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Band Profile: Ben Parcell
Catchy Pop-Folk Singer/Songwriter from Yorkshire U.K
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15484/ | 67 hits
Catchy Pop-Folk Singer/Songwriter from Yorkshire U.K
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15484/ | 67 hits
CD Review: Harmacy - Carla's Song
I was lucky enough to review Harmacy's first offering. They must have liked what I wrote because they sent me another one!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6529/ | 373 hits
I was lucky enough to review Harmacy's first offering. They must have liked what I wrote because they sent me another one!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6529/ | 373 hits
CD Review: The Ryes - How Come Loretta
Having heard a lot of good things about The Ryes it was with great interest I loaded their CD into my iTunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9921/ | 250 hits
Having heard a lot of good things about The Ryes it was with great interest I loaded their CD into my iTunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9921/ | 250 hits
CD Review: Boy Kill Boy - No Conversation
It's been over 12 months since I've heard anything from Boy Kill Boy so I was interested to hear what they'd been able to produce after such a long wait.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8997/ | 276 hits
It's been over 12 months since I've heard anything from Boy Kill Boy so I was interested to hear what they'd been able to produce after such a long wait.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8997/ | 276 hits
CD Review: Volcanoes - Fruits of the Fuzz EP
If there's ever a better time to use the term 'don't judge a book by its cover' it has to be now. When I saw the cover of the Volcanoes E.P.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10121/ | 264 hits
If there's ever a better time to use the term 'don't judge a book by its cover' it has to be now. When I saw the cover of the Volcanoes E.P.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10121/ | 264 hits
CD Review: 30 Seconds to Mars - The Kill
Every so often a really catchy metal/rock song comes along where people stand up and take notice. With the nominations and awards this song has gained, 30 Seconds To Mars are currently hot stuff, riding the waves of success.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8876/ | 1,236 hits
Every so often a really catchy metal/rock song comes along where people stand up and take notice. With the nominations and awards this song has gained, 30 Seconds To Mars are currently hot stuff, riding the waves of success.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8876/ | 1,236 hits
CD Review: Ash - Orpheus
Kicking off like a Monster Magnet song Ash seem to be showing signs of rocking a lot harder these days.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2621/ | 460 hits
Kicking off like a Monster Magnet song Ash seem to be showing signs of rocking a lot harder these days.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2621/ | 460 hits
CD Review: Levellers - Burn America Burn
'Burn America Burn' is the second single taken from the Levellers' upcoming 'Letters From The Underground' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9714/ | 581 hits
'Burn America Burn' is the second single taken from the Levellers' upcoming 'Letters From The Underground' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9714/ | 581 hits
CD Review: HIM - Wings Of A Butterfly
This formulaic piece of Finnish Scandinavian rock metal offers precious little to tantalise the eardrums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4263/ | 1,039 hits
This formulaic piece of Finnish Scandinavian rock metal offers precious little to tantalise the eardrums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4263/ | 1,039 hits
CD Review: Sia - Clap Your Hands
The lead single from Sia's forthcoming 'We Are Born' album, is nothing if not obvious. Imagine a snappy pop song with a brisk, electro backbone and an electro-pop chorus where Sia warbles "clap your hands!" in her distinctive, quivering drawl against the sound of someone doing just that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12816/ | 272 hits
The lead single from Sia's forthcoming 'We Are Born' album, is nothing if not obvious. Imagine a snappy pop song with a brisk, electro backbone and an electro-pop chorus where Sia warbles "clap your hands!" in her distinctive, quivering drawl against the sound of someone doing just that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12816/ | 272 hits
CD Review: The Stills - Changes Are No Good
Changes Are No Good is a truly moving musical experience. A song that creeps up on you when you least expect it and takes hold like nothing else.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2622/ | 316 hits
Changes Are No Good is a truly moving musical experience. A song that creeps up on you when you least expect it and takes hold like nothing else.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2622/ | 316 hits
CD Review: Ash - End of the World
Ash's latest single 'End Of The World' is the bands third release from the album 'Twilight Of Innocence'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8841/ | 263 hits
Ash's latest single 'End Of The World' is the bands third release from the album 'Twilight Of Innocence'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8841/ | 263 hits
CD Review: Piskie Sits - Churp Churp
The summer is slowly starting to look like it may happen, with bursts of morning sunshine making the hideous snow a distant memory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12554/ | 362 hits
The summer is slowly starting to look like it may happen, with bursts of morning sunshine making the hideous snow a distant memory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12554/ | 362 hits
CD Review: One Night Only - It's About Time
Now, don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with One Night Only. Certainly, they are very accomplished musicians, seem to be nice people and are liked enough by the British public (who voted a dog through to the final of Britain's Got Talent remember) to have two Top 40 singles and a Top Ten album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9616/ | 232 hits
Now, don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with One Night Only. Certainly, they are very accomplished musicians, seem to be nice people and are liked enough by the British public (who voted a dog through to the final of Britain's Got Talent remember) to have two Top 40 singles and a Top Ten album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9616/ | 232 hits
CD Review: Polytechnic - Cold Hearted Business
Manchester-based Polytechnic's latest release 'Cold Hearted Business' is a song about the reality of being involved in the music business.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8201/ | 212 hits
Manchester-based Polytechnic's latest release 'Cold Hearted Business' is a song about the reality of being involved in the music business.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8201/ | 212 hits
CD Review: Acacia Avenue - Untitled
South Yorkshire 3 piece who wear their influences on their sleeves - Clash, Ramones, Sham 69. (Isn't Acacia Avenue an Iron Maiden song?) Catchy foot tapping punk and roll - heard it a hundred times before but 99 times it's been done a lot worse than these boys play it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2472/ | 296 hits
South Yorkshire 3 piece who wear their influences on their sleeves - Clash, Ramones, Sham 69. (Isn't Acacia Avenue an Iron Maiden song?) Catchy foot tapping punk and roll - heard it a hundred times before but 99 times it's been done a lot worse than these boys play it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2472/ | 296 hits
News Article: New *Cor Amor* material
Hello all, In the next week Cor Amor will have another awesome song for you all! The guys wer in the studio last week writing and recording and will be putting another demo up in the next few days!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13138/ | 185 hits
Hello all, In the next week Cor Amor will have another awesome song for you all! The guys wer in the studio last week writing and recording and will be putting another demo up in the next few days!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13138/ | 185 hits
CD Review: Hot Club De Paris - My Little Haunting
A few of my friends have been raving about Hot Club De Paris for quite a while now so I thought I'd take the opportunity to get acquainted with them via this single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10087/ | 232 hits
A few of my friends have been raving about Hot Club De Paris for quite a while now so I thought I'd take the opportunity to get acquainted with them via this single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10087/ | 232 hits
CD Review: The Audition - Self-Titled Album
The Chicagoan quartet are back on top form with their third studio album, simply entitled 'Self-Titled Album.' This is the band's first release since the departure of original bassist and founding member Joe Lussa and the follow up to 2008's 'Champion.' The opening track 'The Running Man' is an upbeat song with a catchy chorus and an electric mix of drums and rhythm guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10860/ | 192 hits
The Chicagoan quartet are back on top form with their third studio album, simply entitled 'Self-Titled Album.' This is the band's first release since the departure of original bassist and founding member Joe Lussa and the follow up to 2008's 'Champion.' The opening track 'The Running Man' is an upbeat song with a catchy chorus and an electric mix of drums and rhythm guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10860/ | 192 hits
CD Review: The Ordinary Boys - Week In, Week Out
Here's yet another over hyped band from the NME school of how to rock. It's very strange how exciting "new" bands these days seem to be ripping off old bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2556/ | 383 hits
Here's yet another over hyped band from the NME school of how to rock. It's very strange how exciting "new" bands these days seem to be ripping off old bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2556/ | 383 hits
CD Review: The Black Box Revelation - I Think I Like You
'I Think I Like You,' taken from The Black Box Revelation's 'Set Your Head On Fire' album, is another taste of their trademark bluesy rock and roll.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11001/ | 220 hits
'I Think I Like You,' taken from The Black Box Revelation's 'Set Your Head On Fire' album, is another taste of their trademark bluesy rock and roll.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11001/ | 220 hits
CD Review: The Mt. Sierra Trip - The Mt. Sierra Trip
Halifax's The Mt. Sierra Trip are here to take you on a dreamy, psychedelic five song journey. From the opening feedback drenched chords of 'Colbalt, Idaho', to the swirling outro of closer 'Karis', this is an impressive debut from a band that shows promise throughout.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16540/ | 354 hits
Halifax's The Mt. Sierra Trip are here to take you on a dreamy, psychedelic five song journey. From the opening feedback drenched chords of 'Colbalt, Idaho', to the swirling outro of closer 'Karis', this is an impressive debut from a band that shows promise throughout.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16540/ | 354 hits
CD Review: Tripped And Falling - Ashes and Ember
Tripped And Falling, who are massive in their homeland of Trinidad And Tobago re-located to London in hopes of making it big over here in 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8362/ | 266 hits
Tripped And Falling, who are massive in their homeland of Trinidad And Tobago re-located to London in hopes of making it big over here in 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8362/ | 266 hits
CD Review: The Hedrons - Heatseeker
With the noise of American hardcore, driving, distorted guitars, but with indie vocals over the top, these Glaswegian lasses are similar vocally to Juliette and the Licks, minus of course the male Licks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7803/ | 282 hits
With the noise of American hardcore, driving, distorted guitars, but with indie vocals over the top, these Glaswegian lasses are similar vocally to Juliette and the Licks, minus of course the male Licks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7803/ | 282 hits
CD Review: Knock Out Kaine - Kandy Kaine
With riffs to rival Slash, and vocals that seem to have just leapt out from a Guns N Roses record, this EP has a great rocking, metal feel to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14430/ | 564 hits
With riffs to rival Slash, and vocals that seem to have just leapt out from a Guns N Roses record, this EP has a great rocking, metal feel to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14430/ | 564 hits
CD Review: The Shermans - Venom
The Shermans' previous single, 'Calling It Wrong' reached number twenty three in the UK indie charts, and follow up single 'Venom' is surely a strong contender for an even higher chart position, as this is maddeningly catchy indie-rock at its best.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10572/ | 832 hits
The Shermans' previous single, 'Calling It Wrong' reached number twenty three in the UK indie charts, and follow up single 'Venom' is surely a strong contender for an even higher chart position, as this is maddeningly catchy indie-rock at its best.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10572/ | 832 hits
CD Review: Bastion 4 - The Tale Of Gideon Strange
There appears to be an uncanny tendency for singles that are described on their press blurbs as "infectiously summer-sounding" to make their way into my possession when the weather is generously providing me with the chance to experience first-hand what it might be like to be drowned in a tidal-wave of piss whilst making my way through a Norwegian tundra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3385/ | 808 hits
There appears to be an uncanny tendency for singles that are described on their press blurbs as "infectiously summer-sounding" to make their way into my possession when the weather is generously providing me with the chance to experience first-hand what it might be like to be drowned in a tidal-wave of piss whilst making my way through a Norwegian tundra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3385/ | 808 hits
CD Review: Elviss - Not Enough EP
Not named after the king himself Elviss is one of your classic teenage punk band with some 21st century technology occasionally thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3437/ | 1,342 hits
Not named after the king himself Elviss is one of your classic teenage punk band with some 21st century technology occasionally thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3437/ | 1,342 hits
CD Review: The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots pt. 1
This is genius. What a random concept for a song, and this is totally fictional. With great lyrics such as "she's gotta be strong to defeat them, so she's taken lots of vitamins" coupled with the fantastic noises coming from...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/502/ | 278 hits
This is genius. What a random concept for a song, and this is totally fictional. With great lyrics such as "she's gotta be strong to defeat them, so she's taken lots of vitamins" coupled with the fantastic noises coming from...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/502/ | 278 hits
CD Review: Piskie Sits - What Is The Point?
