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Band Profile: Second Monday
Still buried deep in the underground, from the hometown of Winchester UK, this angular rock 5-piece are fast-recieving critical praise for their latest full-length effort from a collective of fanzines.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6430/ | 101 hits
Still buried deep in the underground, from the hometown of Winchester UK, this angular rock 5-piece are fast-recieving critical praise for their latest full-length effort from a collective of fanzines.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6430/ | 101 hits
Band Profile: Kids Near Water
Exeter emo / post-hardcore band formed in late 2000. Signed to Firefly Recordings, their debut EP 'extendedplayerone' being the label's first release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4818/ | 227 hits
Exeter emo / post-hardcore band formed in late 2000. Signed to Firefly Recordings, their debut EP 'extendedplayerone' being the label's first release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4818/ | 227 hits
Band Profile: Chris Selman
Chris Selman is a singer/songwriter in the classic style of the early '70s troubadours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13679/ | 231 hits
Chris Selman is a singer/songwriter in the classic style of the early '70s troubadours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13679/ | 231 hits
Band Profile: Los Lobos
Los Lobos is a mexican-american rock band from East Los Angeles, heavily influenced by rock and roll, tex-mex, country music, folk, blues, and traditional spanish / mexican music such as boleros and norteņos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13178/ | 147 hits
Los Lobos is a mexican-american rock band from East Los Angeles, heavily influenced by rock and roll, tex-mex, country music, folk, blues, and traditional spanish / mexican music such as boleros and norteņos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13178/ | 147 hits
Band Profile: Maria Lynch
Maria Lynch hails from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. She's been writing songs, playing live and recording all her life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1956/ | 422 hits
Maria Lynch hails from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. She's been writing songs, playing live and recording all her life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1956/ | 422 hits
Band Profile: Sanhedrin
Reece Holloway - Vocals / Keyboards Parmahn Azad - Drums & Rhythm Guitar John Houghton - Lead & Rhythm Guitars Alex Glover - Rhythm Guitar Tom Blakemore - Bass Guitar Sanhedrin was originally formed by Reece Holloway & Parmahn Azad, two like-minded individuals who wanted to explore their interests in Black & Death Metal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16462/ | 47 hits
Reece Holloway - Vocals / Keyboards Parmahn Azad - Drums & Rhythm Guitar John Houghton - Lead & Rhythm Guitars Alex Glover - Rhythm Guitar Tom Blakemore - Bass Guitar Sanhedrin was originally formed by Reece Holloway & Parmahn Azad, two like-minded individuals who wanted to explore their interests in Black & Death Metal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16462/ | 47 hits
Band Profile: Shaun Ryder
Shaun Ryder (born Shaun William Ryder on August 23, 1962, in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester) is an English singer and songwriter who became famous in the "Madchester" era band Happy Mondays, and later Black Grape in the mid-1990s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13669/ | 172 hits
Shaun Ryder (born Shaun William Ryder on August 23, 1962, in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester) is an English singer and songwriter who became famous in the "Madchester" era band Happy Mondays, and later Black Grape in the mid-1990s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13669/ | 172 hits
CD Review: The Black Velvets - s/t
Those of you whose interest in the rock press goes no further than Kerrang! might be a bit surprised to learn this but there is actually quite a burgeoning sleaze/glam metal scene underground in the UK at present.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4231/ | 325 hits
Those of you whose interest in the rock press goes no further than Kerrang! might be a bit surprised to learn this but there is actually quite a burgeoning sleaze/glam metal scene underground in the UK at present.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4231/ | 325 hits
Band Profile: Lowrider
There are three bands with the name Lowrider. 1) Lowrider is a swedish stoner rock band, formed in the mid-1990s by bassist/singer Peder Bergstrand and lead guitarist/singer Ole Hellquist, along with guitarist Niclas Stalfors and drummer Andreas Eriksson.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2030/ | 481 hits
There are three bands with the name Lowrider. 1) Lowrider is a swedish stoner rock band, formed in the mid-1990s by bassist/singer Peder Bergstrand and lead guitarist/singer Ole Hellquist, along with guitarist Niclas Stalfors and drummer Andreas Eriksson.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2030/ | 481 hits
Band Profile: Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an indie/punk band, with roots in traditional rock. They formed while Leo was living in Washington, DC, but now have members based around the northeast United States.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4614/ | 156 hits
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an indie/punk band, with roots in traditional rock. They formed while Leo was living in Washington, DC, but now have members based around the northeast United States.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4614/ | 156 hits
Band Profile: Miss Black America
(MBA) are a rock band based in Suffolk, England. Its members are Seymour Glass (voice/guitar), Dan Smart (drums, previously Simon Chapple and Simon Cooper), Mat Anthony (lead guitar, previously Gish), Laura Kidd (bass/voice, previously Mike Smith and Ryan Banwell).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4486/ | 191 hits
(MBA) are a rock band based in Suffolk, England. Its members are Seymour Glass (voice/guitar), Dan Smart (drums, previously Simon Chapple and Simon Cooper), Mat Anthony (lead guitar, previously Gish), Laura Kidd (bass/voice, previously Mike Smith and Ryan Banwell).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4486/ | 191 hits
Band Profile: The Antlers
