‘Ambitious flower girls who see this play must not imagine they can pass themselves off as fine ladies’, flashes repeatedly across the stage before the play has even begun. Sam Pritchard’s reworking of Bernard Shaw’s […]
The joys of dogspotting
In a world so full of hate, is Dogspotting the only pure thing left? Lauren discusses the Facebook group that’s going to become your latest obsession… Firstly, hear me out. We all know that everything […]
For a Moment I Was Lost by Amber Run
Amber Run have returned with a beautifully depressing second album. Scrapping their guitar roots (very similar to the likes of Kodaline), the Nottingham four-piece have opted for a new, complex sound laced with emotion. Utilising […]
Brooders by Brooders
As someone who’s known local Leeds outfit Brooders on a personal level since I played a show with them back when they were called Hunny, I was eager to check out their self-titled EP. What […]
DROGAS Light by Lupe Fiasco
Trilogies are notoriously difficult to master. A journey that sets out with a strong identity can often stagnate under the weight of a disappointing, irrelevant sequel, or a finale that inevitably fails to live up […]
Welfare at Leeds: How to be resilient when things don’t go your way
There’s always a lot of pressure to succeed at university, but it’s not always possible. Martha gives some advice on how to build up your resilience when things don’t go right. How resilient do you […]
The Guitar: This is a man’s world
Imagine Ed Sheeran on stage, guitar and loop-pedal in toe, looking pretty sweaty-headed during a performance of ‘Sing’. Now, imagine Joan Jett on stage, hooking the audience into synchronised head-banging before the first play of […]
6 years of Flux: a birthday tribute
What started out as a one-off charity event down at Wire, Flux has grown into a full blown underground electronic music brand, and February marked its 6th birthday. As Beaver Works has expanded, so has […]
mono_cult bring Tale of Us and Bicep to Canal Mills
Leeds is recognised all over the country for its eclectic nightlife, with nights like mono_cult bringing world renowned DJs along for the party. This year, mono_cult are celebrating their tenth anniversary, and are returning to […]
We Love Jungle Awards at Mint Warehouse
Forget the Brit Awards and the MOBO’s, Leeds was blessed with hosting the We Love Jungle Awards at our very own Mint Warehouse. From the hallowed presence of General Levy to the constant voracious appreciation […]
The Edgy Veggie: Orzo Soup
This recipe is one that is perfect for those cold winter days when you’re feeling bunged up with a cold. With high levels of chilli and zest, this is a recipe that is guaranteed to […]
Even More Stranger Things
Super Bowl has graced us with an in-depth look at the second season of Stranger Things, arriving to Netflix this Halloween. As a super-fan of the show I could speculate all day, but I’m here […]