Bill Ryder-Jones returns with his best album to date. Yawn is the culmination of a seven-year solo career and a pained existence, moving his beautifully depressing guitar music into a much deeper dimension. Together these […]
Bugzy Malone Reclaims His Crown, 25.10.18
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 […]
Actress Selma Blair Reveals MS Diagnosis
Actress Selma Blair, 46, known for her roles in Hellboy and Cruel Intentions, has been diagnosed with the neurological condition multiple sclerosis, which she revealed in an emotional Instagram. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition […]
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. […]
National Novel Writing Month
As soon as the clock strikes twelve on the 31st October, it can mean a number of things. The beginning of the countdown to Christmas, the time to throw out pumpkins that are beginning to […]
The Best Multiplayer Games to Play with your Flatmates
Mario Kart – Nintendo Wii There’s nothing better for bonding with new people than the tried and tested mix of nostalgia and intense competition. Mario Kart delivers on both fronts. There’s nothing more satisfying than […]
PS4’s Spider-Man: With Great Game Comes a Great Experience
In the weeks after Spider-Man for PS4 was released, there is one thing that can be said about the game: it definitely makes you feel like a superhero. The smoothness of the gameplay and the […]
Netflix and Marvel: The Rift Between the Dynamic Duo
In August of 2017, Disney announced plans to launch two separate streaming services – one for ESPN focusing entirely on sports, and one for its Disney and Pixar live-action and animated films and shows. The […]