According to the press release, this two-track CD I hold in my grubby little hands is the Piskie Sits' first proper single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7151/ | 1,694 hits
According to the press release, this two-track CD I hold in my grubby little hands is the Piskie Sits' first proper single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7151/ | 1,694 hits
CD Review: Kid Samson - Untitled
The Kid Samson CD has two tracks: "For the Love of an Eskimo" and "Photos of Dead Pets". You can buy it for £2 through their pretty looking Web site.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/419/ | 237 hits
The Kid Samson CD has two tracks: "For the Love of an Eskimo" and "Photos of Dead Pets". You can buy it for £2 through their pretty looking Web site.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/419/ | 237 hits
CD Review: Three Random Words - Untitled
Remember those bands you had when you were in school? The one I was in, unfortunately, split up after a while, but I'm convinced we'd sound like this if we had kept it together.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2719/ | 567 hits
Remember those bands you had when you were in school? The one I was in, unfortunately, split up after a while, but I'm convinced we'd sound like this if we had kept it together.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2719/ | 567 hits
CD Review: Vegas Nights - Touch & Feel / It Came As No Surprise
'Touch & Feel / It Came As No Surprise' is the debut double A side from Vegas Nights. With the press release claiming the band "manages to not only cross eras but portray them with its musical sounds," I was certainly intrigued.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11227/ | 307 hits
'Touch & Feel / It Came As No Surprise' is the debut double A side from Vegas Nights. With the press release claiming the band "manages to not only cross eras but portray them with its musical sounds," I was certainly intrigued.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11227/ | 307 hits
CD Review: Drat - Brittle Pale Blue EP
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 553 hits
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 553 hits
CD Review: The Pigeon Detectives - Say It Like You Mean It
Seemingly free from pretension The Pigeon Detectives are back with what they do so well, a 3 minute indie-pop song about love, lust and romance with a repetitive, catchy chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10205/ | 407 hits
Seemingly free from pretension The Pigeon Detectives are back with what they do so well, a 3 minute indie-pop song about love, lust and romance with a repetitive, catchy chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10205/ | 407 hits
CD Review: Anti-Flag - The Terror State
Anti-Flag are a 5-piece melodic punk band from Pennsylvania, USA. As their name suggests they are a band with some deep-rooted political ideals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/661/ | 2,268 hits
Anti-Flag are a 5-piece melodic punk band from Pennsylvania, USA. As their name suggests they are a band with some deep-rooted political ideals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/661/ | 2,268 hits
CD Review: Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing
The second LP from Atlanta band Manchester Orchestra is one they will be hoping can catapult them firmly into the public eye.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10970/ | 253 hits
The second LP from Atlanta band Manchester Orchestra is one they will be hoping can catapult them firmly into the public eye.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10970/ | 253 hits
CD Review: One Night Only - Started A Fire
Brian May reforming the original line up of Queen. Britney Spears performing on stage like her ball of a life isn't rolling down into the gutter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9432/ | 312 hits
Brian May reforming the original line up of Queen. Britney Spears performing on stage like her ball of a life isn't rolling down into the gutter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9432/ | 312 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/ | 575 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/ | 575 hits
CD Review: Bloc Party - Little Thoughts
From the opening of this song the bass drum hits every beat, the four on the floor providing the engine for the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2899/ | 826 hits
From the opening of this song the bass drum hits every beat, the four on the floor providing the engine for the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2899/ | 826 hits
Band Profile: Tom McKenzie
A solo artist from Bradford and Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14142/ | 196 hits
A solo artist from Bradford and Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14142/ | 196 hits
CD Review: Recess - Untitled
Quick refresh on Recess. This Recess is not the "grunge Recess" that has been reviewed a couple of times in the live section over the past month or so.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/187/ | 204 hits
Quick refresh on Recess. This Recess is not the "grunge Recess" that has been reviewed a couple of times in the live section over the past month or so.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/187/ | 204 hits
CD Review: 30 Seconds To Mars - Attack
Not much of a build up to this song; after the electronic and very clean sounding guitar melody, it's into the vocals then onto throat ripping screaming.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7909/ | 293 hits
Not much of a build up to this song; after the electronic and very clean sounding guitar melody, it's into the vocals then onto throat ripping screaming.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7909/ | 293 hits
CD Review: Evil Nine - Icicles
'Icicles,' the third single from Evil Nine's 'They Live' album features Seraphim (of 'No Surrender' fame) on vocals, and his contributions are undoubtedly this song's strongest asset.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10523/ | 215 hits
'Icicles,' the third single from Evil Nine's 'They Live' album features Seraphim (of 'No Surrender' fame) on vocals, and his contributions are undoubtedly this song's strongest asset.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10523/ | 215 hits
CD Review: Parka - Disco Dancer
I remember getting very excited about Parka when I first saw them at a gig at the end of 2006, and it's been a long time in the coming but at last they've released the high-octane track "Disco Dancer" as their second single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9149/ | 287 hits
I remember getting very excited about Parka when I first saw them at a gig at the end of 2006, and it's been a long time in the coming but at last they've released the high-octane track "Disco Dancer" as their second single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9149/ | 287 hits
CD Review: ChapterXIII - Valentine
'Valentine' by Bristol-based Chapter xiii is a melodic hard rock song with a classy, old school swagger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10413/ | 218 hits
'Valentine' by Bristol-based Chapter xiii is a melodic hard rock song with a classy, old school swagger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10413/ | 218 hits
Live Review: Mizkarrage of Justice + Trash Heap Heroes
Trash Heap Heroes A 3-piece band that looked that part and sounded it as well, heavily influenced by punk bands such as Blink 182 and Green Day they produced some well organised riffs and some very professional solos from the young guitarist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/704/ | 202 hits
Trash Heap Heroes A 3-piece band that looked that part and sounded it as well, heavily influenced by punk bands such as Blink 182 and Green Day they produced some well organised riffs and some very professional solos from the young guitarist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/704/ | 202 hits
CD Review: Paper Cuts - Born On A Slippery Slope
If any bands were to be related to the late At the Drive-in then Paper Cuts would the immature cousin from across the pond whom the family hate to visit at Christmas as they're the ones who get blind drunk and try to hit on your mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6147/ | 251 hits
If any bands were to be related to the late At the Drive-in then Paper Cuts would the immature cousin from across the pond whom the family hate to visit at Christmas as they're the ones who get blind drunk and try to hit on your mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6147/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Kinesis - Forever Reeling
Kinesis. One of those bands whose name keeps popping up, but I have no idea what they do or sound like or even if they have horns and tails.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/575/ | 425 hits
Kinesis. One of those bands whose name keeps popping up, but I have no idea what they do or sound like or even if they have horns and tails.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/575/ | 425 hits
CD Review: All Time Low - Nothing Personal
Just in time for a slice of summer pop punk action, All Time Low release their second album 'Nothing Personal.' Hyped up on certain blogs and by fans who loved 'So Wrong, Its Right,' you would think there would be pressure on the band to deliver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10939/ | 588 hits
Just in time for a slice of summer pop punk action, All Time Low release their second album 'Nothing Personal.' Hyped up on certain blogs and by fans who loved 'So Wrong, Its Right,' you would think there would be pressure on the band to deliver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10939/ | 588 hits
CD Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Oh My God
The debut single from Kaiser Chiefs is quintessentially British guitar pop. And loveably so. Keys - in whatever form - are prominent from the off, introduced via the almost single fingered tinkering of the intro, and at around 3 minutes in there's an "A Day In The Life" like moment, where all parties, including, paradoxically, quietly-screamed vocals, get to build up the sound before heading into a chorus repeat and then fade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2613/ | 1,893 hits
The debut single from Kaiser Chiefs is quintessentially British guitar pop. And loveably so. Keys - in whatever form - are prominent from the off, introduced via the almost single fingered tinkering of the intro, and at around 3 minutes in there's an "A Day In The Life" like moment, where all parties, including, paradoxically, quietly-screamed vocals, get to build up the sound before heading into a chorus repeat and then fade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2613/ | 1,893 hits
CD Review: Parka - Better Anyway
Parka's third single "Better Anyway" is another fast paced, Madchester influenced, 3 minute indie-pop song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9471/ | 203 hits
Parka's third single "Better Anyway" is another fast paced, Madchester influenced, 3 minute indie-pop song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9471/ | 203 hits
CD Review: Fightstar - One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours
On the initial listen to this album it doesn't seem to be the album that this band are capable of. Starter song '99' does nothing to move this band along in anyone's opinion whether good or bad, and the standout songs initially are track five 'death car' and track ten 'Tannhauser', simply for the bruising head bashing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8831/ | 689 hits
On the initial listen to this album it doesn't seem to be the album that this band are capable of. Starter song '99' does nothing to move this band along in anyone's opinion whether good or bad, and the standout songs initially are track five 'death car' and track ten 'Tannhauser', simply for the bruising head bashing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8831/ | 689 hits
CD Review: Clayhill - Small Circle
Viva la Britpop! There's been a lot of talk lately about the resurrection of that old forgotten genre of Britpop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3186/ | 1,234 hits
Viva la Britpop! There's been a lot of talk lately about the resurrection of that old forgotten genre of Britpop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3186/ | 1,234 hits
CD Review: Simple Kid - Truck On
An appropriately named track, opening with an engine being turned on and then proceeds to take the listener down a musical freeway riding on a catchy beat with an acoustic guitar and a harmonica for company.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2527/ | 299 hits
An appropriately named track, opening with an engine being turned on and then proceeds to take the listener down a musical freeway riding on a catchy beat with an acoustic guitar and a harmonica for company.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2527/ | 299 hits
CD Review: Hearts & Souls - There's Something About Francis
Considering this is the debut single from the Leeds' 4 piece, it seems surprisingly easy for them to write a song that pleases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14431/ | 402 hits
Considering this is the debut single from the Leeds' 4 piece, it seems surprisingly easy for them to write a song that pleases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14431/ | 402 hits
CD Review: Funeral for a Friend - Roses for the Dead
The fact that you clicked on this link means you probably already know what to expect from these Welsh pop-hardcore champions, and with "Roses for the Dead" you'd be right on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6416/ | 281 hits
The fact that you clicked on this link means you probably already know what to expect from these Welsh pop-hardcore champions, and with "Roses for the Dead" you'd be right on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6416/ | 281 hits
CD Review: Shirley Lee - The Smack of Pavement In Your Face
'The Smack Of Pavement In Your Face' is taken from Spearmint frontman, Shirley Lee's new self-titled debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10275/ | 247 hits
'The Smack Of Pavement In Your Face' is taken from Spearmint frontman, Shirley Lee's new self-titled debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10275/ | 247 hits
CD Review: The Voyeurs - If I'm Right / World
The Voyeurs certainly know how to do good pop music, yet make it listenable for the most 'alternative' of music fan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4011/ | 1,575 hits
The Voyeurs certainly know how to do good pop music, yet make it listenable for the most 'alternative' of music fan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4011/ | 1,575 hits
CD Review: Simple Kid - The Average Man
Very rough and raw sounding (we even get a little laugh left in the vocal track) this a Dylan-esque little ditty that's verses are stronger than it's chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/609/ | 310 hits
Very rough and raw sounding (we even get a little laugh left in the vocal track) this a Dylan-esque little ditty that's verses are stronger than it's chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/609/ | 310 hits
CD Review: Performance - The Unconsoled
As soon as the intro-electronica is thankfully cut out by some driving guitar and snare; Perfomance seem like they mean business.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13465/ | 244 hits
As soon as the intro-electronica is thankfully cut out by some driving guitar and snare; Perfomance seem like they mean business.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13465/ | 244 hits
CD Review: Remo - Let It Go
Remo are from the growing collection of "alternative" rock bands hailing from the city of Bradford lately.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10/ | 215 hits
Remo are from the growing collection of "alternative" rock bands hailing from the city of Bradford lately.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10/ | 215 hits
Live Review: Metro Station
Forming in LA in 2006, the young energetic 5 piece, Metro Station, have built up an incredible whirlwind of support, with a highly acclaimed self-titled debut album released in late 2007, this band have a lot to prove across the pond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10373/ | 430 hits
Forming in LA in 2006, the young energetic 5 piece, Metro Station, have built up an incredible whirlwind of support, with a highly acclaimed self-titled debut album released in late 2007, this band have a lot to prove across the pond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10373/ | 430 hits
CD Review: The Pigeon Detectives - This Is An Emergency
Following on from the success of debut album "Wait For Me", The Pigeon Detectives are back with their first single and title track off the tricky second album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9545/ | 409 hits
Following on from the success of debut album "Wait For Me", The Pigeon Detectives are back with their first single and title track off the tricky second album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9545/ | 409 hits
CD Review: Buen Chico - Giving Your Gifts
Buen Chico? Is this some kind of Latin dance band or something? That's what I first thought when I read the name, but I was pleasantly surprised when I popped on the CD and heard what I would describe as feel good, easy indie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6895/ | 395 hits
Buen Chico? Is this some kind of Latin dance band or something? That's what I first thought when I read the name, but I was pleasantly surprised when I popped on the CD and heard what I would describe as feel good, easy indie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6895/ | 395 hits
CD Review: Samuel Foxton Welles - The Earthquake
The debut single from Samuel Foxton Welles - a man who reportedly lives in caves "somewhere" in North Yorkshire and communicates with the outside world solely through postcards - is initially surprisingly underwhelming for such an eccentric character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10958/ | 217 hits
The debut single from Samuel Foxton Welles - a man who reportedly lives in caves "somewhere" in North Yorkshire and communicates with the outside world solely through postcards - is initially surprisingly underwhelming for such an eccentric character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10958/ | 217 hits
CD Review: Dead Disco - City Place
Girl power. Synth pop. It's in right now and Leeds has a monopoly on cool. Or so it seems. Dead Disco, as their name suggests, are a tad uninspiring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6788/ | 607 hits
Girl power. Synth pop. It's in right now and Leeds has a monopoly on cool. Or so it seems. Dead Disco, as their name suggests, are a tad uninspiring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6788/ | 607 hits
CD Review: Grandaddy - El Caminos in the West
Just when you thought The Thrills had cornered the summery pop market we get this latest offering from Grandaddy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/611/ | 229 hits
Just when you thought The Thrills had cornered the summery pop market we get this latest offering from Grandaddy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/611/ | 229 hits
CD Review: The Downfall - Atrofeed
To be honest I've never seen Downfall before, never heard a single note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I guess...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2265/ | 493 hits
To be honest I've never seen Downfall before, never heard a single note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I guess...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2265/ | 493 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Elevate, 21 Pop And Indie Gems From The Underground
The beauty about underground albums like 'Elevate' is that they can really surprise you. There are no preconceptions about the artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9683/ | 312 hits
The beauty about underground albums like 'Elevate' is that they can really surprise you. There are no preconceptions about the artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9683/ | 312 hits
CD Review: Codeine Velvet Club - Vanity Kills
