As I interview Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, it is obvious that he’s been here many times before. Having held the same office for twenty years, Benn is a seasoned politician. Perhaps this comes […]
An Interview with ‘The Bookish Type’: Leeds’ Fabulously Queer Independent Pop-Up Bookshop
Alex Gibbon talks to partners Ray and Nicola from ‘The Bookish Type’ about seeking solace in among the shelves, the ups and downs of setting up their business and the queer fiction you should be reading.
In The Middle with Hybrid Minds
Drum and bass duo Hybrid Minds stopped off in Leeds last week as part of their Outline UK tour to play a packed-out show at the O2 Academy. Writer Hollie Griss sat down with one […]
In The Middle with Brazilian Wax
A caipirinha is meant to be an easy drink to make. Brazil’s national cocktail consists of just three ingredients: ice, lime and a distilled spirt made of fermented sugarcane, cachaça. The ice clinks against the […]
A Chipper Chat with Dane Baptiste
Gryphon writer Chloe Lovatt interviews Dane Baptiste about his upcoming tour ‘The Chocolate Chip’, being angry and social media.
Hyde Park Picture House’s 2020 Facelift For the 21st Century
The Picture House, a staple of Leeds culture for over 100 years is about to hit the road and set up shop across the city, including right here at Leeds University Union.
In The Middle with William Doyle
Formerly known as East India Youth, William Doyle is returning to Leeds after sometime away, he has a history with the city as he used to be based in York. He is well versed in […]
A New Dawn for the Broken Labour Party? An Interview with Dawn Butler
“I don’t like losing. The last election was a catastrophic loss, the country needs better,” says Dawn Butler, the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and MP for Brent Central. She is the […]
In The Middle with Mollie Coddled
Mollie Coddled is a Dream-pop artist based in Leeds, with an intimate sound. She released her Debut single “Honey” in July 2018, and was soon invited into the BBC Introducing York for a live session which was […]
Interview: The Story of Official Secret’s Katharine Gun
Eve Clark sits down with Katharine Gun, whose efforts to expose British government secrets involving the Iraq War were recently depicted in the film Official Secrets.
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. […]
In The Middle with Girls Against
Almost every girl has experienced some degree of sexual harassment at a gig. In recent years, more and more young females, amongst others, have stepped forwards and shared their common experiences. Since 2015, Girls Against […]