I have been absolutely dying to see Joy Orbison for months and months, so the fact that he was to be at our beloved Wire for my own freshers finale (who says postgrads cant enjoy […]
Preview – The Garden Party 2016: Part 2
It’s an exasperating conflict between the desire for summer and the necessity to work. That haunting episode, ‘Exam Season’ is in full swing, and highlighters and 4 Bic pens are doing their best to weld […]
1958 – 2016: The Prince’s Purple Reign
Well, that came as a shock didn’t it? The loss of another global icon. Is our music industry set to shatter at the seams? Is expressionism and liberalism doomed? Or, is the passing of these […]
Review – Acetate #19 Four Tet
We are so lucky to live in this city. I mean, it isn’t without reason that whenever you mention you’re at university in Leeds, people remark ‘Oh, that’s a good party city, isn’t it?’ So, […]
Review – Goodbye to Bloc.
Those of you with even half an ear on the electronic music scene will have been aware of the finale of Bloc – a techno festival at Butlins, Minehead. Those of you who attended the event […]
Review – Super Hexagon & Future Daze with DJ Stingray 313
Last Saturday 5th March, Leeds-based underground music troupes Super Hexagon and Future Daze joined forces for the ultimate in alternative electro and techno talent. DJ Stingray 313 (AKA Sherard Ingram) graced the comforting lair at […]
DJ-Kicks by Moodymann
The 50th DJ-Kicks was released last year, and was a spell-binding compilation of new discoveries by none other than DJ Koze. This however, is the smoothest and sassiest of them all, courtesy of Moodymann, and […]
Competition – Love International Festival
Fancy winning one of 2 pairs of tickets to Love International Festival this summer? Just head over to The Gryphon Clubs Facebook page and LIKE the competition post here. Winners will be picked at random and announced […]
Weekly Chart – LGBTQ* Picks
This time last year we were praising the music scene for harking back to its ‘queer’ roots because of a revamp of disco and all things funky. Nowadays, LGBTQ* musicians are ruling the charts as […]
Preview – Fuzzy Logic’s 16th Birthday Bash
Hailing itself as the longest running Alternative mid-week club night in the city, Fuzzy Logic is an integral part of Leeds’ nightlife. This may seem a bizarre accolade, but Leeds is riddled with lots of […]
Weekly Chart – Flora’s Festive Picks
Aphex Twin – XMas_Evet1 N A very different take on a Christmas tune, the admirable Aphex Twin released this track on his flawless album Syro last year. Layer upon layer of sounds and rhythms compile […]
Preview – The Dirty Disco 10th Anniversary
It’s not hard to build up a rapport in 10 years, but me oh my Dirty Disco puts everyone to shame. 10 years of exquisite lineups, 10 years of block rockin’ beats and 10 years […]