It’s that time of year again, and you’re struggling to find a gift for that person in your life who lives and breathes all things Music. You got them their favourite band’s tshirt last year, […]
Britain’s club scene is under threat – only a change in perspective can save it
The latest Flux party was a special collaborative event with Sub Club, bringing Objekt and Honey Dijon to Leeds to celebrate the thirtieth birthday of the Glaswegian clubbing institution. Such prolonged success in any setting […]
Banks performs with ‘Sensational Energy’ @ Manchester Academy, 24/10
Banks stunned the crowds with her haunting, beautiful vocals which echoed throughout the room. She performed with such ease and the audience welcomed her with cheers all throughout the night. She sang songs such as […]
Wolf Alice have ‘Lucky Lucky Leeds’ in the Palm of Their Hands @ O2 Academy, 18/11
From opener ‘Heavenward’, Wolf Alice had the crowd at O2 Academy in the palm of their hands. The crowd-surfing and moshing had already begun by second song ‘Yuk Foo’, setting the tone for the rest […]
A Distant Thumping on the Edge of Town: Tensile returns to Beaver Works
As the biannual exodus of students begins, a dark, discreet crowd of people shall be working their way towards the outskirts of town. What they shall find there is not for the faint hearted. No, […]
It’s time to make a song and dance about mental health
A recent study into mental health in the music industry has found that the pressures that come with such a high intensity career have contributed towards a worryingly high number of musicians experiencing bouts of […]
In The Middle with LP
American singer/songwriter, LP (Laura Pergolizzi), performed at Stylus this weekend as part of her ‘Lost On You’ tour. Music writer Katie O’Kelly asked her a few questions about her experiences in the music industry, songwriting, […]
Benjamin Clementine radiates power at politically charged O2 Academy show, 3/12
The O2 Academy is transformed into a classical recital hall for Benjamin Clementine’s first ever appearance in Leeds. The floors, once sticky with spilt beer and sweat, are lined with 400+ chairs. A grand piano […]
From The Jam @ Leeds University Stylus, 1/12
The reformative fraction, From The Jam, consisting of The Jam’s original bassist, Bruce Foxton, took to Leeds University Union’s Stylus as part of the 35thanniversary celebrations of the original band’s final studio album, The Gift. In […]
From Under Liquid Glass by Peace
Indie band Peace have recently released a new single. The band are known for their upbeat and positive sound- their last album was called ‘Happy People’. This latest track is far mellower than their usual […]
Avery Captivates Wire
Returning to Leeds for another all-night-long debacle at Wire, Daniel Avery delivered the goods, showcasing some of the finest deep techno and drone music. The Londoner’s rise has been impressive, boasting several strong releases, including […]
Unbelievable Objekt Steals the Show at Flux
On the final Friday of term all roads led to Beaverworks, where Flux would again be hosting the most enticing final celebration of the semester. These tend to be extra special, and usually come with […]