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 […]
The Skints Treat Leeds to an Infectious Set
“Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the pool area.” was our greeting last Thursday night, as The Skints took to the stage. After seeing their shining set at 2000 Trees festival this summer, I did not […]
UK PLC Still On Course For A Good Year
Despite many closures of banks and shops on the high street the unemployment level in the UK is the lowest it has been for 40 years. Recent wins on employment terms and conditions by Hermes […]
Portico Quartet Put The Music First at Belgrave, 12.10.18
Portico Quartet like to let the music do the talking. Having been holed up in their home studio writing their forthcoming sixth album, the band have only emerged for fleeting performances in support of April’s […]
Lily Moore Gives a Stunning Intimate Show at Hyde Park Book Club, 05.10.18
It is always strange to make eye contact with an artist; it is a uniquely intimate feeling to make such close contact with someone normally separated from you by streaming platforms and earphones. But only […]
Courtney Marie Andrews brings country charm to Brudenell Social Club, 18/04
With recent recognition from artists such as Elton John, Ryan Adams and actor Chris Pratt, it’s no wonder the Brude is filled to the brim with an excited audience who are eagerly anticipating the arrival […]
Sunflower Bean bring New York rock to The Wardrobe, 29/03
Sunflower Bean are a rock band and they want you to know that. Hailing from New York, the band are touring their second album, Twentytwo in Blue, which is currently vying for a place in […]
The Wonder Stuff + Ned’s Atomic Dustbin bring O2 Academy back to life, 04/04
As all music fans will know, the run-up to any gig is fraught with anticipation, but the wait for this particular Academy show was a little more intense. For many, seeing The Wonder Stuff and […]
Marsicans make their mark on the Northern crowd at Church, 10/3
In the past few years Leeds has well and truly been filing out talented groups one after the other, one of which is Marsicans, a four piece band whose sound is self proclaimed as “upbeat […]
Jake Bugg and Georgie grace the stage of Leeds Grand Theatre, 4/3
“Thank you, thank you very much, er…” was the phrase heard repeatedly from the unbelievably humble, Jake Bugg. Seemingly unaffected by fame, this singer/ songwriter put on a beautiful acoustic set at The Leeds Grand Theatre. […]
Nick Hakim Sedates Brudenell’s Community Room, 15/2
The Brudenell’s Community Room often acts as a platform for local bands bidding to showcase their talent, but sometimes it welcomes acts and ambiences from further afield. With his exotic indie vibes, Nick Hakim brought […]
Morrissey Blends Old and New Tracks in FDA Headlining Slot, 24/2
Tickets for this gig went on sale at 10am on my 21st birthday, so like the die-hard Morrissey fan I am, I was up and ready with plenty of time to spare. However, at precisely […]