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CD Review: The Acutes - When I Left Work Today
The Acutes declare - "As far as reviews are concerned... whether they're good or bad, as soon as you start paying attention to them that's it, you're finished".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7312/ | 283 hits
The Acutes declare - "As far as reviews are concerned... whether they're good or bad, as soon as you start paying attention to them that's it, you're finished".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7312/ | 283 hits
Band Profile: Danny Laycock
Accessible Prog/Psych/Jazz/Blues/Acoustic fun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6950/ | 195 hits
Accessible Prog/Psych/Jazz/Blues/Acoustic fun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6950/ | 195 hits
Band Profile: Simon Wiffen
Simon Wiffen is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7438/ | 198 hits
Simon Wiffen is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7438/ | 198 hits
Interview: i concur
Kate Zezulka talks music, venues and days off work with Leeds' i concur in the run up to the single release...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9283/ | 638 hits
Kate Zezulka talks music, venues and days off work with Leeds' i concur in the run up to the single release...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9283/ | 638 hits
Band Profile: Jon Gomm
Singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, described by Acoustic Magazine as "One of the world's most successful, gifted and inspirational guitar players"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2208/ | 1,871 hits
Singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, described by Acoustic Magazine as "One of the world's most successful, gifted and inspirational guitar players"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2208/ | 1,871 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Acoustic Selection Box
The latest DVD released by Cool Acoustics, titled 'Acoustic Selection Box' gives the viewer over two hours of hidden gems from the acoustic music diamond mine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11407/ | 146 hits
The latest DVD released by Cool Acoustics, titled 'Acoustic Selection Box' gives the viewer over two hours of hidden gems from the acoustic music diamond mine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11407/ | 146 hits
Band Profile: The Listeners
Alternative,Acoustic,Rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6452/ | 327 hits
Alternative,Acoustic,Rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6452/ | 327 hits
News Article: Star Bodixa single update
Star Bodixa played an acoustic set on LBC (London Radio) on Saturday to launch their new single "Fairytailed" which is released on 30th September.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1353/ | 170 hits
Star Bodixa played an acoustic set on LBC (London Radio) on Saturday to launch their new single "Fairytailed" which is released on 30th September.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1353/ | 170 hits
CD Review: Lewis Denby - Lookout Posts and Telescopes
Serial miserablist Lewis Denby follows up last year's solo debut with a stripped back acoustic collection of new material.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6990/ | 219 hits
Serial miserablist Lewis Denby follows up last year's solo debut with a stripped back acoustic collection of new material.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6990/ | 219 hits
CD Review: DanMoFo - 20 goto 10
For those unlucky enough never to have experienced the simple programming pleasures of using a ZX Spectrum the statement "20 goto 10" will have little meaning.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6953/ | 129 hits
For those unlucky enough never to have experienced the simple programming pleasures of using a ZX Spectrum the statement "20 goto 10" will have little meaning.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6953/ | 129 hits
Live Review: Chapter Thirteen
For a rock band like Chapter Thirteen an acoustic gig is to say the least - unexpected. I've seen the band many times and when I first heard about this gig I wondered what was going to be left without the crunching guitars and the wide range of effects they usually use in such an imaginative way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/679/ | 82 hits
For a rock band like Chapter Thirteen an acoustic gig is to say the least - unexpected. I've seen the band many times and when I first heard about this gig I wondered what was going to be left without the crunching guitars and the wide range of effects they usually use in such an imaginative way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/679/ | 82 hits
Live Review: Beat Route 62 + Gossamer + Uptight + Glissando
Sunday nights at Joseph's Well are rapidly turning into something a bit special on the Leeds music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/934/ | 120 hits
Sunday nights at Joseph's Well are rapidly turning into something a bit special on the Leeds music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/934/ | 120 hits
Live Review: Finka
Having to work meant I missed (or didn't really listen to) either of the support acts. I was aware that they were happening and that they sounded like indie music but that's it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1214/ | 143 hits
Having to work meant I missed (or didn't really listen to) either of the support acts. I was aware that they were happening and that they sounded like indie music but that's it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1214/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Brand New - Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades
Long Island's Brand New are, errm, brand new to me... funny git, bet they get that all the time. No seriously, I haven't listened to their music before - even though this is now the second UK single from their second album release - and it is the remixes and acoustic versions of songs that caught my attention at first.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2263/ | 1,454 hits
Long Island's Brand New are, errm, brand new to me... funny git, bet they get that all the time. No seriously, I haven't listened to their music before - even though this is now the second UK single from their second album release - and it is the remixes and acoustic versions of songs that caught my attention at first.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2263/ | 1,454 hits
Live Review: Roddy Frame + Bodixa
To some artists, the City Varieties would be a venue to avoid; its arcane stylings and intimate surroundings make it a much more unconventional settings for music in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6839/ | 367 hits
To some artists, the City Varieties would be a venue to avoid; its arcane stylings and intimate surroundings make it a much more unconventional settings for music in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6839/ | 367 hits
CD Review: Badly Drawn Boy - One Plus One Is One
The latest instalment in Damon Gough's trophy cabinet is his 4th album One Plus One Is One, seemingly coming out of nowhere, with little fanfare or prior warning and only just preceded by the first single "The year of the Rat".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2885/ | 229 hits
The latest instalment in Damon Gough's trophy cabinet is his 4th album One Plus One Is One, seemingly coming out of nowhere, with little fanfare or prior warning and only just preceded by the first single "The year of the Rat".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2885/ | 229 hits
CD Review: Bodixa - Untitled
"The female REM". No matter what I read, in either local or national papers, I cannot avoid seeing the wonder that is Leeds' Bodixa being described as a female version of REM.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/264/ | 159 hits
"The female REM". No matter what I read, in either local or national papers, I cannot avoid seeing the wonder that is Leeds' Bodixa being described as a female version of REM.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/264/ | 159 hits
CD Review: Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi
Had it not been for a spat with Top Of The Pops some 10 years ago when the band refused to lip sync debut single 'Mr.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/505/ | 630 hits
Had it not been for a spat with Top Of The Pops some 10 years ago when the band refused to lip sync debut single 'Mr.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/505/ | 630 hits
Band Profile: Leatherhead
Leatherhead are an alternative rock 3-piece from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10078/ | 110 hits
Leatherhead are an alternative rock 3-piece from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10078/ | 110 hits
CD Review: Hood - The Negatives....
According to pretty much every review I read for Hood's latest LP 'Outside Closer', it's a very summery record, full of twee acoustic sounds, lovely glittering soundscapes and a general feel of upbeat loveliness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3719/ | 534 hits
According to pretty much every review I read for Hood's latest LP 'Outside Closer', it's a very summery record, full of twee acoustic sounds, lovely glittering soundscapes and a general feel of upbeat loveliness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3719/ | 534 hits
CD Review: DanMoFo - Room 101
Dan MoFo quotes "Our style has been described as very laidback and completely fresh and original". To whoever said this I must disagree.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3854/ | 378 hits
Dan MoFo quotes "Our style has been described as very laidback and completely fresh and original". To whoever said this I must disagree.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3854/ | 378 hits
CD Review: Unfinished Drawings - Unfinished Drawings
Since their debut album back in 2007, Unfinished Drawings have had great exposure playing support slots with Feeder, Boy Kill Boy and The Holloways.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10336/ | 143 hits
Since their debut album back in 2007, Unfinished Drawings have had great exposure playing support slots with Feeder, Boy Kill Boy and The Holloways.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10336/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Michael Rossiter - La Charge
Solo or with the Folk Theatre Partisans, Michael Rossiter does good work round the Leeds acoustic scene and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8655/ | 161 hits
Solo or with the Folk Theatre Partisans, Michael Rossiter does good work round the Leeds acoustic scene and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8655/ | 161 hits
CD Review: Mt. - Lethologica
So, Cumbrians, you wish to be pronounced 'mount' whilst being spelt Mt.: to be on the map, a landmark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7518/ | 396 hits
So, Cumbrians, you wish to be pronounced 'mount' whilst being spelt Mt.: to be on the map, a landmark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7518/ | 396 hits
CD Review: Anechoic - Untitled
Rob Leach's three-piece Anechoic do three sweetly melancholic songs with minimal fuss. They are very agreeable, highly listenable tunes with a consistently intelligent feel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/295/ | 377 hits
Rob Leach's three-piece Anechoic do three sweetly melancholic songs with minimal fuss. They are very agreeable, highly listenable tunes with a consistently intelligent feel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/295/ | 377 hits
Live Review: Ali Whitton + Hush The Money + DanMofo
Noisy bloody students eh? The Faversham's packed full of them tonight. This is no bad thing though, and as free acoustic gigs go, this is a great opportunity to be heard by and impress a lot of people that wouldn't normally be there.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4268/ | 456 hits
Noisy bloody students eh? The Faversham's packed full of them tonight. This is no bad thing though, and as free acoustic gigs go, this is a great opportunity to be heard by and impress a lot of people that wouldn't normally be there.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4268/ | 456 hits
Live Review: Living Thing
The first time that I've ventured into the Borders Cafe Bar and it's to see Pete and Annabelle, aka Living Thing, playing a free acoustic set to a crowd that is settling back and relaxing to the early evening entertainment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/849/ | 64 hits
The first time that I've ventured into the Borders Cafe Bar and it's to see Pete and Annabelle, aka Living Thing, playing a free acoustic set to a crowd that is settling back and relaxing to the early evening entertainment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/849/ | 64 hits
CD Review: Hatch - 16 Year Divide
When I received this EP from Dave I knew absolutely nothing about Hatch or their music so this is a new experience for me!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/151/ | 75 hits
When I received this EP from Dave I knew absolutely nothing about Hatch or their music so this is a new experience for me!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/151/ | 75 hits
CD Review: Astrid Williamson - Astrid
Came across Astrid on the Roadworks Tour when she was one of the supports for Adam Masterson along with Bodixa.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2394/ | 295 hits
Came across Astrid on the Roadworks Tour when she was one of the supports for Adam Masterson along with Bodixa.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2394/ | 295 hits
CD Review: Damien Rice - 9 Crimes
After an oh-so-tender piano intro from Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan has to move beyond the first phrase or two of '9 crimes' before you're convinced she's the vocalist and that Damien isn't exercising a bit of husky falsetto before getting into his own sound with built in purr-growl facility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8233/ | 199 hits
After an oh-so-tender piano intro from Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan has to move beyond the first phrase or two of '9 crimes' before you're convinced she's the vocalist and that Damien isn't exercising a bit of husky falsetto before getting into his own sound with built in purr-growl facility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8233/ | 199 hits
CD Review: Micah P Hinson - Yard of Blonde Girls
Jeff Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Tennessee on the eve of recording his sophomore studio album My Sweetheart the Drunk in 1997.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6341/ | 451 hits
Jeff Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Tennessee on the eve of recording his sophomore studio album My Sweetheart the Drunk in 1997.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6341/ | 451 hits
CD Review: Galactico - Untitled
No biog and no website means no information about Galactico, so it's only a guess whether the band is named after the super stars of Real Madrid.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6360/ | 158 hits
No biog and no website means no information about Galactico, so it's only a guess whether the band is named after the super stars of Real Madrid.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6360/ | 158 hits
CD Review: Open Mouth - Import / Export
One man and his acoustic guitar can be a great platform for tedious journalism - emo, troubadour and cult hero are usually the order of the day for any given Get Cape or Bright Eyes review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8537/ | 151 hits
One man and his acoustic guitar can be a great platform for tedious journalism - emo, troubadour and cult hero are usually the order of the day for any given Get Cape or Bright Eyes review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8537/ | 151 hits
CD Review: Sol Gravy - Sun Son EP
The meandering acoustic guitar and hazy vocals of opener 'Remember Me (Summer Gone)' would make for a pleasantly undemanding ballad, if it wasn't for one seriously misplaced harmonica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10186/ | 149 hits
The meandering acoustic guitar and hazy vocals of opener 'Remember Me (Summer Gone)' would make for a pleasantly undemanding ballad, if it wasn't for one seriously misplaced harmonica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10186/ | 149 hits
CD Review: Ali Whitton and the Broke Record Players - A Failed Attempt At Something Worth Saying
What have we got here then? Thoughtful acoustic pop, I'd say, and done to a pretty fair standard - from Whitton's lyrics sung in his quite striking voice with its often pleading tone, through to arrangements well handled by the Broke Record Players.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9175/ | 374 hits
What have we got here then? Thoughtful acoustic pop, I'd say, and done to a pretty fair standard - from Whitton's lyrics sung in his quite striking voice with its often pleading tone, through to arrangements well handled by the Broke Record Players.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9175/ | 374 hits
CD Review: The March Greens - You Shall Go To The Ball
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 113 hits
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 113 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Nyquist Theory
The Nyquist Theory is a compilation of tracks that emerged from the talent that lay around the offices of Hampshire's Hackpen Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3987/ | 296 hits
The Nyquist Theory is a compilation of tracks that emerged from the talent that lay around the offices of Hampshire's Hackpen Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3987/ | 296 hits
News Article: Royal Park Cellars secure national music magazine showcase...
