Winning the Mercury Prize for his 2020 self-titled album, Kiwanuka is a contemporary force to be reckoned with. Freya Martin takes a look at the music in question, and the man behind it.
Indie Kings of the North, Marsicans, Bring Acoustic Joy to Jumbo, 21.03.19
A total gem in the Leeds music scene, Marsicans are somewhat renowned for the abundance of energy they bring to their live performances – an acoustic set in Jumbo Records raised the question of how […]
Live At Leeds 2017 – 11 Acts Not To Miss
In just over two weeks, venues right across the city will be awash with music for the stellar Live At Leeds. Not only that, 2017 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and it looks set to […]
‘She’ by Ella Grace
‘She’ is our first taste of what Ella Grace Denton, choosing to go by Ella Grace, has to offer our eager ears. Her sweet Sunday-soul voice is paired with a simple acoustic guitar on the […]
Bear’s Den @ O2 Academy, 02/04/2017
I was first introduced to Bear’s Den a couple of years ago when I watched their heart wrenching video for ‘Above the Cloud’s of Pompeii’, a haunting track about the loss of a loved one. […]
In The Middle with Martha Wainwright
Speaking to someone as interesting as folk artist/singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright was an exciting and intriguing prospect, so of course I began by asking her about her Christmas holidays. “They were good. We always have a […]
In The Middle with Hudson Taylor
After dropping out of education to pursue a career in music, brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor have succeeded in accumulating an impressive following and are about to release their debut album in the UK. Taking […]