Months after the release of their third album Heads Up, Warpaint came to Leeds to bring it to life. The beginning of the show seemed to be weighed down by the relaxed atmosphere. Kicking off […]
Where are the women in dubstep and grime?
Moving to Leeds almost two years ago has provided plenty of opportunities to involve myself the city’s thriving music scene. Perhaps one of the most iconic parts of this scene is the famous Subdub and […]
American Teen by Khalid
With his debut album American Teen, Khalid establishes himself as a new voice for the disaffected youth, as well as proving himself to be a breakthrough artist with roofless potential and refreshing originality. The syrupy […]
Bowie’s Blackstar: a closeted LGBTQ superstar
Most music fans are no doubt already familiar with David Bowie’s pioneering stage personas and continual reinvention. More dedicated followers will be well versed in how these traits encouraged fearless self-expression and pride throughout the […]
Aristophanes @ Headrow House, 02/03/17
Seeing a Taiwanese rapper performing at Headrow House to an audience of perhaps thirty people can only be described as a surreal experience. A number of people were sporting Grimes merchandise, reaffirming her role in […]
Bonobo @ O2 Academy, 01/03/17
As vocalist Szjerdene Mulcare calls him the “man on bass and buttons”, Simon Green with a white electric guitar, carefully tapping away at his synthesizer in a pool of light, was something quite heavenly. Both […]
Julia Jacklin @ Headrow House, 28/02/17
The Guardian described Julia Jacklin’s album as “one of those albums that will slowly creep into the affections of a large number of people”. The journalist’s predictions came to fruition: four months later and Jacklin […]
In the Middle with The Stranglers
Very few people ever get to meet their favourite bands, but Barry “Baz” Warne took it a step further, and actually became the frontman of his favourite band, The Stranglers, in 2006, after becoming their […]
In The Middle with Stornoway
“I think the feeling at present is one of triumph and embrace, one last explosion of fun,” Oli Steadman, bassist for Stornoway, tells me when I ask about the atmosphere for their upcoming Farewell Tour. […]
In Leeds music we trust: society fundraiser helps bring music to the disadvantaged
The University of Leeds’ Music Impact in the Community society (LUUMIC) is running a charity fundraiser event in collaboration with a local Leeds charity ‘Leeds Music Trust,’ which aims to bring music to underprivileged communities. […]
The Guitar: This is a man’s world
Imagine Ed Sheeran on stage, guitar and loop-pedal in toe, looking pretty sweaty-headed during a performance of ‘Sing’. Now, imagine Joan Jett on stage, hooking the audience into synchronised head-banging before the first play of […]
Local Leeds: Milk of Magnesia by Jellyskin
On the 19th of January, local Leeds psych trio, Jellyskin, released their much anticipated single, ‘Milk of Magnesia’. Complete of vocalist/keyboardist, Zia, drummer, Olly and Guitarist, Will, the band’s new track is a perfect example […]