Slow Club, Sheffield’s finest, have evolved a lot since 2009’s debut album Yeah So. The band were once renowned for folky, melodic songs with heart-wrenching lyrics inspired by the hardest and deepest moments in the […]
Twin Peaks @ Brudenell Social Club, 24/10/16
Since the untimely demise of The Cockpit, Brudenell Social Club has long been cited as the very heart and soul of the Leeds music scene. That may be, but the legendary venue is no stranger […]
Australian Pink Floyd @ First Direct, 28/10/16
Australian Pink Floyd are something of an oddity in the world of tribute acts. They don’t play pubs, they don’t have a jokey name, and they don’t sound crap. Instead, they opt to play arenas, […]
Corinne Bailey Rae @ Leeds Town Hall, 28/10/16
I’ve always felt quite an affinity with Corinne Bailey Rae. To have both studied English Literature at Leeds, and to often see her pass in the street or to speak at my place of work, […]
Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds, 26/10/16
Stepping into the spotlight in only jet black, the ballsy Nottingham singer simply has to pluck the first notes of ‘On My One’ to command the sold out crowd’s attention. They were clearly waiting for […]
Hookworms @ Holy Trinity Church, 28/10/16
As part of a series of Beacons Metro events spanning venues all over Leeds, they teamed up with Super Friendz to bring Leeds locals Hookworms to Holy Trinity Church, alongside an eclectic support lineup. A raging psychedelic-punk […]
Fucked Up @ Belgrave, 27/10/16
With a name like that, Fucked Up have a lot to live up to. On recent albums they’ve departed from their hardcore roots in pursuit of arena-sized guitar harmonies and grand concepts, but tonight they […]
Lady Leshurr @ Belgrave, 30/10/16
As a self-declared queen, Lady Leshurr proved her royal status on Sunday evening at Belgrave. Despite the show not selling out and the venue being half-full, Lady Leshurr’s crown did not fall. Working through her […]
Preview: Local Natives @ Stylus, 7/11/16
The wonderful Local Natives are coming to Leeds on Monday, and it is not a gig you’re going to want to miss. Fresh from the release of their exquisite third album, ‘Sunlit Youth’, these Californian […]
The Shimmer Band @ The Wardrobe, 29/10/16
Although the Shimmer Band played to an audience of about twenty people this Saturday night at the Wardrobe, watching them perform made me feel like I was witnessing something huge. The band’s set was only […]
JMSN @ Headrow House, 29/10/16
Saturday saw JMSN’s very first visit to Leeds. Despite his uncertainty of the pronunciation (I’m not sure why), it was definitely a warm welcome. For an artist who has released 3 albums, amongst other EPs, […]
HONNE @ Brudenell Social Club, 27/10/16
“It’s all got a bit too sexy for them,” James remarks from behind the keys, as two audience members saunter out to the bar. On reflection, this could be the case. Since releasing their intimate […]