LOGO have chosen the Royal Park Cellars for their first Northern showcase in their campaign to bring the magazine, already claiming a circulation larger than NME in the South, to Northern audiences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1511/ | 94 hits
LOGO have chosen the Royal Park Cellars for their first Northern showcase in their campaign to bring the magazine, already claiming a circulation larger than NME in the South, to Northern audiences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1511/ | 94 hits
Live Review: Coaltrain
Every once in a while your evening turns out to be so very different from how you planned it. A normal routine might be to get home from work, undertake a little desultory housework, perhaps have a nice cup of tea; and then pop down to The Junction to shoot the breeze and leave just before the band takes the stage (well, perhaps "stage" might be exaggerating a trifle).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10181/ | 307 hits
Every once in a while your evening turns out to be so very different from how you planned it. A normal routine might be to get home from work, undertake a little desultory housework, perhaps have a nice cup of tea; and then pop down to The Junction to shoot the breeze and leave just before the band takes the stage (well, perhaps "stage" might be exaggerating a trifle).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10181/ | 307 hits
Band Profile: Johnny's In The Basement
Johnny's In The Basement formed in September 03 in a sweaty practise room somewhere around Leeds University.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2669/ | 753 hits
Johnny's In The Basement formed in September 03 in a sweaty practise room somewhere around Leeds University.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2669/ | 753 hits
CD Review: Wilful Missing - Untitled
There's some really good talent here: in the playing, the singing and the songwriting. As Kingsley Amis said about some other very pleasing things, 'I'm clear on why I like them, thanks; but why do I like them so much?' The answer has to be a subtle intensity in Wilful Missing's often fragile-sounding songs written and sung by Sam Kipling, with a range of well-controlled instruments in the hands of guitarist Sam Lawrence and bass player Albert Freeman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7073/ | 221 hits
There's some really good talent here: in the playing, the singing and the songwriting. As Kingsley Amis said about some other very pleasing things, 'I'm clear on why I like them, thanks; but why do I like them so much?' The answer has to be a subtle intensity in Wilful Missing's often fragile-sounding songs written and sung by Sam Kipling, with a range of well-controlled instruments in the hands of guitarist Sam Lawrence and bass player Albert Freeman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7073/ | 221 hits
CD Review: Gaia - Soulwind
The back of Gaia's four song demo is adorned with the typically touted quote "...who have defined their own sound" and as with so many before them, Gaia are not something that'll leave you thinking "how revolutionary".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/452/ | 200 hits
The back of Gaia's four song demo is adorned with the typically touted quote "...who have defined their own sound" and as with so many before them, Gaia are not something that'll leave you thinking "how revolutionary".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/452/ | 200 hits
CD Review: The Lost Patrol - Midnight Matinee
Midnight Matinee is the seventh release from New York based The Lost Patrol, and the first recording with singer Mollie Israel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12174/ | 135 hits
Midnight Matinee is the seventh release from New York based The Lost Patrol, and the first recording with singer Mollie Israel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12174/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Accolade - Untitled
Right to begin with I promise not to make any comments connecting poor bands with Bradford - I have recently had several, shall we say sharp remarks, pointing to the fact that I may be being unjust regards the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/133/ | 280 hits
Right to begin with I promise not to make any comments connecting poor bands with Bradford - I have recently had several, shall we say sharp remarks, pointing to the fact that I may be being unjust regards the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/133/ | 280 hits
Band Profile: Lowfields
Leeds based Power Pop/Indie four piece
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10706/ | 90 hits
Leeds based Power Pop/Indie four piece
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10706/ | 90 hits
Live Review: Jon Gomm
I think we all know the story by now. A young sprightly reviewer who has never seen Jon Gomm before sits himself down and waits in anticipation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3431/ | 1,086 hits
I think we all know the story by now. A young sprightly reviewer who has never seen Jon Gomm before sits himself down and waits in anticipation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3431/ | 1,086 hits
CD Review: Whitehouse Blues - Untitled
This is chilled nearly-dance music with some real and some ambient stuff mixing up a loving recreation of someone's Summer of love on a gentle acid come down some years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/49/ | 171 hits
This is chilled nearly-dance music with some real and some ambient stuff mixing up a loving recreation of someone's Summer of love on a gentle acid come down some years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/49/ | 171 hits
CD Review: Bifta Smoking Eskimos - The Columbian Cold EP
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 419 hits
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 419 hits
CD Review: Loqui - I Can't Believe It's Not Better
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 275 hits
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 275 hits
Live Review: Gary Stewart Band
Apologies to all others on the bill at the Courthouse; the Gary Stewart Band was the only complete set a busy night allowed me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7177/ | 335 hits
Apologies to all others on the bill at the Courthouse; the Gary Stewart Band was the only complete set a busy night allowed me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7177/ | 335 hits
CD Review: Filthy Sanchez - Untitled
If you were thinking that the worse thing about Filthy Sanchez was their name, you're wrong! Yes it is appalling and fits the "funny when you're 14 and you know what it really means" category but the real travesty here is a lyrical one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4058/ | 400 hits
If you were thinking that the worse thing about Filthy Sanchez was their name, you're wrong! Yes it is appalling and fits the "funny when you're 14 and you know what it really means" category but the real travesty here is a lyrical one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4058/ | 400 hits
CD Review: Miss Black America - Talk Hard
It's wrong to compare, but what first attracted me to this band was a rock rush, the crash of a song, in an unashamedly indie way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/412/ | 107 hits
It's wrong to compare, but what first attracted me to this band was a rock rush, the crash of a song, in an unashamedly indie way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/412/ | 107 hits
CD Review: Clayhill - One Nerve
While others are off on tour supporting Beth Orton in the U.S we British Lizards are stuck here to take the heat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7082/ | 146 hits
While others are off on tour supporting Beth Orton in the U.S we British Lizards are stuck here to take the heat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7082/ | 146 hits
CD Review: Stillman - The Weightless EP
It's relatively difficult to pick up the style and genre of Stillman from the first track "Foreword".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4337/ | 161 hits
It's relatively difficult to pick up the style and genre of Stillman from the first track "Foreword".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4337/ | 161 hits
Live Review: Wilful Missing + The Fineprint + Dave Willis
It started out looking like an almost over-modest evening's entertainment. With no announcement either from pub staff or from himself, Dave Willis did a 25 minute set of strummed acoustic guitar (loud) and effective voice - before leaving the performance area in the same anonymous fashion he'd arrived, though to energetic applause from his listeners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6918/ | 343 hits
It started out looking like an almost over-modest evening's entertainment. With no announcement either from pub staff or from himself, Dave Willis did a 25 minute set of strummed acoustic guitar (loud) and effective voice - before leaving the performance area in the same anonymous fashion he'd arrived, though to energetic applause from his listeners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6918/ | 343 hits
Live Review: Roger Davies
Here's someone who can turn up anywhere in front of an audience who don't know what's coming - and the two sides of the arrangement find they're made for each other.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9010/ | 369 hits
Here's someone who can turn up anywhere in front of an audience who don't know what's coming - and the two sides of the arrangement find they're made for each other.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9010/ | 369 hits
CD Review: Captain Wilberforce - Dreams of Educated Fleas
Seven songs of mature melody and thought provoking stuff from the quaintly named Captain Wilberforce.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2305/ | 203 hits
Seven songs of mature melody and thought provoking stuff from the quaintly named Captain Wilberforce.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2305/ | 203 hits
Live Review: Richard Ashcroft
After witnessing the dire becoming that is 'The Shining' a short while ago it was now time to see if any other remaining members of The Verve could still cut it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1060/ | 324 hits
After witnessing the dire becoming that is 'The Shining' a short while ago it was now time to see if any other remaining members of The Verve could still cut it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1060/ | 324 hits
CD Review: The Loved Ones (UK) - Self Destruction for Beginners
"Experimental? Avant-garde? Lo-fi? Analogue? Acoustic? Just plain odd?" - Nick Copland advertises for bands to play for the new Strychnine Lounge gigs to start up at The Packhorse in the New Year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/184/ | 154 hits
"Experimental? Avant-garde? Lo-fi? Analogue? Acoustic? Just plain odd?" - Nick Copland advertises for bands to play for the new Strychnine Lounge gigs to start up at The Packhorse in the New Year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/184/ | 154 hits
Live Review: Chris Helme + Tom Hingley + Ramon
A major coup for the promoters at Joseph's Well: the increasingly popular Naked Bar Guitar acoustic nights on a Sunday managed to get a former Seahorse and an ex-Carpet on the bill for probably the biggest NBG night yet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9817/ | 80 hits
A major coup for the promoters at Joseph's Well: the increasingly popular Naked Bar Guitar acoustic nights on a Sunday managed to get a former Seahorse and an ex-Carpet on the bill for probably the biggest NBG night yet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9817/ | 80 hits
Live Review: Zane + Visa + Divided by Zero
Well, despite spending an hour and ten minutes waiting for a bus that didn't turn up and a taxi that didn't turn up either, I eventually made it to the rocket in time to catch most of Divided by Zero's set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1141/ | 129 hits
Well, despite spending an hour and ten minutes waiting for a bus that didn't turn up and a taxi that didn't turn up either, I eventually made it to the rocket in time to catch most of Divided by Zero's set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1141/ | 129 hits
CD Review: The Budda Cakes - s/t
Sometimes you can just tell a band's going to be good from their name. These guys call themselves The Budda Cakes so obviously they're gonna be brilliant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6736/ | 205 hits
Sometimes you can just tell a band's going to be good from their name. These guys call themselves The Budda Cakes so obviously they're gonna be brilliant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6736/ | 205 hits
CD Review: Allison Weiss - ..Was Right All Along
Allison Weiss creates honest, heartfelt pop for the masses with an overwhelming authenticity and from-the-heart feel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11502/ | 210 hits
Allison Weiss creates honest, heartfelt pop for the masses with an overwhelming authenticity and from-the-heart feel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11502/ | 210 hits
Live Review: This Et Al + Wintermute + These Monsters + They Died Too Young + Paul Marshall
These days, The Library looks like an enormous music venue, only scaled down. It seems eerily suited to the This Et Al of old, draped as it is with imposing red and black curtains, but the recently-refurbished venue plays perfect host to all five - count 'em - acts on tonight's bill.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8873/ | 373 hits
These days, The Library looks like an enormous music venue, only scaled down. It seems eerily suited to the This Et Al of old, draped as it is with imposing red and black curtains, but the recently-refurbished venue plays perfect host to all five - count 'em - acts on tonight's bill.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8873/ | 373 hits
Band Profile: Time of Hibu
In the city of Leeds UK, three musical assassins have been busy concocting a sound like no other. A sound so detached yet familiar you'd be forgiven for assuming you'd owned it for decades.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12515/ | 11 hits
In the city of Leeds UK, three musical assassins have been busy concocting a sound like no other. A sound so detached yet familiar you'd be forgiven for assuming you'd owned it for decades.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12515/ | 11 hits
CD Review: Nikoli - Space & Time EP
"Space and Time" has gentle acoustic guitars underpinning a soft, soothing vocal with a chorus that induces goose bumps and a lump in the throat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/138/ | 125 hits
"Space and Time" has gentle acoustic guitars underpinning a soft, soothing vocal with a chorus that induces goose bumps and a lump in the throat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/138/ | 125 hits
Live Review: Duke Special + David Ford + Alec Townsend
Last time I saw Duke Special was in Leeds at Joseph's Well about a year ago when his gramophone refused to work and his piano packed in leaving him to do a cover of "You are my Sunshine" while banging two cymbals together.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3981/ | 384 hits
Last time I saw Duke Special was in Leeds at Joseph's Well about a year ago when his gramophone refused to work and his piano packed in leaving him to do a cover of "You are my Sunshine" while banging two cymbals together.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3981/ | 384 hits
Live Review: Seth Lakeman
Despite arriving fairly early to Leeds Met, I managed to just miss support act Ben's Brother. The prompt stage times saw Seth Lakeman begin his set just shy of 20:30; fortunately the venue seemed just about full when he began.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8895/ | 140 hits
Despite arriving fairly early to Leeds Met, I managed to just miss support act Ben's Brother. The prompt stage times saw Seth Lakeman begin his set just shy of 20:30; fortunately the venue seemed just about full when he began.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8895/ | 140 hits
CD Review: Kid iD - Broken Little Monkey EP
American styley alt-soft-rock-folksy voice boy Ralph Pelleymounter has emerged from the bottomless pit of solo acoustic performers and lends his sultry vocals to the backdrop of a full line up, thus Kid iD are born and henceforth comes this natty little EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4084/ | 561 hits
