After two years of revamping the classic Barbie to meet more realistic body expectations, Mattel have revolutionised an iconic doll which has not drastically changed since its first release in 1959 by releasing ‘curvy’, ‘petite’ […]
Observations on being bisexual
In this day and age only a steadily diminishing minority would even think to suggest that being gay or lesbian is a choice. For bisexuals the notion of choice sadly persists in the public consciousness. […]
Discobituary: A tribute to Maurice White
With 2016 becoming a unforgiving, musical black hole, consuming some of the most visually and sonically mind-altering stars to emerge from the 20th century, we pay homage to rhinestone-adorned, hip-bending, groove-creating frontman of the genre-defying […]
Leeds RAG Fashion Show: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution in Action
Last night saw the heavily anticipated RAG fashion show, the biggest annual event on the LUU calendar, take place. The revolutionary theme and hints of controversy provided by the mysterious advertising had aroused suspicion and […]
Youth Club Sounds
Coming hot off of the back of their dry run free party at the intimate Distrikt bar, Youth Club are looking to carry that raw energy straight into their launch party later this month. Expect […]
The Life of a Legend
Celebrating what would have been Bob Marley’s 71st Birthday, Jemima Skala looks back over the career of the reggae icon. Bob Marley has been so influential, throughout his life and even throughout the decades […]
Mndsgn and Ivan Ave @ Headrow House 1/2/16
Mndsgn (Ringgo Ancheta) is a hip-hop producer – originally from the Philippines, he moved to a commune in rural New Jersey when his parents fled the country after a group they were involved in turned […]
All I Need by Foxes
Hailing from Southampton, Foxes has already been on many people’s radar for a while. With radio-friendly hits such as ‘Youth’ and ‘Let Go for Tonight’ under her belt, All I Need is Foxes’ second album […]
Is The Is Are by DIIV
Recorded and produced by vocalist and guitarist Zachary Cole Smith, Is The Is Are, DIIV’s 17-track sophomore album, is a hazy myriad of dreamy guitar reverb enveloped by pervasive raw tones, dark lyricism and harrowing, […]
I Want To Break Free
Juliette Rowsell discusses how artists over the past 50 years have influenced and impacted on the LGBTQ* community. February is LGBT History Month and the importance of music in bringing issues of greater social […]
What's On: LGBTQ* Special
February is LGBT History Month and Leeds is no stranger to supporting LGBT rights. With an extensive range of activities happening throughout the month, here are a few hand chosen by the arts editors for […]
The Inspirational Life of Nigel Owens
Nigel Owens is a fantastic referee. As every ardent rugby fan will surely agree, one cannot help but release an audible sigh of relief when finding that their highly-anticipated ‘big game’ is in fact going […]