What can you say about Raye that hasn’t been said before? Frankly, a lot. Compared to the opening act, Kara Marni, Raye was extraordinarily versatile and talented. It was like Led Zeppelin following up a […]
Her’s Bring Their Sexy, Smooth and Sensual Songs to Brudenell, 01.11.18
With Halloween the night before, it seemed like most of Hyde Park was feeling pretty fragile throughout Thursday. We were treated, however, to a wholesome evening of good company and sweet sounds as Her’s packed […]
BLOXX Ooze Excitement at Chapel, 03.11.18
For a new band with a total discography of eight tracks, it is unclear what to really expect of Bloxx, as they set up their own gear at the urban Chapel venue. The London four-piece […]
Sam Fender Electrifies Chapel, 02.11.18
Chapel’s backdrop of graffiti and neon signs fits the atmosphere of Sam Fender’s alt-rock perfectly. On the precipice of his debut EP, the North Shields born musician took to the sold-out venue for a show […]
Elder Island Bring Their Versatile Indie Pop to Belgrave, 02.11.18
Bristol trio Elder Island proved last Friday that they have not only mastered the ability to create a unique and versatile style of indie pop, but that they are also able bring that same, feel-good […]
Natalie Prass Brings The Future and The Past to Brudenell, 02.11.18
Country singer H.C. McEntire gets the night off to a genuinely spellbinding start, settling into a set of stripped-back guitar ballads blanketed in just the right amount of reverb. It’s an uncommonly moving support slot […]
Dream Wife Call All The Bad Bitches to the Front, 25.10.18
The revival of femme punk has to be one of the most exciting things happening in the rock world today. The old days of ‘sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll have been pushed aside by […]
Bugzy Malone Reclaims His Crown, 25.10.18
Truly claiming his title, ‘King of the North’, Bugzy Malone dominated at the O2 Academy, delivering a performance that only solidified his place within grime royalty. An expert in crowd control, he was able to […]
Mahalia Brings Her Raw Talent to Wardrobe, 15.10.18
As Mahalia strutted out on stage in her light pink jumpsuit and black high top converse, you knew you were in for a treat; she appeared so cool and calm that you could not help […]
Bo Ningen Rocks Brudenell, 14.10.18
Having seen them once before over three years ago and again last week, I’m still certain that Bo Ningen are a band that has to be seen live to be really appreciated – they have […]
Melvins and Jon Spencer Take Over Stylus, 26.10.18
It’s a punctual 7.30 start for Jon Spencer whose hot, sweaty, garage noise blasting out around Stylus presents a welcome respite from the Baltic winds ravaging the streets outside. Stripped of Judah Bauer and Russell […]
Leeds Alumni, alt-J, Return to Where it All Began, 23.10.18
No strangers to the city, University of Leeds Alumni and trio, alt-J, performed amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Town Hall last week. Opening the set with a mysterious darkness and the intense snare drum […]