George The Poet is a public speaker, writer, recording artist and the latest addition to the thriving spoken word scene in the UK. Spoken word has been gaining some serious momentum in the past year […]
Editors’ Choice w / 18th November
This week at In The Middle, we’ve been immersing ourselves in the work of spoken word artists and local Leeds musicians. 1. Kate Tempest – ‘Lonely Daze’ In her latest album Everybody Down, Mercury Prize […]
The Music Of Burt Bacharach at Leeds Town Hall
“It makes you proud of the city. They don’t build things like this anymore,” says an elderly man gazing up in wonder at Leeds Town Hall’s magnificently decorated ceiling. He’s right. Architecture is on its […]
In The Middle with Audio Chronicles
Let’s take a moment to introduce Audio Chronicles, one of our favourite new nights on the Leeds scene this year. Hosted once a month at the super-chic Baby Jupiter, a basement bar in Leeds’ city centre, […]
Editors’ Choice w / 21st October + 28th October
It’s essay writing season and what better way to get into the zone than by immersing yourself in some of the latest releases. Here at In The Middle, we’ve got your back. This week, we bestow […]
Why Martial Arts societies kick-ass
Many new members of the University have expressed the interest to start training in a martial art, but it is difficult to decide which is right for you and what makes them all different. Aren’t […]
EKKO Festival Review PART 2
Huge praise is due to EKKO for delivering such an incredible line-up for the second Friday of their festival. Being able to create a coherent overall experience through a concise selection of artists – each […]
EKKO Festival Review DAY 1
A bitterly cold Friday evening last week set the scene for the opening of Bergen’s very own EKKO fest, now in its 11th year. EKKO is held at Østre – “a house for sound-art and […]
Yob @ Brudenell Social Club 07/09
Yob’s initial approach to their set seemed to focus on differentiating themselves from Pallbearer and the supporting act, Bong Cauldron, who sounded “exactly what you’d expect a band called Bong Cauldron to sound like” according […]
Editors’ Choice w / 14th October
Your four favourite people are back (well, mainly Emily) with a selection of weird and wonderful tracks to warm you on these cold autumn nights. This week’s selection features Madeon, Chance The Rapper and CHVRCHES. 1. […]
Leeds Busking Competition
Nicola Reed talks to In The Middle about her upcoming Leeds Busking Competition that raises money for a brilliant cause, Simon on the Streets. Coming to university has turned me into a philanthropist. I […]
Editors’ Choice w / 7th October
To give you a glimpse into the hearts and minds of your four favourite people at In The Middle, we the music editors have decided to lovingly curate our favourite tracks into weekly playlists. Week 2 […]