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Band Profile: CobraKiss
CobraKiss are 5 hard-rocking sons of guns from Huddersfield, UK. They combine fast riffs, killer solos and screaming vocals to make their own little piece of hell!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12110/ | 25 hits
CobraKiss are 5 hard-rocking sons of guns from Huddersfield, UK. They combine fast riffs, killer solos and screaming vocals to make their own little piece of hell!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12110/ | 25 hits
CD Review: Rancid - Last One To Die
In June, Rancid will release their first album in six years, 'Let The Dominoes Fall,' and this is out first taster of the new album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10725/ | 324 hits
In June, Rancid will release their first album in six years, 'Let The Dominoes Fall,' and this is out first taster of the new album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10725/ | 324 hits
Band Profile: Jack, and Gill's Daughter
Jack Haigh and Gemma Tilley met in 2009, and have since created an acoustic fusion of incredible percussive picking and soul influenced vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11458/ | 69 hits
Jack Haigh and Gemma Tilley met in 2009, and have since created an acoustic fusion of incredible percussive picking and soul influenced vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11458/ | 69 hits
CD Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Drawing Maps From Memory
In the heady, self-indulgent, avant-garde kaleidoscope of North Atlantic Oscillation's debut album, 'Drawing Maps From Memory' is an obvious choice of single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12456/ | 142 hits
In the heady, self-indulgent, avant-garde kaleidoscope of North Atlantic Oscillation's debut album, 'Drawing Maps From Memory' is an obvious choice of single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12456/ | 142 hits
CD Review: The Kenst - s/t
Funk, why oh why do you keep tracking me down and ask me to review you? I have to start this review by saying that I really don't like funk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3475/ | 559 hits
Funk, why oh why do you keep tracking me down and ask me to review you? I have to start this review by saying that I really don't like funk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3475/ | 559 hits
CD Review: Desert Monkey - Water Damage
Only 19 and thrashing their long locks around on the front cover of this new EP, Desert Monkey are clearly having a good time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3201/ | 333 hits
Only 19 and thrashing their long locks around on the front cover of this new EP, Desert Monkey are clearly having a good time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3201/ | 333 hits
CD Review: Death of Fashion - Lovely And Guilt Free EP
With The Strokes' third album some way off, New Yoik noiseniks and archly titled band Death of Fashion have nipped in to steal the show.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4062/ | 360 hits
With The Strokes' third album some way off, New Yoik noiseniks and archly titled band Death of Fashion have nipped in to steal the show.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4062/ | 360 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: Staerimto - Untitled
Staerimto can be described as lush, poignant, quirky folk. In this DIY solo effort lead by John Perry there are moments of brilliance and also emptiness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10108/ | 96 hits
Staerimto can be described as lush, poignant, quirky folk. In this DIY solo effort lead by John Perry there are moments of brilliance and also emptiness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10108/ | 96 hits
CD Review: The Prime Movers - Party Favours
This EP seems from what I can gather to be arty indie funksters The Prime Movers' debut, and from that angle I suppose it ain't half bad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3167/ | 321 hits
This EP seems from what I can gather to be arty indie funksters The Prime Movers' debut, and from that angle I suppose it ain't half bad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3167/ | 321 hits
CD Review: Dog Almighty - Dog Almighty
Dog Almighty eponymous debut is a heavy rock/metal album that's slightly more considered than most examples of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10357/ | 174 hits
Dog Almighty eponymous debut is a heavy rock/metal album that's slightly more considered than most examples of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10357/ | 174 hits
CD Review: Fury of the Headteachers - Farewell Comrade
Fury of the Headteachers' fresh take on punk rock can be heard on their new release, 'Farewell Comrade'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7305/ | 133 hits
Fury of the Headteachers' fresh take on punk rock can be heard on their new release, 'Farewell Comrade'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7305/ | 133 hits
CD Review: Imogen Heap - Hide And Seek
Possible contender for the most innovative songs of the year, Imogen Heap's first single off her new album "Speak for Yourself" is possibly known among many hip, cool and trendy teens as the background music to the last episode of The OC.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4301/ | 1,376 hits
Possible contender for the most innovative songs of the year, Imogen Heap's first single off her new album "Speak for Yourself" is possibly known among many hip, cool and trendy teens as the background music to the last episode of The OC.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4301/ | 1,376 hits
CD Review: Mohair - Untitled
'Brown Eyes Blue' opens with an acoustic guitar part that sounds like a speeded up version of Green Day's 'Time Of Your Life'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/646/ | 273 hits
'Brown Eyes Blue' opens with an acoustic guitar part that sounds like a speeded up version of Green Day's 'Time Of Your Life'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/646/ | 273 hits
CD Review: Repairman - Here We Are Now EP
It's clear to see, or rather hear, why Repairman have become touring companions of both Gomez and Athlete of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/633/ | 126 hits
It's clear to see, or rather hear, why Repairman have become touring companions of both Gomez and Athlete of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/633/ | 126 hits
CD Review: The Cut - Walking Lonely Streets EP
Has anyone ever seen a really cheesy porno flick, or even a piss take of one? If you have then you will most likely have heard that defining music that plays in the background.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4359/ | 290 hits
Has anyone ever seen a really cheesy porno flick, or even a piss take of one? If you have then you will most likely have heard that defining music that plays in the background.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4359/ | 290 hits
CD Review: Broadcast - Ha Ha Sound
Easy Listening this is not. Opening with a demented Wurlitzer esque drone with sugar sweet female vocals daintily skipping amongst the disturbing synth sounds this could be the background to some B-Movie title sequence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/603/ | 217 hits
Easy Listening this is not. Opening with a demented Wurlitzer esque drone with sugar sweet female vocals daintily skipping amongst the disturbing synth sounds this could be the background to some B-Movie title sequence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/603/ | 217 hits
CD Review: Adem - These Are Your Friends
Cult chilled outfit Fridge have spawned yet another success with another 3rd of their ranks following in the footsteps of Four Tet and producing a damn fine solo project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2704/ | 304 hits
Cult chilled outfit Fridge have spawned yet another success with another 3rd of their ranks following in the footsteps of Four Tet and producing a damn fine solo project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2704/ | 304 hits
CD Review: The Gaslight Anthem - The Backseat
Fresh from being crowned 'Best International Newcomer' at the Kerrang! Awards, The Gaslight Anthem are back with another slice of yearning, soul-infused punk rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11131/ | 200 hits
Fresh from being crowned 'Best International Newcomer' at the Kerrang! Awards, The Gaslight Anthem are back with another slice of yearning, soul-infused punk rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11131/ | 200 hits
CD Review: Republic of Loose - This Is The Tomb Of The Juice
Sounding pretty similar to one of Josh Homme's myriad of side projects, Republic of Loose are actually closer to jazz/soul or Dr John-esque funk than dirty, scuzzy rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2793/ | 736 hits
Sounding pretty similar to one of Josh Homme's myriad of side projects, Republic of Loose are actually closer to jazz/soul or Dr John-esque funk than dirty, scuzzy rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2793/ | 736 hits
CD Review: Freeland - Under Control
The first two and a half minutes of Freeland's 'Under Control' are a steady electronica stomp of crunching beats and curls of heavily distorted guitar, mixed up with long, instrumental passages that's basically just the same synth played over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10484/ | 145 hits
The first two and a half minutes of Freeland's 'Under Control' are a steady electronica stomp of crunching beats and curls of heavily distorted guitar, mixed up with long, instrumental passages that's basically just the same synth played over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10484/ | 145 hits
CD Review: Dolores - Untitled
I'm intrigued. Track three on this CD is called 'Reykjavik 101', which is a sort of name check of one of my favourite films ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2699/ | 314 hits
