{"product_id":"knats-a-great-day-in-newcastle","title":"Knats -  A Great Day In Newcastle","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnats - A Great Day In Newcastle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Fontana - 881061010999\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, Album, Black\u003cbr\u003eCountry: UK\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 16th Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Great Day in Newcastle is a musical documentation of the North East working-class experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a storytelling approach, with the addition of new member and poet Cooper Robson, the record explores darker themes such as substance abuse, crime and toxic masculinity within a distinct Geordie jazz noir soundscape. Despite this, it retains a light, playful tone that fully embodies classic Northern optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Cooper’s poetry combined with Stan’s evolving composition, King’s orchestration and groove-led arrangements, and Ferg’s melodic sensibility, the record showcases a clear progression in the band’s sound while still returning to their rock roots. The project is supported by producer and friend Geordie Greep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside longstanding members Sandro Shar (keys) and George Johnson (tenor sax), the band reaches new levels of intensity across this 45-minute work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57016138531202,"sku":"MS-9169-KNA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/2124\/3120\/files\/KNATS_MERCURY_VINYL_1.webp?v=1793787762","url":"https:\/\/thevaultcollectiveltd.co.uk\/products\/knats-a-great-day-in-newcastle","provider":"The Vault Collective ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}