Opening act Holiday Oscar is, as he admits, an odd fit for a rock show. He plays laid-back folk music, and writes fun lyrics about the absurdity of detox diets and our addiction to our […]
HEXA @ Howard Assembly Room, 17/02/17
This concert was not for the faint hearted. HEXA have created a musical response to David Lynch’s ‘Factory Photographs’, a collection of images Lynch took of disused factories and the ruins of industry in the […]
Welfare at Leeds: simple self-care
When you’re constantly working to deadlines, taking time for yourself is often far down on your list of priorities. LUU Welfare Officer Martha’s here to give you some ideas for when you just need to […]
Estrons @ Headrow House, 18/02/17
On the last leg of their tour, supporting latest EP She’s Here Now, Estrons returned to Leeds with a vengeance. I’ve wanted to catch the Welsh indie rockers again ever since their Live at Leeds performance, so I […]
Now That The Light Is Fading by Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers’ painfully short EP of five songs is an unforgettable debut, showcasing songs which would be at home both on a relaxed Sunday morning and out at a club. Infusing pop with elements of […]
Cirque du Soleil presents Varekai
Despite having heard of the world famous Cirque du Soleil (the circus troupe, not the club night at Canal Mills) multiple times before, I really didn’t know what to expect when I headed to First […]
Prisoner by Ryan Adams
Prisoner is the 16th studio album by the exceedingly talented Ryan Adams, offering an emotional and raw depiction of love and heartache. However, it would be too easy to conflate this record into a mere […]
In the Middle with Superfood
Dom sounds a bit worse for wear as we chat over the phone. He’d been at the NME awards the night before with friend and flatmate, Harry Koisser. “Everyone who was playing came back to […]
Darling Marling: Laura Marling’s student conference
An admirable feminist. A woman of inexplicable guitar skills. A slender, pale goddess with the voice of an angel. Laura Marling is the six-string strumming 27-year-old whose poetic folk has no doubt influenced your life […]
Incremental Innovation at its Best
Every year millions of Apple users around the world go into a frenzy when the next iPhone, Mac, iPad and now even the Apple Watch get released into the ever changing technology market. But is […]
Dance-offs, false calls and glowsticks at Bongo’s Bingo
New club night-cum-bingo game Bongos Bingo has been taking the UK by storm in recent months. Jessica Murray headed to Canal Mills to try her hand at winning the coveted pink unicorn… If I could give […]
LGBTQ+ Clubbing in Leeds
“I want to take you to a gay bar,” Electric Six infamously announced in their 2003 hit, and, if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community – or have been somewhat on the curious side at […]