It’s been a while since I’ve been the youngest person at a gig, but that seemed the case as I stood amongst fans of 70s space-rock legends Hawkwind at Leeds refectory. “The last time Hawkwind played […]
Penguin Café Orchestra @ Howard Assembly Rooms, 12/3/17
A Sunday night on desolate upper-Briggate’s Howard Assembly Rooms is not the most typical of settings, but Penguin Café are far from typical. As a ten-piece chamber jazz collective that ranges from Suede and Gorillaz […]
All Time Low @ O2 Academy, 15/3/17
Bringing back my nostalgic me memories of rocking out to pop punk at the age of 14, All Time Low were timeless as they played their 2017 tour at the Leeds O2 Academy. With Waterslides […]
The Stranglers @ O2 Academy, 17/3/17
It is the 40th anniversary of The Stranglers’ first ever recorded album Rattus Norvegicus and they have been touring up and down the country, showcasing their phenomenal catalogue. Having released 18 albums, spanning over 35 years, The Stranglers […]
The Weeknd @ First Direct Arena, 14/3/17
After watching many Snapchat and Instagram stories of his UK tour, I had very high expectation seeing all this euphoria in the arenas. During his two-hour set, Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. The Weeknd, spoilt us with […]
One girl, two gigs: reggae is still relevant
Reggae holds its own in musical history as one of the most influential genres. One might call it a movement, given the social and political impact it had in its native Jamaica in the late […]
Laura Marling @ O2 Academy, 8/3/17
Laura Marling’s Semper Femina is a confident and detailed expression of femininity, owing much of its success to Blake Mills’ meticulous production and unusual instrumentation. Wednesday 8th March saw Marling grace Leeds’ O2 Academy, offering […]
Lower Than Atlantis @ O2 Academy Leeds, 13/03/17
It’s been a while since Watford rockers Lower Than Atlantis have been in Leeds, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting their return. The main support, Young Guns, deserve crowds of this size all to themselves. In […]
Romare @ Headrow House, 4/3/17
Romare’s live show is a work of art and recently it has been evolving. Originally just him and a percussionist, they create the all music on the spot, apart from the vocal samples. The addition […]
Toothless @ Brudenell, 3/3/17
A smaller and smiley crowd gathered to watch Toothless perform amongst the fairy lights and disco balls of Brudenell Social Club. Only the fifth show of their first UK tour, there was a lovely rapport […]
Aristophanes @ Headrow House, 02/03/17
Seeing a Taiwanese rapper performing at Headrow House to an audience of perhaps thirty people can only be described as a surreal experience. A number of people were sporting Grimes merchandise, reaffirming her role in […]
Bonobo @ O2 Academy, 01/03/17
As vocalist Szjerdene Mulcare calls him the “man on bass and buttons”, Simon Green with a white electric guitar, carefully tapping away at his synthesizer in a pool of light, was something quite heavenly. Both […]