Broken Bells After the Disco 3/5 Collaborations are often exciting. Just think of James Blake and Chance The Rapper cruising in a convertible car, chanting about life. However, in this particular case it’s something a […]
Music | Shigeto Live at Belgrave Music Hall
The night of Wednesday, January 29th presented quite the arrangement of what one could call airy, tasteful music. Belgrave Music Hall has much character of its own, setting the stage for an intimate yet dynamic […]
Music | Local Sounds – Engine
Based in Leeds, this neat little outfit combine tightly produced beats with layers of glittering samples sprinkled over catchy guitar hooks. With an amalgamation of 60s psychedelia, drum samples fit for a club and vocal […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Chocolate Orange Cake
I have managed to stop stuffing my face for long enough to share another recipe with you, though I do this dunking the last of the Christmas biscuits into my tea… If you’re in need of […]
Music | 10 reasons why Justin Bieber isn't all that bad
Justin Bieber’s wild partying, paparazzi altercating and inebriated driving antics have dominated the tabloids for some time – a far cry from the baby-faced innocence the teenage heart-throb once held. His recent misconduct seems to suggest that he’s […]
Music | Album Review – Bombay Bicycle Club & East India Youth
Bombay Bicycle Club So Long See You Tomorrow 3/5 In a scene addled with charming young Indie bands, it’s never easy to say who’s going to be in it for the long haul. So Long, […]
Music | The Grammys – the latest TV show?
Every year the world’s most prestigious award ceremony spews forth some fresh controversy. In true musical fashion it is usually related to the ‘commercialisation’ of the Grammy’s award ceremony. But for me, the Grammy’s has stopped […]
Food | Chorizo and feta gnocchi bake
From a mystery ingredient in the occasional paella to an everyday staple, the UK seems to have gone chorizo crazy in the last few years – and for good reason. Its mildly spiced, rich and […]
TV | Celebrity Big Brother – Boobs, bigots and bedlam
As what seems like the one billionth series of Celebrity Big Brother has come to an end, and the word celebrity is used in its very loosest sense, LSi reflects on the longevity of this […]
Music | Brudenell welcomes Cate Le Bon's psychedelic groove
Cate Le Bon Brudenell Social Club, Leeds Sunday 16th February 2014 Hailing from rural Carmarthenshire in West Wales, Cate brings catchy, punchy tunes with a 60s vibe to our favourite Leeds venue. Cate recorded her […]
Food | Not just a pretty plate – Apple Strudel
This apple strudel recipe serves as a welcome break from the post-Christmas detox. This is an easy yet impressive pudding and can be prepared in the morning ready to shove in the oven later on. […]
TV | Boxset Essentials – American Horror Story
Many people have probably recoiled in disgust at the thought of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck making a celebration of all things horror, especially after the all-singing, all-dancing spectacle that is Glee. However, American Horror […]