Yorkshire based and controversially named, Allusondrugs brought their pop-grunge rock sound with them to the Key Club in Leeds, playing a short but sweet forty five-minute set to a fairly timid crowd. Opening with their […]
Future of the Left @ Brudenell, 25/11/16
Future of the Left’s show at the Brudenell this Friday was possibly the greatest gig that I’ve attended thus far in Leeds, and I can say that without a hint of exaggeration. Musically, the set […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Glam Drugs and Human Handbags: How Far is Too far in Fashion?
The question of ethical boundaries and where we draw the line is one that is constantly being asked within the fashion industry. But as the industry becomes more competitive and there is an emphasised need […]
Sun Ra Arkestra @ Belgrave, 27/11/16
For those that don’t know, the Sun Ra Arkestra is an avant-garde free jazz-cum-psychedelic-cum space jazz big band. Formed by Sun Ra in the early 1950s and carried on after his death in 1993, the […]
In the Middle with Raye
I sat down with up-and-coming RnB artist Raye after her set at the First Direct Arena this weekend, to talk about how her music has evolved since her debut EP, Welcome To The Winter, was […]
Review: Chicago @ The Grand – dazzling dance moves
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery” – Chicago stopped by at Leeds Grand Theatre to dazzle audiences with a heavy presence of impressive choreography from the iconic Bob Fosse. This jazz infused musical is far […]
Night Driver by Busted
Call Peter and get him to smash up the Flux Capacitor; you don’t want to see the future. If this is what’s multi-platinum, the Year 3000 is a bland dystopia ruled by cryogenically preserved X […]
Skin Companion EP by Flume
Skin Companion has kicked off Flume’s staggered releases of more material that was written around the same time as the production of his second album, Skin; the sophomore album was released in May this year […]
Starboy by The Weeknd
Alt-R&B underdog turned international superstar Abel Tesfaye returns riding the wave of success from his last LP – Beauty Behind the Madness – and a series of smash-hit singles in 2015. The Weeknd’s rise in […]
Do you know it’s Christmas time?
31st of October – everyone is in an autumnal mood, focussing on their Halloween makeup and costume. 24 hours later, November 1st, Christmas trees are up, warm jumpers out, and Christmas songs played on repeat. […]
Festival Review: Kazoopa Festival, 26/11/16
The state of the music industry is somewhat questionable these days. Record companies are more money grabbing than ever and focus on brands not musicians. The big dogs have turned their back on bands that […]
Review – Jungle Jam at Mint Warehouse
Jungle Jam returned to its spiritual home of Mint Warehouse for another edition on November 25th. The crowd may have been dominated by students, easily identifiable from their fresh faced glee, but woven amongst them […]