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CD Review: Max Raptor - The Great and The Good
The latest single from Max Raptor, 'The Great and The Good,' is a slab of rock music, with twitching vocals and pogo-ing drumbeats bringing this single bang up to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12823/ | 286 hits
The latest single from Max Raptor, 'The Great and The Good,' is a slab of rock music, with twitching vocals and pogo-ing drumbeats bringing this single bang up to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12823/ | 286 hits
CD Review: The Firm - Dismal Results
Debut single from London-based quartet The Firm offers up two tracks of straightforward rock that eschews current musical trends in favour of a more timeless sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10281/ | 349 hits
Debut single from London-based quartet The Firm offers up two tracks of straightforward rock that eschews current musical trends in favour of a more timeless sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10281/ | 349 hits
Live Review: Franz Ferdinand
Back from the grave after 89 years, Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand are the logical next step in the direction this latest new wave revival has been heading.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1269/ | 684 hits
Back from the grave after 89 years, Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand are the logical next step in the direction this latest new wave revival has been heading.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1269/ | 684 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: The Dykeenies - Sounds of The City
'Sounds of the City,' the first single to be lifted from Scottish four-piece The Dykeenies forthcoming second album, is a strings-infused piece of emotional rock that may occasionally slip into comfortable, cliche territory, but for the most part delivers the goods.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10511/ | 566 hits
'Sounds of the City,' the first single to be lifted from Scottish four-piece The Dykeenies forthcoming second album, is a strings-infused piece of emotional rock that may occasionally slip into comfortable, cliche territory, but for the most part delivers the goods.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10511/ | 566 hits
CD Review: Thyrd Eye - Say Something
Debut single from Thyrd Eye offers up an uncertain mix of musical styles that's initially jarring. Opening track 'Say Something' features echoey, shiver-inducing gothic vocals from co-vocalist and keyboardist Hannah, which sit awkwardly against the song's twitching, spring-heeled drumbeats and jerking chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10414/ | 237 hits
Debut single from Thyrd Eye offers up an uncertain mix of musical styles that's initially jarring. Opening track 'Say Something' features echoey, shiver-inducing gothic vocals from co-vocalist and keyboardist Hannah, which sit awkwardly against the song's twitching, spring-heeled drumbeats and jerking chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10414/ | 237 hits
CD Review: MonMon - Monkey Fist
Leeds' three-piece MonMon's debut EP is an interestingly varied effort, taking in scuzzy indie, melodic rock and more experimental areas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10693/ | 338 hits
Leeds' three-piece MonMon's debut EP is an interestingly varied effort, taking in scuzzy indie, melodic rock and more experimental areas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10693/ | 338 hits
CD Review: The March Greens - You Shall Go To The Ball
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 257 hits
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 257 hits
CD Review: The Silent Years - Climb On My Back
'Climb On My Back' is an interesting combination of black-hearted riffs that bristle and snarl beneath Josh Epstein's luxuriously hazy indie-pop vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11010/ | 216 hits
'Climb On My Back' is an interesting combination of black-hearted riffs that bristle and snarl beneath Josh Epstein's luxuriously hazy indie-pop vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11010/ | 216 hits
CD Review: A Camp - Love Has Left The Room
'Love Has Left The Room' is the first single to be taken from 'Colonia,' the sophomore album from 'A Camp,' which features Nina Persson of The Cardigans fame.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10670/ | 1,220 hits
'Love Has Left The Room' is the first single to be taken from 'Colonia,' the sophomore album from 'A Camp,' which features Nina Persson of The Cardigans fame.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10670/ | 1,220 hits
CD Review: At The Zoo - Nouveau Popular
At The Zoo's debut EP is that breed of laid back, melodic ska-punk that replaces aggression and nastiness, with a casual, winding groove that might get you humming along and tapping your foot, but won't have you skanking along like an idiot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12609/ | 243 hits
At The Zoo's debut EP is that breed of laid back, melodic ska-punk that replaces aggression and nastiness, with a casual, winding groove that might get you humming along and tapping your foot, but won't have you skanking along like an idiot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12609/ | 243 hits
CD Review: Local Natives - World News
'World News' from Los Angeles' Local Natives, is a relentless rumble of booming drumbeats, contrasted against lilting vocals that rise to sudden, wailing peaks, and fleshed out with flickers of guitar that don't lure the listener's attention away from the main event: the contrast between the marching drums and the fluid vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13288/ | 269 hits
'World News' from Los Angeles' Local Natives, is a relentless rumble of booming drumbeats, contrasted against lilting vocals that rise to sudden, wailing peaks, and fleshed out with flickers of guitar that don't lure the listener's attention away from the main event: the contrast between the marching drums and the fluid vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13288/ | 269 hits
CD Review: Daybreakers - The Dawn Approaches
The debut EP from Leeds based Daybreakers makes liberal use of a jazz triple-header of trombone, trumpet and saxophone, in addition to the usual guitars and drums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10614/ | 406 hits
The debut EP from Leeds based Daybreakers makes liberal use of a jazz triple-header of trombone, trumpet and saxophone, in addition to the usual guitars and drums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10614/ | 406 hits
CD Review: Dead Confederate - Giving It All Away
'Giving It All Away,' the precursor to Dead Confederate's 'Sugar' album is a complete about-turn from the gloomy stoner rock of 'Wrecking Ball' - and it's certainly a long way away from the doom-fest of breakthrough single 'The Rat.' 'Giving It All Away' is scuzzy alt-rock where the vocals thread in and out of great swathes of blurry riffing and jangly drumbeats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13242/ | 320 hits
'Giving It All Away,' the precursor to Dead Confederate's 'Sugar' album is a complete about-turn from the gloomy stoner rock of 'Wrecking Ball' - and it's certainly a long way away from the doom-fest of breakthrough single 'The Rat.' 'Giving It All Away' is scuzzy alt-rock where the vocals thread in and out of great swathes of blurry riffing and jangly drumbeats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13242/ | 320 hits
CD Review: Cha-Cha - Phonographic Love
The debut single from Cha-Cha, 'Phonographic Love,' comes across a little unsure of its identity. On the one hand, it seems to be aspiring towards cool, quirky indie-rock, with piston-like drumbeats and lurching riffs, but the band then splatter random, garish electro over the top, and transform 'Phonographic Love' into an awkward hybrid.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12437/ | 330 hits
The debut single from Cha-Cha, 'Phonographic Love,' comes across a little unsure of its identity. On the one hand, it seems to be aspiring towards cool, quirky indie-rock, with piston-like drumbeats and lurching riffs, but the band then splatter random, garish electro over the top, and transform 'Phonographic Love' into an awkward hybrid.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12437/ | 330 hits
CD Review: Fortune - Bully
'Bully' (aka 'That Song off the Comet Advert') is snappy electronica underpinned by neatly interlocking drumbeats and handclap sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12531/ | 246 hits
'Bully' (aka 'That Song off the Comet Advert') is snappy electronica underpinned by neatly interlocking drumbeats and handclap sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12531/ | 246 hits
CD Review: Sounds Of Swami - Halcyon Days
Keighley's Sounds of Swami don't hang about on 7" 'Halcyon Days,' blasting through six songs in seventeen minutes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10777/ | 746 hits
Keighley's Sounds of Swami don't hang about on 7" 'Halcyon Days,' blasting through six songs in seventeen minutes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10777/ | 746 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/ | 532 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/ | 532 hits
CD Review: Chase This City - Show Us What You Got?
