Doing their part within the precarious climate of the music industry, Yorkshire trio Working Men’s Club will be streaming a live gig this Friday 20th August. Promising to deliver a night fuelled with an alternative […]
Skeptical & Co Bring the Finest Drum and Bass to Wire
Stepping behind the 1s and 2s for a DJ masterclass, Skeptical provided Wire with an undeniable selection of drum and bass. Friday proved that Exit Records is one of the finest imprints going in U.K. […]
Rex The Dog Takes on Belgrave, 29.02.2020
Jake Williams brought his self-built modular synthesiser down to Belgrave on Saturday night, in celebration of Balter Records first birthday. Rex The Dog is a maverick. As he masterfully manufactures idiosyncratic sonics through his beloved […]
A Guide to Underground Electronic Music in Leeds
Perhaps more often known for their use as club spaces, many of Leeds’ DIY venues are also home to an exciting underground electronic music scene. Thomas Carroll offers an insight to the community, which favours […]
A Guide to Alternative Queer Club Nights
London is a melting pot of alternative, DIY, queer club nights. From Aphrodyki (an Ancient Greece themed party for queer women), and BBZ (a collective hosting parties for queer, female-identifying, trans, and non-binary people of […]
Peach’s New Residency Kicks Off at Wire
During the first panel of her four date Wire residency Peach jokingly suggested that the UK has a ‘dance privilege’. The sheer number of clubs, regular visits from big name touring DJs and the fact […]
DJ Boring Brings The Boogie To Wire, 23.01.20
Trading 6 hour stints in the library for a boogie in Wire will have felt phenomenal for any student who had to endure the exam period. For many, Thursday night was the first off from […]
Brudenell Groove presents – Reel Long Overdub: ZAKIA / Preview
This Saturday local Leeds legends Brudenell Groove debut a new and exciting venture, Reel Long Overdub! The new night will continue to fundraise for Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network as well as act as a […]
Circuit: Peach’s New Project Connecting Clubbing with the Community
As part of its first major artist residency, Wire welcomes Peach, the Toronoto-via-London DJ and producer who blends pumping house with camp disco and sleazy electro. Entitled ‘Circuit’, the 4-part project aims to connect with […]
Diversifying Dance Music
The recent backlash over Nina Kraviz’s cornrows and track ‘Ghetto Kraviz’ has thrown the issue of cultural appropriation and discrimination in dance music back into popular discussion. People all over the internet, notably Frankie Decaiza […]
Flux’s Halloween Special Doesn’t Quite Live Up to Expectations
For the spookiest night of the year, there was only one place to be: Flux’ Halloween Special went all-out for spooky vibes with four rooms and a staggering amount of DJ sets. The bunker featured […]
Stretchy Dance Supply Make An Impressive Yet Safe Return to Sheaf Street
Queenie Qureshi-Wales headed down to Sheaf Street to catch the next instalment of Stretchy Dance Supply – but did it live up to expectations?