Some say that this is the best time of year; leaves begin to fall, nights become longer and jumpers become our cosy companions. Yet for some of us there is another tradition which appears on […]
KENZO x H&M: Another victory for the high street retailer’s designer collaborations
Versace’s done it, Marni’s done it, even Alexander Wang’s done it, and now KENZO is the latest high-fashion label to collaborate with H&M on a more affordable capsule collection of womenswear, menswear and accessories. Dropping […]
Review – RBMA Form & Function at Wire
Last Friday Wire hosted arguably its most impressive line up ever. It should have been amazing, but it just didn’t quite come together. Things kicked off well, with Hyperdub’s Laurel Halo doing all kinds of […]
JMSN @ Headrow House, 29/10/16
Saturday saw JMSN’s very first visit to Leeds. Despite his uncertainty of the pronunciation (I’m not sure why), it was definitely a warm welcome. For an artist who has released 3 albums, amongst other EPs, […]
HONNE @ Brudenell Social Club, 27/10/16
“It’s all got a bit too sexy for them,” James remarks from behind the keys, as two audience members saunter out to the bar. On reflection, this could be the case. Since releasing their intimate […]
Dinosaur Jr @ Stylus, 26/10/16
Dinosaur Jr’s set at Stylus was remarkable to say the least. The fact the band are still able to combine such a playful accessibility with their excessive volume and experiments with noise, especially in a […]
Ethics in Science: A baby from 3 parents?
Ethics is an ever-present concern in science. No more so than when science clashes with human life itself in, for example euthanasia. That’s one of the concerns surrounding a treatment which has been developed to […]
Internet vigilantism: another word for Mob Justice
n 2016, internet vigilantism is not a new phenomenon. For many users, being part of a virtual justice squad that hunts down paedophiles, uncovers criminals and spreads awareness of wanted miscreants is, understandably, morally rewarding. […]
Why Black History Month matters
A response to the student who had an issue with Black History Month. The only accurate piece of research in an article on Black History Month, published by The Gryphon last week, is the acknowledgement […]
Are clowns our only hope?
Reality TV star Donald Trump is one step away from being elected leader of the free world. The Irish government is appealing against the ruling that Apple owes it €13bn in unpaid taxes. Armed French […]
Preview: The Japanese House @ The Wardrobe, 4/11/16
Hauntingly melancholic and angelically mellow, 21-year old alt-pop musician Amber Bain – better known as The Japanese House – will grace the stage of Wardrobe Leeds this upcoming Friday. Following a worldwide tour supporting The […]
Review: My Scientology Movie – intriguing, slow-paced Theroux documentary
Walking into the cinema to watch ‘My Scientology Movie’ you can’t help but look back on how much Louis Theroux has influenced people and their view of the world; the same could be said for […]