American styley alt-soft-rock-folksy voice boy Ralph Pelleymounter has emerged from the bottomless pit of solo acoustic performers and lends his sultry vocals to the backdrop of a full line up, thus Kid iD are born and henceforth comes this natty little EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4084/ | 561 hits
Band Profile: Sam and Anna
Terms like precocious are banded around a little too easily in music today. Talent forgoes the spotlight and an artist's age is sadly the main talking point.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9017/ | 161 hits
Terms like precocious are banded around a little too easily in music today. Talent forgoes the spotlight and an artist's age is sadly the main talking point.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9017/ | 161 hits
CD Review: Stewart King - Satori
'Satori' the debut full-length from York based singer-songwriter Stewart King has a more diverse sound than most albums that are masterminded by a solo artist, with bluesy rock and roll influences occasionally making their presence felt halfway through a song that was previously just an acoustic guitar and King's voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11050/ | 163 hits
'Satori' the debut full-length from York based singer-songwriter Stewart King has a more diverse sound than most albums that are masterminded by a solo artist, with bluesy rock and roll influences occasionally making their presence felt halfway through a song that was previously just an acoustic guitar and King's voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11050/ | 163 hits
CD Review: March of Dimes - All Intents and Purposes
'All Intents And Purposes,' the debut full-length from March of Dimes, opens with the decidedly low-key, acoustic rattle of 'If We Only Had One Day.' The under produced edge gives 'If We Only Had...' an intimate, country feel that perfectly complements lyrics that don't always take the obvious route.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10497/ | 126 hits
'All Intents And Purposes,' the debut full-length from March of Dimes, opens with the decidedly low-key, acoustic rattle of 'If We Only Had One Day.' The under produced edge gives 'If We Only Had...' an intimate, country feel that perfectly complements lyrics that don't always take the obvious route.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10497/ | 126 hits
News Article: Mr Pasty @ St Bartholomew's Centre By John Hepworth
Stuff was still zooming along though, and door money (supporting learning disability projects) was transfigured by the value handed out by Mr Pasty, the band on stage at that moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12223/ | 82 hits
Stuff was still zooming along though, and door money (supporting learning disability projects) was transfigured by the value handed out by Mr Pasty, the band on stage at that moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12223/ | 82 hits
CD Review: The High Chairs - s/t
Dan International, Pete, Roj, Simo and T. Any ideas? Yes. You got it. They are The High Chairs. Well done.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9005/ | 142 hits
Dan International, Pete, Roj, Simo and T. Any ideas? Yes. You got it. They are The High Chairs. Well done.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9005/ | 142 hits
CD Review: Graeme Stanton - I'm Not Perfect
Apparently our very own leedsmusicscene has once called Graeme "The next David Gray"... who said that?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/62/ | 134 hits
Apparently our very own leedsmusicscene has once called Graeme "The next David Gray"... who said that?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/62/ | 134 hits
CD Review: Commercial Dual Purpose - The James Bailey Experience
I got such a charming email. And the two-part album on lovingly made CD-Rs (£2 each, £3 the pair) looked so good that I really wanted to review and like this album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/594/ | 140 hits
I got such a charming email. And the two-part album on lovingly made CD-Rs (£2 each, £3 the pair) looked so good that I really wanted to review and like this album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/594/ | 140 hits
Live Review: Wildbirds & Peacedrums + Seabear + Peter Broderick + Michael Rossiter
I like to think that one day Forest of Sound will make a mistake: they are clearly just too good at choosing the right acts to book for the right nights.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10014/ | 295 hits
I like to think that one day Forest of Sound will make a mistake: they are clearly just too good at choosing the right acts to book for the right nights.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10014/ | 295 hits
CD Review: Milf - Nothing At All EP
Milf are a three-piece Bradford band and have been plying their trade for over 4 years now, since they were 14, and bring us a truly fantastic four-track EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/140/ | 213 hits
Milf are a three-piece Bradford band and have been plying their trade for over 4 years now, since they were 14, and bring us a truly fantastic four-track EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/140/ | 213 hits
CD Review: Liam Frost - Show Me How The Spectres Dance
At only 22 years old, Manchester's Liam Frost, with the accompaniment of The Slowdown Family, has received enormous praise for his brooding and thoughtful brand of acoustic-folk-indie, likened to Badly Drawn Boy, and hailed by some as Britain's answer to Bright Eyes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7226/ | 546 hits
At only 22 years old, Manchester's Liam Frost, with the accompaniment of The Slowdown Family, has received enormous praise for his brooding and thoughtful brand of acoustic-folk-indie, likened to Badly Drawn Boy, and hailed by some as Britain's answer to Bright Eyes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7226/ | 546 hits
CD Review: Jon Allen - Dead Man's Suit
There was a part of me that really wanted to like this album. Admittedly, it wasn't the adventurous part of me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10996/ | 146 hits
There was a part of me that really wanted to like this album. Admittedly, it wasn't the adventurous part of me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10996/ | 146 hits
Live Review: Angie Palmer
What comes next in your career if you've just heard you've got your first 5-star CD review (in Country Music People magazine) and Bob Harris has told the world of Radio 2 that you're one of Britain's best current singer-songwriters as he too endorses your new album?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3074/ | 281 hits
What comes next in your career if you've just heard you've got your first 5-star CD review (in Country Music People magazine) and Bob Harris has told the world of Radio 2 that you're one of Britain's best current singer-songwriters as he too endorses your new album?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3074/ | 281 hits
CD Review: Josh Lees - Faith In A Box
The most impressive thing about Bradford-based Josh Lees' debut album, is his ability to tweak the usually restrictive acoustic pop formula, to give each song its own distinct character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10922/ | 196 hits
The most impressive thing about Bradford-based Josh Lees' debut album, is his ability to tweak the usually restrictive acoustic pop formula, to give each song its own distinct character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10922/ | 196 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Happy Birthday EP
The first thing I noticed when this CD started playing was that ... it was amazing! I'm not just saying that to avoid being harsh to the band (which I have noticed happens too much), this EP is truly incredible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4304/ | 661 hits
The first thing I noticed when this CD started playing was that ... it was amazing! I'm not just saying that to avoid being harsh to the band (which I have noticed happens too much), this EP is truly incredible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4304/ | 661 hits
CD Review: Whiskycats - In this chair
When I was first given this CD I must say I was intrigued to see if they would live up to the hype. I had heard a lot about the Whiskycats and how they were building a good reputation for themselves in Manchester but hadn't had the chance to listen to them and I wasn't disappointed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6298/ | 381 hits
When I was first given this CD I must say I was intrigued to see if they would live up to the hype. I had heard a lot about the Whiskycats and how they were building a good reputation for themselves in Manchester but hadn't had the chance to listen to them and I wasn't disappointed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6298/ | 381 hits
CD Review: Glaciers - An Excellent Field Geologist
'An Excellent Field Geologist' from Leeds-based Glaciers (aka Nicolas Burrows) opens with Brooklyn,' a track of simple beauty, relying solely on a steadily plucked acoustic guitar, a few atmospheric synths, and some halting, lullaby-like vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10338/ | 117 hits
'An Excellent Field Geologist' from Leeds-based Glaciers (aka Nicolas Burrows) opens with Brooklyn,' a track of simple beauty, relying solely on a steadily plucked acoustic guitar, a few atmospheric synths, and some halting, lullaby-like vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10338/ | 117 hits
CD Review: Visa - Untitled
This CD is bloody amazing! I was given this when we had just played a storming set at Josephs Well. I had the original "Wow Signal" EP from VISA, which I acquired from the Blue Star gig a couple of months ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2/ | 79 hits
This CD is bloody amazing! I was given this when we had just played a storming set at Josephs Well. I had the original "Wow Signal" EP from VISA, which I acquired from the Blue Star gig a couple of months ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2/ | 79 hits
CD Review: Clarkesville - The Last Chapter
A drop of rain was the final ingredient for propelling Travis into the major league of the UK's recording artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/599/ | 171 hits
A drop of rain was the final ingredient for propelling Travis into the major league of the UK's recording artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/599/ | 171 hits
CD Review: The Trophy Cabinet - The First Xi
The Colour Blind James Experience, Robyn Hitchcock, Lloyd Cole, New Order, Edwyn Collins, Blue Nile, Yo La Tengo, Sin Ropas, Cosmic Rough Riders, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/19/ | 212 hits
The Colour Blind James Experience, Robyn Hitchcock, Lloyd Cole, New Order, Edwyn Collins, Blue Nile, Yo La Tengo, Sin Ropas, Cosmic Rough Riders, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/19/ | 212 hits
Live Review: Gemma Hayes + Sondre Lerche
"It may be hard to pronounce but if you learn it I'm sure you'll find it will pay". And so the confusion starts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1033/ | 305 hits
"It may be hard to pronounce but if you learn it I'm sure you'll find it will pay". And so the confusion starts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1033/ | 305 hits
Live Review: Beautiful Feet + Moses + Mabel Blue
I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that as much as anything else when it comes to gigs, the 'flow' of an evening's entertainment is as important as the quality of the music in catching and holding people's attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/797/ | 168 hits
I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that as much as anything else when it comes to gigs, the 'flow' of an evening's entertainment is as important as the quality of the music in catching and holding people's attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/797/ | 168 hits
CD Review: Luke Hirst - Songs for a rainy day
Luke Hirst gets off to a better start than most beginner singer/writer/guitarists. His guitar playing is crisp and well-recorded.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2466/ | 315 hits
Luke Hirst gets off to a better start than most beginner singer/writer/guitarists. His guitar playing is crisp and well-recorded.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2466/ | 315 hits
Band Profile: Emergencies
Friends since their tender school years Declan and Zebs were introduced to Rich and Nathan through mutual friends, after a few drunken meetings Declan and Rich suggested Nathan join them in a rehearsal room to work on some songs, after a few months of carelessly messing around Declan decided to invite Zebs down to play bass and thus transforming their sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10473/ | 121 hits
Friends since their tender school years Declan and Zebs were introduced to Rich and Nathan through mutual friends, after a few drunken meetings Declan and Rich suggested Nathan join them in a rehearsal room to work on some songs, after a few months of carelessly messing around Declan decided to invite Zebs down to play bass and thus transforming their sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10473/ | 121 hits
Live Review: Solo + Flipside + Quicklime
The last time I reviewed QUICKLIME, from their demo tape, I complained about poor vocal qualities. Unfortunately, poor vocals were again in evidence tonight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/699/ | 243 hits
The last time I reviewed QUICKLIME, from their demo tape, I complained about poor vocal qualities. Unfortunately, poor vocals were again in evidence tonight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/699/ | 243 hits
CD Review: Kid iD - That Dreaded Monster What If
Bright young things Kid iD charmingly fuse a clean living blend of acoustic blues and folk, occasionally tinkering with bordering genres to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7243/ | 262 hits
Bright young things Kid iD charmingly fuse a clean living blend of acoustic blues and folk, occasionally tinkering with bordering genres to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7243/ | 262 hits
CD Review: Magic Arm - Outdoor Games
Marc Rigelsford's alter-ego, Magic Arm, creates rather experimental music while still producing quirky and light indie tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8643/ | 124 hits
Marc Rigelsford's alter-ego, Magic Arm, creates rather experimental music while still producing quirky and light indie tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8643/ | 124 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Let There Be... Geek Pie III
This collection from Wakefield's Geek Pie records offers a diverse snapshot of local talent: four very different artists with four very different songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10254/ | 155 hits
This collection from Wakefield's Geek Pie records offers a diverse snapshot of local talent: four very different artists with four very different songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10254/ | 155 hits
Band Profile: Mishkin
Alternative/rock/metal/progressive and confused. that's mishkin x
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2196/ | 1,031 hits
Alternative/rock/metal/progressive and confused. that's mishkin x
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2196/ | 1,031 hits
Live Review: Fran Rodgers + David Broad
If plugged-in acoustic is about Tone and Feel as well as Volume, the rate of exchange can be a bit mean over how much V you have to accept for a bit of T and F. But in spite of the acoustic being electro-fortified for a small audience in a quiet venue, the Faversham's Sunday Session was good place to be, on an evening alluringly heralded by a poster comparing two young Leeds entertainers to Joan Baez and Leon Russell.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6198/ | 454 hits
If plugged-in acoustic is about Tone and Feel as well as Volume, the rate of exchange can be a bit mean over how much V you have to accept for a bit of T and F. But in spite of the acoustic being electro-fortified for a small audience in a quiet venue, the Faversham's Sunday Session was good place to be, on an evening alluringly heralded by a poster comparing two young Leeds entertainers to Joan Baez and Leon Russell.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6198/ | 454 hits
CD Review: Merchandise - Listen Up!