'Vanity Kills' is a re-release of the first song Codeine Velvet Club (aka Jon Lawler of The Fratellis, and singer-songwriter Lou Hickey) ever wrote together, but it struts with all the confidence of a band who have been together a lifetime.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12638/ | 376 hits
'Vanity Kills' is a re-release of the first song Codeine Velvet Club (aka Jon Lawler of The Fratellis, and singer-songwriter Lou Hickey) ever wrote together, but it struts with all the confidence of a band who have been together a lifetime.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12638/ | 376 hits
CD Review: I Am Ghost - Bone Garden
'Bone Garden' is the first single to be lifted from I Am Ghost's second album, 'Those We Leave Behind.' It sees them abandon the rock opera of their debut 'Lovers' Requiem' in favour of post-hardcore snarling, galloping drums and wailing guitars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10216/ | 337 hits
'Bone Garden' is the first single to be lifted from I Am Ghost's second album, 'Those We Leave Behind.' It sees them abandon the rock opera of their debut 'Lovers' Requiem' in favour of post-hardcore snarling, galloping drums and wailing guitars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10216/ | 337 hits
CD Review: Bad Beat Revue - Still Cheating
How amazing the Internet is! Stick this CD in your PC and Windows Media Player goes off to check its database only to recognise it as Jose Manuel Ramos with his well known song (???) "Cabeza loca".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/363/ | 1,416 hits
How amazing the Internet is! Stick this CD in your PC and Windows Media Player goes off to check its database only to recognise it as Jose Manuel Ramos with his well known song (???) "Cabeza loca".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/363/ | 1,416 hits
CD Review: Darker My Love - Dear Author
One of the more vigorous tracks from Darker My Love's recent 'Alive As You Are' effort, 'Dear Author's secret weapon is a quirky riff that pogos relentlessly throughout the entirety of the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13286/ | 212 hits
One of the more vigorous tracks from Darker My Love's recent 'Alive As You Are' effort, 'Dear Author's secret weapon is a quirky riff that pogos relentlessly throughout the entirety of the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13286/ | 212 hits
CD Review: Beautiful Feet - Bedroom Demos
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
CD Review: Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On
Despite being a firm believer that the hype surrounding New Yorkshire's success story, Arctic Monkeys, is entirely justified I didn't want to believe the latest hype surrounding them...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7134/ | 1,519 hits
Despite being a firm believer that the hype surrounding New Yorkshire's success story, Arctic Monkeys, is entirely justified I didn't want to believe the latest hype surrounding them...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7134/ | 1,519 hits
CD Review: Buen Chico - Tell 'Em
If I had to define Buen Chico in a few words I would say they are jangly, up-beat indie. "Tell 'Em" is available on free download and is a taster from Buen Chico's forthcoming album release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9991/ | 319 hits
If I had to define Buen Chico in a few words I would say they are jangly, up-beat indie. "Tell 'Em" is available on free download and is a taster from Buen Chico's forthcoming album release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9991/ | 319 hits
CD Review: MGMT - Electric Feel
Even though Brooklyn-based duo MGMT have been around for the best part of six years, it's only been this year that they've really made an impact on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9866/ | 765 hits
Even though Brooklyn-based duo MGMT have been around for the best part of six years, it's only been this year that they've really made an impact on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9866/ | 765 hits
CD Review: Attic Lights - Friday Night Lights
Imagine The Beach Boys, throw in a little of The Feeling with a dash of McFly. Add in string arrangements provided by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John and you get Attic Lights, one of the most promising new bands of the year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10093/ | 565 hits
Imagine The Beach Boys, throw in a little of The Feeling with a dash of McFly. Add in string arrangements provided by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John and you get Attic Lights, one of the most promising new bands of the year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10093/ | 565 hits
CD Review: The Ga Gas - Replica / KO
The Ga Gas are being heavily tipped to be the next big 'rock and roll' band, following the likes of The Darkness and Velvet Revolver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3219/ | 358 hits
The Ga Gas are being heavily tipped to be the next big 'rock and roll' band, following the likes of The Darkness and Velvet Revolver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3219/ | 358 hits
CD Review: Yellow Stripe Nine - Look Sharp EP
Yellow Stripe Nine are a band I've heard of but never heard, until now, and on the basis of this CD I'm wondering why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/237/ | 335 hits
Yellow Stripe Nine are a band I've heard of but never heard, until now, and on the basis of this CD I'm wondering why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/237/ | 335 hits
CD Review: Tempting Kate - Last Change
Tempting Kate are a band that play exciting pop punky stuff. And I don't mean the kind that is plugged away on mtv2 all the time, I mean up tempo rock songs with powerful vocals and real melody.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/248/ | 208 hits
Tempting Kate are a band that play exciting pop punky stuff. And I don't mean the kind that is plugged away on mtv2 all the time, I mean up tempo rock songs with powerful vocals and real melody.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/248/ | 208 hits
CD Review: Tears of Joy - People Like Us
The debut album from Scottish duo Tears of Joy (TOJ) is a mix of electronica and pop. Busy with studio effects, the album has an impressive array of sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10826/ | 228 hits
The debut album from Scottish duo Tears of Joy (TOJ) is a mix of electronica and pop. Busy with studio effects, the album has an impressive array of sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10826/ | 228 hits
CD Review: Double Muscle - Tommy
With a dirge of UK bands currently releasing tracks heavily inspired by the 90s alternative rock scene, many have fallen by the wayside seemingly spending more time picking distortion pedals than penning a catchy tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15344/ | 343 hits
With a dirge of UK bands currently releasing tracks heavily inspired by the 90s alternative rock scene, many have fallen by the wayside seemingly spending more time picking distortion pedals than penning a catchy tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15344/ | 343 hits
CD Review: The Checks - Take Me There
I'd not even heard of The Checks until it was announced that one of my favourite Sheffield bands (The Dodgems) are supporting them on their UK tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8657/ | 378 hits
I'd not even heard of The Checks until it was announced that one of my favourite Sheffield bands (The Dodgems) are supporting them on their UK tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8657/ | 378 hits
CD Review: Middleman - It's Not Over Yet
Now if you haven't heard of Leeds based greats Middleman, then the most fitting introduction to them is this upbeat, fast paced, storm trooper of a single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13328/ | 1,223 hits
Now if you haven't heard of Leeds based greats Middleman, then the most fitting introduction to them is this upbeat, fast paced, storm trooper of a single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13328/ | 1,223 hits
CD Review: Breed 77 - Look At Me Now
Frankly, I'm surprised Breed 77 still have the energy for the music business. Not because they're not any good but it has to be said they're not the greatest band to walk the planet either, despite the ridiculous amount of the overtime they put in at the office.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8337/ | 352 hits
Frankly, I'm surprised Breed 77 still have the energy for the music business. Not because they're not any good but it has to be said they're not the greatest band to walk the planet either, despite the ridiculous amount of the overtime they put in at the office.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8337/ | 352 hits
CD Review: Heads We Dance - The Human Touch
'The Human Touch' by Heads We Dance is five minutes of industrial-tinged electro with futuristic synths and robotic noises aplenty, and a modest amount of addictive beats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10172/ | 337 hits
'The Human Touch' by Heads We Dance is five minutes of industrial-tinged electro with futuristic synths and robotic noises aplenty, and a modest amount of addictive beats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10172/ | 337 hits
CD Review: Pendulum - Watercolour
Pendulum are back with their new single 'Watercolour' and it picks up right where their last release, 'In Silico' left off.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16370/ | 139 hits
Pendulum are back with their new single 'Watercolour' and it picks up right where their last release, 'In Silico' left off.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16370/ | 139 hits
CD Review: Downdime - Seeds of Hopelessness
This is a spiky-jangly-punky-patchy-catchy-pop and I like it. A wail of distorted guitar crashes in and we're off at a frantic pace headlong into the new wave.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4269/ | 377 hits
This is a spiky-jangly-punky-patchy-catchy-pop and I like it. A wail of distorted guitar crashes in and we're off at a frantic pace headlong into the new wave.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4269/ | 377 hits
CD Review: The Tease featuring Megan Wyler - I'm Not Invisible
Despite being instantly recognisable as "that song off the Ford Ka advert," 'I'm Not Invisible' by The Tease featuring Megan Wyler has a more interesting backstory than most songs that achieve brief notoriety after being selected as the soundtrack for an ad campaign.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11013/ | 921 hits
Despite being instantly recognisable as "that song off the Ford Ka advert," 'I'm Not Invisible' by The Tease featuring Megan Wyler has a more interesting backstory than most songs that achieve brief notoriety after being selected as the soundtrack for an ad campaign.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11013/ | 921 hits
CD Review: Frankie Eisenhower - Untitled
Now while some bands are off being all angular or throwing a bit of electro into the mix or just being plain emo there are some bands that still just like to make songs the good old fashioned way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6108/ | 553 hits
Now while some bands are off being all angular or throwing a bit of electro into the mix or just being plain emo there are some bands that still just like to make songs the good old fashioned way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6108/ | 553 hits
Live Review: Kaiser Chiefs
You just can't fault the Kaiser Chiefs these days. Those who happened to stumble into the Carling Tent got a very special treat from these local lads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3046/ | 1,345 hits
You just can't fault the Kaiser Chiefs these days. Those who happened to stumble into the Carling Tent got a very special treat from these local lads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3046/ | 1,345 hits
CD Review: Mother Mother - Hay Loft
Described as "your average tale of barn sex gone terribly wrong," by Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond, 'Hay Loft' is a laugh-a-minute track that's infuriatingly, irritatingly catchy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12657/ | 253 hits
Described as "your average tale of barn sex gone terribly wrong," by Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond, 'Hay Loft' is a laugh-a-minute track that's infuriatingly, irritatingly catchy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12657/ | 253 hits
CD Review: Mother Mother - O My Heart
The title track from Mother Mother's re-released 'O My Heart' album, is a spiky song of angular vocal peaks and awkwardly-shaped riffs that'll needle you into submission.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12815/ | 159 hits
The title track from Mother Mother's re-released 'O My Heart' album, is a spiky song of angular vocal peaks and awkwardly-shaped riffs that'll needle you into submission.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12815/ | 159 hits
CD Review: The Bilderberg Group - This City!
A burst of harmonised vocals introduces this latest single from The Bilderberg Group, "This City". A jaunty, jangly guitar rhythm is the song's foundations whilst a swirl of organ sweeps below those rich vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3491/ | 463 hits
A burst of harmonised vocals introduces this latest single from The Bilderberg Group, "This City". A jaunty, jangly guitar rhythm is the song's foundations whilst a swirl of organ sweeps below those rich vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3491/ | 463 hits
CD Review: Mr Dogg - Productive Day?
A five-track interactive CD, featuring a well-produced video and a complete photo gallery, with additional sound clips throughout, is the latest offering from Mr Dogg.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/158/ | 278 hits
A five-track interactive CD, featuring a well-produced video and a complete photo gallery, with additional sound clips throughout, is the latest offering from Mr Dogg.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/158/ | 278 hits
CD Review: Bodixa - And They Danced on Glass
On the back of their first single, "Give Me Rain", comes their debut album, "And They Danced On Glass".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/132/ | 256 hits
On the back of their first single, "Give Me Rain", comes their debut album, "And They Danced On Glass".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/132/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Exit State - Bad Days
'Bad Days,' the debut single from Lancashire's Exit State is catchy, bass-driven, mid-tempo rock. Its chorus follows the tried-and-tested formula of gang harmonies bouncing off frontman Roy Bright's hoarse-edged vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10765/ | 613 hits
'Bad Days,' the debut single from Lancashire's Exit State is catchy, bass-driven, mid-tempo rock. Its chorus follows the tried-and-tested formula of gang harmonies bouncing off frontman Roy Bright's hoarse-edged vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10765/ | 613 hits
CD Review: My Awesome Compilation - Awake
If a hazy summer's evening chilling out with friends could be bottled into a sound and made into a song, the third single to be taken from Leicestershire's My Awesome Compilation's album 'Actions', 'Awake' could very well be it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7107/ | 303 hits
If a hazy summer's evening chilling out with friends could be bottled into a sound and made into a song, the third single to be taken from Leicestershire's My Awesome Compilation's album 'Actions', 'Awake' could very well be it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7107/ | 303 hits
CD Review: Funeral for a Friend - History
History is my first experience of Funeral for a Friend, with my pre conceived impression expecting a combination of rock, pop and metal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5992/ | 438 hits
History is my first experience of Funeral for a Friend, with my pre conceived impression expecting a combination of rock, pop and metal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5992/ | 438 hits
CD Review: Ice Black Birds - As Birds We'd Be Fine
'As Birds We'd Be Fine' is Brighton based Ice Black Birds' second single. It has a slow, steady Kings of Leon feel about the verse that gradually builds to a chanting style chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12897/ | 385 hits
'As Birds We'd Be Fine' is Brighton based Ice Black Birds' second single. It has a slow, steady Kings of Leon feel about the verse that gradually builds to a chanting style chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12897/ | 385 hits
CD Review: Travis - Love Will Come Through
Since returning with their new album 12 Memories, Travis seem to have been very quiet. At one stage they were never off our TVs but now they are releasing singles without anyone even seeming to care.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2506/ | 428 hits
Since returning with their new album 12 Memories, Travis seem to have been very quiet. At one stage they were never off our TVs but now they are releasing singles without anyone even seeming to care.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2506/ | 428 hits
CD Review: Lindy - Beautifully Undone
With a name like Lindy you might be conjuring up mental images of a 16 year-old girl wielding an acoustic guitar and a few teen ballads, but actually it's Icelandic in origin and belongs to a 10 foot tall blonde bloke from Canada, still wielding a guitar but thankfully minus the ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3931/ | 1,233 hits
With a name like Lindy you might be conjuring up mental images of a 16 year-old girl wielding an acoustic guitar and a few teen ballads, but actually it's Icelandic in origin and belongs to a 10 foot tall blonde bloke from Canada, still wielding a guitar but thankfully minus the ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3931/ | 1,233 hits
CD Review: Jesse Malin - Glitter In the Gutter
After owning 'The Heat' for some time now, I was really excited about the upcoming album from New York's Jesse Malin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8143/ | 583 hits
After owning 'The Heat' for some time now, I was really excited about the upcoming album from New York's Jesse Malin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8143/ | 583 hits
CD Review: Lostprophets - It's Not The End Of The World
Further proof that Lostprophets only write stadium-sized choruses, this taster from their forthcoming 'The Betrayed' album is so insanely catchy, that even twelve months after Lostprophets' previewed it on their 2008 Academy tour, it's still instantly recognisable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11257/ | 1,411 hits
Further proof that Lostprophets only write stadium-sized choruses, this taster from their forthcoming 'The Betrayed' album is so insanely catchy, that even twelve months after Lostprophets' previewed it on their 2008 Academy tour, it's still instantly recognisable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11257/ | 1,411 hits
CD Review: King Palooka - The Wellington Street EP
I had heard quite a lot about King Palooka from the infamous Leeds Music Scene message board, in terms of musical style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/27/ | 203 hits
I had heard quite a lot about King Palooka from the infamous Leeds Music Scene message board, in terms of musical style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/27/ | 203 hits
CD Review: 2012 - Untitled
After seeing this band live for the first time earlier on in the year, I just had to listen to their EP as soon as it was made just to see if these Bradford psychedelic punk-ish rockers live up to their live performance in the studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4235/ | 394 hits
After seeing this band live for the first time earlier on in the year, I just had to listen to their EP as soon as it was made just to see if these Bradford psychedelic punk-ish rockers live up to their live performance in the studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4235/ | 394 hits
CD Review: The Vitamins - You Got Me Singing
We're forever being told that vitamins are good for us. Now it's time to find out the whole truth... Formed two years ago (contrary to pesky scientists belief, I am told), The Vitamins are said to specialise in 'whitebluespoppunkrock', although they could do will adding a little 'glam' tag to their snappy genre; 'You Got Me Singing' certainly contains the sultry distinctive stomp of many a T-Rex pretender gone by.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7384/ | 318 hits
