When I think about the fact that I’ve spent a month abroad already, I have to pinch myself a little bit. That’s a whole month without ringing my mum, crying about how much I want […]
Not a football fan? Here’s what you need to know about the Fifa Scandal
On May 27th 2015 seven FIFA officials were arrested by the FBI for allegations of collusion and corruption with regards to the awarding of the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the upcoming 2018 World […]
Hallé Orchestra @ Leeds Town Hall 18/10
On Saturday 18 October, the Hallé Orchestra joined us here in Leeds for a night to show us the strengths of a large Symphony Orchestra. If you’ve never been to the Town Hall for a […]
Are You Alone? by Majical Cloudz
Majical Cloudz, the project of Canadian electronic indie-pop maestro Devon Welsh, have released their third studio album off the back of the critical success of 2013’s visceral Impersonator. Where the previous LP revelled in creating […]
Òran Mór Sessions by The Twilight Sad
Despite having a reputation as a band with an overwhelming sound, Òran Mór Sessions takes The Twilight Sad to a different level. The initial release of the album was late last year and featured stripped […]
Review: Call Mr Robeson comes to Leeds
There was only one Paul Robeson. Ranking among the few real renaissance men of the twentieth century he was an accomplished athlete, lawyer, singer and actor. His notable roles include Shakespeare’s Othello and O’Neill’s Emperor […]
Lost Voices by Esmerine
Post rock infused with classical music is hardly revolutionary nowadays. Yet Quebec-based chamber group Esmerine’s fifth album Lost Voices brings a fresh perspective to this combination, where rock instrumentation, for the most part, sits on the […]
Life by Dan Friel
Life serves as an exhibition of the mayhem that is ubiquitous in Dan Friel’s unique brand of noise. Awash with pulsating melodies, uncompromising heavy rhythms and prominent synth action, the record guides you above and […]
Transformers: When will it end?
There is a point when sequels, spin offs and TV series need to stop and take a break for a decade or three; and yet, even though the recently-announced plans for a further three Transformers […]
Kiwis Come to Town in Sporting Spectacular
Imprinted on the wall of the Rhinos Locker room is a mission statement that perfectly sums up the mindset of the club. ‘Win or lose, in lean times or on the crest of success, the […]
Whites go unbeaten under Evans
LEEDS needed a second-half penalty from Mirco Antenucci to earn a consecutive league draw against 10-man Bolton under new manager Steve Evans. There was a slow start to the game, perhaps a result of poor form […]
We The Generation by Rudimental
The second album from this relatively new group from Hackney does not tarnish their newly crowned label as festival favourites. Playing at Glastonbury earlier this year and most likely taking this new album on the […]