EP Motion Without Direction is a bold alt-rock statement. Big sound, big energy—catch it on all streaming platforms 10th July!

A Wee Intro

By Joseph Gemmell

Newgate Social is 10 months deep, and we’re finally letting the walls do some talking. This blog will dive into the stories behind the bands, gigs, and chaos that make our venue tick. Expect artist spotlights, behind-the-scenes bits, reviews, interviews and plenty of love for the North East scene.