After a whirlwind end to 2015 which culminated in the fantastic Art Angels, included in many publications’ top albums of the year lists, it’s fair to say that expectations were high for Claire Boucher (aka […]
Long Way Home by Låpsley
2016 is shaping up to be the year of the multi-instrumentalist. Jack Garratt’s critically acclaimed Phase has already graced our ears and the likes of Shura, Declan McKenna and Oscar are all set to make […]
iii by Miike Snow
Three is the magic number. With their third studio album iii, the holy trinity of Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg and Andrew Wyatt have returned to flood the world with their synth-infused electric pop. The end […]
You’re A Man Now, Boy by Raleigh Ritchie
Raleigh Ritchie may be better known for appearances in Game of Thrones and Adulthood, but this Bristol born, multi-talented man has had an album in the works for a long time. With six different producers […]
I like it when you sleep for you are so beautiful and yet so unaware of it by The 1975
From bursting on to the scene with a strong radio presence through hit singles ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Sex’ in 2013 and quickly followed by a platinum debut album, The 1975 have always seemed somewhat a contradiction. […]
In The Middle with Joanne Armitage
What is live coding? How long has it been around? That is something that I am confused about defining presently, having recently been privy to a list of weird, wonderful and absolute smart arse responses […]
Soul Rebels feat. Renegade Brass Band @ The Wardrobe 5/3/16
Last night Soul Rebels returned for their second event of the year, putting on another night of brilliant music. Alongside the incredible music, the great thing about Soul Rebels nights is that everyone is there […]
UML Gig Picks of the Week
Emmy the Great, Belgrave Music Hall, 16th March, 7:30pm, £15.40 Emmy the Great is a London-based singer-songwriter who is bringing her indie-folk sounds to Leeds’ Belgrave Music Hall. Despite not having released an album since […]
Preview: LUUMIC Charity Fundraiser @ The Library 15/3/16
Come down and join the party with LUUMIC and Leeds Music Trust in an exciting collaboration to help raise funds in an amazing new project to create a safe and creative space for young people […]
Trance Frendz by Nils Frahm & Olafur Arnalds
The title of a piece of work can serve a myriad of functions – a clever or arresting title can pique the interest of a new listener, whilst other titles serve the purpose of contextualising […]
Untitled Unmastered by Kendrick Lamar
Since this surprise album stopped the world in its tracks on Thursday night, arguments have raged as to whether this is a follow-up to To Pimp A Butterfly, or simply a compilation of cuts that […]
Matt Corby @ Stylus 4/3/16
Over the years, Matt Corby’s ability to evolve has become hugely evident. Performing to a sold out audience in Stylus, he is unrecognisable from the 15 year old who came runner up on Australian Idol […]