In the mosaic of qualities that give a piece of music meaning the last thing which often figures is what an artist calls their work. This seems appropriate: if something sounds abysmal it doesn’t […]
Architects’ Unexpected Return with ‘Doomsday’
Architects’ massive 7th album, All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, was always going to be a difficult one to follow up. It was the band’s most commercially successful release to date, and undeniably the heaviest, […]
In the Middle with The XCERTS, who are “falling back in love with life”
We spoke to The XCERTS frontman, Murray Macleod, ahead of the band’s upcoming tour. We discussed making music, coming-of-age films, and falling back in love with life… You’re off on tour at the end of […]
Rock en Seine Festival Review
This year was the 15th anniversary of the French music festival Rock en Seine with a 110 000 people attending the 3-day festival, with headliners including The XX, PJ Harvey and Flume among others. Having […]
Montana: America’s Hidden Gem
Often overlooked for more cosmopolitan and well-known US destinations, the state of Montana is a hidden gem with plenty of beauty and charm for travelers to enjoy and explore. Spending the summer in southwest, Montana […]
Single review: ‘Long Time’ by Blondie and Dev Hynes
It appears that despite being the age of 71, Debbie Harry remains coolest of the cool and ultimate, all-round goddess. Always in keeping with the zeitgeist and ready to embrace contemporary style, Blondie never shies […]
In The Middle with The Shimmer Band
The Shimmer Band are one of the latest bands to emerge on the alternative music scene. Originally from Bristol, their music has been described as a sort of psychedelic rock. On Thursday night, they played […]
Leeds Fest 2017 announces first acts
Leeds Fest. Synonymous with good times and messiness. But no matter your own experience of the festival, it’s undeniable that Leeds holds its own in the sea of festival offerings that each summer has to offer. […]
Neo-Nazi terrorist gets life for murder of MP Jo Cox
Extreme right wing terrorist Thomas Mair has today been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox, whom he shot and stabbed to death in Birstall, near Leeds, on the 16th […]
In the Middle with Frank Turner
I’ve been a fan of Frank Turner since I saw him perform live in 2014, and his energy on stage really grabbed my attention. Despite his success, he is arguably one of the most down […]
Chas & Dave @ City Varieties, 10/11/16
Well, this wasn’t what I expected. Last Wednesday, I got the chance to go to see who the hell Chas and Dave are. As a French person, I have heard quite a lot from my […]
Live At Leeds 2017: Line-up Announcements
Now in its umpteenth year, the Leeds staple festival Live At Leeds returns for what looks to be an absolute banger of a day. The 2017 line-up announcements are in, and oh boy are they […]