Truly claiming his title, ‘King of the North’, Bugzy Malone dominated at the O2 Academy, delivering a performance that only solidified his place within grime royalty. An expert in crowd control, he was able to […]
Mahalia Brings Her Raw Talent to Wardrobe, 15.10.18
As Mahalia strutted out on stage in her light pink jumpsuit and black high top converse, you knew you were in for a treat; she appeared so cool and calm that you could not help […]
Bo Ningen Rocks Brudenell, 14.10.18
Having seen them once before over three years ago and again last week, I’m still certain that Bo Ningen are a band that has to be seen live to be really appreciated – they have […]
Melvins and Jon Spencer Take Over Stylus, 26.10.18
It’s a punctual 7.30 start for Jon Spencer whose hot, sweaty, garage noise blasting out around Stylus presents a welcome respite from the Baltic winds ravaging the streets outside. Stripped of Judah Bauer and Russell […]
Leeds Alumni, alt-J, Return to Where it All Began, 23.10.18
No strangers to the city, University of Leeds Alumni and trio, alt-J, performed amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Town Hall last week. Opening the set with a mysterious darkness and the intense snare drum […]
Black Music in Leeds: The Rise of Sound Systems and the Advent of ‘Pirate’ Radio
Claude ‘Hopper’ Hendrickson, now a Project Manager working on Racial Justice campaigns such as the ‘Race Card Project’ at Leeds West Indian Centre, has been involved in Leeds’ Sound Systems since the age of fourteen. […]
Alt-Rocker Sam Fender Comes to Leeds, 02.11.18
Newcastle native Sam Fender has had quite the year. Beginning with being named one of BBC Sound of 2018 was only the tip of the iceberg, as the months following saw him tackle almost every […]
WHP18: Underworld – Preview
Iconic nineties UK dance group Underworld come to Manchester’s Store Street for the 2018 program of Warehouse Project this Friday November 2nd. The night comes as part of the end of Store Street series, as […]
Dance Disease Infects Leeds – Review
Last Friday, Blueberry Hills Studios welcomed back new kids on the block, Dance Disease, after their sold out debut at the venue last year. Thanks to the likes of Patchwork and Next of Kin, the intimate, […]
Portico Quartet Put The Music First at Belgrave, 12.10.18
Portico Quartet like to let the music do the talking. Having been holed up in their home studio writing their forthcoming sixth album, the band have only emerged for fleeting performances in support of April’s […]
Bristol-Based Trio Elder Island are Taking to the Stage at Belgrave, 02.11.18
This Friday, our beloved music hub Belgrave Music Hall will play host to the sensual and exotic grooves of Elder Island, a three piece hailing from Bristol, making up one of the dates of a […]
The Colourful Indie-Pop of Bad Sounds Comes To The Wardrobe, 31.10.18
The colourful indie-pop band with a flair for the unusual, Bad Sounds are taking over after the release of their debut album Get Better. Their first EP, PHRESSSH succinctly summed up the band’s energy and introduced […]