News of Russia moving ballistic missiles into Kaliningrad sparked mixed reactions: resignation, anger, and apocalyptic fear. Further was Russian testing that shows, yes, the Russian Navy can still fire a missile out of a submarine. […]
Why we need National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day was established in 1988, a year after the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay awareness. It’s been amended since then to be in support for all LGBTQ+ members. Celebrated nationally […]
Review – Bestival 2016
The first weekend of September saw nomadic festival-goers from all corners of the UK traverse to the Isle of Wight for Rob and Josie Da Bank’s 13th edition of Bestival. The location was an extravagantly […]
In the Middle with Twin Atlantic
No one can deny the success Twin Atlantic have achieved over the last year. They’ve smashed their biggest headline gig ever in Glasgow, released a critically acclaimed album and unleashed their new ferocious live show […]
In the Middle presents: Leeds Unearthed Acts
Living in Leeds, we’re treated to one of the greatest local music scenes in the UK. Even on a weekday, you’re offered everything from indie-pop to neo-soul or hip hop – and that’s before you’ve […]
Gameshow by Two Door Cinema Club
Time to hear the Irish trio of Two Door Cinema Club like you’ve never heard them before – uncommercial. Gameshow’s leading track ‘Are We Ready?’ sets the theme for this change of style, through the […]
In the Middle with Spring King
Spring King are a four piece Mancunian garage-pop band consisting of Tarek Musa, Pete Darlington, Andy Morton and James Green. Beginning in 2012 as a small scale collective, the group has progressed to dizzying heights […]
The Pigeon Detectives @ The Wardrobe, 06/10/16
Leeds born and bred, indie rock band The Pigeon Detectives returned to their home turf to perform a sold out show at the intimate venue ‘The Wardrobe’ on Thursday. The energetic opening act Fighting Caravans, […]
Night at the Circus: An International Student View on Shopping in Leeds
With a large number of Asian students in Leeds, Meng Xian highlights areas of student life that make fresher’s week seem more of a culture shock than expected. From shopping to cups of tea, this […]
Superfriendz gig previews
Akala @ Belgrave, 29/10/16 The word Akala derives from a Buddhist word meaning ‘immovable’, and yet London-born Kinglsee Daley inherits quite the opposite connotation. His verbal versatility, insightful intelligence and compassionate community spirit has resulted […]
The decision has already been made: Psychology of voting
You walk into the voting booth and before you are your choices. You’ve weighed the facts, considered each candidate for their merits yet you remain uncertain about your choice. For some unknown reason you drift […]
10 years later why is ‘Wicked’ as popular as ever?
The musical Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, found its basis in Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995), an alternative telling of […]