As nights draw in and supermarkets prepare for Halloween [or even Christmas], the time to return to Leeds has soon come – for those lucky enough. A trip to Thailand… A bender in Ibiza… Whichever […]
System. w/ Joseph Capriati at Mint 13/04
The arrival of chocolate eggs, newly born lambs and elongated Spring evenings signals one time in the student calendar: numerous weeks off lectures and seminars for the Easter Holidays, plus a return to the posh […]
Preview: System Presents Joseph Capriati
In continuation with their impressive array of bookings – hosting some of the world’s best DJs at club nights and terrace parties – System presents one of techno’s most sought after artists for a special […]
Preview: Haçienda Takeover Gives Leeds Acid Fever
FAC51 The Haçienda is an institution pivotal to British dance music, helping shape the development of UK house by being the first nightclub to start playing the 4-4 rhythm back in the late ‘80s. It’s […]
In the Middle with White Lies
White Lies are a common feature on any alternative rock playlist, with tracks like ‘Death’ and ‘Farewell To The Fairground’ propelling the band from small-time gigs onto shows at Wembley, supporting bands like Muse and […]
Feature – The Rise of Elrow and An Interview with Bastian Bux
Spanish influence on house and techno music has grown in recent years, epitomised by Elrow’s prominence in the British clubbing set-up. In wake of the party’s Halloween ‘thriller’ at The Warehouse Project (WHP) in Manchester, […]
Review – Cave Rave at Church
Behind the ridiculously cheesy music, horrendous venue layout and remnants of VS bottles surrounding the dancefloor, Halo always had the potential of becoming a serious clubbing venue. Two years after its closure, following extensive renovations, […]
Superfriendz gig previews
Akala @ Belgrave, 29/10/16 The word Akala derives from a Buddhist word meaning ‘immovable’, and yet London-born Kinglsee Daley inherits quite the opposite connotation. His verbal versatility, insightful intelligence and compassionate community spirit has resulted […]
Chart – James’ Picks
Solardo – Tribesmen (Hot Creations) “Oh yeah, I’ve heard this one before”. Mancunian duo, Solardo, have arguably been the tech house producers of the year and Tribesmen is easily their best release to date. Regularly found […]
Review – Mint Festival 2016
To receive a backstage pass for Mint Festival left me feeling little less than ecstatic. To see Loco Dice, Ms Dynamite, Patrick Topping and many more for free, and even have the chance to meet […]