In a similar vein to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Zombie Strippers and KFZ (Kentucky Fried Zombies), recent cinematic release Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse attempts to draw in hordes of unsuspecting victims to […]
Weekly Chart – Oliver’s Picks
Candi Staton – Do Your Duty / Evidence – Pepe Bradock Remixes (Honest Jon’s) When you put disco’s biggest voice together with house’s most revered producer, you get something sensational. No wonder it’s been re-pressed. […]
Review: The Secret History
If there’s one thing I’m always looking for in something I read, it’s for the book to exude some kind of atmosphere with writing that conjures up palpable feelings with its setting and characters. Plot […]
Old school gaming
Super Mario 64 This little guy in a red cap and dungarees is literally the king of childhood video gaming. While Mario Kart might be the game that most people remember, Super Mario 64 was […]
An important comment on public perceptions: The Rise of Female Violence
I approached the BBC3 documentary ‘The Rise of Female Violence’ with curiosity, not really knowing what to expect. Alys Harte presents the programme and speaks to victims of domestic abuse committed by women, perpetrators of […]
Winter soup recipe
Ingredients: 3 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, chopped into small pieces 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and […]
David Attenborough brings us the thrill of The Hunt
The Hunt is a brand new BBC One natural history series, produced by the team behind Planet Earth and Africa, that looks at the relationship between predators and prey. Narrated by David Attenborough, the first […]
Best takeaways in Leeds
Having one of the highest student populations in the country, Leeds offers takeaways for all tastes on virtually every corner. With deadline season upon us, takeaways can become our true saviours – who has the […]
The Great Migration sweeps across Tanzania
In June I went on the trip of a lifetime to the second largest continent in the world, the elephant ear-shaped landmass that is Africa. More specifically, the immense game reserves of Tanzania. Our first […]
Pieminister review: Who ate all the pies?
A pie and a pint. I get that. In fact, I want that. But, a pie in a cocktail bar that’s come dressed up as an American BBQ restaurant? Surely, something’s amiss here. While their […]
Preview – Kurupt FM Present: Champagne Steam Rooms
“NEXT STOP CHAMPAGNE STEAM ROOMS LEEDS A DIS FREEEEEIDAY!!!” The BBC3 mockumentary series ‘People Just Do Nothing’ are hosting the phattest event at Canal Mills this Friday, 20th November. Get down to see MC Grindah, […]
Preview – Daniel Avery + Volte Face
May I strongly suggest that this Friday 20th November you head down to town’s hippest, new, palatial venue, Headrow House. Why? Daniel Avery. Infecting our airwaves over the last couple of years with his admirable […]