From sellout shows in front of 50,000 people, to packed out arena shows, The Courteeners seem almost unrecognisable from the band critics 11 years ago stated would be unheard of in a decade. For anyone […]

From sellout shows in front of 50,000 people, to packed out arena shows, The Courteeners seem almost unrecognisable from the band critics 11 years ago stated would be unheard of in a decade. For anyone […]
The revival of femme punk has to be one of the most exciting things happening in the rock world today. The old days of ‘sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll have been pushed aside by […]
It’s a punctual 7.30 start for Jon Spencer whose hot, sweaty, garage noise blasting out around Stylus presents a welcome respite from the Baltic winds ravaging the streets outside. Stripped of Judah Bauer and Russell […]
The Community Room in Brudenell truly lived up to it’s name last Friday night as the crowd sought shelter from the cold Leeds night in the warm-hearted musical blanket of Anna Leone and Novo Amor. […]
Tom Odell fittingly opened the forth night of his UK tour with his new single ‘Jubilee Road’. He began with the much-anticipated virtuosic piano solo, a sound so soothing it had the power to lift […]
After a three year hiatus from Leeds University Union, Tom Walker made his epic comeback to Stylus, the legendary home of Fruity on Saturday 13th November. Having last played at Leeds uni in 2015 for […]
As gig venues go, there is perhaps none more quintessentially ‘Leeds’ than the Brudenell Social Club. So its familiar interior was the perfect place to welcome home former Leeds students and electronic-duo, Maribou State. It […]
To introduce Jorja Smith as a Mercury Prize nominee and Brit winner would be unnecessary, one need only listen to her music to understand the gravity of her talent. The extent of this talent, however, […]
It’s hard to not instantly fall for Shonen Knife’s charm as they emerge on the fuschia-lit main stage of the Brudenell, sporting matching striped tunics and unwavering smiles. The Osaka three-piece return to Leeds for […]
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 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 […]
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 […]