Just a year after forming, Lancaster-based Chase This City release six-track mini album 'Show Us What You Got?' flaunting a talent for penning towering, pop-punk choruses, that's impressive to say they've been together a short time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10984/ | 360 hits
Just a year after forming, Lancaster-based Chase This City release six-track mini album 'Show Us What You Got?' flaunting a talent for penning towering, pop-punk choruses, that's impressive to say they've been together a short time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10984/ | 360 hits
CD Review: Emergencies - We Are The Waves
'We Are The Waves,' the debut single from Leeds' Emergencies boasts a skittering, off-kilter central riff that bands with far more experience would be proud of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10585/ | 431 hits
'We Are The Waves,' the debut single from Leeds' Emergencies boasts a skittering, off-kilter central riff that bands with far more experience would be proud of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10585/ | 431 hits
CD Review: Dead Confederate - Start Me Laughing
Athens' quartet Dead Confederate follow up on 'The Rat' with second single 'Start Me Laughing,' and it's a deceptively upbeat song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12778/ | 262 hits
Athens' quartet Dead Confederate follow up on 'The Rat' with second single 'Start Me Laughing,' and it's a deceptively upbeat song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12778/ | 262 hits
CD Review: Outraze - Rebel Blues
The second single from Oxfordshire five-piece Outraze oozes confidence. Packed with pumping drumbeats, classy riffs and long, wailing guitars, 'Rebel Blues' is a poised and professional-sounding second release, delivered with a cool, bluesy edge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11208/ | 302 hits
The second single from Oxfordshire five-piece Outraze oozes confidence. Packed with pumping drumbeats, classy riffs and long, wailing guitars, 'Rebel Blues' is a poised and professional-sounding second release, delivered with a cool, bluesy edge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11208/ | 302 hits
CD Review: New Found Glory - Not Without A Fight
Right from the start, New Found Glory's sixth studio album is exactly what you'd expect from the Florida five-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10518/ | 392 hits
Right from the start, New Found Glory's sixth studio album is exactly what you'd expect from the Florida five-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10518/ | 392 hits
CD Review: The Beat Marshals - Fall From Grace
'Fall From Grace,' the debut EP from Leeds' The Beat Marshals, is a mixed effort that, thankfully, gets its unique blend of lo-fi, rock and electronica spot-on during the final song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11024/ | 413 hits
'Fall From Grace,' the debut EP from Leeds' The Beat Marshals, is a mixed effort that, thankfully, gets its unique blend of lo-fi, rock and electronica spot-on during the final song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11024/ | 413 hits
CD Review: The Charlatans - You're So Pretty We're So Pretty
The Charlatans are back with singles collection 'Forever. The Singles' and the first offering from this collection spanning their 15 year career is a reworking of 'the classic that never was' in the eyes of many Charlatans fans, 'You're So Pretty, We're So Pretty'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7637/ | 300 hits
The Charlatans are back with singles collection 'Forever. The Singles' and the first offering from this collection spanning their 15 year career is a reworking of 'the classic that never was' in the eyes of many Charlatans fans, 'You're So Pretty, We're So Pretty'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7637/ | 300 hits
CD Review: Dog Almighty - Dog Almighty
Dog Almighty eponymous debut is a heavy rock/metal album that's slightly more considered than most examples of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10357/ | 331 hits
Dog Almighty eponymous debut is a heavy rock/metal album that's slightly more considered than most examples of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10357/ | 331 hits
CD Review: You Me At Six - Finders Keepers
Surrey's You Me At Six religiously plough The Academy Is.../The Audition/Attack! Attack! pop-punk furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10632/ | 3,343 hits
Surrey's You Me At Six religiously plough The Academy Is.../The Audition/Attack! Attack! pop-punk furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10632/ | 3,343 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: The Bundesrats - Half Finished Horse
'Half Finished Horse,' the debut EP from Wakefield's The Bundesrats, takes the oompa-oompa, carnival-esque beats of Madness, and puts them together with jaunty, ska-punk keyboard refrains, and a frontman who seems to think he's providing the vocals to an opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10897/ | 340 hits
'Half Finished Horse,' the debut EP from Wakefield's The Bundesrats, takes the oompa-oompa, carnival-esque beats of Madness, and puts them together with jaunty, ska-punk keyboard refrains, and a frontman who seems to think he's providing the vocals to an opera.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10897/ | 340 hits
CD Review: Johnny Get The Gun - Johnny Get The Gun
Johnny Get The Gun frontman Wayne Lightowler doesn't have the world's strongest voice, but he does have a distinctive edge, which is better than being able to hit those big notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13237/ | 385 hits
Johnny Get The Gun frontman Wayne Lightowler doesn't have the world's strongest voice, but he does have a distinctive edge, which is better than being able to hit those big notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13237/ | 385 hits
CD Review: Rhesus - Narcolepsy Baby
This three track EP from Midland's four-piece, Rhesus kicks off in truly uplifting fashion, with feel good anthem 'So Alone.' Blending melodic, easy-on-the-ear indie-rock with sugared lyrics and pop-music vocals, 'So Alone' manages to be thoroughly pleasant, without being bland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10367/ | 503 hits
This three track EP from Midland's four-piece, Rhesus kicks off in truly uplifting fashion, with feel good anthem 'So Alone.' Blending melodic, easy-on-the-ear indie-rock with sugared lyrics and pop-music vocals, 'So Alone' manages to be thoroughly pleasant, without being bland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10367/ | 503 hits
Band Profile: The Blackout
The Blackout are a band formed in 2003 in South Wales and drawing influences from across the board, they combine heavy crunching guitars, riffs, screams and thunderous drumbeats with beautiful melodies and emotionally driven vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7332/ | 1,325 hits
The Blackout are a band formed in 2003 in South Wales and drawing influences from across the board, they combine heavy crunching guitars, riffs, screams and thunderous drumbeats with beautiful melodies and emotionally driven vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7332/ | 1,325 hits
CD Review: Flood Of Red - Home, Run (1997)
As a precursor to their debut full-length 'Leaving Everything Behind,' Flood Of Red release 'Here, Run (1997).' Heaped with sharp, swirling riffs and glimmering chords, 'Here, Run (1997)' is rock with a desperate, grasping edge that just may see this song bothering your heart strings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11210/ | 303 hits
As a precursor to their debut full-length 'Leaving Everything Behind,' Flood Of Red release 'Here, Run (1997).' Heaped with sharp, swirling riffs and glimmering chords, 'Here, Run (1997)' is rock with a desperate, grasping edge that just may see this song bothering your heart strings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11210/ | 303 hits
CD Review: Eureka Machines - Everyone Loves You
'Everyone Loves You' is the first single to be lifted off Eureka Machine's full length debut 'Do Or Die.' A power pop rollercoaster of rock and roll riffs and stomping drumbeats, topped off with euphoric pop vocals, 'Everyone Loves You' successfully takes the rock and roll swagger of old, and slathers it in a pop gloss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10577/ | 698 hits
'Everyone Loves You' is the first single to be lifted off Eureka Machine's full length debut 'Do Or Die.' A power pop rollercoaster of rock and roll riffs and stomping drumbeats, topped off with euphoric pop vocals, 'Everyone Loves You' successfully takes the rock and roll swagger of old, and slathers it in a pop gloss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10577/ | 698 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Spills / Piskie Sits - split single
