{"id":101,"date":"2024-12-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/?p=101"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:19:58","slug":"ceiling-beams-as-mic-stands-hoo-is-the-band-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/2024\/12\/04\/ceiling-beams-as-mic-stands-hoo-is-the-band-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceiling Beams as Mic Stands? Hoo is the Band: TENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is everything you need to know about <strong>TENT<\/strong>, the freshest face in <strong>Newcastle<\/strong>, who will soon make the city their own with their debut single, <strong>Spoonbender<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: TENT\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/4tLTRR4pZn0FWp0JmqSgK8?si=2j-b3HCtTQOfo_lir1mwAA&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Newly emerging onto the Newcastle music scene is TENT: a four piece band made up of local talent, who deliver an entire new genre to the Toon with their first single, <em>Spoonbender<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The band consists of frontman and lead guitarist Brandon Gee, rhythm guitarist Mark Watson, bassist Owen Wright, and drummer Alex Bannister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TENT kindly let me intrude on one of their rehearsal sessions to get an inside look at the band, their influences, and their hopes for the future. I even received a personal performance of <em>Spoonbender<\/em>, though due to a lack of mic stands, the band had to improvise and hang the microphone from a ceiling beam instead. Professionalism at its finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tent Spoonbender Rehearsal\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IMtvWGwGVJc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TENT rehearsing their single, Spoonbender. Video by Amy Mescus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TENT defy categorisation and combine the energy of alternative rock, psychedelic rock and indie music, helping them to quickly make waves in the Newcastle scene. Their debut single, <em>Spoonbender<\/em>, has caught a lot of attention for its innovative sound, which few bands are able to achieve in this current era of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TENT released the demo version of <em>Spoonbender<\/em>, on September 27th, 2024, and have since taken the Newcastle music scene by storm. Despite <em>Spoonbender<\/em> being the band\u2019s first release, the single racked up over 1,000 streams within its first week. Now, two months since its release, the single has surpassed over 12,000 streams and its seemingly not stopping there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWe all have different bands we pull different things from\u2026 there\u2019s no one real influence,\u201d Owen explains.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Spoonbender <\/em>perfectly encapsulates the unique colour that TENT introduce to Newcastle and the North East.&nbsp;The track combines sleazy, raw instrumentals reminiscent of alternative rock icons such as Beck. However, there\u2019s also a blend of gritty, late 90\u2019s britpop within the instrumental; a great comparison is Love is the Law by The Seahorses, especially within both songs\u2019 guitar solos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mixing of the instruments on <em>Spoonbender<\/em> reminds me a lot of Smashing Pumpkins, but Brandon Gee\u2019s soft vocals and unique tone against the heavier guitar is something that feels entirely new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cities like Manchester, London, and Liverpool are renowned for producing legendary bands but, in this current era, the musical landscape in Newcastle feels like untapped potential. \u201cI think Newcastle needs a little bit more,\u201d Mark admits. \u201cI think there\u2019s a big gap for something\u2026 We want to be something different,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up working class in Bedlington, an old mining town, has had a lasting influence on Brandon and his approach to music, \u201cit all just ties into who you are\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"TENT Band UK Newcastle Spoonbender\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24126\/2024\/12\/IMG_7087-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of Amy Mescus with TENT. Left to Right: Owen Wright, Alex Bannister, [Amy Mescus], Brandon Gee, Mark Watson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TENT have some upcoming gigs to round a successful year off nicely at Three Tanners Bank, North Shields &#8211; December 20th, 2024, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skiddle.com\/whats-on\/Newcastle-on-Tyne\/Three-Tanners-Bank\/TAYF--Friends-Xmas-Bash\/40371839\/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabaT3lUsB1BSjl-zd3EobszSN4pgOdaG4MpRaCXFvi4_MUKUK7PuMlqSVQ_aem_x7G4dhH8jCWN1gmE-RIEuA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skiddle.com\/whats-on\/Newcastle-on-Tyne\/Three-Tanners-Bank\/TAYF--Friends-Xmas-Bash\/40371839\/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabaT3lUsB1BSjl-zd3EobszSN4pgOdaG4MpRaCXFvi4_MUKUK7PuMlqSVQ_aem_x7G4dhH8jCWN1gmE-RIEuA\">tickets cost \u00a35<\/a><\/span> &#8211; and Station East, Gateshead &#8211; December 28th, 2024, free entry. In terms of upcoming music, the band agrees to let <em>Spoonbender <\/em>run its course, but fans can expect to hear something new in January or February of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <em>Spoonbender<\/em> serving as a bold first step, TENT is ready to build on their success and tackle the Newcastle music scene further, determined to bring something fresh and authentic to the North East. If their debut single is any indication, this is only the beginning of their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If nothing else, TENT are some of the most genuine and down-to-earth people I have had the pleasure of meeting. They are definitely a band to keep an eye on. You can find them on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tentbanduk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tentbanduk\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tentbanduk?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tentbanduk?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\">TikTok<\/a><\/span> via @TentBandUK accompanied by their slogan HITB &#8211; Hoo Is The Band?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can listen to my full interview with TENT here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tent Interview with Tunes of the Tyne by Tunes of the Tyne\" width=\"810\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1988137779&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=810\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed learning about TENT and found my writing informative please let me know in the comments and save this website! You can read more of my work <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/\">here<\/a>, and you can also find me on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tunesofthetyne?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tunesofthetyne?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\">TikTok<\/a><\/span>, @TunesoftheTyne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is everything you need to know about TENT. Newcastle&#8217;s freshest face, who will soon make the city their own with their debut single, Spoonbender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":278,"featured_media":156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":47,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,68,67],"tags":[65,50,64,61,56,53,62,10,55,54,7,48,52,63,57,58,49,51,60,59],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-bands","category-interviews","tag-alex-bannister","tag-band","tag-brandon-gee","tag-hitb","tag-interview","tag-live-music","tag-mark-watson","tag-music","tag-new-artist","tag-new-band","tag-newcastle","tag-newcastle-upon-tyne-2","tag-north-east","tag-owen-wright","tag-podcast","tag-spoonbender","tag-tent","tag-uk","tag-who-are-tent","tag-who-is-tent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/278"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amy-mescus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}