The Antlers are an indie rock band currently based in Brooklyn, New York, fronted by Peter Silberman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11463/ | 266 hits
The Antlers are an indie rock band currently based in Brooklyn, New York, fronted by Peter Silberman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11463/ | 266 hits
Band Profile: Jarcrew
Ammanford, Wales (2000-2005) Jarcrew (active 2001-2005) was a post-hardcore electronica noise band from Ammanford, South Wales.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4681/ | 253 hits
Ammanford, Wales (2000-2005) Jarcrew (active 2001-2005) was a post-hardcore electronica noise band from Ammanford, South Wales.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4681/ | 253 hits
Band Profile: Starsailor
A rock quartet heralded on the release of their debut single, "Fever," in February 2001 as "Britain's best new band," Starsailor has continued the rich lineage of its predecessors such as Travis, Stereophonics and many others.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5096/ | 255 hits
A rock quartet heralded on the release of their debut single, "Fever," in February 2001 as "Britain's best new band," Starsailor has continued the rich lineage of its predecessors such as Travis, Stereophonics and many others.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5096/ | 255 hits
Band Profile: Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons are a folk/bluegrass group formed in London in September 2008. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, guitar, bass drum), Country Winston (banjo, slide guitar, vocals), Ted Dwayne (double bass, drums, vocals), and Ben Lovett (keyboards, accordion, vocals).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11282/ | 335 hits
Mumford & Sons are a folk/bluegrass group formed in London in September 2008. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, guitar, bass drum), Country Winston (banjo, slide guitar, vocals), Ted Dwayne (double bass, drums, vocals), and Ben Lovett (keyboards, accordion, vocals).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11282/ | 335 hits
Band Profile: Gomez
There are two bands under the same name: 1) A British indie rock band 2) An American emo band active in the early 90's 1) Gomez are an English indie rock band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10643/ | 275 hits
There are two bands under the same name: 1) A British indie rock band 2) An American emo band active in the early 90's 1) Gomez are an English indie rock band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10643/ | 275 hits
Band Profile: The Capital Years
Philadelphia's The Capitol Years debuted in July 2001 with the homemade full-length, Meet Yr Acres. Co-produced by Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Pernice Brothers, Beachwood Sparks), the self-released Meet Yr Acres spent much of 2001 innocently making its way around the globe while garnering a goldmine of critical accolades and regular comparisons to Beck, Bob Pollard, George Harrison, and Bob Dylan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5141/ | 90 hits
Philadelphia's The Capitol Years debuted in July 2001 with the homemade full-length, Meet Yr Acres. Co-produced by Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Pernice Brothers, Beachwood Sparks), the self-released Meet Yr Acres spent much of 2001 innocently making its way around the globe while garnering a goldmine of critical accolades and regular comparisons to Beck, Bob Pollard, George Harrison, and Bob Dylan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5141/ | 90 hits
Band Profile: The Fiery Furnaces
The Fiery Furnaces are an inventive and often challenging experimental rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5413/ | 214 hits
The Fiery Furnaces are an inventive and often challenging experimental rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5413/ | 214 hits
Band Profile: Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman (born 24 January 1941, Yorkshire, England) is a highly regarded English singer-songwriter and a worthy guitar player.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5294/ | 170 hits
Michael Chapman (born 24 January 1941, Yorkshire, England) is a highly regarded English singer-songwriter and a worthy guitar player.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5294/ | 170 hits
Band Profile: Balto
Balto came into being when Daniel Sheron abandoned his life in Moscow, Russia and went alone into Siberia.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15684/ | 64 hits
Balto came into being when Daniel Sheron abandoned his life in Moscow, Russia and went alone into Siberia.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15684/ | 64 hits
Band Profile: Ocean Bottom Nightmare
'What Would Judas Do?' is the debut single from Ocean Bottom Nightmare. Mixed by legendary producer Chris Sheldon (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, Reuben), it is set for a digital release on 10th May 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12447/ | 120 hits
'What Would Judas Do?' is the debut single from Ocean Bottom Nightmare. Mixed by legendary producer Chris Sheldon (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, Reuben), it is set for a digital release on 10th May 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12447/ | 120 hits
Band Profile: Simon Pollard Band
The Simon Pollard Band is a 4 piece country/pop/rock band from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12978/ | 1,068 hits
The Simon Pollard Band is a 4 piece country/pop/rock band from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12978/ | 1,068 hits
CD Review: Katatonia - Dead End Kings
Every so often, something comes along that you pretend to embrace as a 'neural reviewer' but ever so slightly dread at the back of your mind.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17108/ | 202 hits
Every so often, something comes along that you pretend to embrace as a 'neural reviewer' but ever so slightly dread at the back of your mind.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17108/ | 202 hits
Band Profile: From Autumn To Ashes
From Autumn To Ashes(or FATA) was a band from Long Island, New York, USA. The band mixed melody with hardcore styles, and their earlier albums featured a unique dual vocal style between frontman Benjamin Perri and drummer Francis Mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8491/ | 569 hits
