Rob Day
- Sep 24, 2019
Prorogation Ruled Unlawful: The Latest Catastrophe in Boris' Marathon of Failure
Mr Johnson hasn't had the most successful few weeks; failure to force No-Deal, failure to stop half of his party walking off, failure to brush his hair throughout all previous failures, and now as his stumbling parade of humiliating ineffectiveness reaches an astounding crescendo- failing to not lie to Queen Elizabeth II. Many people were audibly opposed to Johnson prorogation of parliament, John Bercow being a prominent example- 'this is not a normal prorogation of parliamen
Oscar Crowe
- Sep 20, 2019
What to expect from Weekend Respites Charity All-Dayer at HPBC
On Saturday 21st September Hyde Park Book Club is hosting ‘Weekend Respite’ a charity
event hosting music and visual art from Leeds based creatives. We caught up with the team to find out more about this inspiring event. We've heard about the charity event at Hyde Park Book Club on Saturday. Can you tell us abit more about it? Yeah, you’ve heard right! On Saturday 21st September, we’re putting on an all day music and visual arts event called Weekend Respite. You can expect a
Josh Crowe
- Sep 18, 2019
Getting to Know:Lunar Underground
Lunar Underground are a new bass collective representing the finest and most unique sounds coming out of the UK's underground scene. The newly formed collective are aiming to push the boundaries of UKG, Drum and Bass, Dub, Breakbeat, Footwork, Juke and a plethora of other cross-genre bass influenced sounds currently taking over the UK's soundwaves. Whilst innovatively aiming to push the new school of electronic music the collective are also passionate about paying homage to t
Jake Fraser
- Sep 14, 2019
BROCKHAMPTON: GINGER Album Review
The world’s hardest working boyband BROCKHAMPTON are back in business. The young goofy boyband energy we associate with BROCKHAMPTON, has hit a turn in the road. Throughout the album opener, “NO HALO”, those hyped up youngster vibes have been replaced with soft spoken feelings. Perhaps last year’s departure of Ameer, which we all know about, but don’t necessarily want to be reminded of, has uncovered this more reserved and personal style to the San Marcos group. I don’t think
Rob Day
- Sep 8, 2019
Ecovents Leeds: Saving the Planet One Rave at a Time
In light of a growing widespread awareness around ecological issues, being conscious of the environment is a mindset that is gradually but persistently seeping its way into an array of different industries. One such industry now beginning to receive this injection of climate-conscious sense of responsibility is the events industry- and Leeds should be proud to know that the city is now home to its first green events planner. Ecovents is a newly established Leeds- based event
Josh Crowe
- Sep 6, 2019
Getting to Know: Acrid Promotions
Acrid Promotions are a Manchester-based Noise/Psych/Garage Punk promoter running gigs in a variety of venues for local and international bands. Just a month before their first night with STRUCTURES we talked to the head of Acrid Promotions Charlie Fossick. Our conversation delves into the birth, identity and future of Manchester's newest gig promoter. We dived straight into things with Charlie by asking him about how Acrid came about: "Whilst I was living in Leeds I was rea
Ewan Ogden
- Sep 5, 2019
Billie Eilish exceeds all expectations with iconic performance at Leeds Festival
Walking through the crowd at Leeds fest it was hard not to notice the looks of sheer admiration and love people had for Billie Eilish as she stepped out for her upgraded set. God only knows the scenes that would have taken place if she had stayed at the Radio One Stage. Last year the 17-year-old was relatively unknown in the UK and now she draws an enormous crowd for a tea time Leeds slot. Her eerie trademark visuals appear on the stage and spark the crowd into frenzied excit
Rob Day
- Sep 2, 2019
Interview: Extinction Rebellion
This year's Blue Dot festival showcased a dazzling amalgamation of science and music that provided not only an impressive lineup including the likes of Kraftwerk, New Order, Hot Chip, and 808 state, but a deeper and refreshingly inclusive ambience that seemed to radiate from every corner of the festival. Whilst the larger tents boomed with the presence of bigger musical acts, the atmosphere amongst the smaller stages was distinctly scientific. From talks delivered by distingu
