Time to hear the Irish trio of Two Door Cinema Club like you’ve never heard them before – uncommercial. Gameshow’s leading track ‘Are We Ready?’ sets the theme for this change of style, through the […]
The Pigeon Detectives @ The Wardrobe, 06/10/16
Leeds born and bred, indie rock band The Pigeon Detectives returned to their home turf to perform a sold out show at the intimate venue ‘The Wardrobe’ on Thursday. The energetic opening act Fighting Caravans, […]
Superfriendz gig previews
Akala @ Belgrave, 29/10/16 The word Akala derives from a Buddhist word meaning ‘immovable’, and yet London-born Kinglsee Daley inherits quite the opposite connotation. His verbal versatility, insightful intelligence and compassionate community spirit has resulted […]
Every Now and Then by Jagwar Ma
Every Now and Then sees Aussie trio Jagwar Ma return for the follow up to their successful 2013 debut, Howlin’. The album presents an extension of the sound they developed on the first record rather […]
Twin Atlantic @ Leeds Beckett, 15/10/16
Their biggest headline gig to date at the SSE Hydro, an extremely well received album and rave reviews for their live shows have all transformed Twin Atlantic from musical underdogs to big names in the […]
Drowners @ Brudenell Social Club, 16/10/16
“It wasn’t this quiet last night” slurs front man Matt Hitt at the crowd, who are about as flat and dull as a punctured bouncy castle. After seeing Drowners two years ago at Soho’s Borderline, […]
Amazons @ Oporto, 13/10/16
Jumping on stage after the rowdy Tibet and locals Sunspots, the audience should have been pumped and ready to move with the Amazons. But once the driving beat of ‘Millions’ kicked in, the crowd was […]
Aurora @ Leeds Stylus, 16/10/16
The lights go down, except for one glowing golden spotlight in the centre of the stage. There stands Aurora, with such an otherworldly presence that in this moment I believe in the possibility of angels. […]
Jeremy Loops @ Leeds Stylus, 13/10/16
Having had one of his songs stuck in my head for the hour prior to the gig, I was ready to see Jeremy Loops in all his glory. The intimate gig, held at Stylus, was […]
The Goo Goo Dolls @ O2 Academy, 09/10/16
The Goo Goo Dolls are a band considered by many to be rock legends, having released 11 studio albums and 30 singles including the massive hit ‘Iris’ over the course of their 30 year career. […]
Blossoms @ Leeds Beckett Union, 05/10/16
The shuddering bass of Kanye Wests ‘Black Skinhead’ announced Blossoms’ arrival on stage. The energy in the room was contagious, almost as if the crowd could sense they were in for a good time. Without […]
In The Middle’s Hidden Gems- Lauren Rycroft and Cara Hammond @ 360 Club, 06/10/16
As far as undiscovered music goes, finding a truly new talent is as rare as getting struck by lightning. To find two in one night then, is like winning the lottery without buying a ticket. […]