Kate Wassell reviews Wolf Alice’s long-awaited return, Blue Weekend, terming it their strongest project yet.
Phoebe Bridgers Reaches a World of Her Own on New Album, Punisher
Punisher is heavy and haunted, but Phoebe Bridgers’ music is more alive than ever. The Californian singer-songwriter has released her second full length album, and it’s otherworldly right down to its cosmic album art. Bridgers […]
Jason Isbell joins hands with memory in Reunions
After his last three break-through albums, including Grammy-winning ‘The Nashville Sound’, Jason Isbell had a lot to live up to. It wasn’t a musical acclaim that could ever come without its personal pressures: Isbell and […]
Laura Marling’s Song For Our Daughter: A Gift Given When It’s Needed Most
This is a welcome time for new music – more than any other. That’s something acknowledged by British folk singer Laura Marling, who has dropped her seventh solo album four months early. “I saw no […]
Arlo Parks Mesmerises Headrow House
In the throes of deadlines and strikes, our online editor Andrea Loftus snuck down to Arlo Park’s sold out show at Headrow House to finally see the teen wonder in the flesh. A myriad of […]
Women of Folk: A Definitive Guide
There are so many unappreciated female vocalists and songwriters across all genres. Their talent is often swept under the radar (which is sadly evident in many of the festival line-ups this summer). Some of my […]
In The Middle with Hybrid Minds
Drum and bass duo Hybrid Minds stopped off in Leeds last week as part of their Outline UK tour to play a packed-out show at the O2 Academy. Writer Hollie Griss sat down with one […]
Here It Is, The 21st Century Love Song
Kate Wassell is bored of the pre-made Spotify playlists that sleep on the true heart wrenchers, and tells us why Jason Isbell’s ‘If We Were Vampires’ is a must-listen 21st century love song. Say ‘overtired, […]
The Paper Kites @ The Wardrobe 05.12.19
On a chilly December evening, a couple of hours at The Wardrobe with The Paper Kites was Kate Wassell’s perfect winter warmer. The Australian five-piece have been on the folk-scene since 2011 with their beloved […]
Sam Fender Sets His Voice Soaring @ O2 Academy 28.11.19
In the space of just over a year, indie icon Sam Fender has climbed the ranks from Leeds former venue ‘Chapel’ to a sold-out show at O2 Academy. Not only that, he’s already bagged himself […]
In The Middle with Girls Against
Almost every girl has experienced some degree of sexual harassment at a gig. In recent years, more and more young females, amongst others, have stepped forwards and shared their common experiences. Since 2015, Girls Against […]
The Skints Treat Leeds to an Infectious Set
“Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the pool area.” was our greeting last Thursday night, as The Skints took to the stage. After seeing their shining set at 2000 Trees festival this summer, I did not […]