As part of its first major artist residency, Wire welcomes Peach, the Toronoto-via-London DJ and producer who blends pumping house with camp disco and sleazy electro. Entitled ‘Circuit’, the 4-part project aims to connect with […]
Let Them Play present ‘All Ears’ @ Hyde Park Book Club
Let Them Play are a new Leeds-based collective encouraging the community to muse, move and make in a playful, low-pressure environment. Formed last Summer, Let Them Play aim to keep both your bodies and your […]
TRNSMT Festival Remains Stale, Pale and Male
TRNSMT Festival was started in 2017 as a replacement to Scotland’s T in the Park. The line-up was released earlier this week, and it only took one look for our print editor Safi Bugel to realise, […]
In The Middle with Kessie
Kessie is one of the most exciting DJs in the Leeds scene, bringing a blend of techno, chug and sleaze to the city’s nightlife. Music and Clubs Editor Safi Bugel caught up with the Flesh […]
Liam Gallagher parts with his parka as part of his campaign to help the homeless
Liam Gallagher is rarely seen without his zipped up parka, whether he’s swaying along to his Oasis back catalogue on stage or slating his brother Noel on screen. This year, Gallagher is parting with his […]
In The Middle with Equaliser
Equaliser is a Leeds-based community which aims to provide a platform for female, transgender and non-binary people with an interest in DJing. Through organising regular workshops and parties, the group has begun to turn a […]
Gary Numan Brings His (R)evolution Tour to O2 Academy
“You’re too young to be here!” was the first thing said to me upon arriving at the O2 Academy last Saturday night to see Gary Numan. Indeed, the tour marks the 40th anniversary of Numan’s […]
Thurston Moore Preview // 16/10/2019
Our resident music and clubs editor Safi Bugel prepares us for Thurston Moore’s highly anticipated Hyde Park debut. Next week, Thurston Moore will take on Leeds’ Hyde Park for the first time with his much-anticipated […]
In The Middle with Natural Selection
One of the city’s most exciting promoters returns for a fifth season, with bookings from Folamour to Honey Dijon for a new series of parties at Headrow House. Our Music and Clubs editor Safi Bugel […]
Dance Yrself Clean: Progressive Parties in Leeds
Leeds certainly provides a good night out: an exciting network of DJs and forward-thinking promoters navigate a circuit of unique venues and formidable sound systems. In turn, the clubbing scene can be good at giving back to the community.
Cats Trailer: Triumph or Tragedy?
As part of a new wave of live-action remakes of cinema and on-stage classics, Cats the movie is the next CGI production to hit the big screen. A musical theatre triumph composed by Andrew Lloyd […]
In Profile: Adwoa Aboah
Outspoken feminist, mental health advocate, and founder of Gurls Talk, Safi Bugel celebrates the model who can do it all. Adwoa Aboah’s distinctively well-sculpted, freckled face and husky voice have almost certainly entered your radar […]