BBC Introducing From The Glasshouse: The Early Purple, Crane House and Emma Robson
Lush. Lyrical. Folk-infused gorgeousness.
Pay what you decide to find your future favourite artists at our ‘From The Glasshouse’ gigs. When you come to one, you’re not just supporting the region’s most exciting new and independent acts. The chances are you’re seeing them right before their breakthrough.
Each month we’re teaming up with BBC Introducing to bring you fresh line-ups of artists making waves in the North East’s music scene and beyond, meaning you can expect to see the best independent musicians from all genres right here.
Look out for From The Glasshouse acts gaining some serious momentum down the line with content shared across the BBC Music Network.
Who will you discover before everyone else?
This months line up features: The Early Purple, Crane House and Emma Robson.
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two Club Layout
Price: Pay what you decide.
Stage Times: Announced closer to show time.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
The Early Purple
The Early Purple is the indie-folk project of Northumbrian musician Matt Saxon, crafting a sound that blends the warmth of Fleet Foxes with the depth of Midlake. Built around rich harmonies, fingerpicked acoustic guitars, ethereal synth textures and gently propulsive rhythms, his music balances intimacy with atmosphere.
Working closely with producer Will Thorneycroft (The Dawdler, Lovely Assistant), Saxon’s gained recognition for his evocative, introspective songwriting.
Recent highlights include the release of the richly textured single The Greek Key, featuring contributions from Sam Fender, alongside appearances at the BBC Proms, a residency at our Summer Studios residency. Plus support slots for artists including Flyte, Efterklang, John Francis Flynn, Mason Lindahl and Bernard Butler – further establishing The Early Purple as one of the North East’s most distinctive emerging voices.
Crane House
Crane House are a Newcastle-based six-piece crafting atmospheric ethereal alt-folk. Dual-fronted by two female vocalists, their sound is rooted in rich, harmony-led arrangements, creating a distinctive feeling.
Drawing on traditional folklore and reframing it through the lens of modern womanhood, their songs explore loss, mental health, addiction and identity. Influenced by artists like Florence + The Machine, The Secret Sisters and Nick Drake, they create songs rooted in storytelling and lived experience.
2026 has seen the band support artists including Simone White, The Ocelots, Tessa Rose Jackson and Jamiee Harris, alongside gaining airplay on BBC Introducing and working with the Glasshouse as part of this year’s Autumn Studios. With a growing catalogue, ambitious live plans and increasing attention across the North East, they’re quickly establishing themselves as one of the region’s most exciting emerging acts.
Emma Robson
Emma Robson is a singer-songwriter based in Northumberland, accompanied by herself on guitar and writing vocally driven melodies.
Since 2025 she has predominantly performed solo and has taken inspiration from the world of roots music, namely artists like Tia Blake and Joni Mitchell, and the trio work performed by Parton, Harris & Ronstadt. She has gained a following supporting Ashley Campbell and playing at festivals such as Jumpin’ Hot Clubs country cantina and Alston Live. Emma is is working currently working on recording the songs audiences have become familiar with.