We're forever being told that vitamins are good for us. Now it's time to find out the whole truth... Formed two years ago (contrary to pesky scientists belief, I am told), The Vitamins are said to specialise in 'whitebluespoppunkrock', although they could do will adding a little 'glam' tag to their snappy genre; 'You Got Me Singing' certainly contains the sultry distinctive stomp of many a T-Rex pretender gone by.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7384/ | 318 hits
CD Review: Hoover Dams - Fight Night
Having been around since 2005 and being quite big on the Bradford scene, Hoover Dams were a band I'd heard of, but this was my first time hearing their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9527/ | 360 hits
Having been around since 2005 and being quite big on the Bradford scene, Hoover Dams were a band I'd heard of, but this was my first time hearing their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9527/ | 360 hits
CD Review: Carl Barat - Death Fires
I have to confess, this might be a biased review. This is due to one fact, The Libertines are my favourite band of all time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14710/ | 662 hits
I have to confess, this might be a biased review. This is due to one fact, The Libertines are my favourite band of all time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14710/ | 662 hits
Live Review: Sky Larkin
With all 3 members adorned in bright yellow Sky Larkin add more sunshine to the afternoon with their rocked up pop tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7192/ | 491 hits
With all 3 members adorned in bright yellow Sky Larkin add more sunshine to the afternoon with their rocked up pop tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7192/ | 491 hits
CD Review: Dinosaur Pile-up - Mona Lisa
Dinosaur Pile-up's 'Mona Lisa' single would fit neatly onto Ash's 'Meltdown' album (it particularly reminds me of 'Out of the Blue.') The headrush riffing played with a garage-rock style distortion, topped off with twitchy vocals, strikes a perfect balance between sing-along appeal and grit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13656/ | 294 hits
Dinosaur Pile-up's 'Mona Lisa' single would fit neatly onto Ash's 'Meltdown' album (it particularly reminds me of 'Out of the Blue.') The headrush riffing played with a garage-rock style distortion, topped off with twitchy vocals, strikes a perfect balance between sing-along appeal and grit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13656/ | 294 hits
Live Review: The Occupation
Enticed only by a cool name and a bit of a bravado, it was with anticipation I awaited the arrival of what was to be one of the most vital live sets I've seen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/837/ | 211 hits
Enticed only by a cool name and a bit of a bravado, it was with anticipation I awaited the arrival of what was to be one of the most vital live sets I've seen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/837/ | 211 hits
CD Review: Head Automatica - Popaganda
Daryl Palumbo (formerly of Glassjaw) returns with his new band's second full length album after 2004's strong, if rather inconsistent, debut effort Decadence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6904/ | 711 hits
Daryl Palumbo (formerly of Glassjaw) returns with his new band's second full length album after 2004's strong, if rather inconsistent, debut effort Decadence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6904/ | 711 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/ | 464 hits
Allison Weiss creates honest, heartfelt pop for the masses with an overwhelming authenticity and from-the-heart feel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11502/ | 464 hits
CD Review: Cheer Up Mungo Hump and the Daddy Special - Untitled
'Sonic instigator' opens this CD with an infectious guitar riff, funky bassline and a vocalist that can actually sing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/249/ | 198 hits
'Sonic instigator' opens this CD with an infectious guitar riff, funky bassline and a vocalist that can actually sing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/249/ | 198 hits
CD Review: Levellers - Before The End
'Before The End' isn't the Levellers at their best. It sees them forgo most of their folk leanings in favour of a pounding drumbeat that runs throughout the whole of the song, and will probably leave you with a massive headache.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9873/ | 380 hits
'Before The End' isn't the Levellers at their best. It sees them forgo most of their folk leanings in favour of a pounding drumbeat that runs throughout the whole of the song, and will probably leave you with a massive headache.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9873/ | 380 hits
CD Review: Blowback - Bad Hair Day
Knowing very little about the band Blowback, the CD went straight on and instantly I was given the (good) impression that the CD was going to kick ass, an American lo-fi sub-pop post-punk and seriously rocking affair, from the guitar intro to the introduction of drums and bass - then the vocals kicked in, the tempo lowered and I thought "Hmmmmm".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/260/ | 328 hits
Knowing very little about the band Blowback, the CD went straight on and instantly I was given the (good) impression that the CD was going to kick ass, an American lo-fi sub-pop post-punk and seriously rocking affair, from the guitar intro to the introduction of drums and bass - then the vocals kicked in, the tempo lowered and I thought "Hmmmmm".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/260/ | 328 hits
CD Review: The Most Terrifying Thing - 80s Love Affair
Up there with the best of them in the running for the "yeah, it's OK" song award are these guys, equipped with one of the most bizarre band names I've clapped eyes on in a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3532/ | 616 hits
Up there with the best of them in the running for the "yeah, it's OK" song award are these guys, equipped with one of the most bizarre band names I've clapped eyes on in a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3532/ | 616 hits
Band Profile: The Arrogance Of King Canute
Ste Gallivan - Vocals/Guitar Harry Miller - Bass Max Shearer - Drums Tom Cookson - Sax/Guitar The four members of 'The Arrogance of King Canute' bring together a mixture of musical influences resulting in a vibrant and unique sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15186/ | 576 hits
Ste Gallivan - Vocals/Guitar Harry Miller - Bass Max Shearer - Drums Tom Cookson - Sax/Guitar The four members of 'The Arrogance of King Canute' bring together a mixture of musical influences resulting in a vibrant and unique sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15186/ | 576 hits
CD Review: Sawsound - We Have It All
Leeds' Sawsound take the violins of modern, trendy indie-folk and present it with a more rock aesthetic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14106/ | 428 hits
Leeds' Sawsound take the violins of modern, trendy indie-folk and present it with a more rock aesthetic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14106/ | 428 hits
CD Review: AKp - The Blast Apex
It seems that Alex King, has whittled his circle of trust down to a trio of himself and two backing musicians, and in doing so has created the eponymous collective AKP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3761/ | 452 hits
It seems that Alex King, has whittled his circle of trust down to a trio of himself and two backing musicians, and in doing so has created the eponymous collective AKP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3761/ | 452 hits
CD Review: The Futureheads - Area
It's a bit difficult to review an EP when the record company only send you one track from it, but when it's one track that wears down the play button they may be forgiven.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6090/ | 415 hits
It's a bit difficult to review an EP when the record company only send you one track from it, but when it's one track that wears down the play button they may be forgiven.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6090/ | 415 hits
CD Review: Whole Sky Monitor - Just Let Me Talk To her
Whole Sky Monitor's biog describes them as "Northern existential kitchen sink dramatists" but as no-one has any idea (or cares) what that means, time to try listening to the music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3596/ | 384 hits
Whole Sky Monitor's biog describes them as "Northern existential kitchen sink dramatists" but as no-one has any idea (or cares) what that means, time to try listening to the music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3596/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Little Man Tate - Sexy In Latin
My initial impression before I was handed this one track CD was that these were the typical modern band that are ten-a-penny at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7849/ | 382 hits
My initial impression before I was handed this one track CD was that these were the typical modern band that are ten-a-penny at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7849/ | 382 hits
CD Review: Wheat - Everyday I Said a Prayer for Kathy and Made a One Inch Square
A rather morbid album title and a rather uninspiring band name wouldn't make this album stand out to most people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8495/ | 319 hits
A rather morbid album title and a rather uninspiring band name wouldn't make this album stand out to most people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8495/ | 319 hits
CD Review: The Spills - I'm Scared I Might
Following on from their split EP with fellow Wakefield band The Piskie Sits, four-piece act The Spills release 'I'm Scared I Might' as a download and 7" single on Philophobia Music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11146/ | 406 hits
Following on from their split EP with fellow Wakefield band The Piskie Sits, four-piece act The Spills release 'I'm Scared I Might' as a download and 7" single on Philophobia Music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11146/ | 406 hits
Live Review: We Have Band
After battling the icy conditions, a small crowd were treated to an energetic set by disco rock trio We Have Band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13830/ | 522 hits
After battling the icy conditions, a small crowd were treated to an energetic set by disco rock trio We Have Band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13830/ | 522 hits
CD Review: The Blackout - Hope
'Hope' is the third studio album from Welsh rockers The Blackout. It is set to catapult the band into stardom and show just why they are the best in town.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14495/ | 1,387 hits
'Hope' is the third studio album from Welsh rockers The Blackout. It is set to catapult the band into stardom and show just why they are the best in town.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14495/ | 1,387 hits
CD Review: The Glitterati - Heartbreaker
Yet another band playing a part in putting Leeds on the rock 'n' roll map, The Glitterati are back with the second single to be taken from their self-titled debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3891/ | 601 hits
Yet another band playing a part in putting Leeds on the rock 'n' roll map, The Glitterati are back with the second single to be taken from their self-titled debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3891/ | 601 hits
CD Review: 100 Blankets - 100 Blankets
Apart from having a similar name to Hundred Reasons, there isn't much you can say about this band. As I listen to the opening track, I get the feeling the song isn't going anywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/489/ | 240 hits
Apart from having a similar name to Hundred Reasons, there isn't much you can say about this band. As I listen to the opening track, I get the feeling the song isn't going anywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/489/ | 240 hits
CD Review: Giant Drag - Hearts And Unicorns
There has been quite a lot of recent hype and attention surrounding this two-piece from LA after touring with The Like and The Cribs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6474/ | 256 hits
There has been quite a lot of recent hype and attention surrounding this two-piece from LA after touring with The Like and The Cribs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6474/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Seven Hours - Untitled
Imagine going to a gig and getting given a CD to review. Well that's what happened with this CD by Seven Hours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/54/ | 270 hits
Imagine going to a gig and getting given a CD to review. Well that's what happened with this CD by Seven Hours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/54/ | 270 hits
CD Review: The Moths - Games / Wild Birds / Valentine
Are The Moths the best band of the moment? I think they may well be. I'm all for fair journalism, written by authors who expose the limitations of even the best single; but The Moths have no faults.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8523/ | 911 hits
Are The Moths the best band of the moment? I think they may well be. I'm all for fair journalism, written by authors who expose the limitations of even the best single; but The Moths have no faults.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8523/ | 911 hits
CD Review: Clone - Untitled
Clone, dressed in their shades, have an uneasy obsession with writing songs about the stars and planets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/174/ | 240 hits
Clone, dressed in their shades, have an uneasy obsession with writing songs about the stars and planets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/174/ | 240 hits
CD Review: The Marble Index - I Believe
If Jet didn't exist then "I Believe" would be an all-you-can-eat buffet of rock but instead it's hard not to imagine those talentless wankers churning out their Vodafone song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3418/ | 512 hits
If Jet didn't exist then "I Believe" would be an all-you-can-eat buffet of rock but instead it's hard not to imagine those talentless wankers churning out their Vodafone song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3418/ | 512 hits
CD Review: The Glitterati - Back In Power
Mainstream rock. For so long it's been a dirty word, associated with the kind of dross that Bon Jovi would call 'mind blowing'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3092/ | 714 hits
Mainstream rock. For so long it's been a dirty word, associated with the kind of dross that Bon Jovi would call 'mind blowing'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3092/ | 714 hits
CD Review: Andy Burrows - If I Had A Heart
Sometimes it's brilliant to be surprised, and this single from Andy Burrows is a truly welcome one. The former Razorlight drummer and I Am Arrows frontman seems to be on a mission to prove his worth as a songwriter and this little gem does nothing but add weight to that objective.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15357/ | 287 hits
Sometimes it's brilliant to be surprised, and this single from Andy Burrows is a truly welcome one. The former Razorlight drummer and I Am Arrows frontman seems to be on a mission to prove his worth as a songwriter and this little gem does nothing but add weight to that objective.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15357/ | 287 hits
CD Review: The Blood Arm - Angela
Having converted the many fans of We are Scientists and The Sunshine Underground as a support act on both these band's UK and Ireland tours late last year, The Blood Arm are back to try and win over some more followers with the second single from their new album, 'Lie Lover Lie'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8482/ | 272 hits
Having converted the many fans of We are Scientists and The Sunshine Underground as a support act on both these band's UK and Ireland tours late last year, The Blood Arm are back to try and win over some more followers with the second single from their new album, 'Lie Lover Lie'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8482/ | 272 hits
CD Review: Jack Afro - Untitled
Upon first listen this EP made little impression on me, as 'Mucktub' made way for the second track 'Regular Guy', I found myself wondering if my CD player was stuck on repeat mode, and had to check that this really was a new song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9876/ | 474 hits
Upon first listen this EP made little impression on me, as 'Mucktub' made way for the second track 'Regular Guy', I found myself wondering if my CD player was stuck on repeat mode, and had to check that this really was a new song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9876/ | 474 hits
Band Profile: Easyworld
Easyworld were a British band who released three albums between 2002 and 2004. They are best known for the songs "(You Make Me Wanna Drink) Bleach", "Junkies and Whores" and "Till The Day".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4823/ | 262 hits
Easyworld were a British band who released three albums between 2002 and 2004. They are best known for the songs "(You Make Me Wanna Drink) Bleach", "Junkies and Whores" and "Till The Day".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4823/ | 262 hits
Live Review: Innocent OJs
I was absolutely shattered when I went down to see Edison Medicine and Mr Dogg play at Joseph's Well on Thursday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/917/ | 294 hits
I was absolutely shattered when I went down to see Edison Medicine and Mr Dogg play at Joseph's Well on Thursday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/917/ | 294 hits
CD Review: Shirley Lee - Shirley Lee
Shirley Lee's self-titled debut album is a collection of Brit-pop style love songs. This album is a solo project and is a change from Lee's usual role as frontman of the Spearmints.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10385/ | 335 hits
Shirley Lee's self-titled debut album is a collection of Brit-pop style love songs. This album is a solo project and is a change from Lee's usual role as frontman of the Spearmints.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10385/ | 335 hits
Live Review: Feeder + Deaf Havana
When I looked at the gig listings for the 02 Academy I had to double take upon seeing Deaf Havana listed underneath Feeder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14240/ | 1,053 hits
When I looked at the gig listings for the 02 Academy I had to double take upon seeing Deaf Havana listed underneath Feeder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14240/ | 1,053 hits
CD Review: (spunge) - The Story So Far
UK five-piece (spunge) are proclaimed as Britain's answer to Less Than Jake, and even scored a top 40 hit with Jump On Demand - the fan's favourite also opens this strong album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/434/ | 300 hits
UK five-piece (spunge) are proclaimed as Britain's answer to Less Than Jake, and even scored a top 40 hit with Jump On Demand - the fan's favourite also opens this strong album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/434/ | 300 hits
CD Review: Maximo Park - Girls Who Play Guitars
The a phrase "post-libertine" is used a lot these days to describe a certain style of music or band; with the emergence of The Futureheads and subsequently Maximo Park I've noticed a large number of sound-alikes sprouting up that could be described as "post-Maximo Park" bands, so it's interesting to see what the forerunners of the "angular" art-pop scene has to offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8728/ | 284 hits
The a phrase "post-libertine" is used a lot these days to describe a certain style of music or band; with the emergence of The Futureheads and subsequently Maximo Park I've noticed a large number of sound-alikes sprouting up that could be described as "post-Maximo Park" bands, so it's interesting to see what the forerunners of the "angular" art-pop scene has to offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8728/ | 284 hits
Live Review: Tigerbomb + Jinzena + Unexploded Shells + Warning?!-Achtung?!
