As we nudge house music gently off the scene, and welcome a revamp of funk, groove and disco, we also prepare for the astonishingly cool dude that is George Evelyn, AKA Nightmares On Wax. He […]
In The Middle with Willowe
Blessed by an abundance of talent in the local area, In The Middle has set its sights on uncovering some of the finest unsigned and small-label artists in Yorkshire and beyond, in a showcase of […]
Dope Body @ Brudenell Social Club 16/05
Dope Body return to the Brudenell Social Club with their brand of noise-rock after three years away. Judging by their reception, the Baltimore three piece have definitely been missed. Leeds staples Cowtown are a wonderfully […]
Ólafur Arnalds @ Howard Assembly Room 27/02
Having previously listened to Ólafur Arnalds’ sorrowful, reflective works for piano, strings and electronics, I was not without cynical apprehension that the evening’s performance had the potential to be sentimental to the point of tawdry. […]
In The Middle with Ghadimi
Blessed by an abundance of talent in the local area, In The Middle has set its sights on uncovering some of the finest unsigned and small-label artists in Yorkshire and beyond, in a showcase of […]
Preview – System presents Guti (live) and Nick Hoppner
The balloons from their 7th birthday celebrations have only just started to sag, but System have rebounded with two stellar lineups in quick succession at the Mint club: the huge Joy O and co night […]
Review – RBMA presents Joy Orbison b2b Ryan Elliott b2b Evan Baggs
February 27th brings yet another Friday, and another opportunity to queue for a few years in anticipation of another big night in the small confines of Mint club, the legendary clubbing mecca of […]
Weekly Chart
1. ITALO JOHNSON – A1 Label: ITALO JOHNSON Super-super exclusive release from the German trio limited to 103 copies. Detroit/ Chicago-influenced house that’s “too deep underground”. __________________________________________________________________ 2. Auntie Flo – Lumbalu Label: Highlife […]
Review – Resident Advisor pres. Ten Walls
Last weekend, Resident Advisor hosted a night at Canal Mills, with Ten Walls returning for the first time since his sold-out show at Halloween. ONEMAN opened the night, and shockingly closed his set with Nina Simone’s cover […]
Editors’ Choice w / 23rd Feb 2015
Earlier this week, Ishikawa Records launched their first intimate gig in a living room in Hyde Park. In an effort to recreate the incredible atmosphere, we at In The Middle present to you tracks from […]
Arrested Development Stylus 18/02/2015
Arrested Development (or Motherboy, as fans of a certain TV show may know them), played to an audience mostly made up of thirty-something’s in Stylus. Frontman, Speech wore a long fluorescent orange coat, complete with […]
What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World by The Decemberists
Following a four-year recording hiatus, anticipation for the Decemberists’ latest full-length release is undoubtedly high. What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World sees the band return in their trademark literary folk rock form while […]