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 356 hits
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 356 hits
Live Review: Big Arm
Tonite sees the UK debut gig by the dreadfully named 'Big Arm', the latest group to include former Happy Monday's bassist and now singer/songwriter, Paul Ryder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1100/ | 282 hits
Tonite sees the UK debut gig by the dreadfully named 'Big Arm', the latest group to include former Happy Monday's bassist and now singer/songwriter, Paul Ryder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1100/ | 282 hits
CD Review: The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound
Hailed as the next big thing by well, everyone, it's possible that all the hype surrounding New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem might have done them a disservice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10750/ | 453 hits
Hailed as the next big thing by well, everyone, it's possible that all the hype surrounding New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem might have done them a disservice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10750/ | 453 hits
CD Review: Widgykeff - Made in Korea
The first impression of 'Made in Korea,' the debut single from Widgykeff, is that frontman James Halliday has the perfect voice for this sort of indie-rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10912/ | 273 hits
The first impression of 'Made in Korea,' the debut single from Widgykeff, is that frontman James Halliday has the perfect voice for this sort of indie-rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10912/ | 273 hits
CD Review: Built By Snow - Mega
Built By Snow are the type of band who name-check Pacman in their lyrics, and stuff their songs full of oldschool gaming sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10270/ | 474 hits
Built By Snow are the type of band who name-check Pacman in their lyrics, and stuff their songs full of oldschool gaming sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10270/ | 474 hits
CD Review: Paul Weller - Wake Up The Nation / No Tears To Cry
If you know Modfather Paul Weller as "that guy who used to be in that band" then the first half of this double A-side is for you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12640/ | 843 hits
If you know Modfather Paul Weller as "that guy who used to be in that band" then the first half of this double A-side is for you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12640/ | 843 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Chickenhawk / I Breathe Spears / With Scissors - split EP
Leeds dysfunctional time signature merchants Chickenhawk open this split EP in style with Perpeptucoh parts i-iii and part iv.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7293/ | 367 hits
Leeds dysfunctional time signature merchants Chickenhawk open this split EP in style with Perpeptucoh parts i-iii and part iv.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7293/ | 367 hits
CD Review: Kill Cassidy - 14:11 / Everyone To The Dancemat
This double A-side single is a competent and well-executed double-whammy of alt-rock, rounded off with an easy-on-the-ears shimmer, and complete with a vocalist who can hit some sweet high notes - when he isn't pushing himself too hard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13590/ | 274 hits
This double A-side single is a competent and well-executed double-whammy of alt-rock, rounded off with an easy-on-the-ears shimmer, and complete with a vocalist who can hit some sweet high notes - when he isn't pushing himself too hard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13590/ | 274 hits
CD Review: Bullet For My Valentine - Waking The Demon
Bullet For My Valentine continue to do Bridgend proud with 'Waking The Demon,' the fourth single from their 'Scream, Aim, Fire' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9640/ | 1,517 hits
Bullet For My Valentine continue to do Bridgend proud with 'Waking The Demon,' the fourth single from their 'Scream, Aim, Fire' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9640/ | 1,517 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Dance To The Radio Volume One
To celebrate their 50th release, Leeds based label Dance To The Radio are releasing a series of four twelve inch singles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10635/ | 435 hits
To celebrate their 50th release, Leeds based label Dance To The Radio are releasing a series of four twelve inch singles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10635/ | 435 hits
CD Review: Revenge of The Psychotronic Man - Make Pigs Smoke
Revenge of the Psychotronic Man's second full length is fourteen tracks of short, sharp and to the point punk, with not a single song stretching past the two minute mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10847/ | 365 hits
Revenge of the Psychotronic Man's second full length is fourteen tracks of short, sharp and to the point punk, with not a single song stretching past the two minute mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10847/ | 365 hits
CD Review: Little Fish - Baffled and Beat
Little Fish's debut album is a mixed affair, consisting of quirky indie rock 'n roll that oozes laidback cool, and barebones, repetitive songs that feel constrained by Little Fish's two-member head count.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13332/ | 508 hits
Little Fish's debut album is a mixed affair, consisting of quirky indie rock 'n roll that oozes laidback cool, and barebones, repetitive songs that feel constrained by Little Fish's two-member head count.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13332/ | 508 hits
CD Review: Five Mile Island - Satellites
Leeds-based outfit Five Mile Island follow up their debut demo, released earlier in the year, with their first full-length 'Satellites.' Three of the five previously demoed tracks have made it onto this release and while they still have all the original flaws, it's encouraging to compare them to 'Satellites's new songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11412/ | 486 hits
Leeds-based outfit Five Mile Island follow up their debut demo, released earlier in the year, with their first full-length 'Satellites.' Three of the five previously demoed tracks have made it onto this release and while they still have all the original flaws, it's encouraging to compare them to 'Satellites's new songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11412/ | 486 hits
CD Review: The Start - Untitled
The first thing that hits me about The Start is the female vocalist. She (Aimee Echo) has a very distinctive voice that you'll either love or find that it grates you, ever so slightly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/473/ | 178 hits
The first thing that hits me about The Start is the female vocalist. She (Aimee Echo) has a very distinctive voice that you'll either love or find that it grates you, ever so slightly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/473/ | 178 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/ | 388 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/ | 388 hits
Live Review: Little Wrong 'Uns + Danny and the Lost Souls + The Laurels + Broken Sunsets + Dom Pusey
Unbilled opening act was the acoustic stylings of Dom Pusey, diving headlong into the murky waters of the tired old world of the singer/songwriter and somehow coming out dry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14743/ | 447 hits
Unbilled opening act was the acoustic stylings of Dom Pusey, diving headlong into the murky waters of the tired old world of the singer/songwriter and somehow coming out dry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14743/ | 447 hits
CD Review: Tweak Bird - A Sun / Ahh Ahh
Tweak Bird are unusual in that they churn out jazzy, self-indulgent art rock soundscapes, which don't surpass the five minute mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12829/ | 304 hits
Tweak Bird are unusual in that they churn out jazzy, self-indulgent art rock soundscapes, which don't surpass the five minute mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12829/ | 304 hits
CD Review: Red Light Company - Fine Fascination
'Fine Fascination' is an album that makes no efforts to disguise its ambitions: it's an album that wants to fill stadiums, and it sounds fittingly huge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10726/ | 552 hits
