Earlier this week, Ishikawa Records launched their first intimate gig in a living room in Hyde Park. In an effort to recreate the incredible atmosphere, we at In The Middle present to you tracks from […]
Editors’ Choice w / 16th Feb 2015
This week it’s all about BADBADNOTGOOD’s collab with Ghostface Killah – the perfect soundtrack to ease you into essay writing season. 1. BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah – Sour Soul The title track from the best […]
Editors’ Choice w / 9th February
With releases from Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, this week has been explosive for new music. Hold tight. 1. Kendrick Lamar – The Blacker The Berry With a title that references Wallace Thurman’s work of […]
In The Middle with George The Poet
“So, whose responsibility is it?” George Mpanga delivers his performance in conversational spoken word but don’t be fooled. His performance is assertive and provocative, encouraging audience engagement at every turn. In the depths of LUU’s […]
Editors’ Choice w / 2nd February 2015
Another week, another playlist. We source the latest music to warm you from the inside out. 1. Ghostpoet – Off Peak Dreams With synths bleeding in and over a gorgeous combination of trip-hop, stripped down keys […]
Editors’ Choice w / 26th January
The first instalment of Editors’ Choice 2015 is teeming with the latest talent that Leeds (and beyond) has to offer. With the increasingly erratic weather, there’s more reason to stay in and curl up with your […]
IN / ON/ UP / DOWN & Destroy All Monsters Present: TOKiMONSTA
For the past four months, IN / ON / UP / DOWN has been at the forefront of electronic music in Leeds. Relentlessly pushing the boundaries into dark electronica, ambient and drone, IN/ ON / […]
In The Middle with Woman’s Hour
Woman’s Hour are relentless. On their week off, they are straight back in the studio. I catch lead singer, Fiona Burgess, just after lunch and she’s still getting used to the luxuries of being back in Kendal. […]
Musical Moments – Editors’ picks of 2014
In 150 words, the Music and Clubs editors recall their favourite musical moments of 2014, ranging from Massive Attacks‘ set at Glastonbury, Klock and Dettmann at Dekmantel, to Ben Frost‘s performance in Utrecht. https://soundcloud.com/state_industry/ben-klock-b2b-marcel-dettmann-live-awakenings-festival-2014-day-2-area-x-29062014 Andrew: It […]
Editors’ Choice w / 25th November
With only 1 month to go, it’s time to finally accept that it’s Christmas. Whilst there are some who will rejoice at the thought of dusting off the Michael Buble, for others In The Middle […]
Preview: George The Poet @ Mine
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 […]