Renowned for its packed line-ups, Jungle Jam’s decision to run a day and night event could’ve scuppered what they were originally respected for. Running for a full 12 hours, many events would’ve sacrificed a dense selection […]
Grime4Corbyn: A Brief History of Grime and Politics
Following the rise of the Grime4Corbyn movement, journalists and political commentators have sought to understand why prominent figures of the scene would emphatically support the Labour leader, delivering a multitude of varying, and mostly incorrect […]
Little Comets @ Stylus, 17/03/17
Walking down the union stairs towards this gig, I could only wonder what Union worker runs Stylus, and why they clearly despise any music released in the last 5 years. Normally home to the noughties […]
Jungle Jam 12th Birthday
The latest edition of Jungle Jam marked the event’s twelfth anniversary in Leeds, with it still nowhere near outstaying its welcome. Leeds’ student body throbs to each event, enticed by Jungle Jam’s repeated ability to […]
Lengoland: How the internet saved Bassline
Spend enough time in a student city, and you’ll encounter bassline in one form or another, be it in the second room to a more prominent genre such as drum and bass, mixed into midweek […]
IWD Special: Women in Electronic Music – Part 1
Today is about shining a spotlight on individuals all with one thing in common. That’s why the Clubs team have joined forces to bring you a shortlist of lady electronic artists we feel you should know […]
The Heatwave Presents: Hot Wuk
Having previously played out in the grand surroundings of Canal Mills and Beaverworks, The Heatwave bring their eclectic dancehall selection to Belgrave Music Hall this Saturday. Having caught them on previous occasions, I know that […]
An insider’s view on the leadership race
Reece Parker, Gryphon Editor-in-cheif-elect, gives his take on the leadership race, its questionable voting incentives, and what can be done to improve future elections. Like most of the third-year students at Leeds University, I’m currently […]
Pie eating stunt definitely not Pukka
Each year, amongst a growing tide of ‘modern football’ sweeping the English game, there is often a story which embodies the grass-roots game, a story of triumph against all odds. This year, Sutton United were […]
#LeadLUU: Meet the candidates vying to be the next Editor-in-Chief of The Gryphon
Why do you want to be Editor-in-Chief? On a personal level, I’ve enjoyed working for The Gryphon over the past year and writing for it the year before that. I think working with The Gryphon […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Communication is key!
Reece is running to be Gryphon Editor in the LUU Leadership Race, here are his views on the issue of communication between the exec and student body. From first arriving on campus as a fresh […]
Yesterday’s Gone by Loyle Carner
I can distinctly remember my first experience of Loyle Carner, buying a ticket on a friend’s recommendation to catch him late 2015 at Leeds’s very own Headrow House. Still relatively unknown at this point, his […]