I'm intrigued. Track three on this CD is called 'Reykjavik 101', which is a sort of name check of one of my favourite films ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2699/ | 314 hits
CD Review: Ian Wardle - Seven Hundred & Seventy Six Seconds
Ian Wardle has arguably done things the right way. Having served his time in various production line covers bands that may well have pushed him to breaking point, he has clearly learnt some valuable lessons in the art of song writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6229/ | 238 hits
Ian Wardle has arguably done things the right way. Having served his time in various production line covers bands that may well have pushed him to breaking point, he has clearly learnt some valuable lessons in the art of song writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6229/ | 238 hits
CD Review: Papa Roach - Naked and Fearless
Papa Roach continue their mission to distance themselves from their dodgy nu-metal past, with acoustic EP 'Naked And Fearless.' Firstly, I'm not entirely sure three tracks - one of which is an acoustic version of recently-released single 'Lifeline' - qualifies as an EP (surely, it's more of a long single?) and, secondly, once you take away the big, brash guitars, there's really not an awful lot left of Papa Roach.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10891/ | 300 hits
Papa Roach continue their mission to distance themselves from their dodgy nu-metal past, with acoustic EP 'Naked And Fearless.' Firstly, I'm not entirely sure three tracks - one of which is an acoustic version of recently-released single 'Lifeline' - qualifies as an EP (surely, it's more of a long single?) and, secondly, once you take away the big, brash guitars, there's really not an awful lot left of Papa Roach.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10891/ | 300 hits
CD Review: Superelectric - I Like It Too Much
With no biog and no current info available on the old entirenet, Superelectric are an Indie Electronica mystery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2251/ | 193 hits
With no biog and no current info available on the old entirenet, Superelectric are an Indie Electronica mystery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2251/ | 193 hits
CD Review: Pioneers - Falling
Keeping in tune with the current fascination of resurrecting Britpop, Pioneers arrive with their brand on melodic pop songs, centred around jangly guitars, blistering vocals and fuzzy organ.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3054/ | 161 hits
Keeping in tune with the current fascination of resurrecting Britpop, Pioneers arrive with their brand on melodic pop songs, centred around jangly guitars, blistering vocals and fuzzy organ.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3054/ | 161 hits
CD Review: Solid Gold - Bible Thumper
Straight from Minneapolis, this threesome of synthsters have released their single 'Bible Thumper' in the UK, to be followed by their album 'Body of Water' which apparently is available in Rough Trade stores in London, Paris and Tokyo; how cosmopolitan of them!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10827/ | 87 hits
Straight from Minneapolis, this threesome of synthsters have released their single 'Bible Thumper' in the UK, to be followed by their album 'Body of Water' which apparently is available in Rough Trade stores in London, Paris and Tokyo; how cosmopolitan of them!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10827/ | 87 hits
CD Review: St Gregory Orange - Hearts Are Tape Machines
'Hearts Are Tape Machines' is the first single to be lifted off 'Things We Said In Bedrooms,' the debut album from St.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10952/ | 133 hits
'Hearts Are Tape Machines' is the first single to be lifted off 'Things We Said In Bedrooms,' the debut album from St.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10952/ | 133 hits
CD Review: Engerica - Roadkill
It may be taking one hell of a long time but there are slight signs Engerica may actually be making a dent in British rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5987/ | 320 hits
It may be taking one hell of a long time but there are slight signs Engerica may actually be making a dent in British rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5987/ | 320 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/ | 172 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/ | 172 hits
CD Review: The Conway Story - Ghostwriter
Based in London but with a multi-national line up ranging from Chile to Canada, The Conway Story, named after 17th Century Philosopher Anne Conway, release their third and final single, 'Ghostwriter', before embarking on the recording of their debut album later this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3927/ | 176 hits
Based in London but with a multi-national line up ranging from Chile to Canada, The Conway Story, named after 17th Century Philosopher Anne Conway, release their third and final single, 'Ghostwriter', before embarking on the recording of their debut album later this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3927/ | 176 hits
CD Review: Blue Sky Project - Masquerade EP
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 281 hits
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 281 hits
CD Review: The Forgotten Cowboy - Untitled
Slices of indie, heaps of raw callous vocals and an excitable scattering of computer shenanigans are the makeup behind this truly unique outing from Widnes based loon The Forgotten Cowboy, Pseudonym Dilbert Chesterton.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3629/ | 221 hits
Slices of indie, heaps of raw callous vocals and an excitable scattering of computer shenanigans are the makeup behind this truly unique outing from Widnes based loon The Forgotten Cowboy, Pseudonym Dilbert Chesterton.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3629/ | 221 hits
CD Review: This Holiday Life - The Fallout
This Holiday Life are almost too knowingly good. Only an American band, and a Californian band at that, could be so unashamedly mellow and well produced, while singing such nifty songs with such passion and style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2385/ | 432 hits
This Holiday Life are almost too knowingly good. Only an American band, and a Californian band at that, could be so unashamedly mellow and well produced, while singing such nifty songs with such passion and style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2385/ | 432 hits
Live Review: DJ Shadow + Akala + Stateless
Stateless are the band of Chris James, Leeds friend of the Shadow. Mixing hip hop, dance and rock they are a good start to the show, and should have been on after the next group.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7729/ | 570 hits
Stateless are the band of Chris James, Leeds friend of the Shadow. Mixing hip hop, dance and rock they are a good start to the show, and should have been on after the next group.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7729/ | 570 hits
CD Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Call Signs
As a debut release and supposed EP, 'Call Signs' is a little thin on the ground. Its four tracks include one remix and one cover, meaning you're only getting two original North Atlantic Oscillation songs for your money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11401/ | 221 hits
As a debut release and supposed EP, 'Call Signs' is a little thin on the ground. Its four tracks include one remix and one cover, meaning you're only getting two original North Atlantic Oscillation songs for your money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11401/ | 221 hits
CD Review: Emmet - Make The Noise
Just like the Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk, it seems that Emmet are one of those dance acts that fans of guitar based music are allowed to like.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3417/ | 310 hits
Just like the Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk, it seems that Emmet are one of those dance acts that fans of guitar based music are allowed to like.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3417/ | 310 hits
CD Review: White Denim - Shake Shake Shake
Reviewing 'Shake Shake Shake' has allowed me to listen to Texan trio White Denim for the very first time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10044/ | 161 hits
Reviewing 'Shake Shake Shake' has allowed me to listen to Texan trio White Denim for the very first time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10044/ | 161 hits
Live Review: Euphoria Audio
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 298 hits
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 298 hits
CD Review: Pop Threat - Amarantal Meltdown
Pop Threat's 4-track EP release on Mook Records begins with an eerie twist of distorted, effects driven guitars coupled with vocals by Caroline, creating a total wall of sound, perhaps an up-to-date Sonic Youth with an almost-melody shining through.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/242/ | 129 hits
Pop Threat's 4-track EP release on Mook Records begins with an eerie twist of distorted, effects driven guitars coupled with vocals by Caroline, creating a total wall of sound, perhaps an up-to-date Sonic Youth with an almost-melody shining through.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/242/ | 129 hits
CD Review: Lewis Denby - Threadbear
Not to dwell on the past, but my anticipation for this double single from Lewis Denby was so much after his critically-acclaimed 'Lookout Posts and Telescopes' EP which I had been lucky enough to cast my critical ears over last summer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8118/ | 213 hits
Not to dwell on the past, but my anticipation for this double single from Lewis Denby was so much after his critically-acclaimed 'Lookout Posts and Telescopes' EP which I had been lucky enough to cast my critical ears over last summer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8118/ | 213 hits
CD Review: Thyrd Eye - Say Something