Merchandise's second single from forthcoming album 'For The Masses' is a laidback slice of pop that forsakes big, brash hooks in favour of a rattling acoustic guitar that better showcases 'Listen Up!'s twinkling synths and toe-tapping piano notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10352/ | 125 hits
Merchandise's second single from forthcoming album 'For The Masses' is a laidback slice of pop that forsakes big, brash hooks in favour of a rattling acoustic guitar that better showcases 'Listen Up!'s twinkling synths and toe-tapping piano notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10352/ | 125 hits
Live Review: The Coral
Fifty or so genuine Radio Aire competition winners and an army of press, liggers, blaggers and Leeds scene wannabes (people who don't have to be in work on a Friday afternoon) crowded into the Faversham.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4150/ | 452 hits
Fifty or so genuine Radio Aire competition winners and an army of press, liggers, blaggers and Leeds scene wannabes (people who don't have to be in work on a Friday afternoon) crowded into the Faversham.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4150/ | 452 hits
News Article: Bright Young Things 2008: the 15 successful bands are revealed
Following an intense two-day judging process, the fifteen successful acts for Bright Young Things 2008 have been announced today.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9040/ | 1,321 hits
Following an intense two-day judging process, the fifteen successful acts for Bright Young Things 2008 have been announced today.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9040/ | 1,321 hits
CD Review: Five O'Clock Heroes - Time On My Hands
Well this is quite nice. New offering from New Yorkers Five O'Clock Heroes is a chirpy happy cute little piece of guitar pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7233/ | 192 hits
Well this is quite nice. New offering from New Yorkers Five O'Clock Heroes is a chirpy happy cute little piece of guitar pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7233/ | 192 hits
CD Review: The Tonic - Untitled
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 153 hits
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 153 hits
Live Review: Jesse Malin + Jeff Klein
There's was no support listed for tonight's gig, so it's a surprise when a lone figure wanders onto the stage and picks up an acoustic guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1079/ | 323 hits
There's was no support listed for tonight's gig, so it's a surprise when a lone figure wanders onto the stage and picks up an acoustic guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1079/ | 323 hits
CD Review: The Alarm - In the Poppy Fields
The Alarms' fresh new CD has two halves. Tracks one through six are clear throated, sharp sounding 80s post punk rock, evoking U2, Echo and the Bunnymen, Big Country and The Alarm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2558/ | 902 hits
The Alarms' fresh new CD has two halves. Tracks one through six are clear throated, sharp sounding 80s post punk rock, evoking U2, Echo and the Bunnymen, Big Country and The Alarm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2558/ | 902 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Untitled
Rhode Island all come from Leeds. You will never have heard of them. This is because their current CD goes under a different guise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/226/ | 135 hits
Rhode Island all come from Leeds. You will never have heard of them. This is because their current CD goes under a different guise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/226/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Feldspar - Bright Day
'Bright Day' from folk-inspired Feldspar is a prime example of how you can keep on repeating a winning formula, until it loses its shine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10878/ | 219 hits
'Bright Day' from folk-inspired Feldspar is a prime example of how you can keep on repeating a winning formula, until it loses its shine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10878/ | 219 hits
Live Review: The Phoenix Fall + Bright Sons + Robbie Redway + Tom Bradley
The Phoenix Fall have been gathering momentum in the Leeds music scene for some time now and tonight's sold out event is the climax of their latest efforts on new single: 'Tearing Me Apart' which is available through all the usual suspects: iTunes, Amazon and 7digital.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11490/ | 308 hits
The Phoenix Fall have been gathering momentum in the Leeds music scene for some time now and tonight's sold out event is the climax of their latest efforts on new single: 'Tearing Me Apart' which is available through all the usual suspects: iTunes, Amazon and 7digital.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11490/ | 308 hits
CD Review: Slighty Alien - Untitled
Picture the scene, playing a gig and someone comes up to you asking to review their CD. OK or so I thought!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/149/ | 383 hits
Picture the scene, playing a gig and someone comes up to you asking to review their CD. OK or so I thought!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/149/ | 383 hits
CD Review: Amiina - Kurr
Amiina (formerly Amína) are an odd band. Four Icelanders better known for their connection with Sigur Rós more than anything else, they play an instrumental music that is hard to classify.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8468/ | 505 hits
Amiina (formerly Amína) are an odd band. Four Icelanders better known for their connection with Sigur Rós more than anything else, they play an instrumental music that is hard to classify.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8468/ | 505 hits
News Article: Faversham to host charity event to raise for the Cambodia Trust
This July will be five years since the death of Guiseley student Joanna Stillwell, and in her memory and to celebrate what would have been her 28th birthday, a charity fundraising gig will be held in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10909/ | 229 hits
This July will be five years since the death of Guiseley student Joanna Stillwell, and in her memory and to celebrate what would have been her 28th birthday, a charity fundraising gig will be held in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10909/ | 229 hits
Live Review: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. + Walter Schreifels
Walter Schreifels (ex- Quicksand and Rival Schools) is up with his acoustic guitar. A charming New Yorker, now residing in Berlin, he has many songs revolving around bicycles that mend themselves, friends ('Distressed Friends'), people he meets and things he eats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7901/ | 304 hits
Walter Schreifels (ex- Quicksand and Rival Schools) is up with his acoustic guitar. A charming New Yorker, now residing in Berlin, he has many songs revolving around bicycles that mend themselves, friends ('Distressed Friends'), people he meets and things he eats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7901/ | 304 hits
CD Review: There Will Be Fireworks - There Will Be Fireworks
Hidden gems: when, every so often, a completely unknown band produces an album that completely takes your breath away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11451/ | 231 hits
Hidden gems: when, every so often, a completely unknown band produces an album that completely takes your breath away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11451/ | 231 hits
Live Review: Snow Patrol + Astrid + Terra Diablo
Venues with pillars are shit. Especially big huge stone ones a few feet square. That aside, the Blank Canvas is a rather cool venue and seems to be increasingly used.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2468/ | 622 hits
Venues with pillars are shit. Especially big huge stone ones a few feet square. That aside, the Blank Canvas is a rather cool venue and seems to be increasingly used.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2468/ | 622 hits
Live Review: Sposh + Maria Leahy + Last Night's TV + Davina + Danny Carr
I enjoy acoustic music and being able to sit at tables is great (ok I admit it - I'm old... I like to sit down sometimes) I knew Danny Carr was playing, but wasn't sure what else was on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1172/ | 346 hits
I enjoy acoustic music and being able to sit at tables is great (ok I admit it - I'm old... I like to sit down sometimes) I knew Danny Carr was playing, but wasn't sure what else was on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1172/ | 346 hits
CD Review: All Star 69ers - Transition
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 171 hits
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 171 hits
CD Review: Dialog - Far Too Long EP
For a while now I've been searching for something fresh and new to add to my heavier collection, but at the same time something that still clings to the roots of the legendary bands that I grew up with - thank god for Dialog.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7717/ | 137 hits
For a while now I've been searching for something fresh and new to add to my heavier collection, but at the same time something that still clings to the roots of the legendary bands that I grew up with - thank god for Dialog.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7717/ | 137 hits
CD Review: Pete McGann - The Illusionist And Other Stories
After two albums of largely bass and vocal music, singer-songwriter Pete McGann has drafted in a full band for third album 'The Illusionist And Other Stories,' although there's still a fair helping of guitar-and-voice material too, for fans of his earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10976/ | 165 hits
After two albums of largely bass and vocal music, singer-songwriter Pete McGann has drafted in a full band for third album 'The Illusionist And Other Stories,' although there's still a fair helping of guitar-and-voice material too, for fans of his earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10976/ | 165 hits
Live Review: Frightened Rabbit + Fran Rodgers + Yonderboy
When the two planned supports pull out last-minute, it would be very easy for disaster to strike, and this evening Yonderboy and Fran Rodgers are drafted in on very short notice to avert a possible catastrophe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10001/ | 568 hits
When the two planned supports pull out last-minute, it would be very easy for disaster to strike, and this evening Yonderboy and Fran Rodgers are drafted in on very short notice to avert a possible catastrophe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10001/ | 568 hits
CD Review: Spoonfish - Untitled
Spoonfish. Hmm. Interesting name. It's good. This Keighley four-piece band are definite contenders. They play energetic enthusiastic metal in a classic style (but claim to be NU).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7/ | 175 hits
Spoonfish. Hmm. Interesting name. It's good. This Keighley four-piece band are definite contenders. They play energetic enthusiastic metal in a classic style (but claim to be NU).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7/ | 175 hits
Live Review: Sarah Lawton
Interesting and distinctive: these terms are sure to be among comments heard where Sarah Lawton plays.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3097/ | 458 hits
Interesting and distinctive: these terms are sure to be among comments heard where Sarah Lawton plays.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3097/ | 458 hits
CD Review: Neils Children - Always the Same
Wow that's a sick guitar sound! Yet it pounds around my head picking up on each one of my senses. This is a crazy indie-punk number from Neils Children, sounding like The Futureheads mixed with Pistols-esque vocals yet they have their own unique psychedelic feel to the piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3949/ | 477 hits
Wow that's a sick guitar sound! Yet it pounds around my head picking up on each one of my senses. This is a crazy indie-punk number from Neils Children, sounding like The Futureheads mixed with Pistols-esque vocals yet they have their own unique psychedelic feel to the piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3949/ | 477 hits
CD Review: Session X - Energise EP
Hailing from the same village as myself, Session X arrive on the Leeds scene and rip through four tracks of furious funk tinged soulful tunes, guaranteed to have either a foot tapping or a head nodding.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3030/ | 268 hits
Hailing from the same village as myself, Session X arrive on the Leeds scene and rip through four tracks of furious funk tinged soulful tunes, guaranteed to have either a foot tapping or a head nodding.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3030/ | 268 hits
Live Review: Hella Cholla + Fran Rodgers + The Bacchae
It's already the penultimate Futuresound heat but nobody seems to be tiring just yet. In fact, given this evening's exciting array of artists, there will perhaps be a higher number of people disappointed to see the competition wind up than those relieved to push it towards its conclusion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9878/ | 357 hits
It's already the penultimate Futuresound heat but nobody seems to be tiring just yet. In fact, given this evening's exciting array of artists, there will perhaps be a higher number of people disappointed to see the competition wind up than those relieved to push it towards its conclusion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9878/ | 357 hits
Live Review: Dan Audio + Origami Bullets + L-Mo + Pilla
The 360 Club tonight is something of a slow-burner. I walk into the club promptly at 8pm as the doors open, descend the stairs (escaping the freezing cold of the outside) and nearly stop short at the foot of the stairs as I behold an almost-empty club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10549/ | 336 hits
The 360 Club tonight is something of a slow-burner. I walk into the club promptly at 8pm as the doors open, descend the stairs (escaping the freezing cold of the outside) and nearly stop short at the foot of the stairs as I behold an almost-empty club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10549/ | 336 hits
CD Review: Black Car - s/t
Dan Glendining is a song writer and musician whose previous band Headswim made a little progress into the national consciousness during the 90s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/593/ | 380 hits
Dan Glendining is a song writer and musician whose previous band Headswim made a little progress into the national consciousness during the 90s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/593/ | 380 hits
CD Review: Nonpareil - Changing Tides
Blimey, these guys are serious. Very serious. There's moody inlay pictures of the band looking all sullen, there's black everywhere and some very arty song titles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3462/ | 362 hits
Blimey, these guys are serious. Very serious. There's moody inlay pictures of the band looking all sullen, there's black everywhere and some very arty song titles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3462/ | 362 hits
Live Review: Rent + Steer + Xi + Tim Canfer
Often, during times of contemplation (for which read: "hangovers") I wonder what the point of music actually is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4065/ | 497 hits
Often, during times of contemplation (for which read: "hangovers") I wonder what the point of music actually is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4065/ | 497 hits
CD Review: Eddie Vedder - Into The Wild
For his first venture into solo work the Pearl Jam frontman has produced this soundtrack for close friend Sean Penn's film 'Into The Wild'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8991/ | 540 hits
For his first venture into solo work the Pearl Jam frontman has produced this soundtrack for close friend Sean Penn's film 'Into The Wild'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8991/ | 540 hits
Live Review: Man'n'Wife + Pippa Lloyd + Nicky Phillips + I Am Minty + Liz Reynolds + Steph Stephenson
The recent charity gig for the hard-working and valuable Leeds Women's Aid charity was hailed a success by all who performed or supported the event at the Royal Park Cellars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11391/ | 203 hits
The recent charity gig for the hard-working and valuable Leeds Women's Aid charity was hailed a success by all who performed or supported the event at the Royal Park Cellars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11391/ | 203 hits
CD Review: Dios (Malos) - s/t
Ahh, the troublesome sophomore album, so many bands try, but so few succeed in moving their music on and keeping it interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6392/ | 145 hits
Ahh, the troublesome sophomore album, so many bands try, but so few succeed in moving their music on and keeping it interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6392/ | 145 hits
Live Review: Skin
Solo artists breaking free from a band and a fanbase they collected on their way to the top can be a lonely place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6044/ | 419 hits
Solo artists breaking free from a band and a fanbase they collected on their way to the top can be a lonely place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6044/ | 419 hits
