Tuesday 3rd February marks the debut of ALTER, a new club night concept which focuses on ‘programming parties of immersive, modern electronic music, with bold bookings which reflect that ethos.’ This ‘ethos’ is certainly fulfilled […]
Hair trends SS15
As we slowly (way too slowly) walking into spring, what better time to find the best hair trends for Spring/Summer 2015? Prepare for a season of comfort, practicality, romance and embellishment: from the classic sleek […]
Timbuktu engenders defiance in the face of injustice
Timbuktu, a film by French Mauritius director Abderrahmane Sissako, depicts the ten month occupation of the town in Mali, West Africa by Islamic militants. They announce their unjust and irrational rules through rusty loudspeakers driving […]
If money weren’t an issue we’d be buying…
Along with the Timberland boots craze, another classic to consider is the traditional DM. Dr Martens leather boots have been iconic since their debut in 1947 and their popularity is ever-increasing with the student population and […]
Preview – Detonate Leeds presents RamJam
David Rodigan has become somewhat of a legend within the Reggae and Dub scene in recent years. His ambition of prolonging the sounds of reggae in UK music culture has brought him to the very […]
Preview: Brotherhood x Vagabondz x People Just Do Nothing
This Friday sees Leeds collectives Brotherhood and Vagabondz join forces with People Just Do Nothing‘s KURUPT FM. Following the huge success of their October Vagabondz appearance, the KURUPT crew return to Leeds to bring you […]
Preview: Jamz @ Wire with Flava D, Royal-T, Elijah and Skilliam
On the 27th January, the Wire will be celebrating five incredible years of Butterz Records and hosting another one of its classic Jamz nights. It’s one to look forward with an unsurprisingly sick line up […]
Leaving Time, by Jodi Picoult
Highly renowned author Jodi Picoult is back with yet another outstanding novel that will undoubtedly make bestseller lists. Leaving Time is an emotional story of a daughter’s search for her mother and the discovery of […]
Gastronaut – Twisted Burger Company hits Jake’s Bar
When it comes to burgers, Leeds has it all – from the cheap take away joints (that you really regret going to in in the morning) to the classier ‘gourmet’ options. So, when I went […]
Wild Beasts @ Canal Mills 11/12
When making the pilgrimage over the canal to that seemingly forever-dark corner of south Leeds, you kind of know what to expect from your night. It normally centres around depravity and hedonism. The taxi to […]
3 Essential Money Saving Travel Tips
It’s that time of year. It’s cold and you want something to look forward to. You probably aren’t alone in counting down the days to the summer months when you can enjoy sun, sea and […]
Panda Bear ‘Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper’ Album Review
The latest solo album from Noah Lennox – AKA Panda Bear, one quarter of the Animal Collective – sounds something like a combination of his previous two efforts. There’s the same washed out, percussive psychedelia […]