The Libertines’ Up The Bracket, ten years old on the 14th October this year, represented a watershed moment in the development of British indie music. Not only is it one of the most thrilling British debut […]
Art | England's Dreaming
If you haven’t heard of Ewen Spencer, you have probably heard of Skins. If you have seen Skins, you have seen Ewen Spencer’s work, albeit indirectly. He is the photographer that made his claim to […]
Art | Suki: A Small Life
LS Arts sent two writers down to the launch night of Suki: A Small Life at Leeds Gallery. Read their responses below and enjoy sketches they made at the life drawing class held during […]
Opera | Don Giovanni
5/5 Stars When I left the Leeds Grand Theatre having just seen Opera North’s production of Don Giovanni, I knew it was going to get five stars. Put simply, Opera North have succeeded admirably in […]
Vettel in Pole position for F1 Championship title
Sebastian Vettel’s Korean Grand Prix victory was his third win on the bounce and second within a week and has propelled him to the top of the world championship standings. Things look bleak for […]
England meander to victory against hapless San Marino
How can it be possible to come out of an international football match knowing the exact same amount about your team? That is the question which Roy Hodgson must have asked himself last night. The […]
Behind The Scenes Sneak Peek
For the first shoot of the year our team created a ‘Back to Uni’ shoot full of fresher’s flirting – have you spotted your eye candy yet? Concept and Styling: Lily Austin and Anna […]
The Eating Out Scout: Caliente Café
Rebecca Shapiro delves past sombreros and refried beans to find a cosy Mexican marvel that surpasses any stereotype… Walking down Otley Road, it is not difficult to feel overwhelmed by the countless pubs, bars, cafes and […]
The Eating Out Scout: Giorgio's
Stephanie Tait discovers an independent Italian offering big, warm plates and a big, warm atmosphere… I arrived at Giorgio’s on Monday night with high expectations. Having eaten at their prize-winning sister restaurant and next door […]
Debate: Breast Intentions
One of Britain’s most popular papers, The Sun, has been printing topless models alongside top news stories for decades. But recent discussion and campaigns have condemned page three as sexist and outdated. This week Big […]
Comment: Carnage theme is "blatant and insensitive"
There are two obvious problems with the ‘Pimps n Hoes’ carnage theme. Firstly, the dichotomy of ‘Pimps n Hoes’ is an obviously gendered power imbalance – it represents the idea that men are directly in control of a woman’s sexuality.
Carnage: fancy dress and nothing more?
The notorious student event Carnage UK is facing fresh criticism over its most recent fancy dress theme ‘Pimps and Hoes’. The night, which took place in Leeds on Sunday, 7 October, has caused several MPs […]