CD Review: Tunng - Good Arrows
Tunng's 3rd long player "Good Arrows" is without a shadow of doubt their best so far. This album is the marvellous sound of an already great band fulfilling the promise of their previous outings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8846/ | 204 hits
Tunng's 3rd long player "Good Arrows" is without a shadow of doubt their best so far. This album is the marvellous sound of an already great band fulfilling the promise of their previous outings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8846/ | 204 hits
Live Review: Jesse Malin + Tommy Stinson + Alien Crime Syndicate
On arrival at The Cockpit it appears I'm not on the guestlist after all. Spotting a man with a clipboard who looks like he must be part of the touring entourage I explain my predicament.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3142/ | 1,532 hits
On arrival at The Cockpit it appears I'm not on the guestlist after all. Spotting a man with a clipboard who looks like he must be part of the touring entourage I explain my predicament.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3142/ | 1,532 hits
CD Review: Carma - Don't Make Me Do It
A lot of you will know of Geordie boys Carma. They tend to pimp themselves around these parts quite a lot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3791/ | 605 hits
A lot of you will know of Geordie boys Carma. They tend to pimp themselves around these parts quite a lot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3791/ | 605 hits
CD Review: The Psychedelic Breakfast - Untitled
Based in Newcastle, the Psychedelic Breakfast are wisely attempting to spread their wings outside their native city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/404/ | 116 hits
Based in Newcastle, the Psychedelic Breakfast are wisely attempting to spread their wings outside their native city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/404/ | 116 hits
CD Review: Tunng - Comments of the Inner Chorus
To describe Tunng as folk would be for the large part inaccurate, but they are currently to be found categorised in the nu-folk movement, a genre name that conjures up mental images of ex-Limp Biscuit members Morris Dancing in a bitch slapping manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6773/ | 209 hits
To describe Tunng as folk would be for the large part inaccurate, but they are currently to be found categorised in the nu-folk movement, a genre name that conjures up mental images of ex-Limp Biscuit members Morris Dancing in a bitch slapping manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6773/ | 209 hits
Live Review: Sketches + Fourteen Corners + The Dead Certs
It's the second of the Futuresound heats, and what I manage to catch of The Dead Certs' set is sadly quite brief, as I arrive at the Cockpit a little later than planned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9712/ | 345 hits
It's the second of the Futuresound heats, and what I manage to catch of The Dead Certs' set is sadly quite brief, as I arrive at the Cockpit a little later than planned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9712/ | 345 hits
Interview: Merchandise
Jessica Thornsby caught up with Brad from Bolton-based Merchandise
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10468/ | 328 hits
Jessica Thornsby caught up with Brad from Bolton-based Merchandise
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10468/ | 328 hits
Live Review: four day Hombre + Gary Stewart Band
There's a vibe in the air tonight, a tangible, swelling excitement that seems to accompany the Hombre lads everywhere they travel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1323/ | 468 hits
There's a vibe in the air tonight, a tangible, swelling excitement that seems to accompany the Hombre lads everywhere they travel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1323/ | 468 hits
Live Review: Jon Gomm + Gallo
At the thought of Jon Gomm, and the prospect of attempting to express the inexpressible, the pen trembles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3319/ | 763 hits
At the thought of Jon Gomm, and the prospect of attempting to express the inexpressible, the pen trembles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3319/ | 763 hits
CD Review: Ginger - Market Harbour
The name 'Market Harbour' for an album may just seem like a random name; not many albums out there with it, better than self-titled etc.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9230/ | 394 hits
The name 'Market Harbour' for an album may just seem like a random name; not many albums out there with it, better than self-titled etc.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9230/ | 394 hits
Interview: Charlotte Hatherley
Kate Zezulka meets up with Charlotte Hatherley to counteract the Spice Girls' comeback by spreading a little real girl power...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8922/ | 786 hits
Kate Zezulka meets up with Charlotte Hatherley to counteract the Spice Girls' comeback by spreading a little real girl power...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8922/ | 786 hits
CD Review: Funeral for a Friend - Hours
We all know about the "difficult second album" phenomenon. I mean, it's featured every year in the Great Rock and Roll Clichés Annual, next to such chestnuts as "we write songs for ourselves and if anyone else likes them it's a bonus" (he said whilst looking nervously over his shoulder at the suits from his record company) as well as the whole kafuffle of throwing a TV in through a hotel window.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4005/ | 1,700 hits
We all know about the "difficult second album" phenomenon. I mean, it's featured every year in the Great Rock and Roll Clichés Annual, next to such chestnuts as "we write songs for ourselves and if anyone else likes them it's a bonus" (he said whilst looking nervously over his shoulder at the suits from his record company) as well as the whole kafuffle of throwing a TV in through a hotel window.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4005/ | 1,700 hits
Live Review: Mr Pasty
A night of surprises in the shadow of that clumpy pointed church you can see from everywhere. LMS/LeedsGigs listed a venue unknown to me within a mile of where I've lived for years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10972/ | 185 hits
A night of surprises in the shadow of that clumpy pointed church you can see from everywhere. LMS/LeedsGigs listed a venue unknown to me within a mile of where I've lived for years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10972/ | 185 hits
CD Review: One Day, After School... - Untitled
From Wakefield's One Day, After School... comes a four track demo bringing together tracks previously released on a number of compilations, including 'Geek Pie III' and 'Do You Suffer From Philophobia?' First up though, is previously unreleased track 'Softly Softly.' As the only song not to have not enjoyed a compilation release, it is, rather expectedly, the weakest of the bunch.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10673/ | 122 hits
From Wakefield's One Day, After School... comes a four track demo bringing together tracks previously released on a number of compilations, including 'Geek Pie III' and 'Do You Suffer From Philophobia?' First up though, is previously unreleased track 'Softly Softly.' As the only song not to have not enjoyed a compilation release, it is, rather expectedly, the weakest of the bunch.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10673/ | 122 hits
CD Review: Benjamin Wetherill - Woodland Whites & Spring Curls
Heavens! Another Benjamin Wetherill CD is quietly making its way around the Leeds scene. This time however, it's even more stripped down than his previous EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3029/ | 295 hits
Heavens! Another Benjamin Wetherill CD is quietly making its way around the Leeds scene. This time however, it's even more stripped down than his previous EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3029/ | 295 hits
CD Review: The Sleepy Jackson - Personality (One Was a Spider One Was a Bird)
The Sleepy Jackson made a critical impact with their 2003 debut Lovers and in the eyes of many this could only ever be a difficult second album by comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7108/ | 160 hits
The Sleepy Jackson made a critical impact with their 2003 debut Lovers and in the eyes of many this could only ever be a difficult second album by comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7108/ | 160 hits
Live Review: Wintermute + Slow Club + iLiKETRAiNS + Sky Larkin
Well it has been quite a while since I stood in a university campus with any intent, to pick up my wristband for Live at Leeds, and the young man who checked my ID eyes widened when he saw my date of birth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10691/ | 360 hits
Well it has been quite a while since I stood in a university campus with any intent, to pick up my wristband for Live at Leeds, and the young man who checked my ID eyes widened when he saw my date of birth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10691/ | 360 hits
Live Review: Beautiful Feet
In amongst the punks, skaters and frightening ska types in the local scene sit Beautiful Feet, an altogether more relaxed and calming bunch of guys, playing acoustic guitars and singing delicate songs about the brighter things in life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/667/ | 123 hits
In amongst the punks, skaters and frightening ska types in the local scene sit Beautiful Feet, an altogether more relaxed and calming bunch of guys, playing acoustic guitars and singing delicate songs about the brighter things in life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/667/ | 123 hits
Live Review: Ghosts in the Nightclub + The Troubadors + Silverlode + Frankie Eisenhower
I missed Miranda Arieh tonight and I have no excuse for it, sorry. But I stumbled in eventually and had the pleasure of seeing Frankie Eisenhower.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10138/ | 242 hits
I missed Miranda Arieh tonight and I have no excuse for it, sorry. But I stumbled in eventually and had the pleasure of seeing Frankie Eisenhower.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10138/ | 242 hits
Live Review: Deadstring Brothers + Pigzipper
Decisions, decisions! In town tonight there's Joseph Arthur at The Cockpit, Brendan Benson at the Uni and then his friends from Detroit, Deadstring Brothers at the New Roscoe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4297/ | 495 hits
Decisions, decisions! In town tonight there's Joseph Arthur at The Cockpit, Brendan Benson at the Uni and then his friends from Detroit, Deadstring Brothers at the New Roscoe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4297/ | 495 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Across The Pennines VI
The heightened sense of regional pride in The North can become a bit absurd sometimes. Then again, on the strength of the deeply Northern music on the sixth Across the Pennines compilation, perhaps a little superiority complex is allowed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9890/ | 205 hits
The heightened sense of regional pride in The North can become a bit absurd sometimes. Then again, on the strength of the deeply Northern music on the sixth Across the Pennines compilation, perhaps a little superiority complex is allowed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9890/ | 205 hits
Live Review: Devendra Banhart + Espers + Sir Richard Bishop
This didn't feel much like a gig. In fact, it felt like a few stoned hippies jamming and having some silly, ridiculous fun whilst they can.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4123/ | 650 hits
This didn't feel much like a gig. In fact, it felt like a few stoned hippies jamming and having some silly, ridiculous fun whilst they can.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4123/ | 650 hits
Live Review: Joff Whitten + The Bedroom Orchestra + Colin Mounsey
On every single table this evening lies a small array of business cards, showing an acoustic guitar with a trilby leaning on its headstock at a jaunty angle - an instantly recognisable trademark of the alter-ego of Tristan Mackay, "The Bedroom Orchestra", one of this evening's acts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8390/ | 865 hits
On every single table this evening lies a small array of business cards, showing an acoustic guitar with a trilby leaning on its headstock at a jaunty angle - an instantly recognisable trademark of the alter-ego of Tristan Mackay, "The Bedroom Orchestra", one of this evening's acts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8390/ | 865 hits
Live Review: Dee Dyson + Interruptor Jones + Middi + Vatican Jet + Dom Wise + Vincent Krasauskas + New Cut Smile
Okay. Let's get you up to speed. Tonight is the last night at the Tut N Shive, of the Wakey acoustic Thursday night shenanigans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3126/ | 578 hits
Okay. Let's get you up to speed. Tonight is the last night at the Tut N Shive, of the Wakey acoustic Thursday night shenanigans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3126/ | 578 hits
Live Review: Valleys + L-Mo + The Talk
Back from its summer holidays, the 360 Club is in full swing tonight, albeit with a modified bill due to some last minute events.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11243/ | 237 hits
Back from its summer holidays, the 360 Club is in full swing tonight, albeit with a modified bill due to some last minute events.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11243/ | 237 hits
Live Review: Hugh Cornwell
Not your normal run of the mill gig this. A half full venue, average age way above the norm and seats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6603/ | 357 hits
Not your normal run of the mill gig this. A half full venue, average age way above the norm and seats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6603/ | 357 hits
Interview: Daniel Fell
As lead singer, main songwriter and all around head honcho of The Argonauts, Daniel Fell is now going solo. He's playing in Leeds at Carpe Diem on the 12th February, so Gavin Miller caught up with the man himself to have a little chat about all things musical...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3493/ | 781 hits
As lead singer, main songwriter and all around head honcho of The Argonauts, Daniel Fell is now going solo. He's playing in Leeds at Carpe Diem on the 12th February, so Gavin Miller caught up with the man himself to have a little chat about all things musical...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3493/ | 781 hits
CD Review: Tim Canfer - Butterscotch
Hearing the news that you've been asked to review a demo from a local acoustic singer/songwriter is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the hardiest of writer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3432/ | 505 hits
Hearing the news that you've been asked to review a demo from a local acoustic singer/songwriter is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the hardiest of writer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3432/ | 505 hits
Live Review: The Window Right + Palo Alto + i concur + Peasman
Ambient, alternative music is on the cards tonight in the ridiculous upstairs room of the Atrium. Peasman, aka.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8097/ | 218 hits
Ambient, alternative music is on the cards tonight in the ridiculous upstairs room of the Atrium. Peasman, aka.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8097/ | 218 hits
CD Review: Micawba - Linear
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 206 hits
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 206 hits
Live Review: Darren Poyzer + Shugar & Spyce
Where Darren Poyzer appears, unusual things happen and people enjoy themselves. Over the weekend of 20-22 August, he even had to forego his own birthday gig back in his Glossop-Manchester-Oldham homeland because he'd been such a success at the 'Arts for Life' Edinburgh Festival that they wanted more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3021/ | 253 hits
Where Darren Poyzer appears, unusual things happen and people enjoy themselves. Over the weekend of 20-22 August, he even had to forego his own birthday gig back in his Glossop-Manchester-Oldham homeland because he'd been such a success at the 'Arts for Life' Edinburgh Festival that they wanted more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3021/ | 253 hits
Live Review: Inertia + Nym + Danny Carr
The Royal Park Cellars has a rapidly growing reputation, and gets better every time you catch a band down here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/914/ | 137 hits
The Royal Park Cellars has a rapidly growing reputation, and gets better every time you catch a band down here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/914/ | 137 hits
CD Review: Hayley Hutchinson - Independently Blue
York's Hayley Hutchinson has set up her own label, HayLo Media, to release this debut album of country tinged acoustic tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3006/ | 684 hits
York's Hayley Hutchinson has set up her own label, HayLo Media, to release this debut album of country tinged acoustic tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3006/ | 684 hits
Interview: Doll & The Kicks
