When two of the biggest names in pop announced their collaboration, the music industry was instantly changed for the better: Gaga and Grande together is a cultural reset. Fans across the world were stunned by […]
To The 1975, Here Are Some Notes On A Conditional Form
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 […]
An Homage to Florian Schneider: Kraftwerk’s Best Moments
Earlier this week, Kraftwerk’s co-founder Florian Schneider passed away. To celebrate his legacy, our writers reflect on the work of Germany’s most influential electronic music group. Autobahn (1974) “My friends and I listen to Autobahn […]
Queen of Quarantine: A review of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco #6
Amid the monotonous day-to-day slog of this international pandemic is a sequined beacon of hope. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, everyone’s favourite posh pop princess, has blessed us with a myriad of glossy floorfillers since the turn of […]
The Pioneer of Afrobeat: A Tribute to Tony Allen
On Friday 1 May, the acclaimed drummer Tony Allen passed away at the age of 79, just weeks after the release of his latest body of work, Rejoice. Allen was widely regarded as a founder of […]
Yves Tumor – Heaven To A Tortured Mind Review
Yves Tumor’s first album Safe in The Hands of Love brought with it a distinct, gritty and uncompromising sound. Tumor utilised aesthetics of Noise and Industrial genres, blending them with Hip-Hop and R&B influences to […]
Living La Vida Lockdown: The Lads Behind the Livestreams
Our online editor Andrea Loftus (virtually) caught up with a few of the musicians and DJ’s meeting our live music needs through weekly livestreams. SANDY ROWLINGSON Sandy went to Leeds College of Music and has […]
Frank Ocean’s ‘Cayendo’ and ‘Dear April’: The Soundtrack to Self-Isolation?
Frank Ocean has made his long-awaited return with acoustic tracks ‘Cayendo’ and ‘Dear April.’ Previously double A side vinyl exclusives, the singles finally hit streaming sites on April 3rd. While his November release ‘In My […]
Celebrities Come ‘Together At Home’ in Global Fundraiser
Right now, we don’t need famous people to serenade us with a token song from their mansions. We need them to reach into their millions and financially help to provide PPE for valuable workers, support […]
Laura Marling’s Song For Our Daughter: A Gift Given When It’s Needed Most
This is a welcome time for new music – more than any other. That’s something acknowledged by British folk singer Laura Marling, who has dropped her seventh solo album four months early. “I saw no […]
Plaid @ Brudenell Social Club 13/03/2020
Friday the 13th: paradoxically, turned out to be a very lucky day for this gig reviewer. Blessed by the promise of a live audiovisual performance by the influential electronic duo Plaid, I sauntered over to […]
Jan Schulte @ Hope House 21/02/2020
Over the past seven years, Outlaws Yacht Club has unassumingly established itself as a linchpin in Leeds’ creative community. Pushing a leftfield musical agenda through its DJ bookings and expertly curated record store, it’s gathered […]