Suspended in the clammy clutches of some Dickensian-like mist, Leeds University Union shrugged off the hangovers of Halloween and opened its doors to the spectacular Lucy Rose. Shining through the thickening gloom like some spectral […]
Preview: The Calls @ 360 Club
After an emphatic single launch night at Bad Apples saw ripples spread across the Leeds indie music scene, The Calls will return to storm the stage at 360 Club on Saturday 21st November. A controlled but aggressive […]
The Documentary 2 by The Game
With raw lyrics, low ride basslines and some choice misogyny, The Game’s terrier-like The Documentary 2 growls with uncensored tales of adultery, ambition and retribution. A decade after releasing debut LP The Documentary, The Game […]
Retrospective: Miles Davis – Kind of Blue
Released in 1959, Kind of Blue remains today as one of the freshest and most innovative compositions ever produced. Moving away from the hard bop style of jazz that Davis had grown tired of, Kind […]
Caracal by Disclosure
After the phenomenal success of debut album Settle, Disclosure faced the task of justifying their position as one of the most high profile duos of the house genre. With Caracal they have a living, breathing […]
Double Down by Darwin Deez
Listening to the latest installation to Darwin Deez’s discography, Double Down, we are presented with an album of contrasts. The wacky yet wonderful compositions; relentless pace shackled by an overall subdued feel; and the disparity […]
Blood by Lianne La Havas
As the British summer descends into gentle murmurings of overcast clouds, Lianne La Havas invites us to the idyllic and energetic shores of her Greek/ Jamaican heritage, serenading us all the while with passionate songs […]
Amy
With an intimate collection of home videos and interviews, Asif Kapadia’s biopic has reopened discussions of one of the most unique and misunderstood voices of our generation. But we don’t need a film to understand […]
Control by Fyfe
It is a seldom and rare occurrence for a debut album to carry as much purpose as Fyfe’s mesmerising Control. With inspiring authority, Fyfe attacks from the deep blue recesses of our minds and consumes […]
Preview: LUUMS Tribute to Richard Mayne 22/02/15
Seven months after the horror of the MH17 plane tragedy, LUUMS will take over the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall to commemorate the tragic loss of University of Leeds student, Richard Mayne, one of the 298 […]
Uptown Special by Mark Ronson
It seems Mark Ronson has once again reinvented himself. With his fourth studio album, Uptown Special, Ronson turns away from the electro-pop sounds of Record Collection, cruising down the avenue of American blues, funk and […]
Communion New Faces Tour @ Holy Trinity Church 10/11
Hidden in the Trinity shopping centre’s commercial shadow, the Holy Trinity Church emerged as a gateway to another dimension. Angelically white-washed walls and intricate stained glass windows provided the backdrop for the final night of […]