Debut single from Thyrd Eye offers up an uncertain mix of musical styles that's initially jarring. Opening track 'Say Something' features echoey, shiver-inducing gothic vocals from co-vocalist and keyboardist Hannah, which sit awkwardly against the song's twitching, spring-heeled drumbeats and jerking chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10414/ | 115 hits
Debut single from Thyrd Eye offers up an uncertain mix of musical styles that's initially jarring. Opening track 'Say Something' features echoey, shiver-inducing gothic vocals from co-vocalist and keyboardist Hannah, which sit awkwardly against the song's twitching, spring-heeled drumbeats and jerking chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10414/ | 115 hits
CD Review: Due To Debt - Stealing all the awesome
Ok, so the cover note with this CD states "Our music is intended to cross heavy rock with the emotion of blues and the aggression of metal along with melodies and feelings produced from the best songs we enjoy ourselves".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4110/ | 251 hits
Ok, so the cover note with this CD states "Our music is intended to cross heavy rock with the emotion of blues and the aggression of metal along with melodies and feelings produced from the best songs we enjoy ourselves".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4110/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Donderdag - Saturday
The PR scraps that came my way along with 'Saturday' promise that it captures the mindset of the British public, as they pine for the best night of summer weekend'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7164/ | 132 hits
The PR scraps that came my way along with 'Saturday' promise that it captures the mindset of the British public, as they pine for the best night of summer weekend'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7164/ | 132 hits
CD Review: Black Mountain College - Bright by the Sea
Having earned the prestigious title of 'Pick of the week' on C4 Teletext, Bright Mountain College arrive with a very nicely packaged CD, some epic songs and an ambitious, bold stance on things.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3872/ | 209 hits
Having earned the prestigious title of 'Pick of the week' on C4 Teletext, Bright Mountain College arrive with a very nicely packaged CD, some epic songs and an ambitious, bold stance on things.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3872/ | 209 hits
CD Review: Devics - The Stars at Saint Andrea
This is a pretty album, the pretty soundtrack to a beautifully shot film, heart warming, thought provoking and deep.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/494/ | 224 hits
This is a pretty album, the pretty soundtrack to a beautifully shot film, heart warming, thought provoking and deep.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/494/ | 224 hits
CD Review: Wildbirds & Peacedrums - The Snake
After releasing their debut album, 'Heartcore,' through Yorkshire's own The Leaf Label to widespread acclaim in 2007, Swedish husband-and-wife duo Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin jumped straight in at the deep end with a follow up the next year. Their sound is raw, primitive; there is nothing of The White Stripes here. Maintaining the stripped-down feel of 'Heartcore,' second album 'The Snake' builds evermore layers of complexity onto the basic vocals and percussion set-up, bringing in glockenspiel, marimba, flute and hosts of other tinkling, twinkling other-worldly sounds. The landscape of 'The Snake' is a frenetic and turbulent one, with Wallentin's vocals meandering deftly through a veritable helter-skelter of styles and octaves; one moment her voice is as deep and powerful as Nina Simone's or a jazzier PJ Harvey; the next, it takes on a fragile tone more akin to the fragile warbles of Anthony Hegarty or Baby Dee. All the while Werliin's 'peacedrums' are pounding rhythmically in the background, tribal and animalistic, as Wallentin guides us through their fairy tale wilderness. Live, they are a sight to behold, with shrieks and smashes melding together in a crashing chaos of complexity. First single 'There Is No Light' is a prime example of this controlled chaos; an anguished, churning mess of a song; but these raucous numbers are punctuated by slower, delicate tracks such as 'So Soft So Pink,' which sounds exactly as one would expect from the name, with soft drums and tinkling cymbal crashes built around vocals as understated and brittle as glass. Listening to the album, you get the impression that the vocals and drums are each telling their own, distinct stories throughout; stories which compliment and interlace with each other but which are individual narratives, each with their own directions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11066/ | 174 hits
After releasing their debut album, 'Heartcore,' through Yorkshire's own The Leaf Label to widespread acclaim in 2007, Swedish husband-and-wife duo Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin jumped straight in at the deep end with a follow up the next year. Their sound is raw, primitive; there is nothing of The White Stripes here. Maintaining the stripped-down feel of 'Heartcore,' second album 'The Snake' builds evermore layers of complexity onto the basic vocals and percussion set-up, bringing in glockenspiel, marimba, flute and hosts of other tinkling, twinkling other-worldly sounds. The landscape of 'The Snake' is a frenetic and turbulent one, with Wallentin's vocals meandering deftly through a veritable helter-skelter of styles and octaves; one moment her voice is as deep and powerful as Nina Simone's or a jazzier PJ Harvey; the next, it takes on a fragile tone more akin to the fragile warbles of Anthony Hegarty or Baby Dee. All the while Werliin's 'peacedrums' are pounding rhythmically in the background, tribal and animalistic, as Wallentin guides us through their fairy tale wilderness. Live, they are a sight to behold, with shrieks and smashes melding together in a crashing chaos of complexity. First single 'There Is No Light' is a prime example of this controlled chaos; an anguished, churning mess of a song; but these raucous numbers are punctuated by slower, delicate tracks such as 'So Soft So Pink,' which sounds exactly as one would expect from the name, with soft drums and tinkling cymbal crashes built around vocals as understated and brittle as glass. Listening to the album, you get the impression that the vocals and drums are each telling their own, distinct stories throughout; stories which compliment and interlace with each other but which are individual narratives, each with their own directions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11066/ | 174 hits
CD Review: The Conway Story - Lunatic Perfume
Current music trends are always something you either ignore, or in this case, try to fit in as much as possible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3603/ | 424 hits
Current music trends are always something you either ignore, or in this case, try to fit in as much as possible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3603/ | 424 hits
CD Review: The Little Darlings - Fit For Purpose
The Little Darlings have about the most appropriate name for a band at the moment, as it just about sums up their music perfectly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10701/ | 158 hits
The Little Darlings have about the most appropriate name for a band at the moment, as it just about sums up their music perfectly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10701/ | 158 hits
CD Review: Senser - Resistance Now
While any band that mixes heavy metal with rap will draw unfavourable comparisons to jock rock outfit Limp Bizkit and the like, 80s rapcore pioneers Senser are proof that this genre doesn't always have to be toe-curling - although Senser are still very much a guilty pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11053/ | 174 hits
While any band that mixes heavy metal with rap will draw unfavourable comparisons to jock rock outfit Limp Bizkit and the like, 80s rapcore pioneers Senser are proof that this genre doesn't always have to be toe-curling - although Senser are still very much a guilty pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11053/ | 174 hits
CD Review: Volcanoes - Shaking That Brass
This Sheffield four piece came crashing out of my stereo and their brand of rock made me smile. Far from allowing their audience to settle into the usual indie snooze where the bands are so determined to sound 'alternative,' Volcanoes actually do offer something to stay awake for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10722/ | 193 hits
This Sheffield four piece came crashing out of my stereo and their brand of rock made me smile. Far from allowing their audience to settle into the usual indie snooze where the bands are so determined to sound 'alternative,' Volcanoes actually do offer something to stay awake for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10722/ | 193 hits
CD Review: All Its Worth - The Golden Spoon Theory EP
Research says that All Its Worth, an emerging four-piece from Pudsey are a 'punk rock band' with influences listed as Muse, Placebo, 3 Colours Red and Hole, yet their debut EP is more fittingly described as catchy, guitar pop ditties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/220/ | 279 hits
Research says that All Its Worth, an emerging four-piece from Pudsey are a 'punk rock band' with influences listed as Muse, Placebo, 3 Colours Red and Hole, yet their debut EP is more fittingly described as catchy, guitar pop ditties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/220/ | 279 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Roger / Boys of Scandanavia - split single
It's a funny thing, electroclash. A few years ago it was considered the in thing, the hip new sound from the underground, the tipple of choice for people who wear ghastly 1980s clothing and cake themselves in make up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3972/ | 159 hits
