1. Nohelani Cypriano – Lihue Label: HanaOla Records Boogie basslines and lovelorn vocals adorn this Floating-Points-endorsed Hawaiian soul cut now thankfully reissued on 45 by Athens of the North. _______________________________________________________________________ 2. VRRS – C63 AMG […]
In The Middle with Woman’s Hour
Woman’s Hour are relentless. On their week off, they are straight back in the studio. I catch lead singer, Fiona Burgess, just after lunch and she’s still getting used to the luxuries of being back in Kendal. […]
Weekly Chart w/10th Dec 14
1. Floating Points – Nuits Sonores Label: Eglo Records Classic Floating Points; jazz-influenced melodic house, due for release on 8th December. _______________________________________________________________________ 2. Mia Dora – Raw Kiss Label: Optimo Trax Infectious disco/ house featuring sexy, soulful vocals […]
Preview: Flux x Secretsundaze at Beaver Works
Winter is coming. But, as the nights draw in, Flux are teaming up with Secretsundaze to shed some light on Leeds and usher in the festive season. And not just with their customary smoking area […]
The Gryphon presents: the not so silent night ft. COSMIC SLOP • IN/ON/UP/DOWN • AUDIO CHRONICLES @ The Faversham
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So, to celebrate, Leeds’ most wonderful student newspaper The Gryphon will be joined at The Faversham on 10th December by some of the city’s finest DJs for […]
Photojournal: Beans on Toast @ Brudenell Social Club 26/11
British folk singer Beans on Toast sings about sex, drugs and politics. Photographer Jack Roberts captures his brilliance in amazing high definition. The Brudenell was the perfect place for the gig -big enough for Beans’ fans […]
Review: Jamz presents P Money, Elijah & Skilliam
Last Tuesday saw the return of Jamz, one of the biggest grime nights in Leeds, started up by Elijah and Skilliam. Hosted at Wire, Jamz performed its last event of 2014 to a sold out crowd. […]
Musical Moments – Editors’ picks of 2014
In 150 words, the Music and Clubs editors recall their favourite musical moments of 2014, ranging from Massive Attacks‘ set at Glastonbury, Klock and Dettmann at Dekmantel, to Ben Frost‘s performance in Utrecht. https://soundcloud.com/state_industry/ben-klock-b2b-marcel-dettmann-live-awakenings-festival-2014-day-2-area-x-29062014 Andrew: It […]
Ariel Pink ‘Pom Pom’ Album Review
It’s never wise to judge a book by its cover but with Ariel Pink’s Pom Pom, you at least have a good inkling of what you are letting yourself in for. Usually when the cover […]
Interview: Ben UFO
The rise of Hessle Audio has been a dramatic one. Set up in the midst of dubstep’s storming of the UK circuit, under the stewardship of Ben Thomson (Ben UFO), David Kennedy (Pearson Sound, formerly […]
Wampire ‘Bazaar’ Album Review
Unsurprisingly, indie-rock enthusiasts Wampire have yet again produced another seemingly preppy, playful and hypnotic album with their combination of murky vocals and electronic guitars taking prominence in Bazaar. ‘The Amazing Heart Attack’ is indeed an […]
The Ting Tings @ Belgrave 28/11
Does anyone remember the Ting Tings? Of course you do! The duo that brought us the nationally celebrated track ‘That’s Not My Name’ back in May 2008. But has anyone heard from them since? The […]