It’s Monday Morning – Perhaps you’ve been telling yourself for the past few weeks that this is the day. No more digestives at 11pm. No more takeaways. No more food that you love; from now […]
Slim pickings for moderate voters
After three years studying politics, it has occurred to me that the more I learn, the less I know. My political beliefs have, particularly at university, been thrown up in the air and I now […]
Kaiser Chiefs @ hmv, 07/10/16
There was a clear feeling of a homecoming as excited fans crammed into the HMV store, spilling in between rows of vinyls to get closer to the small stage the Leeds-born Kaiser Chiefs were performing […]
Math Rock: Leeds’ best kept secret
The roots of math rock are traceable to multiple points of departure, from 90’s Midwestern emo and expansive prog-rock, to the noisy post-hardcore scene and the instrumental virtuosity, tonal diversity of jazz. Math rock is […]
Melt by Boxed In
Melt, the second long-player from Boxed In, is a flawed, but ultimately good album. It’s mostly made up of well-crafted, well-produced synth-pop with occasional flashes of originality and brilliance. The most interesting moments come from […]
In The Middle with Gabriel Bruce
I was privileged enough to meet up with the extremely talented yet humble Gabriel Bruce ahead of his show at Headrow House. Despite being incredibly nervous as a big fan of his, Gabriel was very […]
In the Middle with Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Over the last decade, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble have been dropping gnarly horns behind the scenes for some of the biggest names in Hip Hop and R’n’B. Rated by The Guardian as one of the top […]
Preview – Butter Side Up 6th Birthday w/ Sonja Moonear
One of Leeds’ most celebrated party curators; Butter Side Up never fail to disappoint. Their innovative artist choices, ability to promote a friendly and welcoming climate and their sheer dedication to ensuring everyone has an […]
Review – Dimensions Presents Marcellus Pittman at Wire
It’s a little difficult to know exactly how to divvy up praise between Dimensions Festival and the Wire Club for the booking of Detroit OG Marcellus Pittman. Perhaps like a prodigal child, the applause should […]
Review – Bondax & Friends at Canal Mills
The vast main room of Canal Mills was a great size and felt super slick for hosting Bondax & Friends on Friday night. The smoking area was adorned with fairy lights and bunting, creating a […]
‘War On Everyone’ Review – Bad Cops and A Bad Movie
In the time between seeing and reviewing John Michael McDonagh’s new film War on Everyone, I have racked my brains for explanations as to how the writer/director of a film as sensitive, poignant, and encapsulating […]
‘The Girl On The Train’ Review – Gone-Girl-gone-bad
With a cast bragging the likes of Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux and Luke Evans, there is an expectancy of brilliancy attached to Tate Taylor’s The Girl On The Train: promising above-par acting, inventive script-writing and […]