It's a funny thing, electroclash. A few years ago it was considered the in thing, the hip new sound from the underground, the tipple of choice for people who wear ghastly 1980s clothing and cake themselves in make up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3972/ | 159 hits
CD Review: The Start - Untitled
The first thing that hits me about The Start is the female vocalist. She (Aimee Echo) has a very distinctive voice that you'll either love or find that it grates you, ever so slightly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/473/ | 72 hits
The first thing that hits me about The Start is the female vocalist. She (Aimee Echo) has a very distinctive voice that you'll either love or find that it grates you, ever so slightly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/473/ | 72 hits
CD Review: Blacklisters - Swords
The debut single from Leeds' Blacklisters, is also the debut release of Leeds-based record label Best Enemies Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10901/ | 138 hits
The debut single from Leeds' Blacklisters, is also the debut release of Leeds-based record label Best Enemies Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10901/ | 138 hits
CD Review: Prime Mover - Cabbages and Kings
Now then chaps and chapettes, how do you like your bass? Hidden away murmuring nicely in the background, contributing nicely to the overall convivial atmosphere but at a comfortable level where it can be safely ignored, rather like an elderly family member at a Christmas shindig?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6473/ | 178 hits
Now then chaps and chapettes, how do you like your bass? Hidden away murmuring nicely in the background, contributing nicely to the overall convivial atmosphere but at a comfortable level where it can be safely ignored, rather like an elderly family member at a Christmas shindig?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6473/ | 178 hits
CD Review: Valleys - Ghost
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 206 hits
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 206 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Dance To The Radio Volume Three
The third instalment in independent, Leeds-based record label Dance To The Radio's 4x12" series, kicks off with a brand new song from Leeds' Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11338/ | 284 hits
The third instalment in independent, Leeds-based record label Dance To The Radio's 4x12" series, kicks off with a brand new song from Leeds' Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11338/ | 284 hits
CD Review: Just Handshakes (We're British) - Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures
First of all, the 'Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures' release comes wrapped in a bow, with an accompanying origami leaflet entitled 'Make Your Own Paper Crane' which pretty much sums up the intimate, small-scale feel of Just Handshakes (We're British)'s double A side release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10471/ | 682 hits
First of all, the 'Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures' release comes wrapped in a bow, with an accompanying origami leaflet entitled 'Make Your Own Paper Crane' which pretty much sums up the intimate, small-scale feel of Just Handshakes (We're British)'s double A side release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10471/ | 682 hits
CD Review: Broadcast 2000 - Building Blocks
I'll begin this review by thanking Broadcast 2000. This CD is like a breath of fresh air and perfect for chilling out and laying back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9975/ | 399 hits
I'll begin this review by thanking Broadcast 2000. This CD is like a breath of fresh air and perfect for chilling out and laying back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9975/ | 399 hits
Live Review: Kanyose + Flowe
First up were Flowe from Loughborough. Lead singer Paul Saunders' swooping vocals over a melodic background of jangling guitar gave the band a late 80s indie sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10547/ | 132 hits
First up were Flowe from Loughborough. Lead singer Paul Saunders' swooping vocals over a melodic background of jangling guitar gave the band a late 80s indie sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10547/ | 132 hits
CD Review: Drat - Untitled
If someone asked me to name a decent band from Northern Ireland I would probably struggle. Ash are from around that area but they suck monkey nuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3207/ | 366 hits
If someone asked me to name a decent band from Northern Ireland I would probably struggle. Ash are from around that area but they suck monkey nuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3207/ | 366 hits
CD Review: The Music - You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me EP
"You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me" is the debut release from Leeds' The Music on the Hut label, and, put bluntly, is a blinding tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/46/ | 331 hits
"You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me" is the debut release from Leeds' The Music on the Hut label, and, put bluntly, is a blinding tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/46/ | 331 hits
CD Review: Jimmy Chamberlin Complex - Life Begins Again
This release sees the return of rock veteran Jimmy Chamberlain, getting behind his drum kit again following his involvement in some of the most memorable musical moments of the 90s, as drummer for both Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3593/ | 513 hits
This release sees the return of rock veteran Jimmy Chamberlain, getting behind his drum kit again following his involvement in some of the most memorable musical moments of the 90s, as drummer for both Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3593/ | 513 hits
CD Review: Emmet - Untitled
After reviewing rock bands for the last few months, it's an unexpected change of direction that sees me listening to this 4 track CD by dance trio Emmet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2259/ | 171 hits
After reviewing rock bands for the last few months, it's an unexpected change of direction that sees me listening to this 4 track CD by dance trio Emmet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2259/ | 171 hits
CD Review: The Shallow Call - s/t
The Shallow Call arrive surrounded by the type of over enthusiastic hyperbole which is usually reserved for world beaters like Radiohead, et al.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2903/ | 337 hits
The Shallow Call arrive surrounded by the type of over enthusiastic hyperbole which is usually reserved for world beaters like Radiohead, et al.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2903/ | 337 hits
CD Review: Dashboard Confessional - Don't Wait
Acoustic-emo superstars Dashboard Confessional are back after two years of writing and recording the follow up to the 2003's million selling "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7263/ | 143 hits
Acoustic-emo superstars Dashboard Confessional are back after two years of writing and recording the follow up to the 2003's million selling "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7263/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Pure Reason Revolution - The Bright Ambassadors of Morning
Sounding like the first half of someone's album, Pure Reason Revolution have quite an ambitious single here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3753/ | 629 hits
Sounding like the first half of someone's album, Pure Reason Revolution have quite an ambitious single here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3753/ | 629 hits
CD Review: Lowlife UK - Barstool Preaching
First and foremost it must be said that this is pure punk. Not modern day American, high pitched vocals, whining about your girlfriend while you're at the mall kind of punk but traditional old school British punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3690/ | 480 hits
First and foremost it must be said that this is pure punk. Not modern day American, high pitched vocals, whining about your girlfriend while you're at the mall kind of punk but traditional old school British punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3690/ | 480 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Velvet Orchestra / Solus Locus - split single
'The Creator' is a slice of prog-rock madness you're either going to love or not understand in the slightest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10026/ | 241 hits
'The Creator' is a slice of prog-rock madness you're either going to love or not understand in the slightest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10026/ | 241 hits
CD Review: Uprights - Wall Ball
'Wall Ball' by Leeds' Uprights, is one of those albums where the vocals play second fiddle to all the strange noises the band are able to twist out of a guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11204/ | 147 hits
'Wall Ball' by Leeds' Uprights, is one of those albums where the vocals play second fiddle to all the strange noises the band are able to twist out of a guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11204/ | 147 hits
Live Review: sammyUSA + Desolation Angels + Herrod
It's cold, it's Friday night, it's the Royal Park Cellars and it's empty for Herrod's arrival on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1043/ | 168 hits
It's cold, it's Friday night, it's the Royal Park Cellars and it's empty for Herrod's arrival on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1043/ | 168 hits
CD Review: The Dodos - Visiter
The foundation of this San Francisco band are Meric Long, a country blues finger picking guitarist who has studied West African Ewe drumming and Logan Krueber an ex-experimental metal drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9863/ | 215 hits
The foundation of this San Francisco band are Meric Long, a country blues finger picking guitarist who has studied West African Ewe drumming and Logan Krueber an ex-experimental metal drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9863/ | 215 hits
CD Review: Chase This City - Show Us What You Got?
