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Do you want to read what bands and musicians have to say?
Then use our interviews to catch up with all of the chat and find out more about your favourite Leeds bands.
You can also watch music videos and interviews via our YouTube channel.
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Playing in Leeds: June 17th - 23rd 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
Blitz Kids interview
Blitz Kids Jono and Joey chat at Slam dunk about being in demand for support slots and the best alcoholic drinks to have at festivals.
What Ian Faith in Spinal Tap did not teach you about music management: Music Law column
The second in Pete Bott from Blacks Solicitors' series of advice articles on music law.
Bury Tomorrow
Sam Panasuik chatted with Bury Tomorrow's guitarist/singer Jason Cameron, frontman/vocalist Dani Winter-Bates and bass guitarist Dayvd Winter-Bates, who were talking about guilty pleasures of not being stereotypical rock stars, a sad death at one of their shows, how they will reply to you on twitter and their love of Katy Perry.
These Monsters interview
Leeds noise makers These Monsters have just released their new album "Heroic Dose" following a big gap since their debut album "Call Me Dragon". In the middle of reviewing Heroic Dose, I heard there was an opportunity to interview Sam Pryor (vocals/guitar) and needless to say, I jumped at the chance to hear some of the back story of this release. Here's what he had to say:
Video Interview: Castrovalva at Live at Leeds
Matt Benatan interviews Castrovalva in their lead up to appearing in Mine at this year's Live at Leeds festival. Filmed and edited by the talented Rob Harvey for Leeds Music Scene.
Video Interview: Fryars at Live at Leeds
Leeds Music Scene touched base with Benjamin Garrett (aka Fryars) after his Live at Leeds set.
Arcane Roots
Two days after the release of their debut album 'Blood & Chemistry', Jamie O'Neill met up with Andrew, Adam and Daryl of Arcane Roots before they played the Cockpit to discuss the making of the new album, their intense tour schedule and the future of the band...
Playing in Leeds: May 6th - 12th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
Swimming Lessons
Ahead of his appearance for Live at Leeds, I managed to pin down Ben Lewis, the creative force behind Swimming Lessons, for a chat. There is a Peter Andre admission, talk of onstage clumsiness and YouTube inspiration!!
Playing in Leeds: April 29th - May 5th 2013
Watch a few of the great acts playing Leeds this week in the lead up to Live at Leeds 2013.
Playing in Leeds: April 22nd - 28th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
LMS is listening to...: Live at Leeds Special
With Live at Leeds just around the corner, the LMS team picked their choice local acts from the line-up.
The Concetines
After a year and a half of being a young indie boy band from Leeds, I finally got the chance to have a chat with the boys from The Concetines. And needless to say, the interview was full of banter and sarcasm from each one of them. The band has recently begun to grow more and more successful grabbing an opportunity to share their wonderful music with the audience at Live at Leeds 2013 this summer.
Playing in Leeds: April 1st - 8th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
Playing in Leeds: March 18th - 24th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
Video interview with Melvin Benn from Leeds Festival
Leeds Music Scene sat down with Melvin Benn at this year's Leeds Festival launch event.
Playing in Leeds: March 11th - 17th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
Cosmo's Song
Leeds Music Scene talks to the Devon-based musician and filmmaker Cosmo Jarvis about his career so far and what lies ahead.