Ofcom, the UK’s government-approved media regulator, has recently altered its guidelines for BBC Radio 1 and 2. It has ordered both stations to play more “new music” on their daytime shows; for Radio 1 50% […]
IntheMiddle with Matt Maltese ahead of stunning performance at Belgrave, 12/04
Matt Maltese is leading the way into a new era of song-writing, enamouring more and more listeners with his distinctive voice and romantic sway. Matt joins Sarah Oglesby on a rainy day in the warmth […]
Making Music Herstory Vol VIII: Meredith Monk
Meredith Monk will be 76 this year and she’s still going strong. The American composer, vocalist and performer released her last album in 2016, contributing to an impressive discography that’s already the length of a […]
Courtney Marie Andrews brings country charm to Brudenell Social Club, 18/04
With recent recognition from artists such as Elton John, Ryan Adams and actor Chris Pratt, it’s no wonder the Brude is filled to the brim with an excited audience who are eagerly anticipating the arrival […]
Sunflower Bean bring New York rock to The Wardrobe, 29/03
Sunflower Bean are a rock band and they want you to know that. Hailing from New York, the band are touring their second album, Twentytwo in Blue, which is currently vying for a place in […]
The Wonder Stuff + Ned’s Atomic Dustbin bring O2 Academy back to life, 04/04
As all music fans will know, the run-up to any gig is fraught with anticipation, but the wait for this particular Academy show was a little more intense. For many, seeing The Wonder Stuff and […]
IntheMiddle with Shigeto and his “trademark brand of drum-induced delirium” ahead of Brudenell gig
Shigeto is the charmingly laid-back, prodigiously talented Ann Arbor artist thumping his way through a “kind of crammed” European tour. Last week, he stopped by Brudenell Social Club, where fans enjoyed his trademark brand of […]
InTheMiddle with Denis Lawson
You’ve seen him as rebel alliance fighter pilot, Wedge Antilles, in the original Star Wars trilogy; you might also know him as the uncle of Ewan McGregor. But with an acting career than spans over […]
Marsicans make their mark on the Northern crowd at Church, 10/3
In the past few years Leeds has well and truly been filing out talented groups one after the other, one of which is Marsicans, a four piece band whose sound is self proclaimed as “upbeat […]
Colourism in the Music Industry
Colourism has long since been a widely controversial topic of debate across the music industry. Historically, the industry has been ingrained with racial inequality and discrimination towards artists of colour. This issue, known as colourism, […]
IntheMiddle with Georgie
Georgie, a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Mansfield is quickly gaining repetition and respect in the music industry thanks to her distinctive old-style rock and roll sound. She is currently supporting Jake Bugg on his […]
Jake Bugg and Georgie grace the stage of Leeds Grand Theatre, 4/3
“Thank you, thank you very much, er…” was the phrase heard repeatedly from the unbelievably humble, Jake Bugg. Seemingly unaffected by fame, this singer/ songwriter put on a beautiful acoustic set at The Leeds Grand Theatre. […]