1974 saw four lads from Guildford come together and form The Stranglers. Forty years later the band has toured the world, produced a colossal 17 albums and has had some major line-up changes. First and foremost […]
Music | Bombay Bicycle Club live
Bombay Bicycle Club O2 Academy 4/5 Stepping out into an impressive light show, Bombay Bicycle Club were more than comfortable in greeting a full house at Leeds’ 02 Academy. On the back of releasing their […]
Music | Album review – Metronomoy
Metronomy Love Letters 3/5 To build up to Metronomy’s first album in three years has centred around Joe Mount, his inspirations and his previous successes. After all, there was no doubt 2011’s The English Riviera […]
Music | Album review – Real Estate
Real Estate Atlas 3/5 Nice – that’s the word that comes to mind on listening to Real Estate’s new offering Atlas. It’s been five years since their debut, and their sunny lo-fi sound remains untampered […]
Music | Album review – MØ
MØ No Mythologies To Follow 4/5 Britain is currently in the midst of Scandi-fever. The death of Marius the giraffe aside, anything touched by Scandinavian hands is lapped up by the British public, and the […]
Clubs | Review – Set One Twenty presents Omar S
Photo: FactMag After pulling in some impressive bookings in the past with French Express, Kyle Hall and Leon Vynehall to name but a few, Set One Twenty launched their “From Detroit With Love” event with […]
Clubs | Review – Canal Mills presents Jon Hopkins, Tourist
Photo: Justin Gardner Jon Hopkins has been busy. Off the back of his 2013 Mercury Prize-nominated album, Immunity, he has embarked on a huge European tour, arranged films scores, whilst also finding the time to wave […]
Music | Album review – Rick Ross
Rick Ross Mastermind 3/5 Mastermind is Rick Ross’ sixth album, and by this stage, the guy probably doesn’t need much of an introduction – he’s The Boss, the larger than life, bearded former correctional officer-turned […]
Clubs | Review – Jungle Jam presents Grooverider
Photo: Dancehall USA Jungle Jam has rightfully earned its place as one of the biggest parties in Leeds, and whether it’s your kind of thing or not, there’s no denying they’re good at what they […]
Music | Eagulls live
Eagulls Brudenell Social Club 3/5 If you’re aware of Leeds’ current biggest thing, Eagulls, then it won’t surprise you that at tonight’s show there were five inflatable penises and four inflatable sex dolls. It’s not […]
Clubs | Weekly Chart
Photo: Factmag This week our picks of the bunch take us from Chicago to Paris, this should keep you on your feet this weekend. Chez Damier – Forever Monna (Oracy Edit) [Mojuba] Re-issue of […]
Music | Album review – We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists TV En Francais 3/5 Having not released a full length album in quite a few years now (the most recent release being the Business Casual EP last year), New York three-piece, We […]