I had not heard any of these bands before the day of the gig, so I wasn't really sure what to expect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6491/ | 702 hits
I had not heard any of these bands before the day of the gig, so I wasn't really sure what to expect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6491/ | 702 hits
CD Review: Rodina - Over The Sun
There are a lot of female vocalists out there at the moment, none though, who have quite the same intrigue as Aoife Hearty from Rodina.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10369/ | 534 hits
There are a lot of female vocalists out there at the moment, none though, who have quite the same intrigue as Aoife Hearty from Rodina.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10369/ | 534 hits
CD Review: The Fret - Mr Beat
Sometimes I hate writing reviews. I got into it because I love writing and love music. But sometimes you have to review something that you really don't enjoy and it's horrible because it's no fun slagging off bands that put their heart and soul into their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3775/ | 737 hits
Sometimes I hate writing reviews. I got into it because I love writing and love music. But sometimes you have to review something that you really don't enjoy and it's horrible because it's no fun slagging off bands that put their heart and soul into their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3775/ | 737 hits
CD Review: Sparkwood - Jalopy Pop
Jalopy Pop is a sugar filled, super happy, smiley faced ride from start to finish. Song after song of catchy, infectious American pop that is so chirpy that it could brighten up the day of the most miserable, down in the dumps bastard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3650/ | 667 hits
Jalopy Pop is a sugar filled, super happy, smiley faced ride from start to finish. Song after song of catchy, infectious American pop that is so chirpy that it could brighten up the day of the most miserable, down in the dumps bastard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3650/ | 667 hits
CD Review: Maria Willson - Chooza Looza
This song is ace. It's piss funny quite frankly, the musical equivalent of Just Seventeen. Call me cynical but it smacks of some record exec deciding on finding a pretty girl, getting her a rock backing band and giving her some angst song to sing about boys.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/587/ | 745 hits
This song is ace. It's piss funny quite frankly, the musical equivalent of Just Seventeen. Call me cynical but it smacks of some record exec deciding on finding a pretty girl, getting her a rock backing band and giving her some angst song to sing about boys.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/587/ | 745 hits
CD Review: Eight Legs - Best Of Me
After previously reviewing Eight Legs' 'I Understand' single, I was convinced that 'Best Of Me' was, in fact, the B-side from that single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12191/ | 274 hits
After previously reviewing Eight Legs' 'I Understand' single, I was convinced that 'Best Of Me' was, in fact, the B-side from that single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12191/ | 274 hits
CD Review: Hellogoodbye - Here (In Your Arms)
Hello. I never really thought I'd be reviewing a song which could have easily walked last week's Eurovision song contest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8448/ | 935 hits
Hello. I never really thought I'd be reviewing a song which could have easily walked last week's Eurovision song contest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8448/ | 935 hits
CD Review: Infadels - Girl That Speaks No Words
A mix up at the CD factory? Kasabian b-sides being slipped into Infadels sleeves? No. Just the effect of Jagz Kooner producing your single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7379/ | 411 hits
A mix up at the CD factory? Kasabian b-sides being slipped into Infadels sleeves? No. Just the effect of Jagz Kooner producing your single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7379/ | 411 hits
CD Review: The Research - She's Not Leaving
It seems the more you love a song, the harder it is to review. When you hate something, you can slag it off for a good hour or so, it is harder to justify love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3303/ | 1,451 hits
It seems the more you love a song, the harder it is to review. When you hate something, you can slag it off for a good hour or so, it is harder to justify love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3303/ | 1,451 hits
CD Review: Brakes - Touchdown
"This is a song from our new album, which has a space theme...as one reviewer put it," quipped Brakes guitarist Thomas White at the recent Cockpit gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10667/ | 278 hits
"This is a song from our new album, which has a space theme...as one reviewer put it," quipped Brakes guitarist Thomas White at the recent Cockpit gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10667/ | 278 hits
CD Review: Yourcodenameis: Milo - They Came from the Sun
The cover art can convey many impressions about an album. Usually they are correct, as is the case here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8305/ | 329 hits
The cover art can convey many impressions about an album. Usually they are correct, as is the case here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8305/ | 329 hits
Live Review: Electric Soft Parade + Chris T-T + Actress Hands
Actress Hands have just released a split with the headlining band, having just toured with their fellow Brighton and Metway studio regulars British Sea Power.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8328/ | 498 hits
Actress Hands have just released a split with the headlining band, having just toured with their fellow Brighton and Metway studio regulars British Sea Power.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8328/ | 498 hits
Live Review: Chevron
To be honest I can't remember how CHEVRON started, but I know that something went wrong. If you've seen chevron before, you'll know that this is a regular occurrence in their set, and have learnt to deal with bad luck as they go along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/710/ | 178 hits
To be honest I can't remember how CHEVRON started, but I know that something went wrong. If you've seen chevron before, you'll know that this is a regular occurrence in their set, and have learnt to deal with bad luck as they go along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/710/ | 178 hits
Live Review: Lorimer + Zane + four day Hombre
Can the quality of unsigned Leeds bands get any higher? The FutureSound 2000 has certainly opened a lot of people's eyes to the standard of music out there in Leeds, and if you think of the bands that aren't even playing...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/898/ | 308 hits
Can the quality of unsigned Leeds bands get any higher? The FutureSound 2000 has certainly opened a lot of people's eyes to the standard of music out there in Leeds, and if you think of the bands that aren't even playing...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/898/ | 308 hits
CD Review: The Trade - Fight Club
For the last two years, The Trade has been gradually building up their fan base with a series of tours all over the UK.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12762/ | 576 hits
For the last two years, The Trade has been gradually building up their fan base with a series of tours all over the UK.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12762/ | 576 hits
CD Review: Beirut - Santa Fe
Uplifting, inspiring, additive: Beirut's latest single 'Santa Fe' is all of those things and more. It is one of those late summer songs that force us to recollect the last few months, sigh sadly and wish we had just a few more playful days in the sun before winter creeps in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15347/ | 353 hits
Uplifting, inspiring, additive: Beirut's latest single 'Santa Fe' is all of those things and more. It is one of those late summer songs that force us to recollect the last few months, sigh sadly and wish we had just a few more playful days in the sun before winter creeps in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15347/ | 353 hits
CD Review: The Brute Chorus - She Was Always Cool
This is the third single from The Brute Chorus; scores of fans are greeted by this song commencing every gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10261/ | 348 hits
This is the third single from The Brute Chorus; scores of fans are greeted by this song commencing every gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10261/ | 348 hits
CD Review: Funeral for a Friend - Into Oblivion (Reunion)
Nearly four minutes of the classic song structure. Build up your intro with strings, kick in with ear-splitting guitars, add a catchy chorus, repeat it minus a few instruments, before throwing everything out there for one last effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8392/ | 954 hits
Nearly four minutes of the classic song structure. Build up your intro with strings, kick in with ear-splitting guitars, add a catchy chorus, repeat it minus a few instruments, before throwing everything out there for one last effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8392/ | 954 hits
CD Review: The Sugars - Doo Wop (Sugar So Sweet)
Bands such as Arctic Monkeys may dispute that image isn't everything, and whilst it certainly isn't, it's always good to find a band who, in addition to writing first-rate songs, also have a good ol' bash at looking damned good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6499/ | 1,329 hits
Bands such as Arctic Monkeys may dispute that image isn't everything, and whilst it certainly isn't, it's always good to find a band who, in addition to writing first-rate songs, also have a good ol' bash at looking damned good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6499/ | 1,329 hits
CD Review: Father - Inspirita
Inspirita is one of those albums that get better with every listen. It's an album which draws all kinds of influences, from Metal to Jazz.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8771/ | 360 hits
Inspirita is one of those albums that get better with every listen. It's an album which draws all kinds of influences, from Metal to Jazz.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8771/ | 360 hits
Live Review: The Sunshine Underground + Cosmo Jarvis + Club Smith
Supporting The Sunshine Underground, in Leeds, at the O2 Academy was always going to be a massive opportunity for any support band, especially considering the almost cult-like adored following that TSU have in Yorkshire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12488/ | 559 hits
Supporting The Sunshine Underground, in Leeds, at the O2 Academy was always going to be a massive opportunity for any support band, especially considering the almost cult-like adored following that TSU have in Yorkshire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12488/ | 559 hits
Live Review: The Coral
The first album The Coral did was a whirlwind of seaside fairground noises on an acid trip of sound. "Magic and Medicine" still had this feeling, but the Dylan influence was more prominent with the excellent "Talkin' Gypsy Market Blues".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1339/ | 293 hits
The first album The Coral did was a whirlwind of seaside fairground noises on an acid trip of sound. "Magic and Medicine" still had this feeling, but the Dylan influence was more prominent with the excellent "Talkin' Gypsy Market Blues".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1339/ | 293 hits
Live Review: Titans Troubadours + The Hypes + 12:27 + Square Figures
There's a good atmosphere tonight at the 360 Club, and to open up we have a two man band Square Figures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17226/ | 310 hits
There's a good atmosphere tonight at the 360 Club, and to open up we have a two man band Square Figures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17226/ | 310 hits
CD Review: I Spy Strangers - The Kind Of Dirty You Can't Wash Off
Opener 'The Kind Of Dirty You Can't Wash Off' sets the tone for the album and the band perfectly describe the message they're putting across 'It crawls inside your head and leaves you wanting more'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14597/ | 561 hits
Opener 'The Kind Of Dirty You Can't Wash Off' sets the tone for the album and the band perfectly describe the message they're putting across 'It crawls inside your head and leaves you wanting more'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14597/ | 561 hits
CD Review: Brazil - eatitfightitfuckit
Following their well-received "This Is Future-Wave" EP, Brazil have delivered yet another quality combination of guitar-pop tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/153/ | 240 hits
Following their well-received "This Is Future-Wave" EP, Brazil have delivered yet another quality combination of guitar-pop tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/153/ | 240 hits
Live Review: Laika Dog + The Broken Hearts Club Band
A perfect night for drinking and shenanigans and, with just the one support band this evening, but what an amazing choice to open up with!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14652/ | 665 hits
A perfect night for drinking and shenanigans and, with just the one support band this evening, but what an amazing choice to open up with!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14652/ | 665 hits
CD Review: The Lodger - Untitled
When Ben (the tunesmith for The Lodger) released his first three-track demo as a solo project, it showed that his taste and song writing were spot on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3388/ | 1,445 hits
When Ben (the tunesmith for The Lodger) released his first three-track demo as a solo project, it showed that his taste and song writing were spot on.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3388/ | 1,445 hits
CD Review: Simple Kid - #1
I was disturbed when I received this CD through the post. Not by the cover or the content, but by what it said on the label stuck to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2546/ | 549 hits
I was disturbed when I received this CD through the post. Not by the cover or the content, but by what it said on the label stuck to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2546/ | 549 hits
Live Review: Hoggboy
Hoggboy have brought their mates along from Sheffield for this show taking in some of their recent releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1001/ | 203 hits
Hoggboy have brought their mates along from Sheffield for this show taking in some of their recent releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1001/ | 203 hits
CD Review: Whole Sky Monitor - Sold
Leeds' Whole Sky Monitor prove that socially-aware punk rock can sometimes come in a deceptively melodic package, with their 'Sold' EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13359/ | 279 hits
Leeds' Whole Sky Monitor prove that socially-aware punk rock can sometimes come in a deceptively melodic package, with their 'Sold' EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13359/ | 279 hits
CD Review: The Lies - Untitled
The careful listener will notice that there are actually 3 tracks on The Lies new offering but the tendency to segway between songs of a similar structure, tempo, sound and key will have the casual listener feeling as if they have wandered into a mod-rock-opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6787/ | 272 hits
The careful listener will notice that there are actually 3 tracks on The Lies new offering but the tendency to segway between songs of a similar structure, tempo, sound and key will have the casual listener feeling as if they have wandered into a mod-rock-opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6787/ | 272 hits
Live Review: goad + Nursery + Clone + Mutiny
After such a packed night on Tuesday, it was a bump back down to Earth tonight with a much smaller crowd who'd come to see four very different bands, none of which I'd seen before, so I looked forward to each one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1164/ | 265 hits
After such a packed night on Tuesday, it was a bump back down to Earth tonight with a much smaller crowd who'd come to see four very different bands, none of which I'd seen before, so I looked forward to each one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1164/ | 265 hits
CD Review: Daniel Webster - While The Motors Are Humming Below Us
From the very start of the first track on this eleven song record, you realise that Mr. Webster knows his quirky pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2981/ | 316 hits
From the very start of the first track on this eleven song record, you realise that Mr. Webster knows his quirky pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2981/ | 316 hits
CD Review: Deckard - Holy Rolling EP
The band that was once Baby Chaos is now Deckard. Like their former self, Deckard have not yet quite been able to really break through and let the world know what they are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3259/ | 327 hits
The band that was once Baby Chaos is now Deckard. Like their former self, Deckard have not yet quite been able to really break through and let the world know what they are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3259/ | 327 hits
Live Review: Spear of Destiny + Sugarvalve + Catylyst
About 10 minutes before Catylyst were due on stage, I was asked by a certain gentleman if I'd review tonight's proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9845/ | 315 hits
About 10 minutes before Catylyst were due on stage, I was asked by a certain gentleman if I'd review tonight's proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9845/ | 315 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Bright Young Things 2002
I was optimistic on what delights were to be found upon this Leeds City Council funded CD sampler of the bands in this year's celebration of Leeds' best young musical talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/93/ | 220 hits
