Los Campesinos! – No Blues Los Campesinos! fifth album ‘No Blues’ offers an impressive variety of songs, showcasing their development in sound; however, it is difficult not to be constantly looking back longingly at their […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Future of the Left, Department M & Bears Den
Future of the Left – Belgrave Music Hall (4/5) Have you read any of the reviews of Future of the Left’s latest album? If you have, you will doubtless know that Future of the Left […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Parquet Courts, Travis & The Pigeon Detectives
Parquet Courts – Brudenell Social Club (4/5) This is a gig for feedback junkies. Dirty guitar tones fluctuate towards pig squeals at almost every opportunity in this alternative punk showcase at the Brudenell. Locals Menace […]
Music | Lou Reed (1942-2013) – 'Goodbye grumpy old uncle Joe'
Cult Hero, iconic rock musician and one of the most influential artists of his generation; Lou Reed made up in influence what he lacked in commercial success. If you’re a fan of punk, electronica or […]
Competition – Win a signed CD and two tickets to Annie Mac Presents
On Friday November 29, the Radio One DJ and club music champion will be coming to Leeds, bringing the ongoing dance music roadshow that is Annie Mac Presents to the O2 Academy. This is off […]
Music | Bonfire playlist
Tracks to reflect the high spirits of everyone watching the fireworks, this playlist is perfect for any bonfire soirée. Burning Heart – James Blunt The third track from his brand new album Moon Landing; the […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Sub Focus & Ryan Hemsworth
Sub Focus – O2 Academy (4/5) The O2 Academy Leeds was exploding with energy on Friday 25th October as hundreds of fans packed in to witness Sub Focus – LIVE! Having released his second solo album Torusonly […]
Preview – Butter Side Up presents Mike Huckaby
Photo: Pulse Radio Leeds will play host to a very special booking at Wire this Friday as Butter Side Up presents motor city veteran Mike Huckaby. As well as being both a DJ and producer, […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Bastille, Clean Bandit & Daughter
Bastille – The O2 (4/5) The phenomenal demand posed on Bastille’s 2013 autumn tour has guaranteed us a sell-out show. The O2 is crammed with a keen, female-dominated arrangement in the front and a seemingly […]
Music | Review – Best Coast, Katy Perry, Active Child & Diana Vickers
Best Coast – Fade Away EP (4/5) Don’t let the length of this record fool you; Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno easily cram enough energy and enticing musicality into just 7 tracks. ‘Fade Away’ is […]
Music | Interview – You Me At Six
From their humble beginnings and the release of their debut album Take Off Your Colours back in 2007, to surprising everyone (including themselves) with a headline show at Wembley late last year, British rockers You […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Portico Quartet, London Grammar & Jungle
Portico Quartet – Brudenell Social Club (5/5) There is an almost tangible buzz of anticipation in the Brudenell Social Club as Portico Quartet arrive onstage. With three albums now under their belts and […]