Tuesday night marks the return of Polo to Brudenell Social Club as part of their first run of shows since dropping the ethereal ‘Visions of Fortune’, the latest in a line of synthy progressive pop […]
Review – Alter presents Ø [Phase] and Rrose (Live)
To mark the occasion of their first birthday, Alter chose to celebrate in style by inviting LA’s elusive Rrose for a special live performance, alongside an extended set from Manchester techno heavyweight Ø [Phase] at […]
Review – Butter Side Up Ostgut Ton Showcase
When it comes to solid line ups and spectacular nights out in Leeds, Butter Side Up need no introduction. Over the years the trusted team behind BSU have produced a party that combines both quality […]
Review – Subdub Presents: Dancehall Science
Shifting from their usual haunt of the West Indian Centre, the latest edition of Leeds’ favourite party for all things bass-heavy, Subdub ventured into the depths of the Hifi basement on the 19th February. Usually […]
Weekly Chart – Ben’s Picks
Africaine 808 – Basar (Golf Channel Recordings) The German duo Africaine 808 – made up of Dirk Leyers and DJ Nomad – have been steadily releasing EP’s over the last few years. This month sees […]
Celebrity Nepotism
Last month, the heritage British luxury fashion house Burberry hired sixteen year old Brooklyn Beckham to shoot their latest fragrance campaign. The internet responded indignantly. How could an untrained and inexperienced teenager been given such […]
Hills End by DMA’s
After storming onto the Radio 1 playlist at the end of last year with their single ‘Delete,’ DMA’s debut album Hills End has been heavily awaited by anyone with an interest in Britpop. The Australian […]
Baroness @ Stylus 26/2/16
After a lengthy absence, Baroness return to Leeds to play their first headlining set in seven years. Since their last visit, the band has achieved a more mainstream level of success, as well as suffering […]
The Moonlandingz @ Hebden Bridge Trades Club 13/2/16
The Moonlandingz, a hybrid of the Eccentronic Research Council and Fat White Family, played at Hebden Bridge’s Trades Club on a dark Valentine’s Eve. The Trades Club motto is “by the people, for the people” […]
Preview: Soul Rebels @ The Wardrobe 5/3
On the 5th March Soul Rebels will return to The Wardrobe for their second event of the year at and with a great mix of all things soul, jazz and hip-hop, they have once again […]
Preview – Catch Recordings & Cosmin TRG at Distrikt
Leeds’ has a collection of popular basement escapes to venture to at the weekend, frequently seen by the student population in the familiar Hifi and Wire clubs. None in the city however seem as adept […]
#EDAW16: Eating Disorders and Social Media
Anorexia. Even typing the hatred word makes me shiver- never mind saying it. Memories of weekend trips to the eating disorders clinic to visit my best friend come flooding back. I was on daily duty […]