'Fine Fascination' is an album that makes no efforts to disguise its ambitions: it's an album that wants to fill stadiums, and it sounds fittingly huge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10726/ | 552 hits
CD Review: Kasms - Bone You
First single from London-based Kasms' debut album is two minutes of trippy, arty rock underpinned by a mesmerising beat that'll draw you into its weird world, whether you want it to or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10448/ | 267 hits
First single from London-based Kasms' debut album is two minutes of trippy, arty rock underpinned by a mesmerising beat that'll draw you into its weird world, whether you want it to or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10448/ | 267 hits
CD Review: Lifetime Skiver - Nightclub
EP-opener, 'Best Nightclub' is an indie-rock song that's boosted above the level of most self-released indie music, thanks to a handful of inspired hooks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10500/ | 314 hits
EP-opener, 'Best Nightclub' is an indie-rock song that's boosted above the level of most self-released indie music, thanks to a handful of inspired hooks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10500/ | 314 hits
CD Review: The Wednesday Club - Soap
The first thing you'll notice about The Wednesday Club's 'Soap' album is its daunting length (twenty two songs, to be exact), and the second is the nonsensical song titles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10539/ | 354 hits
The first thing you'll notice about The Wednesday Club's 'Soap' album is its daunting length (twenty two songs, to be exact), and the second is the nonsensical song titles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10539/ | 354 hits
CD Review: Homebrew - The Heart of Insurrection
Homebrew's 'The Heart of Insurrection' is oldschool, cider-swilling punk rock with galloping drums, spiky riffing and bunged-up vocals aplenty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10831/ | 330 hits
Homebrew's 'The Heart of Insurrection' is oldschool, cider-swilling punk rock with galloping drums, spiky riffing and bunged-up vocals aplenty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10831/ | 330 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: Outcry Collective - articles
'articles,' the debut album from Surrey quartet Outcry Collective, was recorded in a pig sty that the band gutted and converted into their own recording studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11020/ | 685 hits
'articles,' the debut album from Surrey quartet Outcry Collective, was recorded in a pig sty that the band gutted and converted into their own recording studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11020/ | 685 hits
CD Review: Mutant - Laserdrome
Mutant have just completed a UK tour with Huddersfield thrash metal four-piece Evile and, judging by the strength of this thrash-tastic self-released effort, they must have gone down very well indeed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10695/ | 739 hits
Mutant have just completed a UK tour with Huddersfield thrash metal four-piece Evile and, judging by the strength of this thrash-tastic self-released effort, they must have gone down very well indeed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10695/ | 739 hits
Band Profile: Film School
FILM SCHOOL began life as a group of like-minded San Francisco musicians writing and producing music by themselves for themselves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10115/ | 155 hits
FILM SCHOOL began life as a group of like-minded San Francisco musicians writing and producing music by themselves for themselves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10115/ | 155 hits
CD Review: Underoath - Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear
'Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear' is the second single to be taken from Underoath's sixth studio album, 'Lost In The Sound of Separation.' Eschewing the usual verse/chorus formula, 'Too Bright....' charts a varied musical landscape, with an emphasis always on the lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10570/ | 312 hits
'Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear' is the second single to be taken from Underoath's sixth studio album, 'Lost In The Sound of Separation.' Eschewing the usual verse/chorus formula, 'Too Bright....' charts a varied musical landscape, with an emphasis always on the lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10570/ | 312 hits
CD Review: Club Smith - The Loss
'The Loss' EP from Leeds-based Club Smith, is an enviable debut release, recalling the electro-indie-with-anthemic choruses of 'Hot Fuss' era The Killers, but with a subtle touch of darkness here and there, adding additional depth to the Club Smith experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12264/ | 734 hits
'The Loss' EP from Leeds-based Club Smith, is an enviable debut release, recalling the electro-indie-with-anthemic choruses of 'Hot Fuss' era The Killers, but with a subtle touch of darkness here and there, adding additional depth to the Club Smith experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12264/ | 734 hits
CD Review: Brigada Mercy - Recovering Catholic / Roto Chico
Brigada Mercy were formed from the now-defunct punk band The Yorkshire Rats, who wrote songs about the downfall of the Yorkshire mining communities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11023/ | 375 hits
Brigada Mercy were formed from the now-defunct punk band The Yorkshire Rats, who wrote songs about the downfall of the Yorkshire mining communities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11023/ | 375 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
CD Review: Boe Weaver - Boe Weaver
Boe Weaver's self-titled debut album, is nine instrumental tracks that take the elevator-music blueprint, and imbue it with just enough hooks to make each song distinct and memorable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12517/ | 325 hits
Boe Weaver's self-titled debut album, is nine instrumental tracks that take the elevator-music blueprint, and imbue it with just enough hooks to make each song distinct and memorable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12517/ | 325 hits
CD Review: Fahrenheit 451 - The Catastrophe EP
Deeming themselves to be an explosive mix of Muse and early Manics, I approached this CD tentatively, with a mixture of doubt and excitement.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7691/ | 276 hits
Deeming themselves to be an explosive mix of Muse and early Manics, I approached this CD tentatively, with a mixture of doubt and excitement.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7691/ | 276 hits
CD Review: Flash Fiktion - Leni
To say this is a debut release, Flash Fiktion's confidence is impressive. On this double A-side single, they deliver two songs from different ends of the musical spectrum, and are utterly convincing regardless of whether they're packing the listener's ears full of trippy, experimental rock, or getting them clapping along and tapping their feet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13542/ | 317 hits
To say this is a debut release, Flash Fiktion's confidence is impressive. On this double A-side single, they deliver two songs from different ends of the musical spectrum, and are utterly convincing regardless of whether they're packing the listener's ears full of trippy, experimental rock, or getting them clapping along and tapping their feet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13542/ | 317 hits
CD Review: Luke Hirst - Rock n Roll Begins At Home
Bradford singer songwriter Luke Hirst specialises in the sort of no frills, pop-infused indie-rock songs that we don't seem to see much of anymore, what with 90% of popular acts either being a band, or a female solo artist (ala Lilly Allen, Amy Winehouse, Duffy etc.) Consequently, it's debatable whether Luke Hirst's new EP 'Rock n Roll Begins At Home' will find a ready audience, but that's no comment on its quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10610/ | 323 hits
Bradford singer songwriter Luke Hirst specialises in the sort of no frills, pop-infused indie-rock songs that we don't seem to see much of anymore, what with 90% of popular acts either being a band, or a female solo artist (ala Lilly Allen, Amy Winehouse, Duffy etc.) Consequently, it's debatable whether Luke Hirst's new EP 'Rock n Roll Begins At Home' will find a ready audience, but that's no comment on its quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10610/ | 323 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Dance To The Radio Volume Three
The third instalment in independent, Leeds-based record label Dance To The Radio's 4x12" series, kicks off with a brand new song from Leeds' Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11338/ | 717 hits
