Speaking to someone as interesting as folk artist/singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright was an exciting and intriguing prospect, so of course I began by asking her about her Christmas holidays. “They were good. We always have a […]
Declan McKenna @ Brudenell Social Club, 29/01/2017
After being compelled by DIY Magazine’s hype over 18-year old Declan McKenna, I found myself stepping into a crowd of bright-eyed, glitter-clad indie kids and feeling as if I was crashing a GCSE results day […]
Local Leeds- Independent Venue Week @ 360 Club, 27/01/17
A reasonable crowd gathered in the small Lending Room above the Library Pub as the 360 club held host to emerging artists Sam Wilde, Glass mountain, DUSK, and Fighting Caravans to celebrate the nationwide Independent […]
In The Middle with BlackWaters
We caught up with the Surrey four piece just before the release of their high-octane indie single, ‘Down’. They are currently touring with like-minded Blackpool rockers Strange Bones. What music are you listening to […]
Single Review: Was It Really Worth It? by The Sherlocks
With their biggest ever tour planned The Sherlocks have everything to prove at the moment. Whilst now should be the time they release their best tune yet, they’ve opted to release a song that has […]
Single Review: Fire That Burns by Circa Waves
‘Fire That Burns’ is a fully fledged adrenalin surging anthem that’s bound to be a hit at the recently announced Reading and Leeds Festivals. Kieran has completed the transformation into despairing heartbroken lead singer as […]
Preview: The Weir at Carriageworks Theatre
In a few days you will have made it through the dull drudgery that is the month of January. To reward yourself, why not treat yourself to an arty evening and get out and support […]
Preview- Anteros @ Leeds O2 Academy, 30/01/17
Gracing the O2 Academy on Monday night is London-based indie pop four piece Anteros. Having only formed less than a year ago, Laura, Jackson, Joshua and Harry have made short week of achieving big things […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 12
Welcome back. You’ve just finished your exams, submitted your last essay, and survived the first week of the Trump presidency — really, congratulations. After all that stress you definitely deserve a break. Sit back, relax, […]
#OscarsSlightlyLessWhite17 – The snubs and surprises
Just when you thought an American voter population couldn’t be more wrong, know that Suicide Squad is now Oscar nominated. The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday and, unsurprisingly, La La […]
Local Leeds: Ormstons, MOM and Jellyskin @ The Verve, 21/1/17
On the 21st of January in the small underground bar at the Verve in Leeds, the club became a mecca for indie and live music lovers alike as the bar held host to the Ormstons, […]
Solardo Sessions at the Faversham 21/01
On Saturday, Canal Mills presented house-tech duo Solardo as they took The Faversham by storm as part of their nationwide tour. Best known for hits such as Tribesmen and The Spot, their set went down […]