On a crisp November evening in Leeds, with the frost hugging the windows, the O2 academy was rammed for the Fratellis gig…back in 2008. That is harsh, it was actually a good sized crowd with […]
Music | Interview – Sub Focus
Nick Douwma, aka Sub Focus, has been a leading figure in bringing electronic dance music to the masses. With a career spanning a decade and a new album release, LSi caught up with Nick to […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Billy Bragg, Crystal Fighters, Barenaked Ladies & Múm
Billy Bragg – Leeds Town Hall (3/5) Twenty five years into his career, punk rocker come political activist Billy Bragg still manages to find something to rant about. Despite a desire not to be dismissed […]
Music | Interview – Jaguar Skills
Currently touring the UK and soon to be back ‘up north’ at The Warehouse Project on Decemeber 18, LSi beat the ninja at his own game and tracked Jaguar Skills down for a chat about […]
Music | Introducing – Saint Raymond
Introducing Haim’s support slot: Saint Raymond Fresh out of Nottingham, 18-year-old Callum Burrows is one to watch for 2014. Set to release his EP ‘Youngblood’ on 5th January, his catchy singalongs will be the first thing […]
Music | Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival surprises and delights
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (15-24/11/13) The 15-24th November this year saw the thirty-sixth annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Relatively little-know in the student sphere, this event has gradually grown since its conception in the 70s […]
Music | Ones to watch in 2014 – Real Lies
London trio Real Lies have uploaded just two tracks on soundcloud, yet they’ve already gained a healthy following with their house-inspired tunes, evoking the sight of watching the sun rise after a heavy party. Following a […]
Music | The best of 2013
Forget your run of the mill end of the year lists. For the first and probably the last time ever, here at LSi we have decided to hand out the LSi Music Best of 2013 […]
Music | Review – Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams – Swing Both Ways (2/5) I have no problem with karaoke. I’ve never done it myself, but I have seen Lost in Translation and looks like a wild old time. Who wouldn’t want […]
Music | Preview – Dub Pistols
This evening Leeds University Union will host the celebrated hip-hop, dub and big beat band Dub Pistols at their smaller ‘underground’ venue ‘Mine’. After winning DJ magazine’s prestigious ‘Best Live Act of 2011’ award, Dub […]
Music | Live in Leeds – MONEY
Money – Belgrave Music Hall (5/5) In Manchester’s unforgiving industrial landscape, MONEY are the latest musical outfit to emerge from its crevices. Fronted by Jamie Lee – a clown-like and enchanting creature – they deliver […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Summer Camp, Editors & Gold Panda
Summer Camp – Belgrave Music Hall (3/5) Summer Camp is a married couple from London who compose mellow lo-fi indie-pop with a hint of retro bits from the 1980s attached to it. They seem to […]