On Friday 1 May, the acclaimed drummer Tony Allen passed away at the age of 79, just weeks after the release of his latest body of work, Rejoice. Allen was widely regarded as a founder of […]
Noya Rao Bring Enthralling Soultronica to Brudenell, 10.03.2020
On Tuesday night, local Leeds quartet Noya Rao took to the Brude’s Community Room to enchant with an evening of soultronic bliss. Long Legged Creatures, a fellow rising talent on the Leeds scene, launched the […]
DIIV @ Stylus 21/02/2020
On yet another miserable February’s evening, American rock outfit DIIV arrived at Stylus to take precedence over Fruity as the defining part of the union’s Friday night. Support band Chastity kicked things off with a blend of […]
In The Middle with Hybrid Minds
Drum and bass duo Hybrid Minds stopped off in Leeds last week as part of their Outline UK tour to play a packed-out show at the O2 Academy. Writer Hollie Griss sat down with one […]
In The Middle with Nice People Magazine
In September 2018, two particularly nice people came together with plentiful nice ideas, and Nice People Magazine was formed. After a year of mags and gigs, co-founders Meg Firth and Tom Nixon decided it was […]
Kate Tempest Delivers a Poignant Set at Belgrave, 12.11.19
On a miserable November’s night, the cosy music hall at the top of Belgrave provides a welcome refuge from the biting cold. Last Tuesday evening I made my way down to experience the remarkable set […]
Kate Tempest Preview @ Belgrave Music Hall 12.11.19
Kate Tempest has two sold out shows in the coming week at Belgrave Music Hall, and Hollie Griss is here to tell us why. An icon of modern spoken word, Kate Tempest is set to […]
Favela creates an entrancing soundscape @ Hyde Park Book Club
Last Tuesday night, Hollie Griss made her way down into the basement of Hyde Park Book Club to join the crowd anxiously waiting for a special evening of local Leeds talent, hosted by Yutaru Events. […]
In the Middle with Marika Hackman
Hollie Griss talks to Marika Hackman about her inspirations and the ever- evolving music industry that simultaneously fails to accept change. Self discovery and acceptance are at the forefront of Hackman’s mind as she dives […]
alt-J Delves Into the Realms of Hip-Hop with New Album, REDUXER
Only one year on from their last album, RELAXER, alt-J have returned with a whole new host of music – but it’s far from their intricate brand of indie rock we’ve grown to expect. Instead, […]