Ellis Maddison offers an alternative look at FONTAINES D.C.’s show at Stylus last week. Murmurings of rich Dublin accents were heard now and then throughout the crowd, while a shipment of Guinness had been specially […]
In The Middle with Girls Against
Almost every girl has experienced some degree of sexual harassment at a gig. In recent years, more and more young females, amongst others, have stepped forwards and shared their common experiences. Since 2015, Girls Against […]
The Amazons Are On Fire at O2 Academy, 09/11/19
The image of burning tour bus ‘Big Suze’ on their eponymously titled first record certainly signalled an end of a chapter for The Amazons. Yet with the release of sophomore album Future Dust the Reading […]
In The Middle with Nice People Magazine
In September 2018, two particularly nice people came together with plentiful nice ideas, and Nice People Magazine was formed. After a year of mags and gigs, co-founders Meg Firth and Tom Nixon decided it was […]
In The Middle with Kessie
Kessie is one of the most exciting DJs in the Leeds scene, bringing a blend of techno, chug and sleaze to the city’s nightlife. Music and Clubs Editor Safi Bugel caught up with the Flesh […]
Swiftly Moving On?
Lizzie Wright investigates the current drama surrounding Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift has had a hell of a year. From releasing her seventh studio album Lover to her role in the new Cats film, being crowned […]
FONTAINES D.C. Prove They are Going to be ‘Big’ at Stylus, 22/11/19
It’s always interesting to see how a band with relatively little material will tour. FONTAINES D.C,, with only one album under their belt – Mercury prize-nominated 2019 banger Dogrel, which isn’t a massively long album […]
Ezra Collective Bring Warmth to Winter at Belgrave, 19/11/19
The electrifying energy of Ezra Collective countered the biting cold, as the London five piece warmed the hearts of Belgrave Music Hall. With the release of their debut album You Can’t Steal My Joy in […]
Jake Bugg Brings An Earnest Set to O2 Academy, 19/11/19
There’s no need to review the O2 Academy – it’s a cornerstone of culture in Leeds and it’ll stay that way for a long time. Jake Bugg’s performance on Tuesday night truly showcased this fact. […]
The Gryphon’s Albums of the Decade
As we reach the end of the 2010s, it seems apt to reflect on what has been the most defining decade of most of our lives here at The Gryphon thus far – especially in […]
Just Hold On, I’m Going Home: Is the Booing of Drake at Camp Flog Gnaw Justified?
Every year thousands of Odd Future fanatics flock to Dodger Stadium for Tyler, The Creator’s annual, self-curated festival ‘Camp Flog Gnaw’. Since its origins 7 years ago, where attendees watched OF in the parking lot […]
Metronomy Make Monday The New Friday @ O2 Academy 11/11/2019
Our online editor Andrea Loftus had her Monday blues truly blown away by the iconic electronic sounds of London legends Metronomy. The O2 Academy seemed less beckoning than my bed on a dreary, rainy Monday […]