Georgie Dallas
- Nov 29, 2019
Amelie Lens: Taking the electronic dance scene by storm
I first discovered my love for techno when I was living in Leeds. I would spend my days buried in books, and by night buried underground in the dark and intimate Distrikt bar, pumping out electronic, house and techno music every night until the early hours. I was infatuated with the likes of Hot since 82, Patrick Topping and Green Velvet who have accumulated a large fan base over the years for their predominantly tech/house tracks. However, I don’t think I really understood j
Euan Hall
- Nov 28, 2019
Interview: Mungo’s Hi Fi talk Origins, Inspirations, and the charm of Leeds
The UK reggae and dub scene would be hard to imagine without Mungo’s Hi Fi. The collective formed in Glasgow in 2000 and has always championed collaboration. Over the years, they have grown to amass millions of listens on Spotify, and their bass-heavy sets are now well-established at festivals around the world. Earlier this year Mungo’s released their new album More Fyah with vocalist Eve Lazarus, and this Saturday they are gracing the Leeds Student Union with a set that will
Liam Childs
- Nov 28, 2019
In Review: Honeyblood's Leeds show proves the perfect end to UK Tour
The newly refurbished main gig room at Brudenell Social Club was the last stop on Honeyblood’s extensive UK tour, they warmly welcomed the Leeds faithful with their punchy new single ‘Bubble Gun’. The punky riffs are delivered energetically and are accompanied by equally bitey and rhythmic vocals, persuading the crowd to sway and to assuage any doubts that the now solo venture of Stina Tweeddale still hits hard. Since the departure of drummer Cat Myers, Stina was accompanied
Kieran Collingwood
- Nov 26, 2019
A Formidable Return: Detroit Swindle's blistering set at Freedom Mills
You would be hard-pressed in finding a more dynamic live act than Detroit Swindle at the moment. Now bathing in the glow of an utterly formidable rise, their return to Leeds resulted in a pulsating but nevertheless measured set which seemingly propelled them into the electronic stratosphere. With a swell of acclaimed releases under their belt, Swindle have been able to dominate the decks at clubs as iconic as London’s very own Fabric in recent years. Yet on their return to Le
Josh Crowe
- Nov 26, 2019
Conservative Party release 'lo-fi boriswave beats to relax/get brexit done to'
In a surprising turn of events the Conservative Party have released a lo-fi 'Boriswave' video on YouTube, which acts as a last-ditch attempt to save the parties public image which is crumbling by the day. The video that lasts for an agonising 71 minutes is titled lo-fi ‘Boriswave’ video “to relax/get Brexit done to”. The video features a playlist of supposedly 'strong and stable music' with a backdrop of Boris Johnson sat on a train reading his manifesto. Just when you think
Kieran Collingwood & Charlie-Tribe Smith
- Nov 25, 2019
Interview: LIFE on playing festivals, their recent album & Brexit
Hailing from the North of England, Post Punk band ‘LIFE’ are no strangers to the live circuit. Now with several tours and a multitude of releases under their belt, the band have emerged as a distinctive leading figure in the UK’s underground scene. We recently caught up with lead singer Mez after their headline set at Hyde Park Book Club. For our readers who don’t know, who are you and what’s your music all about? We’re a band called LIFE; we’re from Hull and we’re very proud
Oscar Crowe
- Nov 18, 2019
Racism in Football: The Beautiful Game Turns Ugly
It feels like only yesterday, in the midst of a heatwave, that the prospect of football actually
coming home was a reality. England’s valiant efforts created a sense of unity during a time
when our nation has never felt more divided. People from all walks of life flocked to the
nearest beer gardens to see if our boys could really do it. Although the three lions weren’t
victorious, the tournament showcased football’s ability to harbour solidarity. The euphoria which the ev
Katherine Keir
- Nov 10, 2019
Undone: The Amazon Original Series using Sci-Fi and ground-breaking animation to explore how we perc
The Amazon original series ‘Undone’, which debuted on September 13th, is inarguably something new: the 8-part series, which consists of short 22-minute episodes and boasts an excellent cast including Breaking Bad’s Bob Odenkirk and Alita’s Rosa Salazar, is unique in it’s ability to be both a time-travelling Science-fiction crime drama, as well as a deeply intimate portrayal of trauma, bereavement and mental illness which explores how we perceive reality- all peppered with a w