The third instalment in independent, Leeds-based record label Dance To The Radio's 4x12" series, kicks off with a brand new song from Leeds' Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11338/ | 717 hits
Band Profile: Pray For Hayden
Rock, Indie, PowerPop
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2134/ | 1,747 hits
Rock, Indie, PowerPop
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2134/ | 1,747 hits
CD Review: The Ghost Of A Thousand - New Hopes, New Demonstrations
You have to feel sorry for The Ghost Of A Thousand. 'New Hopes, New Demonstrations' is an inwards-looking, absolutely massive-sounding hardcore album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10748/ | 1,139 hits
You have to feel sorry for The Ghost Of A Thousand. 'New Hopes, New Demonstrations' is an inwards-looking, absolutely massive-sounding hardcore album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10748/ | 1,139 hits
CD Review: Lasse Brawn - Untitled
Within thirty seconds of EP-opener 'Watchmaker,' you'll know whether Lasse Brawn are for you or not, as 'Watchmaker' immediately throws up a solid wall of grinding, heavy metal riffs, punctuated by fast and furious drumbeats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10512/ | 465 hits
Within thirty seconds of EP-opener 'Watchmaker,' you'll know whether Lasse Brawn are for you or not, as 'Watchmaker' immediately throws up a solid wall of grinding, heavy metal riffs, punctuated by fast and furious drumbeats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10512/ | 465 hits
CD Review: Charlie Indestructible - My Sweet Revenge
Look beyond the My Chemical Romance-esque album title and the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' style song titles ('I'm Back Billy And I Want You,' anyone?) and Charlie Indestructible are a surprisingly heavy band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12824/ | 446 hits
Look beyond the My Chemical Romance-esque album title and the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' style song titles ('I'm Back Billy And I Want You,' anyone?) and Charlie Indestructible are a surprisingly heavy band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12824/ | 446 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
CD Review: None The Less - The Way To Save Ourselves
There's no denying that None The Less' mini album is an impressive one, but it's also one that has some very clear negative points, in addition to good ones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10800/ | 624 hits
There's no denying that None The Less' mini album is an impressive one, but it's also one that has some very clear negative points, in addition to good ones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10800/ | 624 hits
CD Review: Video Nasties - On All Fours
'On All Fours' is the debut full-length from West London's Video Nasties, serving up eleven tracks of fuzzy, heavily-distorted punk, with occasional forays into more experimental territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10532/ | 605 hits
'On All Fours' is the debut full-length from West London's Video Nasties, serving up eleven tracks of fuzzy, heavily-distorted punk, with occasional forays into more experimental territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10532/ | 605 hits
CD Review: Deadstring Brothers - Sao Paulo
The beginning of 2009 saw one of Josh Homme's many side projects, Eagles of Death Metal, release 'Heart On,' a kind of classic rock concept album; deliberately pitched as being semi-pastiche.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11130/ | 691 hits
The beginning of 2009 saw one of Josh Homme's many side projects, Eagles of Death Metal, release 'Heart On,' a kind of classic rock concept album; deliberately pitched as being semi-pastiche.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11130/ | 691 hits
CD Review: Blacklisters - Swords
The debut single from Leeds' Blacklisters, is also the debut release of Leeds-based record label Best Enemies Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10901/ | 354 hits
The debut single from Leeds' Blacklisters, is also the debut release of Leeds-based record label Best Enemies Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10901/ | 354 hits
CD Review: Jameson Raid - Time Burn
The debut full-length from Leeds' The Jameson Raid takes much of its lyrics from contemporary American poetry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10609/ | 492 hits
The debut full-length from Leeds' The Jameson Raid takes much of its lyrics from contemporary American poetry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10609/ | 492 hits
CD Review: Wall Street Riots - One More Ride
Following on from the success of their debut EP, London-based Wall Street Riots release punk party track 'One More Ride.' Taking the enthusiasm and energy of pop-punk as their starting point, Wall Street Riots then pack in the shunting riffs, twitching vocals and bass-heavy grooves, to create something that's more innovative and individual than your usual pop-punk fair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11008/ | 278 hits
Following on from the success of their debut EP, London-based Wall Street Riots release punk party track 'One More Ride.' Taking the enthusiasm and energy of pop-punk as their starting point, Wall Street Riots then pack in the shunting riffs, twitching vocals and bass-heavy grooves, to create something that's more innovative and individual than your usual pop-punk fair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11008/ | 278 hits
CD Review: Thursday - Common Existence
'Common Existence,' the fifth full length offering from post-hardcore pioneers Thursday, kicks off in the best possible fashion, with impassioned anthem 'Resuscitation of a Dead Man.' This album-opener delivers a shot of abrasive noise, threaded through with long, grinding chords and black-hearted synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10389/ | 384 hits
'Common Existence,' the fifth full length offering from post-hardcore pioneers Thursday, kicks off in the best possible fashion, with impassioned anthem 'Resuscitation of a Dead Man.' This album-opener delivers a shot of abrasive noise, threaded through with long, grinding chords and black-hearted synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10389/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Mynas - Untitled
Barnsley trio Mynas offer up three tracks of melodic, easy-on-the-ears indie with just enough undemanding hooks to make for enjoyable listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10126/ | 311 hits
Barnsley trio Mynas offer up three tracks of melodic, easy-on-the-ears indie with just enough undemanding hooks to make for enjoyable listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10126/ | 311 hits
CD Review: The Hickey Underworld - The Hickey Underworld
Belgium's The Hickey Underworld are one of those bands who are desperate to be seen as 'weirder' than they actually are (just take a look at their website, but not if you've neglected to update your computer for a while, all that moving imagery may be more than it can handle.) This is particularly odd as, although The Hickey Underworld aren't your average post-hardcore band, they're hardly pushing brave new ground.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11258/ | 651 hits
Belgium's The Hickey Underworld are one of those bands who are desperate to be seen as 'weirder' than they actually are (just take a look at their website, but not if you've neglected to update your computer for a while, all that moving imagery may be more than it can handle.) This is particularly odd as, although The Hickey Underworld aren't your average post-hardcore band, they're hardly pushing brave new ground.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11258/ | 651 hits
CD Review: Hail Animator - Days For These Nights
Relatively new Leeds outfit Hail Animator's debut, three-track demo kicks off with the weaker of the three songs, 'Days For These Nights.' The verses knock along to a bone-jarring combination of clunking drums and sharply-plucked chords, before spinning into a loose, jangly indie-rock chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11078/ | 286 hits
Relatively new Leeds outfit Hail Animator's debut, three-track demo kicks off with the weaker of the three songs, 'Days For These Nights.' The verses knock along to a bone-jarring combination of clunking drums and sharply-plucked chords, before spinning into a loose, jangly indie-rock chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11078/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Lostboy! - Lostboy!
