It is not often there is an event to celebrate an album released in the 70s. But given the status ‘Rumours’ has as undoubtedly one of the best albums of all time, it is unsurprising […]
How ‘My Own Private Idaho’ endures as a classic
Thanks to a retrospective showcasing by The Hyde Park Picture House focussing on the film’s philosophy regarding love, I was offered the opportunity to see My Own Private Idaho for the first time in a […]
Donals Glover: everything the light touches is his kingdom
Actor, rapper, comedian, writer: Donald Glover is a man of many talents. And impersonating a small furry animal is now one of them as Glover is set to voice Simba in the new live-action remake […]
Violent delights with Romeo & Juliet at WYP – tickets on sale now
Deadlines are looming, meaning freedom awaits and there’s no better way to celebrate than relaxing into a theatre seat and enjoying a modern take on one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays. The West Yorkshire Playhouse transports […]
Coup number two
Peter Mandelson, Labour Lord and former Labour MP, recently explained that “every single day” he is doing something small to undermine Jeremy Corbyn, to get rid of him as leader as soon as possible. John […]
The politics of peeing
In an unsurprising turn of events last week, Donald Trump rescinded truly basic federal guidance which protected the most rudimentary needs of transgender youth. This guidance was issued only last year by Obama, and required […]
Why Love Now by Pissed Jeans
Why Love Now, the newest and rather emotively-titled album from Pissed Jeans, is possibly their most accessible release yet. For many bands, that’s usually an indicator of a drop in quality as well, but I’ve […]
Sleeping Through The War by All Them Witches
Sleeping Through The War is the most spaced-out and mellow album that All Them Witches have ever made, although I’m not sure that’s a good thing. To the album’s credit, as with all albums that […]
Polo @ the Lending Room, 26/2/17
In support of their upcoming debut E.P. Alice, Polo took to the Lending Room on Sunday evening to bring to conclusion a four date mini tour that included Glasgow, Newcastle and London. Having stepped on […]
In The Middle with Tom Grennan
I sat down with Tom Grennan before his sold-out show at Brudenell Games Room to discuss his first headline tour, new EP Release the Brakes and what the future holds for the emerging star. Clearly […]
Opening night – LUU’s ‘Once Upon a Dance’
LUU’s annual dance show is a chance for Leeds’ numerous dance societies to come together, to showcase their undeniable talents, and to tell a story through dance. The night has been billed as one of […]
The Heatwave Presents: Hot Wuk
Having previously played out in the grand surroundings of Canal Mills and Beaverworks, The Heatwave bring their eclectic dancehall selection to Belgrave Music Hall this Saturday. Having caught them on previous occasions, I know that […]