Everything Else Has Gone Wrong declare Bombay Bicycle Club. Frontman Jack Steadman explains to a spellbound crowd partway through their return to Leeds how their latest album is essentially an ode to how so many […]
Clutch Bring ‘Almighty Boogie Rock’ to O2 Academy
Since forming in 1991, eclectic Maryland based hard rockers Clutch have had a steady rise to stardom, creating a strong loyal fan-base of ‘Gearheads’. The band released their first EP Passive Restraints in 1992 and […]
Caravan Palace / Preview / 24.01.20
Pioneers of the electro-swing scene Caravan Palace will be making a triumphant arrival in Leeds this Friday, at the local O2 Academy. The French legends are sure to fill the floor of the venue with […]
The Libertines Show No Sign of Faltering at O2 Academy, 04/12/19
Dedicated fans and young indie enthusiasts alike turned up in droves last Wednesday for what would be another timeless performance from The Libertines. With over fifteen years having passed since their self-titled album launched the […]
Sam Fender Sets His Voice Soaring @ O2 Academy 28.11.19
In the space of just over a year, indie icon Sam Fender has climbed the ranks from Leeds former venue ‘Chapel’ to a sold-out show at O2 Academy. Not only that, he’s already bagged himself […]
Razorlight Get Romantic at O2 Academy, 01/12/19
Razorlight headed to the O2 Academy on December 1st and brought with them the gentle warmth of their indie-pop set that filled the air with nostalgia. A band that rose to fame during the mid-2000s […]
The Amazons Are On Fire at O2 Academy, 09/11/19
The image of burning tour bus ‘Big Suze’ on their eponymously titled first record certainly signalled an end of a chapter for The Amazons. Yet with the release of sophomore album Future Dust the Reading […]
Jake Bugg Brings An Earnest Set to O2 Academy, 19/11/19
There’s no need to review the O2 Academy – it’s a cornerstone of culture in Leeds and it’ll stay that way for a long time. Jake Bugg’s performance on Tuesday night truly showcased this fact. […]
The Amazons @ O2 Academy, 09.11.19
The Amazons recently returned to Leeds, taking O2 Academy by storm: Will Southall captured the night.
Loyle Carner Stuns O2 Academy, 02.11.19
Having worked his way up persistently in local Leeds venues, Loyle Carner took his place on the O2 Academy stage, and it’s been a long time coming. As he delved into his near faultless body […]