I was optimistic on what delights were to be found upon this Leeds City Council funded CD sampler of the bands in this year's celebration of Leeds' best young musical talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/93/ | 220 hits
CD Review: Charly Six - Take Your Hands From Me
A thunderous opening drum 'n' feedback assault and a catchy chorus make "Take Your Hands From Me" a brutal Big Brother to the Little Sister of Charly Six's last single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/341/ | 368 hits
A thunderous opening drum 'n' feedback assault and a catchy chorus make "Take Your Hands From Me" a brutal Big Brother to the Little Sister of Charly Six's last single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/341/ | 368 hits
CD Review: Silvertide - The EP
Having had this band recommended to me, receiving an email from BMG with a sound snippet and then stumbling upon a lonesome copy of this EP I decided that it was fate and took the poor little blighter home with me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2999/ | 454 hits
Having had this band recommended to me, receiving an email from BMG with a sound snippet and then stumbling upon a lonesome copy of this EP I decided that it was fate and took the poor little blighter home with me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2999/ | 454 hits
CD Review: Brent Palmer - Boomerang Shoes EP
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 258 hits
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Grammatics - The Vague Archive
Grammatics, hailing from Leeds are an interesting mixture of cellos with indie pop rock. Having a real soft spot for classical music myself, I was slightly apprehensive at this unusual cello/indie mash up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10194/ | 744 hits
Grammatics, hailing from Leeds are an interesting mixture of cellos with indie pop rock. Having a real soft spot for classical music myself, I was slightly apprehensive at this unusual cello/indie mash up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10194/ | 744 hits
CD Review: Dance Gavin Dance - Downtown Battle Mountain II
The first track ('Spooks') kicks in with Jonny Craig's melodic vocals, backed up with Jonathan Mess' harsher screams.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14378/ | 539 hits
The first track ('Spooks') kicks in with Jonny Craig's melodic vocals, backed up with Jonathan Mess' harsher screams.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14378/ | 539 hits
CD Review: The Answer - Under The Sky
The Answer are embarrassing. It sounds like Creed threw all their Bon Jovi records out and got into The Sweet and Aerosmith.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7531/ | 264 hits
The Answer are embarrassing. It sounds like Creed threw all their Bon Jovi records out and got into The Sweet and Aerosmith.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7531/ | 264 hits
Live Review: Kenosha
Kenosha, Kenosha, Kenosha, what a blast to get rid of the hangover that was still killing my head from Strangeways festivities the night before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/778/ | 191 hits
Kenosha, Kenosha, Kenosha, what a blast to get rid of the hangover that was still killing my head from Strangeways festivities the night before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/778/ | 191 hits
Live Review: Parva + All Star 69ers + Maude
Bloody hell, it's busy in here for a Monday. Usually a night of rest following the weekend, but tonight a haven of rock and roll activity the likes of which we haven't seen since...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9816/ | 297 hits
Bloody hell, it's busy in here for a Monday. Usually a night of rest following the weekend, but tonight a haven of rock and roll activity the likes of which we haven't seen since...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9816/ | 297 hits
CD Review: The Whip - Frustration
This record nearly rules. The Whip, it could be argued, are just another NME-gangbanger, leaning heavily towards the synth-heavy stylings of The Faint, Fischerspooner or even LCD Soundsystem, the indie dancefloors are full of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6389/ | 416 hits
This record nearly rules. The Whip, it could be argued, are just another NME-gangbanger, leaning heavily towards the synth-heavy stylings of The Faint, Fischerspooner or even LCD Soundsystem, the indie dancefloors are full of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6389/ | 416 hits
CD Review: Grannys4skin - Inventing The Pildo EP
With their abrasive, cartoonish vocals and shock-tactic lyrics, Grannys4Skin aren't going to be to everyone's taste.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10242/ | 643 hits
With their abrasive, cartoonish vocals and shock-tactic lyrics, Grannys4Skin aren't going to be to everyone's taste.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10242/ | 643 hits
CD Review: Metro Station - Metro Station
Metro Station are the guilty party behind 'Shake It,' and seem set to be 2009's version of Hellogoodbye, better known as the guilty party behind 'Here (In Your Arms).' Current, radio-bothering single 'Shake It' is love-to-hate electro-pop naffness that really is a case of once heard, never forgotten.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10597/ | 886 hits
Metro Station are the guilty party behind 'Shake It,' and seem set to be 2009's version of Hellogoodbye, better known as the guilty party behind 'Here (In Your Arms).' Current, radio-bothering single 'Shake It' is love-to-hate electro-pop naffness that really is a case of once heard, never forgotten.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10597/ | 886 hits
CD Review: The Strokes - Room on Fire
Finally one of the most eagerly awaited albums is here, but have The Strokes returned with a modern day classic, or will "Room on Fire" leave fans asking 'Is this it?' Hyped for months by the music press, The Strokes' latest offering sounds aurally much like their last album, just with a few more ideas thrown in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/639/ | 257 hits
Finally one of the most eagerly awaited albums is here, but have The Strokes returned with a modern day classic, or will "Room on Fire" leave fans asking 'Is this it?' Hyped for months by the music press, The Strokes' latest offering sounds aurally much like their last album, just with a few more ideas thrown in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/639/ | 257 hits
CD Review: Instant Species - Home Alone
"All songs written by Instant Species, except track 3 - written by some other guy" What the inlay is trying to say is that the third track on this CD is a cover of the well known country theme tune "The Littlest Hobo", rocked up and thrown back at you as a cheeky addition to a well produced CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/265/ | 286 hits
"All songs written by Instant Species, except track 3 - written by some other guy" What the inlay is trying to say is that the third track on this CD is a cover of the well known country theme tune "The Littlest Hobo", rocked up and thrown back at you as a cheeky addition to a well produced CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/265/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Hymns - Cardinal Sins/Contrary Values
For an atheist band, Hymns know how to appeal to a vast variety of people. From the chilling opening of 'Repent & Rebuild' to the harsh-hitting sounds of '', ex-Blakfish member Sam Manville delivers powerful, almost spoken declarations of reality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15667/ | 140 hits
For an atheist band, Hymns know how to appeal to a vast variety of people. From the chilling opening of 'Repent & Rebuild' to the harsh-hitting sounds of '', ex-Blakfish member Sam Manville delivers powerful, almost spoken declarations of reality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15667/ | 140 hits
Live Review: Orka + Hatch
Another heaving Saturday night down the Well saw some top local talent taking to the stage to show off their musical merits.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1169/ | 276 hits
Another heaving Saturday night down the Well saw some top local talent taking to the stage to show off their musical merits.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1169/ | 276 hits
CD Review: The Whip - Sister Siam
The Whip have been around in various incarnations for a number of years now; with the rise in popularity of artists such as Digitalism, Justice, Soulwax and MSTRKRFT and other established indie bands such as Bloc Party embracing electronic music perhaps now is their time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9025/ | 517 hits
The Whip have been around in various incarnations for a number of years now; with the rise in popularity of artists such as Digitalism, Justice, Soulwax and MSTRKRFT and other established indie bands such as Bloc Party embracing electronic music perhaps now is their time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9025/ | 517 hits
CD Review: Bobby Conn - The Homeland
A real mixed bag here; think maybe "I Should Coco" era Supergrass fused with funky disco, throw in some West Coast summer pop harmonies and sprinkle on some heavy rock riffage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2460/ | 333 hits
A real mixed bag here; think maybe "I Should Coco" era Supergrass fused with funky disco, throw in some West Coast summer pop harmonies and sprinkle on some heavy rock riffage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2460/ | 333 hits
CD Review: Harry George Johns - Post Breakdown Blues
This mini album/EP from Harry George Johns rises from the ashes of break-ups and breakdowns, the sound of late nights and early mornings resonates throughout these six songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17300/ | 178 hits
This mini album/EP from Harry George Johns rises from the ashes of break-ups and breakdowns, the sound of late nights and early mornings resonates throughout these six songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17300/ | 178 hits
CD Review: The Twang - Mainline
I'm completely fucked off. Why? Because this song, well the verse especially, sounds exactly like another song and I can't think what this song is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17129/ | 233 hits
I'm completely fucked off. Why? Because this song, well the verse especially, sounds exactly like another song and I can't think what this song is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17129/ | 233 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/ | 284 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/ | 284 hits
CD Review: Wintermute - Dead Or Not He Was Wearing Sunglasses
Wintermute are a musical breath of fresh air. With their infectious, catchy melodies and strong rhythm they are head and shoulders above the huge pool of guitar-based indie bands that are making the rounds in the nation's cities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10480/ | 375 hits
Wintermute are a musical breath of fresh air. With their infectious, catchy melodies and strong rhythm they are head and shoulders above the huge pool of guitar-based indie bands that are making the rounds in the nation's cities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10480/ | 375 hits
CD Review: The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button
The Chemical Brothers are back after a long overdue hiatus and have produced an album whose sound can only be described as well...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3517/ | 644 hits
The Chemical Brothers are back after a long overdue hiatus and have produced an album whose sound can only be described as well...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3517/ | 644 hits
CD Review: Scatter - Judas
Football and music. Everyone knows the horror stories. The Anfield rap for instance, Del Amitri singing for Scotland, or even that atrocious butchering of 'Come On Eileen' that plagued every radio station and TV channel during Euro 2004.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3093/ | 651 hits
Football and music. Everyone knows the horror stories. The Anfield rap for instance, Del Amitri singing for Scotland, or even that atrocious butchering of 'Come On Eileen' that plagued every radio station and TV channel during Euro 2004.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3093/ | 651 hits
CD Review: Scout - Blue Screen
Scout are summed up in one word. Impressive. Right from the packaging of the CD (which doesn't really count) to the sound of their material, which is likened to the earlier sounds of Blondie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/385/ | 258 hits
Scout are summed up in one word. Impressive. Right from the packaging of the CD (which doesn't really count) to the sound of their material, which is likened to the earlier sounds of Blondie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/385/ | 258 hits
CD Review: The Needles - 1,2,3... 5! EP
Pure pop punkers The Needles hail from Aberdeen and yet despite such remote parts they've managed to lay claim to a "Tipped by the NME" tag...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2727/ | 314 hits
Pure pop punkers The Needles hail from Aberdeen and yet despite such remote parts they've managed to lay claim to a "Tipped by the NME" tag...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2727/ | 314 hits
CD Review: The 39Steps - Coming Clean
'Coming Clean,' the lead-off single from The 39Steps' debut album, is three and a half minutes of beautifully understated atmospherics, with chiming synths and eerie sound effects looped to hypnotising effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10273/ | 379 hits
'Coming Clean,' the lead-off single from The 39Steps' debut album, is three and a half minutes of beautifully understated atmospherics, with chiming synths and eerie sound effects looped to hypnotising effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10273/ | 379 hits
Live Review: Volcanoes
I was outraged on two counts after I had seen this band play. First of all, the powers that be have imposed a door charge to watch the gigs at Acoustic Revolution, I mean the nerve of them, charging to see live bands, I've never heard of the like!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12365/ | 559 hits
I was outraged on two counts after I had seen this band play. First of all, the powers that be have imposed a door charge to watch the gigs at Acoustic Revolution, I mean the nerve of them, charging to see live bands, I've never heard of the like!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12365/ | 559 hits
CD Review: Lunar Camels - Untitled
Two things immediately spring out on the three-track demo CD from four-piece "atmospheric rockers" Lunar Camels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/188/ | 266 hits
Two things immediately spring out on the three-track demo CD from four-piece "atmospheric rockers" Lunar Camels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/188/ | 266 hits
CD Review: The Pigeon Detectives - Untitled
The Pigeon Detectives are one of the most entertaining live bands around Leeds at the moment. On stage their frantic and furious frontman belts out shambolic rock 'n' roll gems like there's no tomorrow, often threatening to decapitate one of the band's guitarists as he throws his mic stand, microphone and himself around the stage in an uncontrolled fit of pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3970/ | 1,751 hits
The Pigeon Detectives are one of the most entertaining live bands around Leeds at the moment. On stage their frantic and furious frontman belts out shambolic rock 'n' roll gems like there's no tomorrow, often threatening to decapitate one of the band's guitarists as he throws his mic stand, microphone and himself around the stage in an uncontrolled fit of pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3970/ | 1,751 hits
Live Review: Misled Vision + Mr Dogg + This Way Up
THIS WAY UP This Way up aren't a Battle of The Bands band yet but Bassist Ray has told me they are already interested in entering next years event, It was also their first gig so I reviewed them anyway.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1090/ | 303 hits
THIS WAY UP This Way up aren't a Battle of The Bands band yet but Bassist Ray has told me they are already interested in entering next years event, It was also their first gig so I reviewed them anyway.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1090/ | 303 hits
CD Review: The Stations - This Globe Can Be Upgraded
With catchy songs, bold lyrics and raw vocals The Stations' second EP stands firmly in the category of "New-wave Indie", (as opposed to "Shoegazeing", 90s-style Indie).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7099/ | 283 hits
With catchy songs, bold lyrics and raw vocals The Stations' second EP stands firmly in the category of "New-wave Indie", (as opposed to "Shoegazeing", 90s-style Indie).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7099/ | 283 hits
Live Review: Sawthroat
I've seen these guys many a time and this is was definitely Sawthroat at their very best. Probably the best that I have seen them play since their gig at The Cavern in August.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1329/ | 263 hits
I've seen these guys many a time and this is was definitely Sawthroat at their very best. Probably the best that I have seen them play since their gig at The Cavern in August.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1329/ | 263 hits
CD Review: U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
For some reason when I was younger I really disliked U2. I'm not sure why, I just know my cousin had posters of them on her wall and a U2 scarf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3412/ | 875 hits
For some reason when I was younger I really disliked U2. I'm not sure why, I just know my cousin had posters of them on her wall and a U2 scarf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3412/ | 875 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/ | 257 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/ | 257 hits
CD Review: Luke Hirst - A Demonstration By...