Just a year after forming, Lancaster-based Chase This City release six-track mini album 'Show Us What You Got?' flaunting a talent for penning towering, pop-punk choruses, that's impressive to say they've been together a short time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10984/ | 138 hits
Just a year after forming, Lancaster-based Chase This City release six-track mini album 'Show Us What You Got?' flaunting a talent for penning towering, pop-punk choruses, that's impressive to say they've been together a short time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10984/ | 138 hits
CD Review: My Computer - No CV
If you like your music to the point and under 3 minutes then you might be better taking a wide berth around My Computer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4118/ | 416 hits
If you like your music to the point and under 3 minutes then you might be better taking a wide berth around My Computer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4118/ | 416 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Spills / Piskie Sits - split single
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 180 hits
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 180 hits
CD Review: Rhesus - Narcolepsy Baby
This three track EP from Midland's four-piece, Rhesus kicks off in truly uplifting fashion, with feel good anthem 'So Alone.' Blending melodic, easy-on-the-ear indie-rock with sugared lyrics and pop-music vocals, 'So Alone' manages to be thoroughly pleasant, without being bland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10367/ | 248 hits
This three track EP from Midland's four-piece, Rhesus kicks off in truly uplifting fashion, with feel good anthem 'So Alone.' Blending melodic, easy-on-the-ear indie-rock with sugared lyrics and pop-music vocals, 'So Alone' manages to be thoroughly pleasant, without being bland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10367/ | 248 hits
CD Review: Ric Neale - Hasn't Heard of You Either
Ric Neale does faultless pro-style songs with a contemporary r&b flavour. Great voice, slick sidemen and a warm jazz inclination add up to a luxurious journey through eight memorable tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2852/ | 366 hits
Ric Neale does faultless pro-style songs with a contemporary r&b flavour. Great voice, slick sidemen and a warm jazz inclination add up to a luxurious journey through eight memorable tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2852/ | 366 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/ | 118 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/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Two Legs Bad - Untitled
Funk Rock bands are a dying breed (discuss in 500 words or less). The first question then is why? Because the majority of them are not very good and they tend to be the biggest exploiters of tired and tested, slap-bass-riff-driven, meandering five-minute background music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/212/ | 227 hits
Funk Rock bands are a dying breed (discuss in 500 words or less). The first question then is why? Because the majority of them are not very good and they tend to be the biggest exploiters of tired and tested, slap-bass-riff-driven, meandering five-minute background music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/212/ | 227 hits
CD Review: Cardboard Cowboy - Untitled
This is a good CD. I'm told nothing about the band before I slot the disc in my machine, just a pretty piss poor name and a green CD/r.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/230/ | 121 hits
This is a good CD. I'm told nothing about the band before I slot the disc in my machine, just a pretty piss poor name and a green CD/r.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/230/ | 121 hits
Live Review: RoboChrist + Nshwa + Eventually + Glasshouse + Urban Eyez
Hyde Park's Unity Day Festival could be described as a mini Glastonbury, complete with kid's field, several music stages and all sorts to look at and petitions to sign.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1267/ | 500 hits
Hyde Park's Unity Day Festival could be described as a mini Glastonbury, complete with kid's field, several music stages and all sorts to look at and petitions to sign.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1267/ | 500 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Heartfelt EP
The latest release from Wakefield-based independent label Philophobia, 'The Heartfelt EP' comes in a nifty, heart-shaped felt sleeve and features four tracks from Wakefield-based bands Imp and Jeremiah.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11383/ | 139 hits
The latest release from Wakefield-based independent label Philophobia, 'The Heartfelt EP' comes in a nifty, heart-shaped felt sleeve and features four tracks from Wakefield-based bands Imp and Jeremiah.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11383/ | 139 hits
Live Review: Milloy + A Death In The Family + The Labels + Above Them
Arriving early as I knew the small venue would be rammed, I am surprised that there is to be no live music until 8.30pm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7536/ | 525 hits
Arriving early as I knew the small venue would be rammed, I am surprised that there is to be no live music until 8.30pm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7536/ | 525 hits
Live Review: The Research + Piskie Sits + The Venna Blast
The Venna Blast - angular post-punk that rather washed over me I'm afraid. A few half decent songs were present but my interest was not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4162/ | 424 hits
The Venna Blast - angular post-punk that rather washed over me I'm afraid. A few half decent songs were present but my interest was not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4162/ | 424 hits
CD Review: I Love Poland - s/t
'Not Ill' begins an eagerly anticipated LP with a decisive drum beat introduction leading to the gloomy realism of lyrics 'England is dead'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7337/ | 371 hits
'Not Ill' begins an eagerly anticipated LP with a decisive drum beat introduction leading to the gloomy realism of lyrics 'England is dead'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7337/ | 371 hits
CD Review: Dead Disco - Automatic
"Automatic" is the third single to be released by Leeds über cool, all girl trio Dead Disco, their first on the well-respected label Fierce Panda, and the last single the label will ever release, concentrating solely on albums in the future.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7261/ | 572 hits
"Automatic" is the third single to be released by Leeds über cool, all girl trio Dead Disco, their first on the well-respected label Fierce Panda, and the last single the label will ever release, concentrating solely on albums in the future.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7261/ | 572 hits
CD Review: David Viner - Mr David Viner
You've probably already got records in your collection that sound like this one, the thing is, you probably stole those records from your dad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/582/ | 541 hits
You've probably already got records in your collection that sound like this one, the thing is, you probably stole those records from your dad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/582/ | 541 hits
Live Review: Mir + Steward + Farming Incident
Tonight brings together three fine, but different, bands for a Satellite magazine special at the Royal Park Cellars, and by the end of the night a decent sized audience has gathered, perhaps 50 or so, to see the headline act of Mir.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/889/ | 126 hits
Tonight brings together three fine, but different, bands for a Satellite magazine special at the Royal Park Cellars, and by the end of the night a decent sized audience has gathered, perhaps 50 or so, to see the headline act of Mir.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/889/ | 126 hits
Live Review: Kasabian + Infrasound
Leeds 5 piece Infrasound kick things off with the aptly titled "Fire in the City." Bringing the Happy Mondays' penchant for funky beats and mixing it with the earnest pounding of the Walkmen if only fronted by Ian Curtis, the band produce a nice line in giddy space epics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2777/ | 990 hits
Leeds 5 piece Infrasound kick things off with the aptly titled "Fire in the City." Bringing the Happy Mondays' penchant for funky beats and mixing it with the earnest pounding of the Walkmen if only fronted by Ian Curtis, the band produce a nice line in giddy space epics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2777/ | 990 hits
CD Review: The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldiers
'Steady, As She Goes' - y'know it, right? That driving romp through backwoods Americana, all gloomy shots of forest-covered mountains, wild horses and ranch-hands with stubble and cigarettes running about everywhere like convicts; that stupidly-infectious, slightly-ominous singalong with offbeat smacks of whiskey-bothered guitar to handclap with and weird little noises thrown hither and thither to swing your hips to?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6760/ | 395 hits
'Steady, As She Goes' - y'know it, right? That driving romp through backwoods Americana, all gloomy shots of forest-covered mountains, wild horses and ranch-hands with stubble and cigarettes running about everywhere like convicts; that stupidly-infectious, slightly-ominous singalong with offbeat smacks of whiskey-bothered guitar to handclap with and weird little noises thrown hither and thither to swing your hips to?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6760/ | 395 hits
CD Review: Thrice - Beggars
The ridiculously early leak of 'Beggars' has worked in favour of fans of Thrice, with the digital release of the album pushed forward from the planned October release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11060/ | 211 hits
The ridiculously early leak of 'Beggars' has worked in favour of fans of Thrice, with the digital release of the album pushed forward from the planned October release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11060/ | 211 hits
CD Review: Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
Bloc Party had an amazing year in 2004 and it appears that their debut album is about to thrust them to the top and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3547/ | 1,734 hits
Bloc Party had an amazing year in 2004 and it appears that their debut album is about to thrust them to the top and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3547/ | 1,734 hits
CD Review: The Noise - The Electric Press
