It’s difficult enough to review a 22-track album in less than 300 words let alone an album so packed with detail as this one is. The 1975’s third studio album comes a mere 91 days […]
In the Middle with Leeds Streetwear Brand PAX VICE
Meet the Leeds University student who started his own streetwear brand whilst studying for his degree.
In The Middle with Kojaque
Soundcheck’s just finished up and North Dublin rapper Kevin Smith aka Kojaque is hanging with his producer and DJ, Kean Kavanaugh, and album partner, Luka Palm, who also happen some of his best lifelong mates. […]
FONTAINES D.C. Prove They are Going to be ‘Big’ at Stylus, 22/11/19
It’s always interesting to see how a band with relatively little material will tour. FONTAINES D.C,, with only one album under their belt – Mercury prize-nominated 2019 banger Dogrel, which isn’t a massively long album […]
Jake Bugg Brings An Earnest Set to O2 Academy, 19/11/19
There’s no need to review the O2 Academy – it’s a cornerstone of culture in Leeds and it’ll stay that way for a long time. Jake Bugg’s performance on Tuesday night truly showcased this fact. […]
Twin Atlantic Deliver Nothing But Hits at First Direct Arena
Having been a rather last-minute addition as a support to Catfish and the Bottlemen on their current tour, Twin Atlantic faced the task of getting a quickly swelling crowd at the First Direct Arena in […]
Kate Tempest Delivers a Poignant Set at Belgrave, 12.11.19
On a miserable November’s night, the cosy music hall at the top of Belgrave provides a welcome refuge from the biting cold. Last Tuesday evening I made my way down to experience the remarkable set […]
JMSN’s Soulful Vocals Wash Over Headrow House, 20.11.18
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter producer JMSN brought his soulful charm to Headrow House. We sent our writer Tom Weatherilt down to review the gig. Supporting singer, Duendita, provided an ethereal and melancholic yet energetic start to the show […]
NAO Returns With Sophomore Studio Album, Saturn
NAO’s sophomore studio album, Saturn, released under her own label, Little Tokyo Recordings, was released unto us last Friday. Her phenomenal debut album, For All We Know, hurtled her into the spotlight back in July […]