The main room at Canal Mills is the mothership of nocturnal reckless abandon in Leeds. You’ve probably had a few heady moments in there of late, watching producing goliaths such as Detroit cool cat Moodymann […]
Review – Daniel Avery + Volte Face
Daniel Avery’s second appearance in Leeds this year was a sell-out, owing to his ever-dynamic sound (as proven by recent releases ‘Sensation’ and ‘Clear’), the additional presence of Volte Face (50% of ‘Rote’) and the mystery […]
Weekly Chart – Oliver’s Picks
Shmlss Special Edition Vol. 3 Shmlss’ last release will be familiar to anyone who saw Gerd Janson last year, with their ‘Disco Sensation’ record popping up in a number of his sets. A-side ‘This Night’ […]
Preview – The Dirty Disco 10th Anniversary
It’s not hard to build up a rapport in 10 years, but me oh my Dirty Disco puts everyone to shame. 10 years of exquisite lineups, 10 years of block rockin’ beats and 10 years […]
Review – Detonate Leeds presents DJ EZ
Detonate hosted DJ EZ at canal mills last Friday 13th, and it was a big one. It was the garage guru’s first time back in Leeds since autumn last year, which was probably part of […]
Review – ALTER presents Answer Code Request, Trevino & Kamera (live)
Alter have served Leeds with a serious set of tasty techno line ups over the last year, and last Saturday, 14th November was no different. Berghain resident Answer Code Request topped the bill, alongside Trevino […]
Review – Just A Little Swinging Speakeasy
Upon nights out in Leeds, my relationship with Shazam seems to grow persistently stronger, and within 5 minutes of arriving at Just A Little’s Swinging Speakeasy I knew Saturday night would be no exception. Returning […]
Weekly Chart – Oliver’s Picks
Candi Staton – Do Your Duty / Evidence – Pepe Bradock Remixes (Honest Jon’s) When you put disco’s biggest voice together with house’s most revered producer, you get something sensational. No wonder it’s been re-pressed. […]
Preview – Kurupt FM Present: Champagne Steam Rooms
“NEXT STOP CHAMPAGNE STEAM ROOMS LEEDS A DIS FREEEEEIDAY!!!” The BBC3 mockumentary series ‘People Just Do Nothing’ are hosting the phattest event at Canal Mills this Friday, 20th November. Get down to see MC Grindah, […]
Preview – Daniel Avery + Volte Face
May I strongly suggest that this Friday 20th November you head down to town’s hippest, new, palatial venue, Headrow House. Why? Daniel Avery. Infecting our airwaves over the last couple of years with his admirable […]
Feature – UK Rave: A History Revisited
For the fervent politicians & terrified parents of the early 1990s, the demise of illegal raves was a cause for celebration. For those immersed in the subculture, it was the destruction of an important part […]
Preview – #0800R1NG2RAV3
If, like me, you have plunged irrevocably into the depths of your overdraft, and if, like me, you’re beginning to wilt under a sudden influx of assignments, and if, like me, you’re often partial to […]