Looking all serious and sombre in the accompanying promo pictures, Luke Hirst aka The Saint conjures up the images of windswept mountains, upon which he pours his heart out to a soft rock soundtrack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3229/ | 386 hits
Looking all serious and sombre in the accompanying promo pictures, Luke Hirst aka The Saint conjures up the images of windswept mountains, upon which he pours his heart out to a soft rock soundtrack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3229/ | 386 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/ | 358 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/ | 358 hits
CD Review: Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not a Winner
Metal guitars blended with euphoric dance lines? Surely this must be some sort of mistake, or possibly a mix from the Belgian brothers: 2 Many DJs possibly?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7593/ | 2,147 hits
Metal guitars blended with euphoric dance lines? Surely this must be some sort of mistake, or possibly a mix from the Belgian brothers: 2 Many DJs possibly?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7593/ | 2,147 hits
CD Review: Tiger Shadow - Stripe 1
After releasing their debut album earlier in the year, socially-aware genre-manglers Tiger Shadow release three-track EP 'Stripe 1.' The disparate range of influences that powered 'The Rise Of The Tiger Shadow' are all still present and accounted for, but 'Stripe 1' has a more prominent electro edge, most notably in 'See You Next Tuesday' and 'Up & Down.' Tiger Shadow are still pedalling their unique brand of gloomy cool, but it's a lot more catchy than it used to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11417/ | 362 hits
After releasing their debut album earlier in the year, socially-aware genre-manglers Tiger Shadow release three-track EP 'Stripe 1.' The disparate range of influences that powered 'The Rise Of The Tiger Shadow' are all still present and accounted for, but 'Stripe 1' has a more prominent electro edge, most notably in 'See You Next Tuesday' and 'Up & Down.' Tiger Shadow are still pedalling their unique brand of gloomy cool, but it's a lot more catchy than it used to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11417/ | 362 hits
CD Review: The Wallbirds - The Avenue
What is there not to like about this trio of lads from Donny? Signed to the infamous Dance To The Radio label here is the first release by the band on 7" vinyl, an old school fashion which is coming back and making every trendy indie kid go out and get a gramophone.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9068/ | 1,398 hits
What is there not to like about this trio of lads from Donny? Signed to the infamous Dance To The Radio label here is the first release by the band on 7" vinyl, an old school fashion which is coming back and making every trendy indie kid go out and get a gramophone.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9068/ | 1,398 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/ | 243 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/ | 243 hits
CD Review: Shy Child - Liquid Love
The Synthpop/Electronic duo Shy Child, who released their first album back in 2002, have released their fourth album 'Liquid Love.' It's an album full of their usual catchy pop tunes, but seems to have a little more maturity than some of their earlier work, such as 'Drop the Phone.' 'Disconnected' has a memorable tune and is reminiscent of MGMT's music, with falsetto voices and the repetitiveness of the chorus, "I'm disconnected from the source that won't take it out, out / travels backwards in your mouth / let me get it out, out." There is a discomfort in listening to the chorus and perhaps this reflects the discomfort of being disconnected, but nonetheless it should be listened to in moderation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12507/ | 400 hits
The Synthpop/Electronic duo Shy Child, who released their first album back in 2002, have released their fourth album 'Liquid Love.' It's an album full of their usual catchy pop tunes, but seems to have a little more maturity than some of their earlier work, such as 'Drop the Phone.' 'Disconnected' has a memorable tune and is reminiscent of MGMT's music, with falsetto voices and the repetitiveness of the chorus, "I'm disconnected from the source that won't take it out, out / travels backwards in your mouth / let me get it out, out." There is a discomfort in listening to the chorus and perhaps this reflects the discomfort of being disconnected, but nonetheless it should be listened to in moderation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12507/ | 400 hits
CD Review: Mybe - The Calm Before The Storn
Sheffield-based Mybe are on the brink of completing their as-yet-untitled new album and, to celebrate in profile-raising style, they're offering up this five track EP free from www.mybe-music.co.uk which features two album tracks and three EP-only tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10430/ | 534 hits
Sheffield-based Mybe are on the brink of completing their as-yet-untitled new album and, to celebrate in profile-raising style, they're offering up this five track EP free from www.mybe-music.co.uk which features two album tracks and three EP-only tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10430/ | 534 hits
CD Review: Fire Engines - Discord
It comes as little surprise that with the current trend in popular music of post-punk and new wave revivalist bands that the antecedents of what is now meaninglessly called "indie" are starting to get back into the act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6550/ | 252 hits
It comes as little surprise that with the current trend in popular music of post-punk and new wave revivalist bands that the antecedents of what is now meaninglessly called "indie" are starting to get back into the act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6550/ | 252 hits
Live Review: Phluid + Catylyst + D-Rail
I saw D-Rail once before at the Rocket and thought they had a lot of potential, even if they hadn't realised it at that time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/843/ | 375 hits
I saw D-Rail once before at the Rocket and thought they had a lot of potential, even if they hadn't realised it at that time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/843/ | 375 hits
Live Review: The Whip + The Hair + Rochelle
I arrived early to make sure we caught indie-electro Leeds band The Hair - when they came onstage the room that was empty just 15 minutes before was now full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9032/ | 601 hits
I arrived early to make sure we caught indie-electro Leeds band The Hair - when they came onstage the room that was empty just 15 minutes before was now full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9032/ | 601 hits
Live Review: four day Hombre + Leafeater + goad
I was looking forward to this gig as I knew pretty much nothing about goad and Leafeater and hadn't seen four day Hombre for almost 10 months.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/668/ | 386 hits
I was looking forward to this gig as I knew pretty much nothing about goad and Leafeater and hadn't seen four day Hombre for almost 10 months.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/668/ | 386 hits
CD Review: The Invention - Voltage
The Invention are a lovable bunch of lads armed with all the weapons a band needs to survive nowadays: a vocalist; guitarist; bassist; and drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6770/ | 738 hits
The Invention are a lovable bunch of lads armed with all the weapons a band needs to survive nowadays: a vocalist; guitarist; bassist; and drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6770/ | 738 hits
CD Review: goad - Untitled
goad are in lower case. Even on gig listings the band tell me that they begin with a small 'g'. A warning perhaps, so that you don't make any mistakes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/176/ | 327 hits
goad are in lower case. Even on gig listings the band tell me that they begin with a small 'g'. A warning perhaps, so that you don't make any mistakes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/176/ | 327 hits
CD Review: Sukilove - Natural Regression
With three well-received albums to their name and a massive fan in the form of the legendary David Bowie it's surprising to find that this Antwerp based outfit remain relatively unknown.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9550/ | 244 hits
With three well-received albums to their name and a massive fan in the form of the legendary David Bowie it's surprising to find that this Antwerp based outfit remain relatively unknown.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9550/ | 244 hits
CD Review: Kram - Come The Demarcation
Kram's previous efforts were not well received by Leeds Music Scene. One and half stars and a general roasting from reviewer Richard Garnett.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2628/ | 430 hits
Kram's previous efforts were not well received by Leeds Music Scene. One and half stars and a general roasting from reviewer Richard Garnett.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2628/ | 430 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/ | 307 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/ | 307 hits
CD Review: The Flaming Lips - The Wand
The Flaming Lips are one of those bands who seem to have reached a comfortable plateau mid-way between commercial success and critical credibility; cool to enough to be dropped into earnest conversations over Jack and Cokes in bohemian watering holes, mainstream enough to be a regular fixture on the lucrative summer festival circuit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7123/ | 270 hits
The Flaming Lips are one of those bands who seem to have reached a comfortable plateau mid-way between commercial success and critical credibility; cool to enough to be dropped into earnest conversations over Jack and Cokes in bohemian watering holes, mainstream enough to be a regular fixture on the lucrative summer festival circuit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7123/ | 270 hits
CD Review: Kaleidophone - Fat Cats
This song hits you in the face right from the beginning. The crunchy guitars and ballsy vocals at first make you feel like you are listening to the raw energy and talent of a fully blown rock outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11354/ | 425 hits
This song hits you in the face right from the beginning. The crunchy guitars and ballsy vocals at first make you feel like you are listening to the raw energy and talent of a fully blown rock outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11354/ | 425 hits
CD Review: Tom Odell - Songs From Another Love
Tom's debut LP is due out early next year so this four track EP is a good way to get to know him. I was enjoying 'Another Love' enough until halfway through when the pulse of the song starting beating louder and stronger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17145/ | 664 hits
Tom's debut LP is due out early next year so this four track EP is a good way to get to know him. I was enjoying 'Another Love' enough until halfway through when the pulse of the song starting beating louder and stronger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17145/ | 664 hits
CD Review: Aarkle Hooman - Pink Gorilla EP
The Pink Gorilla EP is the dazzling debut from the bizarrely named Aarkle Hooman. An upbeat electro pop rock duo who were once a full band but then felt that they sounded better as a keyboard/guitar combo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2649/ | 572 hits
The Pink Gorilla EP is the dazzling debut from the bizarrely named Aarkle Hooman. An upbeat electro pop rock duo who were once a full band but then felt that they sounded better as a keyboard/guitar combo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2649/ | 572 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/ | 524 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/ | 524 hits
CD Review: The Enemy - Had Enough
With the first twelve seconds sounding like it could be the opening theme of a new American drama, (I envision a big collage of shots of good looking actors in a hospital or running from the police) The Enemy's new single 'Had Enough' is with us.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8509/ | 723 hits
With the first twelve seconds sounding like it could be the opening theme of a new American drama, (I envision a big collage of shots of good looking actors in a hospital or running from the police) The Enemy's new single 'Had Enough' is with us.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8509/ | 723 hits
CD Review: Sublime with Rome - Yours Truly
I've been a Sublime fan since I discovered my love for alternative reggae/ska back in 2005, and since then, they've grown into my favourite band of all time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15814/ | 253 hits
I've been a Sublime fan since I discovered my love for alternative reggae/ska back in 2005, and since then, they've grown into my favourite band of all time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15814/ | 253 hits
CD Review: Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Despite Arctic Monkeys' front man Alex Turner's antipathy for media comparisons to their Yorkshire (elder) cousins Kaiser Chiefs -and who can blame him, for they clearly do not sound alike- we should not forget the similarities in their meteoric rise in popularity and whilst they are still relative newcomers in age terms, both have achieved so, so much in just over 12 months; household names is termed not unwisely.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6165/ | 1,309 hits
Despite Arctic Monkeys' front man Alex Turner's antipathy for media comparisons to their Yorkshire (elder) cousins Kaiser Chiefs -and who can blame him, for they clearly do not sound alike- we should not forget the similarities in their meteoric rise in popularity and whilst they are still relative newcomers in age terms, both have achieved so, so much in just over 12 months; household names is termed not unwisely.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6165/ | 1,309 hits
CD Review: Delphic - Acolyte
Tipped by the BBC music oligarchs to be one the best British bands in 2010, Manchester band Delphic prepare for a UK tour to promote the release of debut album 'Acolyte.' Delphic have been making waves since they burst onto the scene last year, with a string of festival appearance at T In The Park, Reading and Leeds, Bestival and Creamfields, it was only a matter of time before Jools Holland snapped them up for his Later show.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12250/ | 360 hits
Tipped by the BBC music oligarchs to be one the best British bands in 2010, Manchester band Delphic prepare for a UK tour to promote the release of debut album 'Acolyte.' Delphic have been making waves since they burst onto the scene last year, with a string of festival appearance at T In The Park, Reading and Leeds, Bestival and Creamfields, it was only a matter of time before Jools Holland snapped them up for his Later show.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12250/ | 360 hits
CD Review: The Delgados - All You Need Is Hate
"Hate is everywhere, inside your mother's heart you will find it there." Cheery bunch the delgados. Much like Warren Zevon, the downbeat lyrics are countered by a bright and chirpy, melodic party, the kind where you feel all are welcome to sing and clap along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/497/ | 343 hits
"Hate is everywhere, inside your mother's heart you will find it there." Cheery bunch the delgados. Much like Warren Zevon, the downbeat lyrics are countered by a bright and chirpy, melodic party, the kind where you feel all are welcome to sing and clap along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/497/ | 343 hits
CD Review: Stand Out Riot - Carnival Militia
Stand Out Riot are destined for a very bright future. A seven piece group from Derbyshire who, after winning the National Festival of Music for Youth in 2006, have gone from strength to strength.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12749/ | 510 hits
Stand Out Riot are destined for a very bright future. A seven piece group from Derbyshire who, after winning the National Festival of Music for Youth in 2006, have gone from strength to strength.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12749/ | 510 hits
CD Review: AB Negative - The Upper Crust
With the likes of Dumb 41 and Blink 18Poo cluttering the air waves with their supposed comical take on punk rock, I was initially worried about listening to a CD by a punk band who had previously released an EP titled "Moshy Peas." Thankfully "The Upper Crust" is a musical dictionary of the various types of punk that are available to the people of the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2891/ | 628 hits
With the likes of Dumb 41 and Blink 18Poo cluttering the air waves with their supposed comical take on punk rock, I was initially worried about listening to a CD by a punk band who had previously released an EP titled "Moshy Peas." Thankfully "The Upper Crust" is a musical dictionary of the various types of punk that are available to the people of the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2891/ | 628 hits
Live Review: The Cast of Cheers + Theme Park
Last Wednesday, 29th February, Theme Park and The Cast of Cheers joined forces to put together a joint headline tour, starting at the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16255/ | 330 hits
Last Wednesday, 29th February, Theme Park and The Cast of Cheers joined forces to put together a joint headline tour, starting at the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16255/ | 330 hits
CD Review: Mojo Fury - Visiting Hours Of A Travelling Circus
2011 signals the long awaited release of Northern Ireland's Mojo Fury's debut album. After touring hard for the last couple of years, Mojo Fury step up to the plate, and show their big potential to burst onto the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14797/ | 413 hits
2011 signals the long awaited release of Northern Ireland's Mojo Fury's debut album. After touring hard for the last couple of years, Mojo Fury step up to the plate, and show their big potential to burst onto the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14797/ | 413 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/ | 765 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/ | 765 hits
CD Review: Dusty Not Digital - Dead Skies
Bradford based Dusty Not Digital are a relatively new band, formed in late 2005 by songwriters Luke Hirst and Lewys Rees, and have already won the Musicians Centre Battle of the Bands, followed by constant hard work and gigging.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6936/ | 412 hits
Bradford based Dusty Not Digital are a relatively new band, formed in late 2005 by songwriters Luke Hirst and Lewys Rees, and have already won the Musicians Centre Battle of the Bands, followed by constant hard work and gigging.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6936/ | 412 hits
CD Review: Homebrew - Last Orders
Homebrew, featuring original members John and Dave and now the talents of Dauntless Elites' guitarist Lee, are finally onto their second round since 1995 (not counting the numerous EP's, 7 inches and compilation shots).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16024/ | 261 hits
Homebrew, featuring original members John and Dave and now the talents of Dauntless Elites' guitarist Lee, are finally onto their second round since 1995 (not counting the numerous EP's, 7 inches and compilation shots).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16024/ | 261 hits
CD Review: Keane - Better Than This
When Keane first came onto the music scene with album number one, 'Hopes & Fears' they were quite distinctive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10372/ | 397 hits
When Keane first came onto the music scene with album number one, 'Hopes & Fears' they were quite distinctive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10372/ | 397 hits
CD Review: Kanuba - Audio Vandalism
Kanuba are the fretboard funkateers looking to put the pork into York and the groove into West Yorkshire with their latest EP release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4187/ | 463 hits
Kanuba are the fretboard funkateers looking to put the pork into York and the groove into West Yorkshire with their latest EP release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4187/ | 463 hits
CD Review: Five Mile Island - Untitled
'Seconds Out,' the opening track of Five Mile Island's debut demo is actually the weakest of the five songs on offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10697/ | 389 hits
'Seconds Out,' the opening track of Five Mile Island's debut demo is actually the weakest of the five songs on offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10697/ | 389 hits
CD Review: The Voltaires - The Voltaires
When it takes a band eight years to get their first record out, you know at least one thing: It must have been a labour of love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17511/ | 172 hits
When it takes a band eight years to get their first record out, you know at least one thing: It must have been a labour of love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17511/ | 172 hits
Live Review: Jon Gomm + Tim Canfer
Playing acoustic guitar before Jon Gomm must be a rather daunting experience but Tim knocks out quite a strong set of songs with confessional and indeed rather poetic lyrics with fresh sounding strummy guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2675/ | 762 hits
Playing acoustic guitar before Jon Gomm must be a rather daunting experience but Tim knocks out quite a strong set of songs with confessional and indeed rather poetic lyrics with fresh sounding strummy guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2675/ | 762 hits
Live Review: Bam Bam Francs + Harrisons + Soberskin
L-shaped karaoke joint, The Vine, is the place to showcase bands without stroking their egos or firing them into major limelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3215/ | 1,384 hits
L-shaped karaoke joint, The Vine, is the place to showcase bands without stroking their egos or firing them into major limelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3215/ | 1,384 hits
CD Review: Jets Overhead - Bridges
As the heat of another summer fades away and the clouds roll in, Vancouver Island's Jets Overhead provide the perfect soundtrack to your new friend, the bittersweet malaise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7173/ | 310 hits
As the heat of another summer fades away and the clouds roll in, Vancouver Island's Jets Overhead provide the perfect soundtrack to your new friend, the bittersweet malaise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7173/ | 310 hits
CD Review: Florence And The Machine - Ceremonials
Two years after Florence Wench debuted 'Lungs' and flew straight into the river of success, she unveils her second album 'Ceremonials'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15660/ | 290 hits
Two years after Florence Wench debuted 'Lungs' and flew straight into the river of success, she unveils her second album 'Ceremonials'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15660/ | 290 hits
Live Review: The Stills + The Open + Kaiser Chiefs
Two support bands. Why? Why oh fucking why? Maybe I need clarification, but I thought the whole point of a support band was to warm up the crowd for the main event, not take away all the time from them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2377/ | 1,960 hits
Two support bands. Why? Why oh fucking why? Maybe I need clarification, but I thought the whole point of a support band was to warm up the crowd for the main event, not take away all the time from them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2377/ | 1,960 hits
CD Review: Captain Wilberforce - Mindfilming
The captain(s) in question are Simon Bristoll and Daz Battersby, a duo split between Leeds and Birmingham.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3853/ | 657 hits
The captain(s) in question are Simon Bristoll and Daz Battersby, a duo split between Leeds and Birmingham.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3853/ | 657 hits
CD Review: Xi - Low
"Five men, a large number of instruments" proclaims the press release accompanying Xi's latest magnum opus, the three track EP "Low".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3515/ | 1,042 hits
"Five men, a large number of instruments" proclaims the press release accompanying Xi's latest magnum opus, the three track EP "Low".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3515/ | 1,042 hits
CD Review: Terra Diablo - Swings & Roundabouts (album sampler)
These tracks are from Terra Diablo's soon-to-be-released debut album on Zuma. Terra Diablo are a kind of Glasgow cross between Leeds bands Four Day Hombre and Parisman - in that they operate at a similar near-breakthrough level and get serious local respect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2493/ | 436 hits
These tracks are from Terra Diablo's soon-to-be-released debut album on Zuma. Terra Diablo are a kind of Glasgow cross between Leeds bands Four Day Hombre and Parisman - in that they operate at a similar near-breakthrough level and get serious local respect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2493/ | 436 hits
News Article: The Lodger to release a new single and album in May 2008
'Life Is Sweet', the second album from Leeds band The Lodger, will be released on 19th May on local label Bad Sneakers Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9480/ | 349 hits
'Life Is Sweet', the second album from Leeds band The Lodger, will be released on 19th May on local label Bad Sneakers Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9480/ | 349 hits
Live Review: The Moldy Peaches
First up of the Main Stage on Saturday are fancy dress fetishists Moldy Peaches. And, lo and behold, they've been rummaging around in the dressing up box again with acoustic guitarist in full length unicorn costume, Kimya in bear head and Adam in an extremely tassel-y cowboy outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1004/ | 200 hits
First up of the Main Stage on Saturday are fancy dress fetishists Moldy Peaches. And, lo and behold, they've been rummaging around in the dressing up box again with acoustic guitarist in full length unicorn costume, Kimya in bear head and Adam in an extremely tassel-y cowboy outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1004/ | 200 hits
CD Review: Dinosaur Jr - Beyond
Full kudos must go to Dinosaur Jr for upholding the noble and valiant art of the guitar solo; almost every track on new album "Beyond" features at least one example of smartly-executed fretboard frivolities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8338/ | 416 hits
Full kudos must go to Dinosaur Jr for upholding the noble and valiant art of the guitar solo; almost every track on new album "Beyond" features at least one example of smartly-executed fretboard frivolities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8338/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Beautiful Feet + Danny Redthorn
This was my first visit to the Hard Rock and I was expecting great things. Apart from Jimi Hendrix's belt the venue disappointed slightly, but neither of tonight's acts did.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1223/ | 249 hits
This was my first visit to the Hard Rock and I was expecting great things. Apart from Jimi Hendrix's belt the venue disappointed slightly, but neither of tonight's acts did.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1223/ | 249 hits
CD Review: The Nearly Men - Bianca
Schadenfreude. I bet The Nearly Men do this a lot. To put it quite frankly, there's a hell of a lot of bands out there that are not fit to lick these talented bastards' shoes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8975/ | 448 hits
Schadenfreude. I bet The Nearly Men do this a lot. To put it quite frankly, there's a hell of a lot of bands out there that are not fit to lick these talented bastards' shoes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8975/ | 448 hits
CD Review: Sound Of Sirens - What's That Noise?