This is very primitive guitar rock with a swagger and attitude that some people are just going to love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/278/ | 239 hits
This is very primitive guitar rock with a swagger and attitude that some people are just going to love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/278/ | 239 hits
CD Review: Kid iD - Black Comedy
'Black Comedy,' the debut EP from Leeds' Kid iD, is four folk-orientated tracks, where each song sets out to show a different facet of Kid iD's chosen genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10886/ | 223 hits
'Black Comedy,' the debut EP from Leeds' Kid iD, is four folk-orientated tracks, where each song sets out to show a different facet of Kid iD's chosen genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10886/ | 223 hits
CD Review: Samsa - Working on the Inside
Samsa cite influences in Radiohead and film, and they come out of their box as an augmented guitar band with wistful vocals and thoughtful lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/266/ | 245 hits
Samsa cite influences in Radiohead and film, and they come out of their box as an augmented guitar band with wistful vocals and thoughtful lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/266/ | 245 hits
CD Review: Club Smith - The Loss
'The Loss' EP from Leeds-based Club Smith, is an enviable debut release, recalling the electro-indie-with-anthemic choruses of 'Hot Fuss' era The Killers, but with a subtle touch of darkness here and there, adding additional depth to the Club Smith experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12264/ | 312 hits
'The Loss' EP from Leeds-based Club Smith, is an enviable debut release, recalling the electro-indie-with-anthemic choruses of 'Hot Fuss' era The Killers, but with a subtle touch of darkness here and there, adding additional depth to the Club Smith experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12264/ | 312 hits
Live Review: Cosmonaut + katywithout + Cypher
I'd never been to basement before as I kind of think of it as out of the way, and not somewhere I really want to walk at night, but I saw the note asking for a reviewer, realized it was going to be an electronica based night and then got told I could get into the club afterwards for free, once I had paid for the gig - SOLD!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/729/ | 121 hits
I'd never been to basement before as I kind of think of it as out of the way, and not somewhere I really want to walk at night, but I saw the note asking for a reviewer, realized it was going to be an electronica based night and then got told I could get into the club afterwards for free, once I had paid for the gig - SOLD!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/729/ | 121 hits
Live Review: Downdime + Insect Guide + Laboratory Noise
'A night of shoegaze.' Hmm. There seems to be some confusion over what shoegaze is. I mean...some of my friends don't even know and they're hip as fuck.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8242/ | 388 hits
'A night of shoegaze.' Hmm. There seems to be some confusion over what shoegaze is. I mean...some of my friends don't even know and they're hip as fuck.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8242/ | 388 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: 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
Live Review: All Its Worth + Kilter + Negative Opinionz
Well, well, well (ignore the early bad pun) this is the first time that I have ever been specifically asked to do a review, so maybe I am doing something right, and what better place to do my review than at Joseph's Well?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2888/ | 374 hits
Well, well, well (ignore the early bad pun) this is the first time that I have ever been specifically asked to do a review, so maybe I am doing something right, and what better place to do my review than at Joseph's Well?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2888/ | 374 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/ | 105 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/ | 105 hits
CD Review: Samuel Foxton Welles - Pony and Trap
Debut album from Yorkshire-based individualist Samuel Foxton Welles is a charming, old-fashioned and eccentric trip through the English countryside, where the worst thing that can happen, is getting knocked off your bicycle while carrying a basket full of eggs, and all the locals know that you should stop to let a tractor pass.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10973/ | 139 hits
Debut album from Yorkshire-based individualist Samuel Foxton Welles is a charming, old-fashioned and eccentric trip through the English countryside, where the worst thing that can happen, is getting knocked off your bicycle while carrying a basket full of eggs, and all the locals know that you should stop to let a tractor pass.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10973/ | 139 hits
CD Review: Crack In The Sun - Jim'll Fax It EP
Firstly I will say I am not a huge fan of new punk bands but somehow after seeing these guys live in some place in Northwich the other night the energy and humour onstage from these Mansfield lads compelled me to grab a hold of one of their free CDs which humorously had several cut-outs of Jim Bowen (one complete with a doll of Bully!) on the cover along with...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3749/ | 326 hits
Firstly I will say I am not a huge fan of new punk bands but somehow after seeing these guys live in some place in Northwich the other night the energy and humour onstage from these Mansfield lads compelled me to grab a hold of one of their free CDs which humorously had several cut-outs of Jim Bowen (one complete with a doll of Bully!) on the cover along with...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3749/ | 326 hits
CD Review: Pifco - Pifco A Go Go
Pifco are one of those bands you're either going to love or hate. The first potential deal-breaker is frontman Ste's habit of barking incoherently rather than singing, which will leave a good many people scratching their heads before switching 'Pifco A Go Go' off.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10184/ | 192 hits
Pifco are one of those bands you're either going to love or hate. The first potential deal-breaker is frontman Ste's habit of barking incoherently rather than singing, which will leave a good many people scratching their heads before switching 'Pifco A Go Go' off.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10184/ | 192 hits
CD Review: Jack Butler - Fit The Paradigm
'Fit The Paradigm' is the debut single from Scotland's indie-rockers Jack Butler. The album kicks off with current single, 'Hit It Out The Park, Son' and, right from the start, frontman Liam Kelly has a voice to split opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10603/ | 428 hits
'Fit The Paradigm' is the debut single from Scotland's indie-rockers Jack Butler. The album kicks off with current single, 'Hit It Out The Park, Son' and, right from the start, frontman Liam Kelly has a voice to split opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10603/ | 428 hits
CD Review: Deerpark - It made her look spidery
The slightest thing about this CD is the relative frailness of the songs themselves. The tunes are gentle modulations around a couple of notes that suit the singer's range.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/379/ | 325 hits
The slightest thing about this CD is the relative frailness of the songs themselves. The tunes are gentle modulations around a couple of notes that suit the singer's range.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/379/ | 325 hits
CD Review: The Research - The Old Terminal
It may surprise some of my acquaintances, but I didn't always spend my spare evenings propping up the bar at the Faversham nursing a pint of Theakston and stroking my chin to the latest peripheral sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10173/ | 259 hits
It may surprise some of my acquaintances, but I didn't always spend my spare evenings propping up the bar at the Faversham nursing a pint of Theakston and stroking my chin to the latest peripheral sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10173/ | 259 hits
Live Review: Tunng with Tinariwen
Many great musicians have collaborated over the years but no collaboration is as exciting as this: a folk-electronica group and Touareg desert blues musicians from sub-Saharan Africa.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10551/ | 204 hits
Many great musicians have collaborated over the years but no collaboration is as exciting as this: a folk-electronica group and Touareg desert blues musicians from sub-Saharan Africa.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10551/ | 204 hits
CD Review: The Bundesrats - Half Finished Horse
'Half Finished Horse,' the debut EP from Wakefield's The Bundesrats, takes the oompa-oompa, carnival-esque beats of Madness, and puts them together with jaunty, ska-punk keyboard refrains, and a frontman who seems to think he's providing the vocals to an opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10897/ | 161 hits
'Half Finished Horse,' the debut EP from Wakefield's The Bundesrats, takes the oompa-oompa, carnival-esque beats of Madness, and puts them together with jaunty, ska-punk keyboard refrains, and a frontman who seems to think he's providing the vocals to an opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10897/ | 161 hits
CD Review: Fightstar - Be Human
Fightstar's third full-length, 'Be Human' finally sees the concept-loving, inherently theatrical post-hardcore band hook up with an orchestra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10730/ | 472 hits
Fightstar's third full-length, 'Be Human' finally sees the concept-loving, inherently theatrical post-hardcore band hook up with an orchestra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10730/ | 472 hits
CD Review: Daniel Pearson - Satellites
Debut full-length from Leeds-based singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson is a predominantly alt-country record, which occasionally uses dual vocals and electric guitars to bring some variety to an album that isn't content to just churn out acoustic ditties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11339/ | 343 hits
Debut full-length from Leeds-based singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson is a predominantly alt-country record, which occasionally uses dual vocals and electric guitars to bring some variety to an album that isn't content to just churn out acoustic ditties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11339/ | 343 hits
CD Review: Chickenhawk - A. Or Not?
