‘Hey friend,’ the email read. ‘I’ve got a super-smooth surprise for you.’ It was from Estrid, one of the many ‘revolutionary’ feminine hair removal companies springing up recently. You may yourself have spotted their pastel-pink […]
It’s a song: The music of Channel 4’s LGBTQI+ hit show
The 2021 blockbuster drama It’s a Sin, created by queer screenwriter Russell T. Davies, explores the lives of young people affected by the emergence of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. The Gryphon music editor Fern McErlane takes a close look at the eighties-inspired soundtrack, and how music is used within the show. Warning: this article contains spoilers…
The Gryphon’s artists to watch in 2021
All the acts the Music and Clubs editors think you should be keeping a firm eye on over the coming annum.
In The Middle with Pale Waves
Fern McErlane caught up with Pale Waves’ frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie ahead of the release of their second album, Who Am I?
Greentea Peng calls for a Revolution with her new single
Fern McErlane reviews the new single from Greentea Peng, ‘Revolution.’
Black artist spotlight
For Black History Month, our team of writers share some of their favourite and most notable Black artists.
In The Middle with No Rome & Beabadoobee
Down in the grungy basement of alternative hotspot The Key Club, past the bleeping arcade machines played by tour crew members, a tiny green room hides two musicians set to perform that evening. The freshest […]
Green Gardens Spread Their Wings on New EP ‘Sauna, Teach Me How to Breathe’
Leeds-based four piece band Green Gardens have established themselves firmly in the local gig scene over the last few years, breaking the stereotype of “boys with guitars” with their meaningful music and sharp talent. However, […]
Caravan Palace Shake Up the O2 Academy 24/01/2020
To describe a Caravan Palace gig is like attempting to capture the intangible magic present at their shows. The buzz of excitable energy that spreads through the packed hall, and the sheer pure joy of […]
Barney Artist Charms Hyde Park Book Club
Down in the basement at Hyde Park Book Club, an excitable (and very fashionably dressed) crowd was gathering for the show that night- Barney Artist, the East London modern hip hop master. The support act […]
Caravan Palace / Preview / 24.01.20
Pioneers of the electro-swing scene Caravan Palace will be making a triumphant arrival in Leeds this Friday, at the local O2 Academy. The French legends are sure to fill the floor of the venue with […]
Flux’s Halloween Special Doesn’t Quite Live Up to Expectations
For the spookiest night of the year, there was only one place to be: Flux’ Halloween Special went all-out for spooky vibes with four rooms and a staggering amount of DJ sets. The bunker featured […]