EP opener 'One Step' is pretty standard, mid-tempo indie-rock with some sharp, hook-packed vocals that lift it above the level of the other bands currently ploughing a similar furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10674/ | 463 hits
EP opener 'One Step' is pretty standard, mid-tempo indie-rock with some sharp, hook-packed vocals that lift it above the level of the other bands currently ploughing a similar furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10674/ | 463 hits
CD Review: Curses - Curses
Fused together from the remnants of various bands within Leeds' hardcore community, Curses' intent to take the job at hand seriously is demonstrated by the release of their debut EP barely nine months after their first gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12785/ | 380 hits
Fused together from the remnants of various bands within Leeds' hardcore community, Curses' intent to take the job at hand seriously is demonstrated by the release of their debut EP barely nine months after their first gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12785/ | 380 hits
CD Review: Jonny Quits - Untitled
Jonny Quits are an Alternative-Rock band formed in North London but the twin brothers in the band Jon and Chris Beagley soon migrated up North where their energetic live shows have given them another large fan base, rivalling that of their native London.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17307/ | 155 hits
Jonny Quits are an Alternative-Rock band formed in North London but the twin brothers in the band Jon and Chris Beagley soon migrated up North where their energetic live shows have given them another large fan base, rivalling that of their native London.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17307/ | 155 hits
CD Review: Pat Bourne Band - Untitled
'Touch & Go' boasts a solid chorus of hooky, if a little easy, lyrics, and soulful vocals courtesy of frontman Pat Bourne, topped off with the occasional, disco-infused synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10499/ | 347 hits
'Touch & Go' boasts a solid chorus of hooky, if a little easy, lyrics, and soulful vocals courtesy of frontman Pat Bourne, topped off with the occasional, disco-infused synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10499/ | 347 hits
CD Review: Breakthemould - s/t
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 635 hits
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 635 hits
Live Review: Sly Mr Fox + Slice
Tonight was unlike the typical gig where, if you want to catch the first band, you have to rush your tea and give yourself indigestion running down to the venue for at least 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8146/ | 634 hits
Tonight was unlike the typical gig where, if you want to catch the first band, you have to rush your tea and give yourself indigestion running down to the venue for at least 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8146/ | 634 hits
CD Review: Defend Moscow - Manifesto
Released on February 23rd through KIDS Records - the label responsible for launching The Wombats, The Whip and my favourite band of the moment, Kyte - Defend Moscow unleash their debut single upon the musical eyes and ears of the general public.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10333/ | 374 hits
Released on February 23rd through KIDS Records - the label responsible for launching The Wombats, The Whip and my favourite band of the moment, Kyte - Defend Moscow unleash their debut single upon the musical eyes and ears of the general public.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10333/ | 374 hits
CD Review: Tiger Shadow - Stripe Two
One of the most exciting and original acts knocking around Leeds at the moment, it's hard to know where to begin when it comes to Tiger Shadow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13053/ | 296 hits
One of the most exciting and original acts knocking around Leeds at the moment, it's hard to know where to begin when it comes to Tiger Shadow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13053/ | 296 hits
CD Review: Aces & Eights - s/t
After seeing Aces & Eights at The Cockpit many, many nights ago, I was extremely excited to see that they'd been signed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10086/ | 288 hits
After seeing Aces & Eights at The Cockpit many, many nights ago, I was extremely excited to see that they'd been signed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10086/ | 288 hits
Live Review: Cashier No. 9 + Tom Brookes + Bruno Merz
Every Tuesday the Brudenell puts on a night of free music and I have been keen to get down to see what Leeds music scene has to offer on a week night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14631/ | 480 hits
Every Tuesday the Brudenell puts on a night of free music and I have been keen to get down to see what Leeds music scene has to offer on a week night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14631/ | 480 hits
CD Review: The Crimea - White Russian Galaxy
The Crimea's debut major label single, "Lottery Winners On Acid", was championed by Zane Lowe and MTV2, and became a minor hit (read: chart disappointment).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6684/ | 251 hits
The Crimea's debut major label single, "Lottery Winners On Acid", was championed by Zane Lowe and MTV2, and became a minor hit (read: chart disappointment).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6684/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Penguin - This is Believing EP
Penguin released 'This is Believing' back in 2010 after winning Centre Stage and playing Leeds and Reading Festival's BBC introducing stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16089/ | 251 hits
Penguin released 'This is Believing' back in 2010 after winning Centre Stage and playing Leeds and Reading Festival's BBC introducing stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16089/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Mr Shiraz - Sleeping With The Enemy
Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. The bass drum thumps with moody guitars then the wailing brass kicks in to captivate you rather than provide a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/322/ | 338 hits
Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. The bass drum thumps with moody guitars then the wailing brass kicks in to captivate you rather than provide a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/322/ | 338 hits
Live Review: Spoonfish + Fifth Goodbye + Nerve Engine
The night started with the metal soundings of "Nerve Engine". Metal Hammer praised this band not to long ago, so I was quite looking forward to the music and how good they were going to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/773/ | 332 hits
The night started with the metal soundings of "Nerve Engine". Metal Hammer praised this band not to long ago, so I was quite looking forward to the music and how good they were going to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/773/ | 332 hits
CD Review: Hafdis Huld - Kongulo
Icelandic singer Hafdis's new single 'Kongulo' (meaning spider), mythologises the 'human spiderman,' Alain Robert.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10859/ | 387 hits
Icelandic singer Hafdis's new single 'Kongulo' (meaning spider), mythologises the 'human spiderman,' Alain Robert.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10859/ | 387 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/ | 298 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/ | 298 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/ | 550 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/ | 550 hits
CD Review: Do Me Bad Things - Time for Deliverance
Okay so I'm heading into this review with a kinda biased viewpoint of the band to begin with after seeing their piss poor performance at the Reading festival this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3261/ | 540 hits
Okay so I'm heading into this review with a kinda biased viewpoint of the band to begin with after seeing their piss poor performance at the Reading festival this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3261/ | 540 hits
CD Review: Mybe - The Shite Album
This surprisingly appropriately named CD from pop-punk trio Mybe, proved to be rather less than I had hoped for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2931/ | 572 hits
This surprisingly appropriately named CD from pop-punk trio Mybe, proved to be rather less than I had hoped for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2931/ | 572 hits
CD Review: Brazil - This is Future-Wave
The year is 1996. Suede release "Coming Up" and Louis Elliott appears to be contemplating his future with indie-underground band Kinky Machine, prior to his move to front Rialto; throughout this era of Britpop, four boys from Yorkshire are sitting together thinking of a name for their new band: "How about Brazil?" comes a suggestion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/171/ | 330 hits
The year is 1996. Suede release "Coming Up" and Louis Elliott appears to be contemplating his future with indie-underground band Kinky Machine, prior to his move to front Rialto; throughout this era of Britpop, four boys from Yorkshire are sitting together thinking of a name for their new band: "How about Brazil?" comes a suggestion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/171/ | 330 hits
CD Review: Angels & Airwaves - We Don't Need to Whisper
As the frontman of Blink 182, Tom DeLonge sold millions of records and gained huge popularity off the back of songs about falling in love, shagging your mum, and being a teenage delinquent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6940/ | 440 hits
As the frontman of Blink 182, Tom DeLonge sold millions of records and gained huge popularity off the back of songs about falling in love, shagging your mum, and being a teenage delinquent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6940/ | 440 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/ | 276 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/ | 276 hits
CD Review: Good Shoes - Think Before You Speak
I was slightly sceptical about how I would find South London quartet Good Shoes' début album, 'Think before you speak'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8167/ | 523 hits
I was slightly sceptical about how I would find South London quartet Good Shoes' début album, 'Think before you speak'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8167/ | 523 hits
Live Review: The Twang
For a band about to release their second single to be playing a headline set at the Leeds Met is no small feat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8440/ | 1,089 hits
For a band about to release their second single to be playing a headline set at the Leeds Met is no small feat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8440/ | 1,089 hits
CD Review: Stereo 360 - Vaseline Mouth
I am in two minds with this CD - half of me quite likes it...no let me re-phrase that, half of me doesn't mind it!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/386/ | 385 hits
I am in two minds with this CD - half of me quite likes it...no let me re-phrase that, half of me doesn't mind it!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/386/ | 385 hits
Live Review: The Jellys + Catylyst
Catylyst are not having a good night. But it's not their fault; a series of cock ups with Chris' guitar and a bad sound due to the P.A man's efforts (or lack of) didn't do this outstanding band any justice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/731/ | 265 hits
Catylyst are not having a good night. But it's not their fault; a series of cock ups with Chris' guitar and a bad sound due to the P.A man's efforts (or lack of) didn't do this outstanding band any justice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/731/ | 265 hits
Live Review: Tiger Army + Deadline + Buzzkill
Not many people are here to watch Buzzkill; a real shame, as they give it their all. Unfortunately there is a problem with the saxophone, meaning we don't get to see Matt Perrot strut his stuff, and this leaves half a brass section by the name of Ben Whittington, who's trumpet can barely be heard except during his fiddly solos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8344/ | 697 hits
Not many people are here to watch Buzzkill; a real shame, as they give it their all. Unfortunately there is a problem with the saxophone, meaning we don't get to see Matt Perrot strut his stuff, and this leaves half a brass section by the name of Ben Whittington, who's trumpet can barely be heard except during his fiddly solos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8344/ | 697 hits
CD Review: Matthew Ryan - Concussion
Another American singer songwriter signed up to One Little Indian's roster. The A&R guy there deserves a big pat on the back cos he's backed another winner here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/570/ | 228 hits
Another American singer songwriter signed up to One Little Indian's roster. The A&R guy there deserves a big pat on the back cos he's backed another winner here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/570/ | 228 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/ | 240 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/ | 240 hits
Live Review: Sovereign + Skiver + element
The first band up was Sovereign. With guitar band influences from Nirvana, Hendrix and Oasis, but with a sound all their own, Leeds-based Sovereign put in a superb performance, treating us to some excellent new material for the first time, including an excellent acoustic number.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/886/ | 158 hits
The first band up was Sovereign. With guitar band influences from Nirvana, Hendrix and Oasis, but with a sound all their own, Leeds-based Sovereign put in a superb performance, treating us to some excellent new material for the first time, including an excellent acoustic number.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/886/ | 158 hits
CD Review: Lost Calm - Untitled
The debut EP from Salford five-piece Lost Calm gets the balance right between choruses that are big and brash enough to fill arenas, and the sharp, emotional edge that makes all that noise feel personal to you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10929/ | 315 hits
The debut EP from Salford five-piece Lost Calm gets the balance right between choruses that are big and brash enough to fill arenas, and the sharp, emotional edge that makes all that noise feel personal to you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10929/ | 315 hits