Following on from their debut full length, Leeds' Chickenhawk release three track EP 'A. Or Not?' EP opener 'I hate this, do you like it?' throws the listener in at the deep end, with a stormy introduction of chugging riffs gathering to a brief peak of rioting drums and shrapnel guitars, before the drums settle into a steady, background rumble, shot through with urgently squealing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10975/ | 278 hits
Following on from their debut full length, Leeds' Chickenhawk release three track EP 'A. Or Not?' EP opener 'I hate this, do you like it?' throws the listener in at the deep end, with a stormy introduction of chugging riffs gathering to a brief peak of rioting drums and shrapnel guitars, before the drums settle into a steady, background rumble, shot through with urgently squealing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10975/ | 278 hits
CD Review: Nightmare Of You - s/t
Eggs in one basket time - quite simply Nightmare Of You are going to be the biggest thing in rock come 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6505/ | 631 hits
Eggs in one basket time - quite simply Nightmare Of You are going to be the biggest thing in rock come 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6505/ | 631 hits
CD Review: Boe Weaver - Boe Weaver
Boe Weaver's self-titled debut album, is nine instrumental tracks that take the elevator-music blueprint, and imbue it with just enough hooks to make each song distinct and memorable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12517/ | 93 hits
Boe Weaver's self-titled debut album, is nine instrumental tracks that take the elevator-music blueprint, and imbue it with just enough hooks to make each song distinct and memorable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12517/ | 93 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/ | 450 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/ | 450 hits
CD Review: The Durbervilles - Alternative Route to All Destinations
The Durbervilles have returned to prominence with their radio show (Sundays 2pm, BBC Leeds) and with the release of their overdue third album Alternative Route To All Destinations - a phrase with meanings zipping about in it like a pinball, scoring points on Alt Country and a few more on Folk Roots, against a colourful background of the band's wanderings since their previous collection three years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7700/ | 251 hits
The Durbervilles have returned to prominence with their radio show (Sundays 2pm, BBC Leeds) and with the release of their overdue third album Alternative Route To All Destinations - a phrase with meanings zipping about in it like a pinball, scoring points on Alt Country and a few more on Folk Roots, against a colourful background of the band's wanderings since their previous collection three years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7700/ | 251 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/ | 220 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/ | 220 hits
CD Review: The Like - Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
The Like are three extremely photogenic waiflike females who make self-confessed indie-pop. Unfortunately, their reliance on their own aesthetic appeal means the actual quality of the music falls by the wayside.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6776/ | 131 hits
The Like are three extremely photogenic waiflike females who make self-confessed indie-pop. Unfortunately, their reliance on their own aesthetic appeal means the actual quality of the music falls by the wayside.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6776/ | 131 hits
CD Review: Metric - Fantasies
'Fantasies,' the fourth full-length from Metric opens with recent single 'Help I'm Alive,' which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its blend of rock, indie and electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10575/ | 255 hits
'Fantasies,' the fourth full-length from Metric opens with recent single 'Help I'm Alive,' which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its blend of rock, indie and electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10575/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Aidan Smith - Allotments
'A trip through London, Paris and the Nag's Head' is what I was promised when I first looked at the promotional blurb on the front of the CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9457/ | 366 hits
'A trip through London, Paris and the Nag's Head' is what I was promised when I first looked at the promotional blurb on the front of the CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9457/ | 366 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/ | 208 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/ | 208 hits
Live Review: The Xenith Sound + The Humour + The Echo
Sweat drips from every pore; they bleed your life and finances here folks. Here been the cockpit. Atmosphere is sold in bags, buckets even.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6657/ | 986 hits
Sweat drips from every pore; they bleed your life and finances here folks. Here been the cockpit. Atmosphere is sold in bags, buckets even.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6657/ | 986 hits
Live Review: Detroit Social Club + Renaissance Dolls
After being 'meeted and greeted' at The Cockpit's entrance by a surprisingly long queue of angst-ridden looking, 'scene kids', I thought I'd been mistaken; I came tonight with the impression that Detroit Social Club were a typical, indie, lad-rock outfit and 'the saviours of British guitar music' - well, at least that's what the Internet told me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12387/ | 205 hits
After being 'meeted and greeted' at The Cockpit's entrance by a surprisingly long queue of angst-ridden looking, 'scene kids', I thought I'd been mistaken; I came tonight with the impression that Detroit Social Club were a typical, indie, lad-rock outfit and 'the saviours of British guitar music' - well, at least that's what the Internet told me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12387/ | 205 hits
CD Review: Madame Pamita - Wax Works
Madame Pamita's 'Wax Works' debut is one of those rare CDs where it really isn't about the music. The thirteen tracks that make up her musical debut are completely eclipsed by this album's backstory, method of production, packaging, and the press release that comes complete with tales of Madame Pamita's live performances.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10687/ | 241 hits
Madame Pamita's 'Wax Works' debut is one of those rare CDs where it really isn't about the music. The thirteen tracks that make up her musical debut are completely eclipsed by this album's backstory, method of production, packaging, and the press release that comes complete with tales of Madame Pamita's live performances.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10687/ | 241 hits
Live Review: Hundred Reasons + 65 Days Of Static + Keiko
The Hundred Reasons journey is probably a blueprint many bands will not attempt to imitate. It's been one plagued by both in house bad decisions and the most malicious of record label misdemeanour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6589/ | 285 hits
The Hundred Reasons journey is probably a blueprint many bands will not attempt to imitate. It's been one plagued by both in house bad decisions and the most malicious of record label misdemeanour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6589/ | 285 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/ | 175 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/ | 175 hits
Live Review: Youthmovie Soundtrack Strategies + Threekseven + 65 Days Of Static + The Black Helicopters
Whiskas - Transmission promoter and tonight's doorman - is stressed. The doors are open, thirty punters are milling around already and The Black Helicopters are still sound checking.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2387/ | 1,406 hits
Whiskas - Transmission promoter and tonight's doorman - is stressed. The doors are open, thirty punters are milling around already and The Black Helicopters are still sound checking.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2387/ | 1,406 hits
Live Review: The Summerfield + The Boy Tate
The room downstairs at Joseph's Well had been taken over by tables and chairs and subtle candlelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1155/ | 137 hits
The room downstairs at Joseph's Well had been taken over by tables and chairs and subtle candlelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1155/ | 137 hits
CD Review: Alestorm - Black Sails At Midnight
'Black Sails At Midnight' is one of those rare albums that'll leave you wondering "why has no-one tried this before?" Scottish four piece Alestorm take the gimmicky-but-actually-pretty-fun battle metal formula popularised by European metal bands such as Turisas, and replace references to Odin and Vikings with tales of quests, treasure and wenches.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10742/ | 969 hits
