Knats present A Great Day in Newcastle, a 45-minute exploration of North East working-class life, shaped through narrative songwriting and a distinctive Geordie jazz noir sound. With the addition of poet Cooper Robson, the record leans into themes of substance abuse, crime and toxic masculinity, while maintaining a lightness rooted in Northern resilience. Robson’s spoken word threads through evolving compositions from Stan, groove-led arrangements and orchestration from King, and Ferg’s melodic instincts, marking a clear step forward in the band’s sound while still nodding to their rock roots. Available on vinyl LP.