Steve Wright interviewed Doll on Friday October 30th, the day after the band had played at Leeds Academy
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11429/ | 453 hits
Steve Wright interviewed Doll on Friday October 30th, the day after the band had played at Leeds Academy
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11429/ | 453 hits
Live Review: Galitza + Being 747 + sammyUSA + The Bilderberg Group
It was always going to be a little bit special. Buzz. Anticipation. Electric atmosphere. One song. Could have been twenty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1023/ | 262 hits
It was always going to be a little bit special. Buzz. Anticipation. Electric atmosphere. One song. Could have been twenty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1023/ | 262 hits
CD Review: Gamma Ray Sam - A Short Course in Long Term Happiness
I'd be surprised if the irony in the title of this album was lost on anyone who listened to it. As per usual the PR pamphlet that came along with said album tells me that it is 'highly acclaimed'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7628/ | 104 hits
I'd be surprised if the irony in the title of this album was lost on anyone who listened to it. As per usual the PR pamphlet that came along with said album tells me that it is 'highly acclaimed'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7628/ | 104 hits
Live Review: Soulwax + Brassy
Entering the Cockpit the first thing that hits you is the heat, the second is the fact that Brassy are already on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1128/ | 105 hits
Entering the Cockpit the first thing that hits you is the heat, the second is the fact that Brassy are already on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1128/ | 105 hits
Interview: Wintermute
Leeds Music Scene and Wintermute have a gossip about the new "Fun With Wizard Stencils" EP, managing along the way to incorporate some obligatory wizard magic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9884/ | 393 hits
Leeds Music Scene and Wintermute have a gossip about the new "Fun With Wizard Stencils" EP, managing along the way to incorporate some obligatory wizard magic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9884/ | 393 hits
Live Review: Julie Ellison + Madeleine Brooks
Two rather significant women singer-songwriter-guitarists had Hebden Bridge Trades Club in the palms of their hands on the evening of Thursday 8 July.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2941/ | 341 hits
Two rather significant women singer-songwriter-guitarists had Hebden Bridge Trades Club in the palms of their hands on the evening of Thursday 8 July.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2941/ | 341 hits
CD Review: Lovechild - Untitled
Lovechild have self belief and ambition. They've sent their stuff from Belfast to Leeds, and they're determined to get a wider audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2386/ | 209 hits
Lovechild have self belief and ambition. They've sent their stuff from Belfast to Leeds, and they're determined to get a wider audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2386/ | 209 hits
Live Review: Clinic + Threatmantics
While several monkeys scramble around in the dark outside searching for their frozen bollocks, 3 bravehearts from Cardiff, armed only with fiddle, guitar, drums and gob do their best to warm our cockles inside the Brudey.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10233/ | 65 hits
While several monkeys scramble around in the dark outside searching for their frozen bollocks, 3 bravehearts from Cardiff, armed only with fiddle, guitar, drums and gob do their best to warm our cockles inside the Brudey.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10233/ | 65 hits
Interview: Charly Six
Proper Charlies: Andy Roberts catches up with Charly Six prior to their Royal Park gig...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1626/ | 122 hits
Proper Charlies: Andy Roberts catches up with Charly Six prior to their Royal Park gig...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1626/ | 122 hits
Interview: The Yards
Sam Saunders spoke to Chris Helme of the Yards in January 2004...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2261/ | 765 hits
Sam Saunders spoke to Chris Helme of the Yards in January 2004...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2261/ | 765 hits
Live Review: Chicken Legs Weaver + Cardboard Cowboy + Tom Rodwell
First, a grumble. Tonight, there were three great acts on for a measly three quid, on a well though out bill, in a venue just outside the city centre, with probably the most consistently good sound in the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4265/ | 996 hits
First, a grumble. Tonight, there were three great acts on for a measly three quid, on a well though out bill, in a venue just outside the city centre, with probably the most consistently good sound in the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4265/ | 996 hits
Live Review: Sposh + Sly Mr Fox + Bawren Tavanzia
After an interesting wait at a bus stop (involving a chance meeting with a young lady who would later attempt to kiss me), I finally boarded a bus, which the driver said would be heading past the Royal Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9823/ | 102 hits
After an interesting wait at a bus stop (involving a chance meeting with a young lady who would later attempt to kiss me), I finally boarded a bus, which the driver said would be heading past the Royal Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9823/ | 102 hits
CD Review: The Dead Orchestra - Force Of Habit
Following on from their untitled first EP, West Yorkshire four-piece The Dead Orchestra release another four tracks of indie-pop, string arrangements and shiver-inducing synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11346/ | 135 hits
Following on from their untitled first EP, West Yorkshire four-piece The Dead Orchestra release another four tracks of indie-pop, string arrangements and shiver-inducing synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11346/ | 135 hits
Live Review: Duncan McFarlane Band
What Otley has rightly become used to when the Duncan McFarlane Band plays the Folk Festival there, is a glowingly satisfied home crowd with a similar reaction from visitors who know the band's sound - and amidst all this, many new listeners simply astounded at the quality of Duncan and his musicians.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10059/ | 278 hits
What Otley has rightly become used to when the Duncan McFarlane Band plays the Folk Festival there, is a glowingly satisfied home crowd with a similar reaction from visitors who know the band's sound - and amidst all this, many new listeners simply astounded at the quality of Duncan and his musicians.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10059/ | 278 hits
Live Review: Billy No Mates + Frankie Stubbs + The Fat Cats
Hot news! The Fat Cats have invented Punk Swing. No, really. And it's dead good. This five-piece (bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, saxophone) are a genre-hopping delight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3860/ | 1,351 hits
Hot news! The Fat Cats have invented Punk Swing. No, really. And it's dead good. This five-piece (bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, saxophone) are a genre-hopping delight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3860/ | 1,351 hits
Live Review: Clear The Sky + Doctor Dot + The Clifford Village Band
HiFi is suitably bustling tonight as the 360 Club presents this week's round of unsigned acts from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11288/ | 312 hits
HiFi is suitably bustling tonight as the 360 Club presents this week's round of unsigned acts from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11288/ | 312 hits
CD Review: The Tempus - Untitled
This demo kicks off in encouraging style, with 'Thieves and Lovers,' a blend of innovative riffs, subtle hooks, genuinely heartfelt lyrics and slick drum rolls.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10020/ | 350 hits
This demo kicks off in encouraging style, with 'Thieves and Lovers,' a blend of innovative riffs, subtle hooks, genuinely heartfelt lyrics and slick drum rolls.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10020/ | 350 hits
Live Review: Paul Thomas Saunders + Gary Stewart
Towards the end of last year, Paul Thomas Saunders got the opportunity to support Blue Roses on a national tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12330/ | 259 hits
Towards the end of last year, Paul Thomas Saunders got the opportunity to support Blue Roses on a national tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12330/ | 259 hits
Live Review: Bodixa + The Royal Park Orchestra + Mel Newing + Amelia & Me
Those of us braving the wind and rain on Sunday night were treated to a quality evening of unplugged entertainment as the Well played host to another Naked Bar Guitar evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1085/ | 214 hits
Those of us braving the wind and rain on Sunday night were treated to a quality evening of unplugged entertainment as the Well played host to another Naked Bar Guitar evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1085/ | 214 hits
CD Review: Last Night's TV - Know and Love
A well presented 3-track CD with evocative picture sleeve (good photo by Susan Porteous) from Spencer Bayles (vocals and guitars and songs), Owen Marriott (percussion and recording) and Sarah Jones (violin).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/157/ | 126 hits
A well presented 3-track CD with evocative picture sleeve (good photo by Susan Porteous) from Spencer Bayles (vocals and guitars and songs), Owen Marriott (percussion and recording) and Sarah Jones (violin).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/157/ | 126 hits
Live Review: Hekety
Hekety: a 5-piece ceilidh band from Sheffield that's very much easier to listen to than spell if you've only heard the name spoken.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3407/ | 528 hits
Hekety: a 5-piece ceilidh band from Sheffield that's very much easier to listen to than spell if you've only heard the name spoken.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3407/ | 528 hits
Live Review: Lo Beams + The North Star
York, eh? Lovely place, full of historical importance and quaint old streets full of olde shoppes. As for music though, it's probably not the first place you'd look for talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9825/ | 46 hits
York, eh? Lovely place, full of historical importance and quaint old streets full of olde shoppes. As for music though, it's probably not the first place you'd look for talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9825/ | 46 hits
Live Review: Snipereyes + Finka + Speakeasy + The Restaurant
Sounding like a hybrid of The La's accompanied by Beach Boys-esque style vocals The Restaurant open a mixed evening at the Vine in terms of style and quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3272/ | 560 hits
Sounding like a hybrid of The La's accompanied by Beach Boys-esque style vocals The Restaurant open a mixed evening at the Vine in terms of style and quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3272/ | 560 hits
Live Review: Pulled Apart by Horses + Emily Levy & Rich Arthurs + Bill Lawrence + Big Wave + Winter North Atlantic + Grammatics + Peter Wright + The Seal Cub Clubbing Club + Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band + Fuse[d]
There are countless laudable aspects of the weekend that will have been taken away by all of the festival-goers, but arguably it's Moor Music Festival's inclusive eclecticism that deserves the biggest pat on the back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9909/ | 449 hits
There are countless laudable aspects of the weekend that will have been taken away by all of the festival-goers, but arguably it's Moor Music Festival's inclusive eclecticism that deserves the biggest pat on the back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9909/ | 449 hits
Live Review: Aeon + The Downfall + 10,000 Things
The first instalment in what was to be another very memorable night. 10,000 Things arrived with a nice solid bass, wild guitar sounds, decent vocals, a sharp percussionist and some disappointing drums, but left me feeling somewhat thwarted by a distinct lack of thought.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9841/ | 69 hits
The first instalment in what was to be another very memorable night. 10,000 Things arrived with a nice solid bass, wild guitar sounds, decent vocals, a sharp percussionist and some disappointing drums, but left me feeling somewhat thwarted by a distinct lack of thought.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9841/ | 69 hits
Interview: The Boy Who Trapped The Sun
Joseph Seager chatted to Colin MacLeod, the man behind The Boy Who Trapped The Sun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12465/ | 142 hits
Joseph Seager chatted to Colin MacLeod, the man behind The Boy Who Trapped The Sun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12465/ | 142 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - New Slang Compilation
Bloody students, what do they know? They come to your city bringing their vital contribution to the local economy, eating an inordinate amount of take away pizzas, disturbing residents who have lived here for years and then some of them have the nerve...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8432/ | 159 hits
Bloody students, what do they know? They come to your city bringing their vital contribution to the local economy, eating an inordinate amount of take away pizzas, disturbing residents who have lived here for years and then some of them have the nerve...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8432/ | 159 hits
Live Review: Guillemots + Royworld
Taking my girlfriend to see her favourite band was a good choice. Not only did it gain me ace boyfriend points but it also let me go see Guillemots.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9593/ | 324 hits
Taking my girlfriend to see her favourite band was a good choice. Not only did it gain me ace boyfriend points but it also let me go see Guillemots.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9593/ | 324 hits
Interview: Aereogramme
There are few bands in 2004 that can quite captivate the listener in a complete contrast of emotions like Aereogramme, we speak to singer/guitarist Craig B about the release of impending mini album "Seclusion", touring the world in a beat up transit van and... skeleton xylophones
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3024/ | 518 hits
There are few bands in 2004 that can quite captivate the listener in a complete contrast of emotions like Aereogramme, we speak to singer/guitarist Craig B about the release of impending mini album "Seclusion", touring the world in a beat up transit van and... skeleton xylophones
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3024/ | 518 hits
Live Review: Bracken + Gareth S Brown + Sketches for Albinos + The Declining Winter
It's usually the way that those who are the most lacking in self-confidence are usually the more talented with the least to worry about - take it as a good omen, then, that all of tonight's acts are surprisingly self-deprecating.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9881/ | 280 hits
It's usually the way that those who are the most lacking in self-confidence are usually the more talented with the least to worry about - take it as a good omen, then, that all of tonight's acts are surprisingly self-deprecating.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9881/ | 280 hits
Live Review: The Courteeners + Ida Maria
So then after months of waiting the night was finally here, our first chance to see the Academy. After an hour in Walkabout (who will do a roaring trade on a Friday night with two quid drinks compared to £3.20 next door) we got our first glimpse of the Academy and our first reaction was how busy it seemed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10124/ | 349 hits
So then after months of waiting the night was finally here, our first chance to see the Academy. After an hour in Walkabout (who will do a roaring trade on a Friday night with two quid drinks compared to £3.20 next door) we got our first glimpse of the Academy and our first reaction was how busy it seemed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10124/ | 349 hits
CD Review: Exis - Untitled
As a solo electronic musician, EXIS (AKA Joe Williams) has a whole world at his fingertips, an entire universe of possibilities and adventures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/90/ | 112 hits
As a solo electronic musician, EXIS (AKA Joe Williams) has a whole world at his fingertips, an entire universe of possibilities and adventures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/90/ | 112 hits
Live Review: Brass Moustache + Sposh + Hipstream
"Smile... JUST SMILE!" Cue camera flash. "Oh, Mum!" Not the most auspicious start to a gig, but what can you do to control proud parents?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/677/ | 107 hits
"Smile... JUST SMILE!" Cue camera flash. "Oh, Mum!" Not the most auspicious start to a gig, but what can you do to control proud parents?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/677/ | 107 hits
CD Review: Stuffy and The Fuses - Join me or Die!