'Black Sails At Midnight' is one of those rare albums that'll leave you wondering "why has no-one tried this before?" Scottish four piece Alestorm take the gimmicky-but-actually-pretty-fun battle metal formula popularised by European metal bands such as Turisas, and replace references to Odin and Vikings with tales of quests, treasure and wenches.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10742/ | 969 hits
CD Review: One Day, After School... - Prolefeed
After appearing on several Geek Pie and Philophobia compilations, and releasing a demo earlier in the year, One Day, After School...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10889/ | 129 hits
After appearing on several Geek Pie and Philophobia compilations, and releasing a demo earlier in the year, One Day, After School...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10889/ | 129 hits
CD Review: Daybreakers - The Dawn Approaches
The debut EP from Leeds based Daybreakers makes liberal use of a jazz triple-header of trombone, trumpet and saxophone, in addition to the usual guitars and drums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10614/ | 127 hits
The debut EP from Leeds based Daybreakers makes liberal use of a jazz triple-header of trombone, trumpet and saxophone, in addition to the usual guitars and drums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10614/ | 127 hits
CD Review: Young Professionals - Pleasure Time
I am a very easily confused person. I hold the Guinness World Record in Stupidity for asking a friend of mine, in a tone of complete seriousness and slight concern, "Tom, what day of the week is Thursday the 25th of October, please?" Therefore, the level of bewilderment currently accruing and simmering away in the vaults of fluff at the back of my brain is slowly but perceptibly rising.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6114/ | 310 hits
I am a very easily confused person. I hold the Guinness World Record in Stupidity for asking a friend of mine, in a tone of complete seriousness and slight concern, "Tom, what day of the week is Thursday the 25th of October, please?" Therefore, the level of bewilderment currently accruing and simmering away in the vaults of fluff at the back of my brain is slowly but perceptibly rising.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6114/ | 310 hits
CD Review: Red Light Company - Fine Fascination
'Fine Fascination' is an album that makes no efforts to disguise its ambitions: it's an album that wants to fill stadiums, and it sounds fittingly huge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10726/ | 306 hits
'Fine Fascination' is an album that makes no efforts to disguise its ambitions: it's an album that wants to fill stadiums, and it sounds fittingly huge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10726/ | 306 hits
Live Review: The Icarus Line + Modey Lemon + Colour Of Fire
Colour of Fire, acclaimed local(ish) alt-rockers, opened up tonight in front of a reasonable crowd. Having just finished a considerable UK tour, they didn't seem at all tired, or perturbed to back in their regular gigging territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2616/ | 759 hits
Colour of Fire, acclaimed local(ish) alt-rockers, opened up tonight in front of a reasonable crowd. Having just finished a considerable UK tour, they didn't seem at all tired, or perturbed to back in their regular gigging territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2616/ | 759 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Some Things Still Matter
To celebrate their one year anniversary, Leeds-based record label Philophobia release a sixteen track compilation of some of the bands they've worked with over the past twelve months, with a few additional bands thrown in for good measure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10964/ | 260 hits
To celebrate their one year anniversary, Leeds-based record label Philophobia release a sixteen track compilation of some of the bands they've worked with over the past twelve months, with a few additional bands thrown in for good measure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10964/ | 260 hits
CD Review: Steer - Sketches
This is essentially a standard 4-track demo, albeit a topsy turvey one. Two of the best tracks from the band's debut album A Song For Gill and 2 sneak previews from the forthcoming album Loved And Lost due out in the very near future.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3032/ | 307 hits
This is essentially a standard 4-track demo, albeit a topsy turvey one. Two of the best tracks from the band's debut album A Song For Gill and 2 sneak previews from the forthcoming album Loved And Lost due out in the very near future.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3032/ | 307 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/ | 250 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/ | 250 hits
CD Review: Goldie Lookin' Chain - ASBO4Life
'ASBO4Life' is one of the strangest albums I've heard in a while. In an ideal world new material would be judged purely on its own merits, but when a group has previously always followed such a rigid and distinctive formula, it's impossible not to expect more of the same.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10749/ | 383 hits
'ASBO4Life' is one of the strangest albums I've heard in a while. In an ideal world new material would be judged purely on its own merits, but when a group has previously always followed such a rigid and distinctive formula, it's impossible not to expect more of the same.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10749/ | 383 hits
Live Review: 30 Day Hex + Invention of Hands + Glissando + Cipher
Mmmmm it's a bit nippy out! So I took the car, unfortunately the heater took so long to get going I was still cold (going blue actually) when I arrived.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/733/ | 179 hits
Mmmmm it's a bit nippy out! So I took the car, unfortunately the heater took so long to get going I was still cold (going blue actually) when I arrived.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/733/ | 179 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/ | 253 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/ | 253 hits
Live Review: The Maccabees + Bombay Bicycle Club + The Big Pink + The Drums
Still excited from my interview with Hugo from The Maccabees, I found myself the first person in the venue, poised on my little seat on the first row of the balcony, perfectly positioned to see the avid fans filtering in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12413/ | 288 hits
Still excited from my interview with Hugo from The Maccabees, I found myself the first person in the venue, poised on my little seat on the first row of the balcony, perfectly positioned to see the avid fans filtering in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12413/ | 288 hits
CD Review: Kong - Snake Magnet
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 361 hits
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 361 hits
CD Review: The Scaramanga Six - Cabin Fever
"Glad you all could join me, on another pointless journey". So begins the 2nd album proper of Wrath's finest premium export The Scaramanga Six.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3022/ | 458 hits
"Glad you all could join me, on another pointless journey". So begins the 2nd album proper of Wrath's finest premium export The Scaramanga Six.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3022/ | 458 hits
CD Review: Gay For Johnny Depp - Manthology
Gay For Johnny Depp's 'Manthology' is a career-spanning retrospective to put all other retrospectives to shame: a whopping thirty-one track roundup of the band's entire recorded output to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11582/ | 374 hits
Gay For Johnny Depp's 'Manthology' is a career-spanning retrospective to put all other retrospectives to shame: a whopping thirty-one track roundup of the band's entire recorded output to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11582/ | 374 hits
User Article: DAN AUDIO INTERVIEW
BEN BRADFORD GETS THE DETAIL IN THIS CANDID INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12352/ | 43 hits
BEN BRADFORD GETS THE DETAIL IN THIS CANDID INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12352/ | 43 hits
Interview: Senser
Jessica Thornsby interviewed James Barrett, the bassist for Senser
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11198/ | 540 hits
Jessica Thornsby interviewed James Barrett, the bassist for Senser
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11198/ | 540 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/ | 420 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/ | 420 hits
Live Review: Bloodhound Gang + Electric Eel Shock
For all of those about to read, if you know either of these bands then you will most certainly know what will be coming up in this review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6009/ | 2,636 hits
For all of those about to read, if you know either of these bands then you will most certainly know what will be coming up in this review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6009/ | 2,636 hits