With the election on everybody’s mind, Evita was the perfect musical to be performed at Leeds Grand Theatre – unless Corbyn the Musical decides to tour anytime soon. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s politically […]
Perfectionism: a toxic ideal
Eve discusses the vague meaning of the term ‘perfect’, and how it can control your life unnecessarily. The etymology of the word ‘perfect’ is interesting. It comes from the Latin word ‘perfectus’ which means ‘completed’. […]
Review: Spelling Bee – Musical Theatre Society
Musical Theatre Society’s latest production takes us back to those cringe-ridden days of adolescence with an unashamed brashness and humour. In presenting us with some of the darker sides of growing up face on with […]
Voter registration incentives: Leeds events
In the 2015 general election, 34% of the electorate did not register to vote. In the recent referendum on Britain’s place in the EU, 64% of 18-24s did not vote at all. To prevent this […]
This Old Dog by Mac Demarco
Mac is back. But it’s definitely not bigger than ever. He has spent his time developing a real caricature of himself, letting his musical outputs slide. His lack of hygiene, dry humour, goofy style and […]
In The Middle with Bang Bang Romeo
We caught up with Bang Bang Romeo to chat Spanish biker gangs, Quentin Tarantino soundtracks and collaborating with Hans Zimmer. One of the first festivals you’re playing this year is Isle of Wight, but what’s your […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: 10 classic beauty products your Grandma would have used and you should too
We as consumers are always used to trying out the newest beauty products being released to see what all the hype is about, but sometimes the most classic products from the oldest brands are often […]
Joan Shelley by Joan Shelley
It’s rare to be lulled into a state of complete calmness after only the first sixteen seconds of an album, but Joan Shelley’s most recent self-titled release rose to the challenge. Close your eyes and […]
Top 5 acts to see at Secret Garden Party 2017
To celebrate their last festival, Secret Garden Party are putting on quite a shindig. Booking only the best for their loyal punters, they’ve well and truly smashed the line-up this year. So, from knock-out headliners […]
The Source by Ayreon
Ayreon, the (mostly) science fiction rock opera project by Dutch musician Arjen Lucassen, returns with The Source. Ayreon has always been somewhat of a curiosity. Lucassen is notoriously shy, and seldom performs live, though he […]
Local Leeds: Turnstones @ Santiago Bar, 9/5/17
It’s a real privilege to witness a band’s debut show, and Leeds locals Turnstones made a bold impression as they supported Muffin at Santiago Bar. The band take influence from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, […]
Disney remakes: there is nothing wrong with childhood nostalgia
Disney’s remake of Beauty and the Beast revealed a confusing streak among their legions of fans. News that a minor character would be openly implied to be gay saw praise heaped upon it by the […]