Wilf Amis, Backwards/Forwards With his debut two-track EP, Wilf Amis creates a striking world within his selection and manipulation of sounds. During the first track, ‘Backwards’, electronic waves, a soothing, deep bass and seemingly endless repetitive […]
Father John Misty develops his musical persona in ‘God’s Favorite Customer’
Father John Misty’s fourth LP, God’s Favorite Customer, lives up to the hype created by the success of his previous album. Pure Comedy was released only last year and was regarded as one of the […]
Why Green Man has Sold Out this Year
With Green Man Festival less than two months away, we take a look at all the things to get excited about this party in the mountains. With so much going on, Green Man really is […]
Festival season kicks off in Heaton Park with Parklife 2018
You’re caught between the heavy bass magnetising you from one stage and intoxicating indie-pop coming from the main stage. You’re four Smirnoff Ices down, with Mancunian spirit sending your serotonin levels off the scale. You’re […]
In Pictures: Live at Leeds Festival 2018 by Night
As the sun set on the skyline of Leeds, excited mounted amongst the crowds waiting for the night’s headliners… The Vaccines, Leeds Festival Stage at O2 Academy Circa Waves, Independent Stage at Stylus Pale […]
In Pictures: Live at Leeds Festival 2018 by Day
Live at Leeds 2018 saw a plethora of bands and artists taking to the many stages of Leeds on a day of musical celebration. We sent Online Music Editor Clare along to snap some photos […]
Arcminute- the affordable new streetwear brand coming to Leeds
A brand-new London and Ghanaian streetwear brand is launching in Leeds this June. Yes, you heard right. London-based, Ghanaian-raised designer Alexandra Kocovska Cipriani is bringing her new brand, Arcminute, to the students of Leeds. Celebrating […]
Shonen Knife bring their ‘hair-swishing’ and ‘synchronised swaying’ to the Brudenell
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 […]
InTheMiddle with Gengahr
With their release of the album ‘Where Wildness Grows’, Gengahr have just returned from their headline European tour and are now travelling the UK. The Gryphon had the pleasure of catching up with lead singer, […]
Rival Consoles Challenges the Conventions of Electronica with New Album ‘Persona’
Battling against criticism of electronic music as a soulless and mechanic non-craft, Ryan Lee West returns under the alias of Rival Consoles with his latest release, Persona, to further demonstrate the delicate human touch that is ubiquitous […]
DMA’s release gritty sophomore album Hills End
The new release from the DMA’s will not leave fans disappointed who enjoyed debut album Hills End. Lead singles ‘Dawning’ and ‘In The Air’ can stand proudly alongside anything on Hills End, with the former […]
Radio 1 & 2 Must Play 50% New Music
Ofcom, the UK’s government-approved media regulator, has recently altered its guidelines for BBC Radio 1 and 2. It has ordered both stations to play more “new music” on their daytime shows; for Radio 1 50% […]