Rob Day
- Jul 30, 2020
The Co-Founder of The Roots Malik B. Has Died Aged 47
After forming in 1987, The Roots have since become known one of the most critically acclaimed hip hop groups in the world. With their jazzy eclectic style and live instrument approach, The Roots became to be called "Hip hops first legitimate band" (ThoughtCo) The Roots ft. Eryka Badu- You Got Me It is therefore extremely sad news to hear that the co-founder of this group, Malik B. has passed away aged 47. After starting out busking on the streets of Philadephlia, the groups r
Rob Day
- Jul 29, 2020
LDC Radio: A Conversation with Leeds' Brand New FM Station
In an age of streaming and downloads, it's perhaps easy to question the relevancy of FM radio as we enter into a new decade. Whilst vast media companies are able to provide nationwide coverage on the likes of BBC, there is a startling lack of local independent FM stations around at the moment, and compared to the prominent position that these smaller stations once held in the landscape of UK music, stations that adequately reflect local communities are few and far between. Ho
Rob Day
- Jul 29, 2020
Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Lorde and More Demand Consent for Use of Their Music in Political Campaigns
Following on from a series of instances in which Donald Trump has used music at his rallies without permission from the artists, a multitude of prominent musicians have decided to team up with the Artists Rights Alliance in order to ensure that permission is required before music is used in political campaigns. In order to do so, an open letter has been signed by a wide range of artists, including the likes of Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Panic! At The Disc
Rob Day
- Jul 28, 2020
Fire & Flourish: Leeds' New Yoga Brand
Following on from a long period of lockdown, and consequently a period of being limited in the ways that we could physically and mentally maintain ourselves, Yoga has become the norm for a huge number of people across the world. Fire & Flourish is a brand new yoga brand set up by our resident yoga instructor Kayleigh Flannery. After travelling to Rishikesh in India last summer, Kayleigh was awarded her 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification and is now fully qualified t
Josh Crowe
- Jul 28, 2020
The Visual Evolution Of The Chemical Brothers
Adam Smith, Co-Creative Director of The Chemical Brothers live show, walks through two iconic Glastonbury performances from 2000 and 2019. Having worked with Tom Rowland and Ed Simons for over 25 years, Smith is the man behind their iconic live shows that are famous across the world. The film is a collaboration between the band and their visual designer/director partner Adam Smith and was filmed during The Chemical Brothers’ headline set at Fuji Rock festival in Japan in 2011
Josh Crowe
- Jul 28, 2020
Getting To Know: Euan Hall
'Not Your Technique' was a project shot in the midst of lockdown by soon to be Manchester-based artist Euan Hall. In a lockdown, cynicism is a crutch, in a time where it’s much easier to be a sceptic than it is to imagine a path forward. This project is an example of the latter, 'Not Your Technique' has been released at what feels like the most claustrophobic period in our lives, yet it is a piece where the music and imagery couldn’t be more at odds with the dreary landscape
Rob Day
- Jul 27, 2020
Faithless Return With First New Single In 10 Years
Faithless have returned with their first new single in 10 years. Featuring Suli Breaks and Nathan Ball, this track is an optimistic and youthful number with an accompanying video that reflects the carefree nature of summertime as a young person. 'This Feeling' is a million miles away from what most Faithless fans will be used to. It doesn't have that club compatibility of their earlier releases, but rather trades in driving rave-ready edge for a far tamer and light hearted at
Josh Crowe
- Jul 26, 2020
Tributes pour out for Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green
The co-founder of Fleetwood Mac has died at the age of 73. His family have confirmed his death in a statement released by solicitors Swan Turton, who are acting on their behalf. “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep,” the statement read. “A further statement will be provided in the coming days.” The guitarist played in several bands after beginning to play professionally at the age of 15, including
Josh Crowe
- Jul 26, 2020
The Avalanches latest release sees them collaborate with Jamie XX & Neneh Cherry
The Avalanches have released two new singles. After announcing the completion of their third studio album had been completed, Australian electronic group The Avalanches have shared the two new tracks, 'Reflecting Light' and 'Wherever You Go', featuring Jamie XX and Neneh Cherry, as well as Sananda Maitreya and Vashti Bunyan. Both released alongside visualisers, the two singles are followed by a track alongside Blood Orange, and 'Running Red Lights'. The track Red Lights' fea
Sami Jackman
- Jul 25, 2020
Made in China: My Adoption Story
I was born in Fujian Province in China on the 5 December 1997, but when I was just 11 months old I was adopted by my mum and dad and came to North London, where I have lived ever since. I know absolutely nothing about my birth parents or why I was put up for adoption, but it is most likely due to China’s one child policy which was first implemented in 1979 as a stringent way to regulate the overpopulation. I am unsure whether it was because my birth parents already had anothe
