I got the chance to interview The Big Moon before their gig with Mystery Jets in Leeds Student Union. Minus bass player Celia Archer, I sat down with lead singer Juliette (‘Jules’) Jackson, guitarist Soph […]
In the Middle with KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall has had an extraordinary career. With an Ivor Novello award, Brit Award and Q Magazine award it’s safe to say she’s had a successful career so far. Now she has a new album […]
In the Middle with The Sherlocks
Sheffield is a hotspot for talent. From Pulp to Arctic Monkeys, Sheffield now has The Sherlocks to add to this list of prolific musical talent. Being the first band to sell out The Leadmill since […]
Stay Together by Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs have stepped back from indie rock ballads and embraced Coldplay-esque pop tunes on their new album, Stay Together. Some might say that they’ve sold out like never before, but since Employment they’ve been […]
Review – Loop Hole Dub Station at Hyde Park Book Club
Loop Hole Dub Station seemed as if a bunch of mates threw together a little event just to vibe to their favourite records, but it came together in the best possible way. The night had […]
Feature – Slut Drop
DIY club events in Leeds are often commonplace, so much so that it can be diffiuclt to adhere to this philosophy and still mark yourself out as unique to the student population. One collective that […]
White Denim @ Leeds Stylus, 06/10/16
White Denim produce irresistibly catchy tracks and a wholesome sound, despite consisting of just four, rather unassuming, nerdy-looking lads channelling an integral 70s vibe. Having kicked off their UK tour in the wake of their […]
In the Middle with Marsicans
Leeds natives, Marsicans, are an exciting up & coming indie band with a bright future ahead of them. Their catchy melodies and impressive vocal harmonies have earned them a loyal fan base and their music […]
Kaiser Chiefs @ hmv, 07/10/16
There was a clear feeling of a homecoming as excited fans crammed into the HMV store, spilling in between rows of vinyls to get closer to the small stage the Leeds-born Kaiser Chiefs were performing […]
Math Rock: Leeds’ best kept secret
The roots of math rock are traceable to multiple points of departure, from 90’s Midwestern emo and expansive prog-rock, to the noisy post-hardcore scene and the instrumental virtuosity, tonal diversity of jazz. Math rock is […]
Melt by Boxed In
Melt, the second long-player from Boxed In, is a flawed, but ultimately good album. It’s mostly made up of well-crafted, well-produced synth-pop with occasional flashes of originality and brilliance. The most interesting moments come from […]
In The Middle with Gabriel Bruce
I was privileged enough to meet up with the extremely talented yet humble Gabriel Bruce ahead of his show at Headrow House. Despite being incredibly nervous as a big fan of his, Gabriel was very […]