Rock and punk have always gone hand in hand, and soul music definitely isn’t something you’d think of throwing into the mixture. This particular blend of all three genres reinforces that oh so rich sound […]
Alvvays hit new heights at Church
Seeing Alvvays at the aptly named church was a religious experience that I am not going to forgetful a very long time. The saccharine sweet quintet danced with sentimentality but somehow managed to never be […]
Django Django bring infectious psych-rock to Church
Earlier this month, Django Django played to a sold-out crowd at Church. Our photographer Kit Lawrenson was there to capture the carnage. Django Django’s introduction into the music scene saw them bring a unique brand […]
Tom Misch delivers effortless charm at sold-out O2 Academy gig
Tom Misch is clearly on a path to success. At just 22 years-old, the producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist is currently on a UK and Europe tour in the lead up to the release of Geography, […]
Vance Joy radiates warmth at Leeds Union Stylus
Whilst Leeds recovered from last week’s snowmageddon, a slice of Australian sunshine was a most welcome respite. That sunshine came in the form of Vance Joy, who kicked off his world tour in our very […]
Nick Hakim Sedates Brudenell’s Community Room, 15/2
The Brudenell’s Community Room often acts as a platform for local bands bidding to showcase their talent, but sometimes it welcomes acts and ambiences from further afield. With his exotic indie vibes, Nick Hakim brought […]
Morrissey Blends Old and New Tracks in FDA Headlining Slot, 24/2
Tickets for this gig went on sale at 10am on my 21st birthday, so like the die-hard Morrissey fan I am, I was up and ready with plenty of time to spare. However, at precisely […]
Public Access TV Bring Their Cathartic Retro Rock to Brudenell Social Club, 16/2
‘They say the kids don’t like rock’n’roll anymore” sings John Eatherly on ‘End of an Era’ before ambling into a disco-infused chorus that screams back to the seventies. Beyond the garish shirts and T-Bird leather […]
Pale Waves prove they’re more than their comparisons at sold-out Chapel show, 28/2
“They’re like a female 1975” I hear echoing around the smoking area; the same shallow comparison I’ve heard thrown frequently towards Pale Waves. After signing to Dirty Hit and working closely in the studio with […]
The Lovely Eggs Get Everyone Dancing at Their Brudenell Social Club Party, 9/2/18
“I don’t want to see any folded arms” lead singer and guitarist Holly Ross commands to the rows of people stood awkwardly at the front. This sets the tone of the whole concert, as Lancaster-based […]
Ezra Furman pulls off a mammoth 2 hour set at Brudenell Social Club, 3/2/18
Ezra Furman basks in the weird and beautiful realm of bluesy punk in an epic show at the Brudenell. With no support and an almost two-hour set, Furman pulls off this ambitious task and proves […]
Elder Island bring their oozing rhythms to Headrow House
The build-up to a gig is always made more enticing by the first sight of a fully-equipped stage, revealing the numerous tools that are due to move bodies and stimulate senses. The plethora of electronics […]