Stuffy and the Fuses crash in like a lump of hard coal through the window. There's a scary noise, some local damage, and a cold wind rushes in behind.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2340/ | 346 hits
Stuffy and the Fuses crash in like a lump of hard coal through the window. There's a scary noise, some local damage, and a cold wind rushes in behind.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2340/ | 346 hits
Live Review: Woody Mann + Jon Gomm
I must admit, sitting in 'The Angel', (good cheap drinks here ladies and gentlemen), en route to 'The Roscoe' I was lost in the conversation from the other table - let's not go there but...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1239/ | 222 hits
I must admit, sitting in 'The Angel', (good cheap drinks here ladies and gentlemen), en route to 'The Roscoe' I was lost in the conversation from the other table - let's not go there but...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1239/ | 222 hits
Live Review: Diawara + Fobia + Jimmy Glass
Having settled myself down before soundcheck with - wait for it - a glass of water (not being one to skint the rock and roll lifestyle), I watched with interest as a varying and frankly baffling array of workshop tools, guitars, miniature drumkits and animal-print amps were wheeled onto the small stage by an equally delightful assortment of long metal hairstyles, arranged tent-like above the leather-jacketed Fobia, and the tie-and-shirt-type figures of headliners, Diawara.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1026/ | 266 hits
Having settled myself down before soundcheck with - wait for it - a glass of water (not being one to skint the rock and roll lifestyle), I watched with interest as a varying and frankly baffling array of workshop tools, guitars, miniature drumkits and animal-print amps were wheeled onto the small stage by an equally delightful assortment of long metal hairstyles, arranged tent-like above the leather-jacketed Fobia, and the tie-and-shirt-type figures of headliners, Diawara.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1026/ | 266 hits
Interview: Being 747
Dave Cooke talks about life after Landspeed Loungers, Wrath Records, the local scene and the fortunes of his new band...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1608/ | 232 hits
Dave Cooke talks about life after Landspeed Loungers, Wrath Records, the local scene and the fortunes of his new band...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1608/ | 232 hits
Live Review: The Somatics + Tom Gourley
Yet another top night at Josephs' Well, to see two bands, or should I say acts because the first is a solo guy with but an acoustic guitar to his name, which is incidentally TOM GOURLEY.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1173/ | 192 hits
Yet another top night at Josephs' Well, to see two bands, or should I say acts because the first is a solo guy with but an acoustic guitar to his name, which is incidentally TOM GOURLEY.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1173/ | 192 hits
CD Review: Captain Wilberforce - Everyone Loves A Villain
This release is quite a confusing listen. The explosive, fuzzy power-pop 'gems' of Captain Wilberforce's previous releases set the tone, with a thoroughly tolerable, bubbly aim to please.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9353/ | 403 hits
This release is quite a confusing listen. The explosive, fuzzy power-pop 'gems' of Captain Wilberforce's previous releases set the tone, with a thoroughly tolerable, bubbly aim to please.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9353/ | 403 hits
CD Review: Ske - Life, Death, Happiness & Stuff
OK, this is getting ridiculous... yet another Icelandic band ventures down south for some loving. Ske (which means 'happening' in Icelandic, but 'slut' in Japanese) are a collection of writers and musicians that work in the fields of theatre music, film music and TV ad jingles that decided to make an album of guitar based pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3111/ | 534 hits
OK, this is getting ridiculous... yet another Icelandic band ventures down south for some loving. Ske (which means 'happening' in Icelandic, but 'slut' in Japanese) are a collection of writers and musicians that work in the fields of theatre music, film music and TV ad jingles that decided to make an album of guitar based pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3111/ | 534 hits
Live Review: Underoath + The Hurt Process + Silverstein + Roses Are Red
It should be said tonight's performance resembles more of a metal gig than a watered down emo effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3525/ | 2,073 hits
It should be said tonight's performance resembles more of a metal gig than a watered down emo effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3525/ | 2,073 hits
Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs + Bodycount + Panic! At The Disco + Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. + Belle & Sebastian + Bromheads Jacket + Little Man Tate + The Pigeon Detectives
An overnight deluge and a mixed weather forecast haven't dampened the spirits of the 65,000 festival goers, who return happy, but tired, for another joyous day at Bramham Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7184/ | 1,330 hits
An overnight deluge and a mixed weather forecast haven't dampened the spirits of the 65,000 festival goers, who return happy, but tired, for another joyous day at Bramham Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7184/ | 1,330 hits
CD Review: Million Dead - Harmony No Harmony
Million Dead are f**king awesome. No. Seriously. Folks. They really are. If 2003's debut effort 'A Song To Ruin' passed you by somewhat, firstly you are indeed a foolish human being and secondly, this, album number two, if you give it half a chance, will suck you in and spit you out believing THIS is something special and Million Dead are one of, if not the, best band in Britain right now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3786/ | 1,586 hits
Million Dead are f**king awesome. No. Seriously. Folks. They really are. If 2003's debut effort 'A Song To Ruin' passed you by somewhat, firstly you are indeed a foolish human being and secondly, this, album number two, if you give it half a chance, will suck you in and spit you out believing THIS is something special and Million Dead are one of, if not the, best band in Britain right now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3786/ | 1,586 hits
Interview: Fightstar
Daniel Powell interviews Fightstar, one of those bands that manage to inspire fiercely contested opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9001/ | 614 hits
Daniel Powell interviews Fightstar, one of those bands that manage to inspire fiercely contested opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9001/ | 614 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Album Of The Year 2009
When reviewing each year in music, it's often difficult to pinpoint exact albums that represent the year best.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11633/ | 682 hits
When reviewing each year in music, it's often difficult to pinpoint exact albums that represent the year best.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11633/ | 682 hits
Live Review: Angelo Palladino + Jon Gomm
What do you do when none of your mates will go to a gig with you? When Jon Gomm is on the bill, you go on your own!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3399/ | 696 hits
What do you do when none of your mates will go to a gig with you? When Jon Gomm is on the bill, you go on your own!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3399/ | 696 hits
CD Review: Rob Nichols - Allegory
This is Rob Nichols third and most assured album. It's comprised of relaxed and natural sounding arrangements of ten fine new songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/336/ | 339 hits
This is Rob Nichols third and most assured album. It's comprised of relaxed and natural sounding arrangements of ten fine new songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/336/ | 339 hits
Interview: Amy Studt
Joseph C Seager managed to ask Amy Studt a few words about the past, present, and future before her new album 'My Paper Made Men' hits the shelves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9483/ | 644 hits
Joseph C Seager managed to ask Amy Studt a few words about the past, present, and future before her new album 'My Paper Made Men' hits the shelves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9483/ | 644 hits
Live Review: A Hawk And A Hacksaw + Jack Rose
Contemporary Music Network tours are usually pretty special. But this was extra special. This was my first time in the Holy Trinity Church, and whilst the architecture hardly resembles that of the York Minster or Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, I don't think there are any live venues in Leeds which can match this type of setting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8387/ | 237 hits
Contemporary Music Network tours are usually pretty special. But this was extra special. This was my first time in the Holy Trinity Church, and whilst the architecture hardly resembles that of the York Minster or Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, I don't think there are any live venues in Leeds which can match this type of setting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8387/ | 237 hits
CD Review: Concrete Bullet - Chemistry
Concrete Bullet are radio friendly. There, I've said it. Radio friendly. Wait, where are you all going??
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7516/ | 406 hits
Concrete Bullet are radio friendly. There, I've said it. Radio friendly. Wait, where are you all going??
