Coming from the depths of Berlin’s techno scene, Stroboscopic Artefacts label boss Lucy made it to Wire on Saturday to provide dance lovers with over 3 hours of sweat filled techno heaven. Thanks to ALTER, Leeds […]
Redemption by D∆WN
With almost every aspect of American culture currently in Donald-division, this progressive pop album proves the magic of bringing diversity together. D∆WN (real name Dawn Richard) is a familiar figure to anyone with a loud-and-proud or slightly […]
The Damned @ 02 Academy, 17/11/16
The Damned opened their show on Thursday by having ELP’s version of ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’ play on speakers, shortly before their guitarist came on stage to interrupt it. This was followed by a […]
A Close Shave: The definitive list of best musical hairstyles
Some hairstyles are so iconic that they can transform into the most recognisable aspect of a person’s style. And musicians just so happen to have some of the most iconic of them all. It’s a […]
Slaves @ O2 Academy, 15/11/2016
If you know anything about punk duo Slaves, then you can probably guess what you would experience at one of their gigs. Drummer Isaac Holman and guitarist Laurie Vincent have an amazing stage presence full […]
Review – Love Muscle w/ Lakuti at Wharf Chambers
Love Muscle is an alternative LGBTQ+ clubbing experience which Leeds has been in dire need of. The self-proclaimed ‘pumping gay dance party’ held monthly at Wharf Chambers certainly lived up to its name. This time […]
Review – Sadar Bahar at Hifi
Whether it was the gruesome weather or the fact that we are being catapulted towards the end of first semester, there was definitely something in the air on the evening of the 19th November. It […]
Review – Good Life: The Deep Sea Dance Off
Despite being only their 3rd Birthday, Good Life have carved an impressive reputation. Getting out of the Uber at Beaverworks, a crowd of sparkly underwater creatures invaded the streets, waiting to enter the themed ‘Deep […]
Feature – Hyde Park Book Club
Leeds’ cultural scene has been enriched in 2016 by the presence of Hyde Park Book Club, a small café and arts space a stone’s throw from Hyde Park Corner. The venue has become a hub […]
In the Middle with Frank Turner
I’ve been a fan of Frank Turner since I saw him perform live in 2014, and his energy on stage really grabbed my attention. Despite his success, he is arguably one of the most down […]
When I’m 54: Celebrating the 54th birthday of The Beatles’ debut single
When I was eight years old I got a portable CD player and three CD’s for Christmas; Busted’s A Present For Everyone, Michael Jackson’s Greatest Hits and The Beatles’ 1 – the compilation album of […]
Jordan Rakei @ Headrow House, 11/11/16
For Jordan Rakei, from his infectious grooves down to the offensively loud shirt he’s sporting tonight, there’s only one word. Jazzy. Alongside the likes of Tom Misch and Zak Abel, Rakei forms part of a […]