Just in time for summer, Lostboy! (aka Jim Kerr) releases his full-length debut, an album of gooey-centred pop-rock, more often than not smothered in a summer's day haze.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12732/ | 830 hits
Just in time for summer, Lostboy! (aka Jim Kerr) releases his full-length debut, an album of gooey-centred pop-rock, more often than not smothered in a summer's day haze.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12732/ | 830 hits
CD Review: The Cutters - Untitled
I nearly wrote this review last night, I'd listened to the demo a fair few times and was all ready to write.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3536/ | 897 hits
I nearly wrote this review last night, I'd listened to the demo a fair few times and was all ready to write.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3536/ | 897 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Lab: One
The Lab: One is a collection of ten tracks by ten artists all orbiting the indie and folk genres. Despite the genre correlations, each track has its own unique sound, making for a constantly surprising compilation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9715/ | 348 hits
The Lab: One is a collection of ten tracks by ten artists all orbiting the indie and folk genres. Despite the genre correlations, each track has its own unique sound, making for a constantly surprising compilation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9715/ | 348 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Revenge of The Psychotronic Man Vs. The Fractions
'Revenge of The Psychotronic Man Vs. The Fractions' is the second release from Manchester-based TNS Records, and serves as a great introduction to two underground punk bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10365/ | 344 hits
'Revenge of The Psychotronic Man Vs. The Fractions' is the second release from Manchester-based TNS Records, and serves as a great introduction to two underground punk bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10365/ | 344 hits
CD Review: White Boys For Gay Jesus - White Boys For Brothel Med Clinics
With a name like that, and songs titles such as 'File To Fuck' and 'Pussy Cake' White Boys For Gay Jesus seem set to be a deliberately annoying, deliberately offensive band with Bloodhound Gang style tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10366/ | 1,054 hits
With a name like that, and songs titles such as 'File To Fuck' and 'Pussy Cake' White Boys For Gay Jesus seem set to be a deliberately annoying, deliberately offensive band with Bloodhound Gang style tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10366/ | 1,054 hits
CD Review: Red Star - Law And Order
'Law And Order,' the debut album from Huddersfield's Red Star, kicks off with 'Northerners (In London Town).' This piece of low-key, laidback indie grooviness relies mainly on a strong vocal performance from frontman Will Bloy and some simple electro beats that add that extra oomph to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10446/ | 609 hits
'Law And Order,' the debut album from Huddersfield's Red Star, kicks off with 'Northerners (In London Town).' This piece of low-key, laidback indie grooviness relies mainly on a strong vocal performance from frontman Will Bloy and some simple electro beats that add that extra oomph to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10446/ | 609 hits
CD Review: March of Dimes - All Intents and Purposes
'All Intents And Purposes,' the debut full-length from March of Dimes, opens with the decidedly low-key, acoustic rattle of 'If We Only Had One Day.' The under produced edge gives 'If We Only Had...' an intimate, country feel that perfectly complements lyrics that don't always take the obvious route.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10497/ | 303 hits
'All Intents And Purposes,' the debut full-length from March of Dimes, opens with the decidedly low-key, acoustic rattle of 'If We Only Had One Day.' The under produced edge gives 'If We Only Had...' an intimate, country feel that perfectly complements lyrics that don't always take the obvious route.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10497/ | 303 hits
CD Review: Future Of The Left - Travels With Myself And Another
"C'mon Rick, I'm not a prize!" Andrew 'Falko' Falkous screams as the Welsh band's sophomore effort thunders into being, and the sound of a band keen to throw off labels harking back to previous groups (see Mclusky.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10913/ | 262 hits
"C'mon Rick, I'm not a prize!" Andrew 'Falko' Falkous screams as the Welsh band's sophomore effort thunders into being, and the sound of a band keen to throw off labels harking back to previous groups (see Mclusky.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10913/ | 262 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: The Jones - Untitled
This three track EP from Leeds-based band The Jones opens with the twinkling, synth-studded stomp of 'Wideawake.' Built on one of those relentless backing beats that manages to be mind-numbingly repetitive in a good way, it's clear where 'Wideawake' is going right from the very start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10472/ | 286 hits
This three track EP from Leeds-based band The Jones opens with the twinkling, synth-studded stomp of 'Wideawake.' Built on one of those relentless backing beats that manages to be mind-numbingly repetitive in a good way, it's clear where 'Wideawake' is going right from the very start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10472/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Josh Lees - Faith In A Box
The most impressive thing about Bradford-based Josh Lees' debut album, is his ability to tweak the usually restrictive acoustic pop formula, to give each song its own distinct character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10922/ | 402 hits
The most impressive thing about Bradford-based Josh Lees' debut album, is his ability to tweak the usually restrictive acoustic pop formula, to give each song its own distinct character.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10922/ | 402 hits
CD Review: Fake Problems - It's Great To Be Alive
'It's Great To Be Alive,' the third album from Florida's Fake Problems, is so sublimely happy, that it'll leave you agreeing with the album title wholeheartedly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10569/ | 430 hits
'It's Great To Be Alive,' the third album from Florida's Fake Problems, is so sublimely happy, that it'll leave you agreeing with the album title wholeheartedly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10569/ | 430 hits
CD Review: Broadway Calls - Good Views, Bad News
Pop-punk is currently a rather oversaturated genre; so, do we really need Broadway Calls' sophomore effort 'Good Views, Bad News?' Well, not really, although if you're looking for a 90s style, back-to-basics shot of melodic punk, you could do a whole lot worse than the Oregon three-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11036/ | 459 hits
Pop-punk is currently a rather oversaturated genre; so, do we really need Broadway Calls' sophomore effort 'Good Views, Bad News?' Well, not really, although if you're looking for a 90s style, back-to-basics shot of melodic punk, you could do a whole lot worse than the Oregon three-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11036/ | 459 hits
CD Review: Just Handshakes (We're British) - Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures
First of all, the 'Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures' release comes wrapped in a bow, with an accompanying origami leaflet entitled 'Make Your Own Paper Crane' which pretty much sums up the intimate, small-scale feel of Just Handshakes (We're British)'s double A side release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10471/ | 1,300 hits
First of all, the 'Paper Cranes/Talking Pictures' release comes wrapped in a bow, with an accompanying origami leaflet entitled 'Make Your Own Paper Crane' which pretty much sums up the intimate, small-scale feel of Just Handshakes (We're British)'s double A side release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10471/ | 1,300 hits
CD Review: Ric Neale - Someone Else's Home
The most crucial factor for the success of any acoustic act, is the lead singer's voice. Thankfully, Ric Neale's voice is more than up to the mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10756/ | 263 hits
The most crucial factor for the success of any acoustic act, is the lead singer's voice. Thankfully, Ric Neale's voice is more than up to the mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10756/ | 263 hits
CD Review: The Casino Brawl - Shades ; Directions
North-East based five-piece The Casino Brawl occupy the middle ground between Bullet For My Valentine's accessible metalcore, and The Ghost of a Thousand's not-so-accessible hardcore.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11080/ | 452 hits
North-East based five-piece The Casino Brawl occupy the middle ground between Bullet For My Valentine's accessible metalcore, and The Ghost of a Thousand's not-so-accessible hardcore.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11080/ | 452 hits
CD Review: Tiger Shadow - The Rise of The Tiger Shadow
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 645 hits
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 645 hits
CD Review: The Foxes - Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame
The Foxes' 'Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame' EP brings the sunshine with three light, summery indie-pop songs, before finally capturing your full attention with the unusual, subtly humorous 'Country Low.' The most memorable of the three upbeat summer-songs, is the beautifully hazy 'Something About You.' The blurry-eyed guitar-work is complimented by the occasional starburst of acoustic strumming and melt-in-the-mouth, lilting vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13199/ | 495 hits
The Foxes' 'Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame' EP brings the sunshine with three light, summery indie-pop songs, before finally capturing your full attention with the unusual, subtly humorous 'Country Low.' The most memorable of the three upbeat summer-songs, is the beautifully hazy 'Something About You.' The blurry-eyed guitar-work is complimented by the occasional starburst of acoustic strumming and melt-in-the-mouth, lilting vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13199/ | 495 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Happy Birthday EP
The first thing I noticed when this CD started playing was that ... it was amazing! I'm not just saying that to avoid being harsh to the band (which I have noticed happens too much), this EP is truly incredible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4304/ | 793 hits
The first thing I noticed when this CD started playing was that ... it was amazing! I'm not just saying that to avoid being harsh to the band (which I have noticed happens too much), this EP is truly incredible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4304/ | 793 hits
CD Review: Avosetta - Of Our Lives
'Of Our Lives,' the debut EP from Norwich-based five piece Avosetta is one of those frustrating releases where each song has many good points, that never quite come together right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12072/ | 456 hits
'Of Our Lives,' the debut EP from Norwich-based five piece Avosetta is one of those frustrating releases where each song has many good points, that never quite come together right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12072/ | 456 hits
CD Review: Pete McGann - The Illusionist And Other Stories
After two albums of largely bass and vocal music, singer-songwriter Pete McGann has drafted in a full band for third album 'The Illusionist And Other Stories,' although there's still a fair helping of guitar-and-voice material too, for fans of his earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10976/ | 376 hits
After two albums of largely bass and vocal music, singer-songwriter Pete McGann has drafted in a full band for third album 'The Illusionist And Other Stories,' although there's still a fair helping of guitar-and-voice material too, for fans of his earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10976/ | 376 hits
CD Review: The Black Box Revelation - Set Your Head On Fire
The debut album from Brussels' The Black Box Revelation kicks off with the sleazy rock and roll of 'Love, Love Is On My Mind.' Erratic drumbeats, jerky riffs and Jan Paternoster's all-over-the-place vocals give this album-opener the sort of vibrant-but-ramshackle energy you'd expect from a live performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10543/ | 568 hits
The debut album from Brussels' The Black Box Revelation kicks off with the sleazy rock and roll of 'Love, Love Is On My Mind.' Erratic drumbeats, jerky riffs and Jan Paternoster's all-over-the-place vocals give this album-opener the sort of vibrant-but-ramshackle energy you'd expect from a live performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10543/ | 568 hits
CD Review: The Offspring - Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace
The Offspring are one of those rare bands who can get away with putting out the same record time and time again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10594/ | 609 hits
The Offspring are one of those rare bands who can get away with putting out the same record time and time again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10594/ | 609 hits
CD Review: Wot Gorilla? - Wot Gorilla?