From Autumn To Ashes(or FATA) was a band from Long Island, New York, USA. The band mixed melody with hardcore styles, and their earlier albums featured a unique dual vocal style between frontman Benjamin Perri and drummer Francis Mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8491/ | 569 hits
Band Profile: A Camp
A Camp first drew breath in a forest in Northern Sweden, neck deep in snow, in the waning of the last millenium, amongst families of foxes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10669/ | 173 hits
A Camp first drew breath in a forest in Northern Sweden, neck deep in snow, in the waning of the last millenium, amongst families of foxes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10669/ | 173 hits
Band Profile: Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche Vaular (born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His professional career began in 2000 and over the course of the following years, Lerche and his band, the Faces Down, became beloved critical and popular successes in their native homeland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5011/ | 117 hits
Sondre Lerche Vaular (born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His professional career began in 2000 and over the course of the following years, Lerche and his band, the Faces Down, became beloved critical and popular successes in their native homeland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5011/ | 117 hits
Band Profile: Deathcab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar), Nicholas Harmer (bass), and Jason McGerr (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4983/ | 97 hits
Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar), Nicholas Harmer (bass), and Jason McGerr (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4983/ | 97 hits
Band Profile: Stars
Not to be confused with Japanese rock band, The Stars. There are several artists called Stars: Stars is a Canadian indie pop band signed to the Arts and Crafts label.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6189/ | 271 hits
Not to be confused with Japanese rock band, The Stars. There are several artists called Stars: Stars is a Canadian indie pop band signed to the Arts and Crafts label.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6189/ | 271 hits
Band Profile: Buckcherry
Buckcherry is a band formed in Los Angeles back in 1995. The band released two albums before dissolving in summer 2002 after lead singer Josh Todd left to pursue a solo career.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8065/ | 172 hits
Buckcherry is a band formed in Los Angeles back in 1995. The band released two albums before dissolving in summer 2002 after lead singer Josh Todd left to pursue a solo career.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8065/ | 172 hits
Band Profile: Findlay Brown
The story of Love Will Find You, Findlay Brown's top-drawer US debut for Verve Forecast, begins with the 29-year-old Englishman finding himself on his sister's sofa after being struck by a cab, recuperating from a broken leg.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8028/ | 164 hits
The story of Love Will Find You, Findlay Brown's top-drawer US debut for Verve Forecast, begins with the 29-year-old Englishman finding himself on his sister's sofa after being struck by a cab, recuperating from a broken leg.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8028/ | 164 hits
Band Profile: Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born 22 July 1973) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter. Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, USA, to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (they divorced while he was a child).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6065/ | 207 hits
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born 22 July 1973) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter. Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, USA, to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (they divorced while he was a child).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6065/ | 207 hits
Band Profile: British Sea Power
British Sea Power are a four-man indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band hail originally from Kendal in Cumbria.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4616/ | 470 hits
British Sea Power are a four-man indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band hail originally from Kendal in Cumbria.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4616/ | 470 hits
Band Profile: The Black Keys
The Black Keys are a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5583/ | 276 hits
The Black Keys are a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5583/ | 276 hits
Band Profile: Nirvana
There are multiple artists tracked as "Nirvana" on Last.fm. Following are eight, listed in order of prominence: 1) Nirvana was a popular and highly influential American grunge band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11404/ | 294 hits
There are multiple artists tracked as "Nirvana" on Last.fm. Following are eight, listed in order of prominence: 1) Nirvana was a popular and highly influential American grunge band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11404/ | 294 hits
Band Profile: Massive Attack
The pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop, Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound -- a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples -- set the pace for much of the dance music to emerge throughout the 1990s, paving the way for such acclaimed artists as Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Morcheeba, UNKLE and Tricky, himself a Massive Attack alumnus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4562/ | 266 hits
The pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop, Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound -- a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples -- set the pace for much of the dance music to emerge throughout the 1990s, paving the way for such acclaimed artists as Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Morcheeba, UNKLE and Tricky, himself a Massive Attack alumnus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4562/ | 266 hits
Band Profile: The Boyfriends
1. The Boyfriends are: Martin Wallace (vocals), Richard Adderley (guitar), David Barnett (bass) and Paddy Pulzer (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5568/ | 176 hits
1. The Boyfriends are: Martin Wallace (vocals), Richard Adderley (guitar), David Barnett (bass) and Paddy Pulzer (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5568/ | 176 hits