When I walked into Brudenell Social Club and saw two members of the band sitting down having a pint and watching the football, it all felt a bit surreal. Jagwar Ma have been one of […]
Slow Club @ Brudenell Social Club, 30/10/16
Slow Club, Sheffield’s finest, have evolved a lot since 2009’s debut album Yeah So. The band were once renowned for folky, melodic songs with heart-wrenching lyrics inspired by the hardest and deepest moments in the […]
The Shimmer Band @ The Wardrobe, 29/10/16
Although the Shimmer Band played to an audience of about twenty people this Saturday night at the Wardrobe, watching them perform made me feel like I was witnessing something huge. The band’s set was only […]
Dinosaur Jr @ Stylus, 26/10/16
Dinosaur Jr’s set at Stylus was remarkable to say the least. The fact the band are still able to combine such a playful accessibility with their excessive volume and experiments with noise, especially in a […]
Augustines @ Stylus, 23/10/16
It’s always sad to hear that a band is breaking up, especially when you are lucky enough to witness a concert that encapsulates their talent whilst showcasing the mutual love and appreciation between themselves and […]
Band of Skulls @ Stylus, 20/10/16
Band of Skulls encapsulate everything that is integral to a classic rock and roll band, whilst remaining refreshingly unique. It is therefore no surprise that much anticipation has surrounded their tour since the release of […]
Trudy and the Romance @ Oporto, 19/10/16
There seems to be a plethora of generic indie bands cluttering the music scene at the moment. Trudy and the Romance, formerly just Trudy, are a much needed breath of fresh air with their weird […]
The Lumineers @ O2 Academy, 24/10/16
You know a gig has been a success when the chords of the final song are dying out before you even know what’s happened. Following the mellow crooning of support act Bahamas, The Lumineers burst […]
Clean Cut Kid @ Headrow House, 23/10/16
Heading back to Leeds on their first headline tour were Liverpudlian band Clean Cut Kid at Headrow House. They kicked off the night with ‘Runaway’, their single that was released in October 2015 along with […]
Amber Arcades @ Brudenell, 17/10/16
In today’s melting-pot music industry it’s not uncommon to come across a band whose sound is hard to pin down. This is certainly the case with Amber Arcades, whose futuristic, fantasy-esque name reflects their eclectic, […]
Wintersleep @ Headrow House, 14/10/16
“How old are you? If you don’t mind me asking, because you look really young,” the not-so-charming bouncer said, as I, perplexed and mildly insulted, handed over my ID. Only when I looked inside the […]
Warhaus @ Brudenell, 10/10/16
Warhaus, the name given to Balthazer’s Maarten Devoldere, is one of the year’s most exciting solo projects; rich, operatic vocals paired with fast-paced riffs and reflective lyrics make for an electrifying sound that soars through […]