It is rare to go to a gig where the performance is seamless and the energy is relentless throughout a near two-hour set. This, however, is exactly what Texas rockers, White Denim, managed to achieve […]
Neneh Cherry Showcases Her Dynamic Self at Stylus, 12.02.19
“We can all say whatever the fuck we want” shouts musical icon Neneh Cherry to the adoring crowd, midway through a blistering set at Leeds University Stylus. Now at 54, Cherry continues to prove herself […]
Neneh Cherry and her ‘Broken Politics’ Come to Leeds, 12.02.19
The ‘80s and ‘90s saw ground-breaking artist Neneh Cherry pave the way for the development of hip hop, trip hop and dance music. The release of her worldwide hit single ‘Buffalo Stance’ from her debut […]
In The Middle with White Denim
Austin-based band White Denim first gained public attention in the late 2000’s for their experimental and infectious sound. Since then, the band have received continuous praise for their creativity and eclecticism. With elements of the […]
Miles Kane Bounces Around the O2, 29.11.18
Lights shone on the disco ball as Candi Staton’s classic ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ blasted from the speakers. With this Miles Kane made his grand entrance, glitter under his eyes and ready to take Leeds […]
Yorkshire’s Punk Poet: Interview with Toria Garbutt
Toria Garbutt is a refreshing figure in the world of poetry and spoken word. She released her debut album Hot Plastic Moon in 2016, and her poetry collection The Universe and Me earlier this year. […]
Sweet Baboo @ Brudenell Social Club, 23/11
In the words of fellow welsh musician and friend Cate le Bon, “Sweet Baboo a.ka. Stephen Black a.k.a the most androgynous woman since Moe Tucker”, kicked off his tour in Leeds following the release of […]
IntheMiddle with H. Hawkline
Following the release of his fourth full length album, weird, wonderful and Welsh musician H. Hawkline, aka Huw Evans, is now on tour in support of Aldous Harding. I managed to speak to Huw just […]
IntheMiddle with Francobollo
Francobollo (translating to postage stamp in Italian) are the London via Sweden four-piece that put the weird and wonderful in indie music. Francobollo released their debut album Long Live Life in July, collaborating with the […]
Music & Misogyny: Sexism in the Music Industry
Loyle Carner has recently been praised for kicking a fan out of his concert due to a sexist comment aimed at the female support act. Carner later tweeted, “That shit will not be tolerated at […]
Dizzee Rascal @ 02 Academy
Dubbed as a ‘kingpin’ of Grime, the acclaimed Dizzee Rascal brought a raucous and energetic set to the 02 Academy as part of his Raskit tour, aiming to promote his album of the same name. […]
Local Leeds: Turnstones @ Santiago Bar, 9/5/17
It’s a real privilege to witness a band’s debut show, and Leeds locals Turnstones made a bold impression as they supported Muffin at Santiago Bar. The band take influence from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, […]