Having been a rather last-minute addition as a support to Catfish and the Bottlemen on their current tour, Twin Atlantic faced the task of getting a quickly swelling crowd at the First Direct Arena in […]
Loyle Carner Stuns O2 Academy, 02.11.19
Having worked his way up persistently in local Leeds venues, Loyle Carner took his place on the O2 Academy stage, and it’s been a long time coming. As he delved into his near faultless body […]
Warmduscher give an amusing performance at Brudenell
Warmduscher are a side project within the extensive network of Fat White Family, a network that also encompasses bands like Insecure Men and The Moonlandingz. Of all of these bands, Warmduscher have the most stonk […]
Gary Numan Brings His (R)evolution Tour to O2 Academy
“You’re too young to be here!” was the first thing said to me upon arriving at the O2 Academy last Saturday night to see Gary Numan. Indeed, the tour marks the 40th anniversary of Numan’s […]
Miles Kane Provides An Intimate Show at The Wardrobe
It’s undeniable that Miles Kane is both looking and sounding fresh as he embarks on his ‘Crispy’ tour. Sporting brand new, bleach-blonde hair, he sauntered onto stage and gave The Wardrobe one of its best […]
The Magic Gang Charm Hebden Bridge’s Trades Club
The Magic Gang were made to play in a live setting; animated and armed with permanent grins, their onstage energy is incomparable. Playing Hebden Bridge’s Trades Club felt like a rare opportunity for an intimate […]
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Thrash 02 Academy
Last Wednesday night, O2 Academy played host to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as they embarked on the Yorkshire stretch of their European and UK tour.
Atlanta House Smash Oporto, 11.09.19
Local lads Atlanta House bring their dreamy indie-rock to the intimate Oporto, with a generous helping of infectious energy.
Olly Murs Still Has The X-Factor, 23.05.19
Olly Murs dazzled at the First Direct Arena on the 23rd May, showing that even a decade after his debut on The X Factor that he is still a cheeky chap from Essex with enough […]
Jakob Ogawa Radiates Summer at Headrow House, 13.05.19
There’s something really special about Leeds in the summer – lazy days spent basking in the beautiful Yorkshire sun, culminating in picturesque sunsets washing over the city, all witnessed from the abundance of rooftop bars. […]
Lucy Rose Rises Above Illness and Technicians, 16.04.19
Lucy Rose transferred the brooding aesthetic of new album No Words Left to a wonky stage at the City Varieties Music Hall, as she and her band battled with Norovirus and the lighting tech. […]
Benjamin Francis Leftwich Captivates Liverpool, 31.03.19
Whilst the pairing of black Air Max 97’s and tracksuit bottoms, with delicate acoustic melodies and serene falsetto may be perceived as a fairly quirky juxtaposition at a glance – in actual fact, Benjamin Francis […]