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 Serenity of Suffering by Korn
Nu metal gods Korn return to the fold with their brutally heavy twelfth studio album that sees the ultimate misfits make a return to a more familiar sound. After spending recent years branching out into […]
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 […]
Review – RBMA Form & Function at Wire
Last Friday Wire hosted arguably its most impressive line up ever. It should have been amazing, but it just didn’t quite come together. Things kicked off well, with Hyperdub’s Laurel Halo doing all kinds of […]
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 […]
Dinosaur Jr @ Stylus, 26/10/16
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. […]
Everything Is My Family by Crystal Fighters
The new Crystal Fighters album, Everything is my Family, was highly anticipated by fans. It’s been three long years since their last album, Cave Rave was released. The Guardian’s Paul Lester previously described Crystal Fighter’s music as “what would happen […]
Mapping the Rendezvous by The Courteeners
It seems The Courteeners have stood the test of time unlike so many other indie bands of the late 2000’s that came and went. Some may not realise, but since their successful first album St. […]
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 […]