Imagine, if you will, a vast melting pot of influences, of vibrancy and deliberate musical sleight of hand, dashed together with the inventiveness of Cap 'n Jazz, the forthright post-hardcore edge of Kidcrash and the arithmetic adroitness of Seattle's Minus The Bear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12813/ | 695 hits
Imagine, if you will, a vast melting pot of influences, of vibrancy and deliberate musical sleight of hand, dashed together with the inventiveness of Cap 'n Jazz, the forthright post-hardcore edge of Kidcrash and the arithmetic adroitness of Seattle's Minus The Bear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12813/ | 695 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Music By People Who Drink Cider In The Gutter
'Music By People Who Drink Cider In The Gutter,' the mammoth twenty song, twenty band round-up of punk bands from in and around the Manchester area, kicks off with 'Midnight Scene' from The Dangerfields.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10371/ | 978 hits
'Music By People Who Drink Cider In The Gutter,' the mammoth twenty song, twenty band round-up of punk bands from in and around the Manchester area, kicks off with 'Midnight Scene' from The Dangerfields.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10371/ | 978 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: I Remember Tapes - C45
Winchester four-piece I Remember Tapes release three track EP 'C45,' a mix of spiky indie riffs, lo-fi fuzz, and rock guitars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10927/ | 531 hits
Winchester four-piece I Remember Tapes release three track EP 'C45,' a mix of spiky indie riffs, lo-fi fuzz, and rock guitars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10927/ | 531 hits
CD Review: Pride Tiger - The Lucky Ones
There seems to be renewed interest in the classic rock genre at the moment, and Pride Tiger are one of many modern bands specialising in a decidedly oldschool sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10804/ | 536 hits
There seems to be renewed interest in the classic rock genre at the moment, and Pride Tiger are one of many modern bands specialising in a decidedly oldschool sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10804/ | 536 hits
Live Review: Misled Vision + Cutout Hero + Dum Flux
DUM FLUX The first band on in the New Roscoe pub was a rarity; a talented punk band. Their set included strong drumbeats, nice bass lines and good guitar chords and riffs to make it an enjoyable one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1028/ | 324 hits
DUM FLUX The first band on in the New Roscoe pub was a rarity; a talented punk band. Their set included strong drumbeats, nice bass lines and good guitar chords and riffs to make it an enjoyable one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1028/ | 324 hits
CD Review: The Hostiles - Always Looking Forward
'Always Looking Forward' is a hit and miss affair; the times when The Hostiles' riotous blend of ska, punk and cartoonish vocals doesn't quite fit together right, easily outnumber the times when it does.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11402/ | 619 hits
'Always Looking Forward' is a hit and miss affair; the times when The Hostiles' riotous blend of ska, punk and cartoonish vocals doesn't quite fit together right, easily outnumber the times when it does.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11402/ | 619 hits
CD Review: The Kiara Elles - Odio
This four track EP from Leeds' The Kiara Elles is a bright and breezy, eclectic blend of pop, indie and electro that's far from life-changing, but will get you tapping your feet and humming along in no time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11295/ | 494 hits
This four track EP from Leeds' The Kiara Elles is a bright and breezy, eclectic blend of pop, indie and electro that's far from life-changing, but will get you tapping your feet and humming along in no time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11295/ | 494 hits
CD Review: Everything We Left Behind - Pull Back And Go
The debut mini-album from Bristol-based four-piece Everything We Left Behind has a formula, and that formula is: take all the best features of pop-punk (the energy, exuberance and big, fat choruses,) while replacing all the worst features of pop-punk (the tenancy towards character-less over-production; the irritating over-chirpiness) with some actual punk characteristics, like you actually find in actual punk (and not, very often, in pop-punk.) So, album-opener 'Big Thanks To The Sun' features all the usual offenders of the pop-punk genre - springy drumbeats; "whoooooa" backing vocals; melodic-voiced frontman - wrapped up in a crackly production, with lashings of broken-glass riffing and a general roughness that pleasantly recalls local bands and live music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12323/ | 492 hits
The debut mini-album from Bristol-based four-piece Everything We Left Behind has a formula, and that formula is: take all the best features of pop-punk (the energy, exuberance and big, fat choruses,) while replacing all the worst features of pop-punk (the tenancy towards character-less over-production; the irritating over-chirpiness) with some actual punk characteristics, like you actually find in actual punk (and not, very often, in pop-punk.) So, album-opener 'Big Thanks To The Sun' features all the usual offenders of the pop-punk genre - springy drumbeats; "whoooooa" backing vocals; melodic-voiced frontman - wrapped up in a crackly production, with lashings of broken-glass riffing and a general roughness that pleasantly recalls local bands and live music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12323/ | 492 hits
CD Review: Team Modeliste - Untitled
Team Modeliste's demo is four tracks of funk rock that'd go down a storm at those trendy indie nightclubs where they're more likely to play Gossip and The Ting Tings, than Oasis and Blur.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10873/ | 483 hits
Team Modeliste's demo is four tracks of funk rock that'd go down a storm at those trendy indie nightclubs where they're more likely to play Gossip and The Ting Tings, than Oasis and Blur.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10873/ | 483 hits
CD Review: Schizo Fun Addict - Atom Spark Hotel
As sensible as it is plain mental, as simplistic as it is complex, as delightfully naïve as it is pure genius.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3960/ | 899 hits
As sensible as it is plain mental, as simplistic as it is complex, as delightfully naïve as it is pure genius.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3960/ | 899 hits
CD Review: The Dead Orchestra - Untitled
'Fragile Soul' is a slow-burner of delicate atmospherics that occasionally delivers a harder sound, thanks to an undercurrent of brooding riffs and increasingly urgent vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10508/ | 265 hits
'Fragile Soul' is a slow-burner of delicate atmospherics that occasionally delivers a harder sound, thanks to an undercurrent of brooding riffs and increasingly urgent vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10508/ | 265 hits
CD Review: One Day, After School... - Prolefeed
After appearing on several Geek Pie and Philophobia compilations, and releasing a demo earlier in the year, One Day, After School...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10889/ | 400 hits
After appearing on several Geek Pie and Philophobia compilations, and releasing a demo earlier in the year, One Day, After School...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10889/ | 400 hits
CD Review: The Plight - Winds Of Osiris
'Winds Of Osiris' the debut full-length from Leeds' The Plight, is a definite grower. Initially, you'll struggle to see past frontman Al's vocals, which have all the garbled messiness of hardcore, whilst falling just short on the aggression that usually characterises the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11336/ | 976 hits
'Winds Of Osiris' the debut full-length from Leeds' The Plight, is a definite grower. Initially, you'll struggle to see past frontman Al's vocals, which have all the garbled messiness of hardcore, whilst falling just short on the aggression that usually characterises the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11336/ | 976 hits
CD Review: Runaround Kids - Kiss Chase
The first professional release from Wakefield's Runaround Kids takes a little while to get going, thanks to unnecessary 'introductory' song 'Kiss Chase.' The spine-tingling atmospherics and frontman George Garthwaite's distant, crackling vocals make this sound bizarrely like the soundtrack to an episode of flash-in-the-pan online cartoon sensation Salad Fingers, which makes for um, interesting listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11200/ | 825 hits
