Dinosaur Jr’s set at Stylus was remarkable to say the least. The fact the band are still able to combine such a playful accessibility with their excessive volume and experiments with noise, especially in a […]
Preview: The Japanese House @ The Wardrobe, 4/11/16
Hauntingly melancholic and angelically mellow, 21-year old alt-pop musician Amber Bain – better known as The Japanese House – will grace the stage of Wardrobe Leeds this upcoming Friday. Following a worldwide tour supporting The […]
Death Grips @ Manchester Academy, 16/10/2016
Sacramento industrial punk-rap trio Death Grips bring their mysterious and notorious live show to the UK once again. This particular gig was in such high demand, it had been upgraded from the smaller capacity Academy 3. […]
Augustines @ Stylus, 23/10/16
It’s always sad to hear that a band is breaking up, especially when you are lucky enough to witness a concert that encapsulates their talent whilst showcasing the mutual love and appreciation between themselves and […]
Band of Skulls @ Stylus, 20/10/16
Band of Skulls encapsulate everything that is integral to a classic rock and roll band, whilst remaining refreshingly unique. It is therefore no surprise that much anticipation has surrounded their tour since the release of […]
Trudy and the Romance @ Oporto, 19/10/16
There seems to be a plethora of generic indie bands cluttering the music scene at the moment. Trudy and the Romance, formerly just Trudy, are a much needed breath of fresh air with their weird […]
The Lumineers @ O2 Academy, 24/10/16
You know a gig has been a success when the chords of the final song are dying out before you even know what’s happened. Following the mellow crooning of support act Bahamas, The Lumineers burst […]
Clean Cut Kid @ Headrow House, 23/10/16
Heading back to Leeds on their first headline tour were Liverpudlian band Clean Cut Kid at Headrow House. They kicked off the night with ‘Runaway’, their single that was released in October 2015 along with […]
Amber Arcades @ Brudenell, 17/10/16
In today’s melting-pot music industry it’s not uncommon to come across a band whose sound is hard to pin down. This is certainly the case with Amber Arcades, whose futuristic, fantasy-esque name reflects their eclectic, […]
Jamie T @ O2 Apollo Manchester, 20/10/16
On Thursday night hundreds of Jamie T fans piled into the O2 Apollo Manchester for one of the final UK shows of the London born singer-songwriter’s much anticipated Trick tour. There was no messing around […]
DMA’S @ Stylus, 19/10/16
The DMA’s have caused quite a stir in the music industry since releasing their debut album ‘Hills End’. They kicked off their UK tour in Leeds on Wednesday night with a set overflowing with huge […]
Billy Talent @ O2 Academy, 20/10/16
Post-hardcore music has a very specific vibe. It’s aggressive, filled with unbridled power and aggression, and is unapologetic to the core. To put it simply: Post hardcore, as a genre, is decidedly un-Canadian. And yet, […]