It’s hard to not instantly fall for Shonen Knife’s charm as they emerge on the fuschia-lit main stage of the Brudenell, sporting matching striped tunics and unwavering smiles. The Osaka three-piece return to Leeds for […]
Live At Leeds 2018: Flaunting Leeds’ Exceptional Music Culture
Live At Leeds. The day that transforms Leeds into an indie playground. Music lovers race breathlessly across the city to catch their favourites on the lineup, leaving cigarette ends and glittery Uber seats in their […]
Mallory Knox are a whole new band at Manchester Rebellion
From the outside, Mallory Knox’s Manchester gig looks just like any other show. People huddle in the rain as they queue up outside, swapping Twitter handles with new friends and speculating on the setlist, while […]
Gomez host triumphant celebration of their iconic album at O2 Academy
“If there’s one person in the world who doesn’t need help singing this song, Ben, it’s you,” Tom Gray jokes. It’s true – his bandmate Ben Ottewell’s request for us to “help” him sing ‘Make […]
A Letter to Rejjie Snow, following his seductive sold-out show at Stylus | 26.04.18
Dear Rejjie, Your set may have been delayed by a few minutes due to technical difficulties, and you may have proceeded to call us Manchester about four times before your DJ reminded you what city […]
Courtney Marie Andrews brings country charm to Brudenell Social Club, 18/04
With recent recognition from artists such as Elton John, Ryan Adams and actor Chris Pratt, it’s no wonder the Brude is filled to the brim with an excited audience who are eagerly anticipating the arrival […]
Sunflower Bean bring New York rock to The Wardrobe, 29/03
Sunflower Bean are a rock band and they want you to know that. Hailing from New York, the band are touring their second album, Twentytwo in Blue, which is currently vying for a place in […]
The Wonder Stuff + Ned’s Atomic Dustbin bring O2 Academy back to life, 04/04
As all music fans will know, the run-up to any gig is fraught with anticipation, but the wait for this particular Academy show was a little more intense. For many, seeing The Wonder Stuff and […]
The Magic Gang bring their charm and teenage nostalgia to Church
A mere few days after their intimate album launch gig at Headrow House, The Magic Gang return to Leeds for a stellar sold-out show. Support act Our Girl win the crowd over with their grunge […]
KNOWER brought relentless energy to Brudenell Social Club
To quote lead singer Genevieve Artadi: “I don’t think we were ready for how crazy you guys would be.” Skeltr’s incredible performance left the audience well warmed up for KNOWER’s entrance, and from the moment […]
Marsicans make their mark on the Northern crowd at Church, 10/3
In the past few years Leeds has well and truly been filing out talented groups one after the other, one of which is Marsicans, a four piece band whose sound is self proclaimed as “upbeat […]
Jake Bugg and Georgie grace the stage of Leeds Grand Theatre, 4/3
“Thank you, thank you very much, er…” was the phrase heard repeatedly from the unbelievably humble, Jake Bugg. Seemingly unaffected by fame, this singer/ songwriter put on a beautiful acoustic set at The Leeds Grand Theatre. […]