‘1000 songs in your pocket’, a revolution in music and a revolution in technology. The iPod kickstarted Apples dominance in tech, paving the way for both the iPhone and iPad. Whether you had a classic, […]
Review: Flux @ Beaver Works
Whether you’re a fresher beginning to grasp that Beaver Works might just be your favourite venue in Leeds, or whether you’ve already spent half your university life in its sweaty basement, Flux knows how to […]
Arts | Preview: Chewing The Fat
Have you ever wondered what you would get if you combined glitter, chicken legs and a rice pudding piñata? It may sound odd and like some sort of weird recipe you would only throw together […]
Reflections on the Hong Kong protests
The events in Hong Kong are set to become a historic moment, as the people of the region do something which has proven deadly in the past – protest against the moves of the Chinese […]
Protein shakes: pretty pointless or scientifically sound?
Protein shakes seem to be the latest trend to sweep this health-crazed nation, and are targeted at both the ‘bulking’ gym lovers, and those desperate to lose that extra freshers’ weight. However, what do users […]
Dominant Hamilton equals Mansell’s Race Win Record at Sochi
The first Formula One race held at the remarkable ‘Sochi Autodrom’ street circuit, nestled amidst the equally astonishing Winter Olympic Park in this usually quiet Black Sea resort, promised to be a real spectacle. Even […]
Music | Crystal Castles announce split
Three critically acclaimed albums, years of notoriously storming live shows and arguably pioneers of the two-piece electronic act riding the internet hype train – Crystal Castles has definitely ended on a high. Alice Glass tweeted […]
Music | In The Middle review Luke Sital-Singh ‘The Fire Inside’
Being dubbed the Sound of 2014 is both a privilege and a burden. Unfortunately, for Luke Sital-Singh, who has remained in the spotlight since 2012’s breakout EP Fail For You, the weight of the accolade […]
UPDATE – Police appeal after Mint Club death
Police are investigating the death of a woman who collapsed at Mint Club this weekend. Paramedics attended the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning. The woman was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where […]
St Helens win Grand Final after Flower madness costs Wigan dearly
After 27 league rounds and the play offs, the last pair standing of St Helens and Wigan Warriors fought it out in rugby league’s showpiece event at Old Trafford on Saturday night. The intensity and […]
Society Profile: Leeds Quidditch and Harry Potter Society
About: A quirky group of hard core Harry Potter fans. Whether you enjoy the book and film series, or you like the idea of playing Quidditch, this society is worth looking into. From national Quidditch […]
Music | In The Middle with Mississippi Records
Mississippi Records co-founder Eric Isaacson pins the prominent reissue label’s success down to one thing: there was no-one else putting out the music he loved on vinyl. Of course, actually taking off requires a good […]