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7516/ | 406 hits
Live Review: Pilot to Gunner + Kenneth Ishak + Oubliette + That Fucking Tank
It was a brisk night, a cold night, a night that flirted with rain and hail showers. The Clue Machine - part bionic, part cybernetic, frivolously journalistic - suckled upon a cigarette in his car, digesting his prior investigation of the venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2359/ | 342 hits
It was a brisk night, a cold night, a night that flirted with rain and hail showers. The Clue Machine - part bionic, part cybernetic, frivolously journalistic - suckled upon a cigarette in his car, digesting his prior investigation of the venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2359/ | 342 hits
Live Review: January + Oranger
Doubts over Alan McGee's sanity have become commonplace since his surrender of the once-great Creation Records to the likes of Mishka, Kevin Rowlands and the money men at Sony.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/666/ | 74 hits
Doubts over Alan McGee's sanity have become commonplace since his surrender of the once-great Creation Records to the likes of Mishka, Kevin Rowlands and the money men at Sony.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/666/ | 74 hits
CD Review: Jameson Raid - Time Burn
The debut full-length from Leeds' The Jameson Raid takes much of its lyrics from contemporary American poetry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10609/ | 218 hits
The debut full-length from Leeds' The Jameson Raid takes much of its lyrics from contemporary American poetry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10609/ | 218 hits
CD Review: Pride Tiger - The Lucky Ones
There seems to be renewed interest in the classic rock genre at the moment, and Pride Tiger are one of many modern bands specialising in a decidedly oldschool sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10804/ | 170 hits
There seems to be renewed interest in the classic rock genre at the moment, and Pride Tiger are one of many modern bands specialising in a decidedly oldschool sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10804/ | 170 hits
CD Review: Tiger Shadow - The Rise of The Tiger Shadow
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 252 hits
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 252 hits
Live Review: ¡Forward, Russia! + The Ryes + Pete Molinari + Esser + Hard-Time Orchestra + Trio VD + The Sugars + Cowtown + Over The Atlantic
The second day of Moor Festival and we are now fully equipped with the mandatory rain and mud. Squelching through mud traps and water logs would seem much less manageable if there wasn't the promise of exciting sets in each corner of the sludge-ridden field.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9929/ | 255 hits
The second day of Moor Festival and we are now fully equipped with the mandatory rain and mud. Squelching through mud traps and water logs would seem much less manageable if there wasn't the promise of exciting sets in each corner of the sludge-ridden field.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9929/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences - We Are Not Other People
'Unexpected Error' makes no effort to ease the listener into the weird and wonderful world of Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences, as it opens with a blaring, Atari-esque sound effect that'll make you wonder whether this is, in fact, a comedy album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10120/ | 207 hits
'Unexpected Error' makes no effort to ease the listener into the weird and wonderful world of Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences, as it opens with a blaring, Atari-esque sound effect that'll make you wonder whether this is, in fact, a comedy album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10120/ | 207 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Showcase: West Yorkshire SXSW 2007
'This town is in disarray' claims the opening track from this sampler, but clearly not in a bad way. As an album it may suffer from being a hotchpotch of radically different offerings from local record labels, but I'd be surprised if any unwitting industry mogul - into whose hand this disc may have been thrust at the recent SXSW festival, and who actually took the time to give it a spin - failed to diagnose a clean bill of health for the current Leeds scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8248/ | 525 hits
'This town is in disarray' claims the opening track from this sampler, but clearly not in a bad way. As an album it may suffer from being a hotchpotch of radically different offerings from local record labels, but I'd be surprised if any unwitting industry mogul - into whose hand this disc may have been thrust at the recent SXSW festival, and who actually took the time to give it a spin - failed to diagnose a clean bill of health for the current Leeds scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8248/ | 525 hits
CD Review: Bon Jovi - Have A Nice Day
"100,000,000 Bon Jovi fans can't be wrong" declared the New Jerseyites' career spanning box set. Whilst there is no doubting that Bon Jovi have consistently 'shipped units' for over 20 years and won just about every music award going (along with Jon Bon Jovi's Oscar nomination for his solo work) there's a serious divide over the band's credibilty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4294/ | 1,375 hits
"100,000,000 Bon Jovi fans can't be wrong" declared the New Jerseyites' career spanning box set. Whilst there is no doubting that Bon Jovi have consistently 'shipped units' for over 20 years and won just about every music award going (along with Jon Bon Jovi's Oscar nomination for his solo work) there's a serious divide over the band's credibilty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4294/ | 1,375 hits
Interview: Bodixa + Three 33 + The Casual Terraces + Acacia Avenue + Being 747 + Catylyst + Diawara + Fulc + The Scaramanga Six
2002 - How was it for you?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1619/ | 1,422 hits
2002 - How was it for you?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1619/ | 1,422 hits
Interview: The Rosie Taylor Project
After the recent release of one of this year's sweetest singles 'Black & White Films', The Rosie Taylor Project caught up with Leeds Music Scene to discuss the past, the future, and the city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8864/ | 886 hits
After the recent release of one of this year's sweetest singles 'Black & White Films', The Rosie Taylor Project caught up with Leeds Music Scene to discuss the past, the future, and the city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8864/ | 886 hits
Interview: Chichino
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8784/ | 532 hits
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8784/ | 532 hits
Interview: Vib Gyor
Sam Robson catches up with Leeds five-piece Vib Gyor following the release of new EP "The Stalker"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3226/ | 1,288 hits
Sam Robson catches up with Leeds five-piece Vib Gyor following the release of new EP "The Stalker"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3226/ | 1,288 hits
Interview: Jon Gomm
John Harvey catches up with Leeds' guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2956/ | 1,084 hits
John Harvey catches up with Leeds' guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2956/ | 1,084 hits
Interview: City And Colour
Daniel Powell gets ten minutes with Dallas Green, the man behind City And Colour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9607/ | 619 hits
Daniel Powell gets ten minutes with Dallas Green, the man behind City And Colour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9607/ | 619 hits
CD Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks
North Atlantic Oscillation are an interesting band, and with 'Grappling Hooks' they have managed to construct an album that sounds exactly like Windows' Media Player's 'Visualisation' setting looks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12509/ | 112 hits
North Atlantic Oscillation are an interesting band, and with 'Grappling Hooks' they have managed to construct an album that sounds exactly like Windows' Media Player's 'Visualisation' setting looks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12509/ | 112 hits
Interview: Thunder
Victoria Holdsworth spoke to Luke Morley from Thunder before another sell out gig in Sheffield.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7858/ | 1,180 hits
Victoria Holdsworth spoke to Luke Morley from Thunder before another sell out gig in Sheffield.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7858/ | 1,180 hits
CD Review: Elliot Minor - Solaris
The overall impression of Elliot Minor's sophomore effort, is that they've taken it down a notch in order to concentrate on melding their classical flourishes and rock guitars into a more coherent whole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11456/ | 311 hits
The overall impression of Elliot Minor's sophomore effort, is that they've taken it down a notch in order to concentrate on melding their classical flourishes and rock guitars into a more coherent whole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11456/ | 311 hits
Interview: Ricky Warwick
Ricky Warwick was, and still is, the formidable front man for one of the heaviest rock acts the UK has ever seen. Victoria Holdsworth asks the questions...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7965/ | 1,194 hits
Ricky Warwick was, and still is, the formidable front man for one of the heaviest rock acts the UK has ever seen. Victoria Holdsworth asks the questions...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7965/ | 1,194 hits
Live Review: 5ft4 + Danny Carr + Percy
There's always been a place for humour in music. All the best bands had wit without being cheesy and over the top with it, and tonight proves that humorous observations and amusing asides don't mean you have to be the Grumbleweeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1160/ | 144 hits
There's always been a place for humour in music. All the best bands had wit without being cheesy and over the top with it, and tonight proves that humorous observations and amusing asides don't mean you have to be the Grumbleweeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1160/ | 144 hits
Interview: Hot Club De Paris
Hot Club De Paris play Leeds on 1st June and release their new album on 16th June. Joseph Seager caught up with the band to ask them some questions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9558/ | 370 hits
Hot Club De Paris play Leeds on 1st June and release their new album on 16th June. Joseph Seager caught up with the band to ask them some questions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9558/ | 370 hits
CD Review: Video Nasties - On All Fours
'On All Fours' is the debut full-length from West London's Video Nasties, serving up eleven tracks of fuzzy, heavily-distorted punk, with occasional forays into more experimental territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10532/ | 265 hits
'On All Fours' is the debut full-length from West London's Video Nasties, serving up eleven tracks of fuzzy, heavily-distorted punk, with occasional forays into more experimental territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10532/ | 265 hits
Interview: Jon Gomm
"Being a promoter is terrifying" - Leeds guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm takes on the promoter-role as he brings his 'Leeds Guitar Night' concept to the Brudenell Social Club on July 6th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8589/ | 804 hits
"Being a promoter is terrifying" - Leeds guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm takes on the promoter-role as he brings his 'Leeds Guitar Night' concept to the Brudenell Social Club on July 6th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8589/ | 804 hits
Live Review: Truvine + Kill Manticore + Interruptor Jones + Colin Mounsey
So this is the location for Wakefield's newest acoustic night (featuring two non-acoustic bands tonight, just for the hell of it).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3067/ | 601 hits
So this is the location for Wakefield's newest acoustic night (featuring two non-acoustic bands tonight, just for the hell of it).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3067/ | 601 hits
CD Review: Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM
'IRM' by Charlotte Gainsbourg is a strange album. Initially, it won't elicit much - or possibly - any reaction from you but, after a few listens, you'll be wondering how you ever managed to resist Gainsbourg's whimsical charms.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12461/ | 169 hits
'IRM' by Charlotte Gainsbourg is a strange album. Initially, it won't elicit much - or possibly - any reaction from you but, after a few listens, you'll be wondering how you ever managed to resist Gainsbourg's whimsical charms.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12461/ | 169 hits
Interview: Ali Whitton
Lauren Strain caught up with Ali Whitton at Manchester's Dry Bar to look back on a busy 2005 for the songwriter, which included an appearance at Leeds Festival and saw the release of his "Kisses" and "Curses" EPs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6166/ | 752 hits
Lauren Strain caught up with Ali Whitton at Manchester's Dry Bar to look back on a busy 2005 for the songwriter, which included an appearance at Leeds Festival and saw the release of his "Kisses" and "Curses" EPs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6166/ | 752 hits
Live Review: Oceansize + The Scaramanga Six + Loqui + four day Hombre + Vib Gyor + The Breech + Seeing Scarlet + Parisman + Samsa + The Butterfly + Rent + Vatican Jet + Johnny's In The Basement
The memories are hazy, the order of events may not be quite right but I know two things; beer flows freely in The Fav and amazingly it didn't rain, or at least certainly not enough to water down my Sol or to kill any of the musicians on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3962/ | 894 hits
The memories are hazy, the order of events may not be quite right but I know two things; beer flows freely in The Fav and amazingly it didn't rain, or at least certainly not enough to water down my Sol or to kill any of the musicians on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3962/ | 894 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - DTTR: Something I Learned Today
After 'What Everyone Wants' comes what everyone really wants - the new long player from Leeds' most vibrant and diverse label of the moment; Dance To The Radio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8144/ | 436 hits
After 'What Everyone Wants' comes what everyone really wants - the new long player from Leeds' most vibrant and diverse label of the moment; Dance To The Radio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8144/ | 436 hits
CD Review: The Plight - Winds Of Osiris
'Winds Of Osiris' the debut full-length from Leeds' The Plight, is a definite grower. Initially, you'll struggle to see past frontman Al's vocals, which have all the garbled messiness of hardcore, whilst falling just short on the aggression that usually characterises the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11336/ | 412 hits
'Winds Of Osiris' the debut full-length from Leeds' The Plight, is a definite grower. Initially, you'll struggle to see past frontman Al's vocals, which have all the garbled messiness of hardcore, whilst falling just short on the aggression that usually characterises the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11336/ | 412 hits
CD Review: Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight
It's been a constant source of wonder why there's been so much fuss made over the perfectly OK Glasvegas this year when another Scottish band released possibly the finest album of 2008 yet escaped the NME's and most everyone else's spotlight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10211/ | 465 hits
It's been a constant source of wonder why there's been so much fuss made over the perfectly OK Glasvegas this year when another Scottish band released possibly the finest album of 2008 yet escaped the NME's and most everyone else's spotlight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10211/ | 465 hits
Interview: Jesse Malin
Upon entering Jesse Malin's dressing room at Sheffield's Club Zero we encounter not only the man himself but also a bowl of jelly babies. This can only be a good thing...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3174/ | 1,508 hits
Upon entering Jesse Malin's dressing room at Sheffield's Club Zero we encounter not only the man himself but also a bowl of jelly babies. This can only be a good thing...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3174/ | 1,508 hits
CD Review: Thursday - Common Existence
'Common Existence,' the fifth full length offering from post-hardcore pioneers Thursday, kicks off in the best possible fashion, with impassioned anthem 'Resuscitation of a Dead Man.' This album-opener delivers a shot of abrasive noise, threaded through with long, grinding chords and black-hearted synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10389/ | 194 hits
'Common Existence,' the fifth full length offering from post-hardcore pioneers Thursday, kicks off in the best possible fashion, with impassioned anthem 'Resuscitation of a Dead Man.' This album-opener delivers a shot of abrasive noise, threaded through with long, grinding chords and black-hearted synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10389/ | 194 hits
Interview: Elliot Minor
Following the release of their second album 'Solaris', we spoke to Alex Davies, singer and guitarist in York band Elliot Minor.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11479/ | 418 hits
Following the release of their second album 'Solaris', we spoke to Alex Davies, singer and guitarist in York band Elliot Minor.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11479/ | 418 hits
CD Review: The View - Which Bitch?
The View's follow-up to chart-topping debut 'Hats off To The Buskers' is an interesting collection of songs that sees the band expand into previously uncharted territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10631/ | 521 hits
The View's follow-up to chart-topping debut 'Hats off To The Buskers' is an interesting collection of songs that sees the band expand into previously uncharted territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10631/ | 521 hits
CD Review: Fake Problems - It's Great To Be Alive
'It's Great To Be Alive,' the third album from Florida's Fake Problems, is so sublimely happy, that it'll leave you agreeing with the album title wholeheartedly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10569/ | 220 hits
'It's Great To Be Alive,' the third album from Florida's Fake Problems, is so sublimely happy, that it'll leave you agreeing with the album title wholeheartedly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10569/ | 220 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Future Relics
'Future Relics' from Geek Pie Records is loosely based around the idea of a compilation being discovered, following the collapse of society as we know it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11511/ | 245 hits
'Future Relics' from Geek Pie Records is loosely based around the idea of a compilation being discovered, following the collapse of society as we know it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11511/ | 245 hits