With Bobby’s Disco blasting Steve Monite’s Only You and DJs like Folamour and Hunee who famously mix Afro boogie, funk and beat into their sets, it’s quite clear the influence of West African music is […]
Credit Where Credit’s Due?
Tom Poole investigates the continuing influences of Black musicians on the soundscape of Britain. It seems very relevant to talk about the history of Black influence on such a crucial element of our pop culture, […]
Black Artist Spotlight
In celebration of Black History Month, our team of writers play tribute to some of our favourite musicians. Beyoncé by Ed Barnes By this point, it would be hard not to argue that Beyoncé is […]
In The Middle with Sable Radio
Amanda Boachie hopped on the bus to a converted nun convent to have a chat with the lovely people at Sable Radio, an independent online radio station based in Magbate, Leeds. I got on the […]
Music as an Act of Resistance
With the shortlist for this year’s Mercury Music Prize being more politicised than ever, Toni Stephenson takes a look at how politics and music have become increasingly intertwined over recent years.
Dance Yrself Clean: Progressive Parties in Leeds
Leeds certainly provides a good night out: an exciting network of DJs and forward-thinking promoters navigate a circuit of unique venues and formidable sound systems. In turn, the clubbing scene can be good at giving back to the community.
Local Leeds Bands: Talent On Your Doorstep
Looking to revamp your playlist? Well why not dig into the homegrown talent from the garden of Leeds-en with these five fresh talents. POLO Alternative pop mavericks Polo effortlessly combine irresistible hooks, dreamy synths and […]
A Freshers Guide to the Best Music Venues in Leeds
Moving to a new city is hard enough, but when you come face to face with the culture crawling down every Leeds side street, it’s hard to know where to start. But fear not, our […]
An Analysis of Taylor Swift’s ‘London Boy’
Following the release of her seventh album, our In The Middle Associate Hannah Stokes explores why exactly Taylor Swift’s single ‘London Boy’ is causing so many people so much anger.
The Women From Down Under Are Ready to Take Over
It’s no question that surf, sunsets and sheep spring to mind when you think of the elusive Oceania. However, Australia and New Zealand have done more than gift us half the male cast of Les […]
Raise Your Mug in Support of Touring Musicians
Unquestionably the last decade has seen a dramatic shift in music consumption. Since the turn of the century, the physicality of music has decayed in the preference of digitals ease and artists have been left […]
Mature Gambino: Capitalism in Guava Island
Andrea Loftus reviews Donald Glover, A.K.A. Childish Gambino, and his latest artistic project: ‘Guava Island’. Starring Rihanna and Glover himself, the film deals with a range of gripping and vitally relevant issues, such as the […]