Eerily relevant in a time where the reliability of the news is as equally up for discussion as the news itself, Ivo Van Hove’s mighty stage adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky’s Oscar-winning Network (1974) sees the […]
Hunee delivers yet again at Wire
The popularity of Hunee, (pronounced ‘who knee’) has been slowly building pace since his first release in 2009. He is recognised for his cross-cultured selections, enthusiasm, and his genuine obsession with music, as well as […]
Laksa Delivers an Education in Rhythm at Wire
It was perhaps unsurprising that No Way Back’s first event at Wire started in a slightly sluggish fashion. Wednesday’s techno exploration was unfortunately scheduled the night following Halloween, a heavy night for many with the […]
Giraffage ‘Too Real’ review: Textural electronica aplenty
Midi jazz chords, samples of the ocean, and a deep, pitch-shifted voice bellowing “oh yeah” were not what I expected to greet me as I began my first listen of Giraffage’s debut record. For 15 […]
In The Middle with Deaf Havana
It’s been a wonderful whirlwind of a year for Deaf Havana, following the release of their long-awaited 4th album All These Countless Nights. Coming to the end of the album cycle, music wirter Sophia Simon-Bashall […]
Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas
Sick of gifting loved ones the same pair of festive socks or thoughtless Cadbury’s milk tray every year? Premeditating their false sense of gratitude as they exclaim ‘thank you’ and quickly toss it to the […]
The Basics to Budgeting
Budgeting at university can be hard. You go from the cushion of home comforts; to being thrown into the deep end of university independence. However, it doesn’t need to be difficult and some basic budgeting […]
Marika Hackman @ The Wardrobe, 17/11
“I’m not your man”, Marika sings to the crowd during opening song ‘Good Intentions’, a lyric in keeping with the line-up of remarkable female vocalists and musicians that graced The Wardrobe’s stage last Friday. Soph […]
Coco’s Beach Bar – #Butfirstcocos
Leeds has a huge array of bars and restaurants fueling its thriving night life and the latest bar to enter the scene happens to be conveniently placed in the Trinity Centre. Lifestyle and Culture decided […]
Treat Your Shelf – The Song of Achilles
Whether your shelf is bursting with books or the only covering is a particularly thick dust from disuse, you should definitely add at least one more to it. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller […]
Let’s Get Fizzical: Pizza and Prosecco Festival at Canal Mills
Friday 17th of November saw the much-anticipated arrival of the Pizza and Prosecco Festival, and we headed down to Canal Mills to check it out. The nationwide event has been making headlines across the country […]
Trudy and the Romance @ The Lending Room, 15/11
“Can I borrow your lighter please?” I rehearse. I really want to talk to Trudy and/or The Romance, and so I continued to practice this reliable ice-breaker before approaching. When I finally did stutter out […]