We got down with one of Ireland’s most successful bands and talked touring, committed fans and music-themed cakes. Having had such a long break from touring, how was it to finally get back on the […]
Live At Leeds 2017 – 11 Acts Not To Miss
In just over two weeks, venues right across the city will be awash with music for the stellar Live At Leeds. Not only that, 2017 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and it looks set to […]
New lift and ramp open as part of Union Upgrade
Further developments in the union upgrade project have been completed, with the opening of a new ramp and lift aimed at improving accessibility in the building. Although significantly behind schedule, a new lift has […]
Students organise Leeds rally against Chechnyan ‘gay prison camps’
Leeds students have planned an event in Leeds city centre, due to take place next Sunday 22nd April, in response to allegations of abuse from newspapers and human rights groups in the Chechnyan region. Independent Russia […]
Leeds to remain “international institution” after Brexit
Article 50 was triggered on the 29th March, launching the start of Brexit. This marks not only the beginning of two years of negotiations, but confusion for everyone it will affect, particularly EU students and staff […]
The Bengal Brasserie: Tasty traditional Indian cuisine
Set not far across the road from the Wetherspoons Stick or Twist (remember this, it’ll be crucial later), The Bengal Brasserie is a swanky new Indian restaurant in Leeds City centre, serving a diverse range […]
Serotonin, tea, and yoga… Getting enough Zzzzzzzz’s
It’s something we all do, even if we tell everyone otherwise. We’re all guilty of doing it when we really aren’t supposed to be and we use it for all sorts of things: as a […]
Super Sergio does it for Seve
They say good things happen to good people. Well, on a beautiful Sunday evening at Augusta National in Georgia, USA, something spectacular happened to one of Europe’s most gifted golf players of all time. After […]
Coming out: why it’s still relevant
Bethany Donkin talks to Morgan Buswell about coming out and the relief and challenges that followed it. “When did you come out as straight?” has been LUU’s catchy, thought provoking caption for LGBT history month. […]
ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ by JOEY BADA$$
Joey Bada$$ brashly confronts the ugliness of America on his socially responsive sophomore album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. Kendrick Lamar’s delay in releasing new material was a blessing in disguise for the promising rapper as his new […]
The Far Field by Future Islands
If you haven’t heard of Future Islands, before you listen to any of their albums, I recommend you watch the video of front man Samuel T. Herring’s dancing on The Letterman Show. You will not […]
Pure Comedy by Father John Misty
The master of sarcasm strikes again with his latest and most satirical album, Pure Comedy. This marks Josh Tillman’s third album as Father John Misty, which was complemented with a 25 minute short film and […]