The first professional release from Wakefield's Runaround Kids takes a little while to get going, thanks to unnecessary 'introductory' song 'Kiss Chase.' The spine-tingling atmospherics and frontman George Garthwaite's distant, crackling vocals make this sound bizarrely like the soundtrack to an episode of flash-in-the-pan online cartoon sensation Salad Fingers, which makes for um, interesting listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11200/ | 825 hits
CD Review: Colour - Unicorns
Colour are a four piece hailing from Kingston who label themselves as self-styled 'Math pop' pioneers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10653/ | 327 hits
Colour are a four piece hailing from Kingston who label themselves as self-styled 'Math pop' pioneers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10653/ | 327 hits
CD Review: Full Scream Ahead - We Write Our Own Anthems
'We Write Our Own Anthems' does pretty much what it says on the tin, delivering six tracks of anthemic choruses and soaring vocals, with brief flirtations with screamo and punk to keep things interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10987/ | 407 hits
'We Write Our Own Anthems' does pretty much what it says on the tin, delivering six tracks of anthemic choruses and soaring vocals, with brief flirtations with screamo and punk to keep things interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10987/ | 407 hits
Live Review: Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan + Euros Childs
Euros Childs, former frontman of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, provides some strange folk indie to warm up the crowd.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8719/ | 518 hits
Euros Childs, former frontman of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, provides some strange folk indie to warm up the crowd.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8719/ | 518 hits
CD Review: The View - Which Bitch?
The View's follow-up to chart-topping debut 'Hats off To The Buskers' is an interesting collection of songs that sees the band expand into previously uncharted territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10631/ | 860 hits
The View's follow-up to chart-topping debut 'Hats off To The Buskers' is an interesting collection of songs that sees the band expand into previously uncharted territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10631/ | 860 hits
CD Review: Elliot Minor - Solaris
The overall impression of Elliot Minor's sophomore effort, is that they've taken it down a notch in order to concentrate on melding their classical flourishes and rock guitars into a more coherent whole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11456/ | 788 hits
The overall impression of Elliot Minor's sophomore effort, is that they've taken it down a notch in order to concentrate on melding their classical flourishes and rock guitars into a more coherent whole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11456/ | 788 hits
CD Review: The Marmozets - Out Of My Control
Without being patronising, to say Bingley-based band The Marmozets have an average age of sixteen (and, apparently, this EP was recorded when they had an average age of just fifteen,) 'Out Of My Control' is impressive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10871/ | 1,506 hits
Without being patronising, to say Bingley-based band The Marmozets have an average age of sixteen (and, apparently, this EP was recorded when they had an average age of just fifteen,) 'Out Of My Control' is impressive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10871/ | 1,506 hits
CD Review: Darker My Love - Alive As You Are
Darker My Love's 'Alive As You Are' album is sedate indie-rock with psychedelic vocals, which takes the route of repeating the same blurry-eyed hook over and over, until the song eases its way into your memory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13246/ | 330 hits
Darker My Love's 'Alive As You Are' album is sedate indie-rock with psychedelic vocals, which takes the route of repeating the same blurry-eyed hook over and over, until the song eases its way into your memory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13246/ | 330 hits
CD Review: Superbutt - You And Your Revolution
This Hungarian five-piece do themselves no favours with their choices of band name and album-openers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12922/ | 322 hits
This Hungarian five-piece do themselves no favours with their choices of band name and album-openers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12922/ | 322 hits
Live Review: Jon Gomm + Dorne + Mark Wilson + Baxter Trappe
The upstairs room at the Cardigan Arms is a perfect place for an acoustic gig. With its small, dark room, the atmosphere is made even better by the dozen or so candles that are situated around the room, creating a very intimate feel to the whole place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4046/ | 627 hits
The upstairs room at the Cardigan Arms is a perfect place for an acoustic gig. With its small, dark room, the atmosphere is made even better by the dozen or so candles that are situated around the room, creating a very intimate feel to the whole place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4046/ | 627 hits
CD Review: Run From Robots - Sorry You Don't Love Us
This mini-album from Run From Robots blends modern, melodic punk with the sneering edge of good old fashioned punk rock, to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12917/ | 450 hits
This mini-album from Run From Robots blends modern, melodic punk with the sneering edge of good old fashioned punk rock, to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12917/ | 450 hits
CD Review: Chickenhawk - A. Or Not?
Following on from their debut full length, Leeds' Chickenhawk release three track EP 'A. Or Not?' EP opener 'I hate this, do you like it?' throws the listener in at the deep end, with a stormy introduction of chugging riffs gathering to a brief peak of rioting drums and shrapnel guitars, before the drums settle into a steady, background rumble, shot through with urgently squealing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10975/ | 513 hits
Following on from their debut full length, Leeds' Chickenhawk release three track EP 'A. Or Not?' EP opener 'I hate this, do you like it?' throws the listener in at the deep end, with a stormy introduction of chugging riffs gathering to a brief peak of rioting drums and shrapnel guitars, before the drums settle into a steady, background rumble, shot through with urgently squealing riffs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10975/ | 513 hits
Live Review: Lightning Bolt + Bilge Pump + Wolves! (of Greece) + Like a Kind of Matador
The venue is slowly starting to fill when Like a kind of Matador take to the stage. A trio comprising of a guitarist, a drummer and a flutist who then proceed to produce some mighty fine concept rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2555/ | 2,080 hits
The venue is slowly starting to fill when Like a kind of Matador take to the stage. A trio comprising of a guitarist, a drummer and a flutist who then proceed to produce some mighty fine concept rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2555/ | 2,080 hits
CD Review: Valleys - Ghost
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 361 hits
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 361 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
Live Review: The Rakes + The Paddingtons + Five O'Clock Heroes
Up first tonight are US based band Five O'Clock Heroes. Perfecting cheerful pop sensibility alongside dirty rock they possess a fiery sound, with each beat of the drum, each bouncy bass line and vocal melody perfectly executed to produce a catchy rock sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3333/ | 900 hits
Up first tonight are US based band Five O'Clock Heroes. Perfecting cheerful pop sensibility alongside dirty rock they possess a fiery sound, with each beat of the drum, each bouncy bass line and vocal melody perfectly executed to produce a catchy rock sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3333/ | 900 hits
CD Review: Way Pristine - Inverted / Converted
Way Pristine are melodic rock, and with melodic rock, there's always the danger of it becoming too melodic (i.e.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12720/ | 336 hits
Way Pristine are melodic rock, and with melodic rock, there's always the danger of it becoming too melodic (i.e.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12720/ | 336 hits
CD Review: Merchandise - For The Masses
Merchandise's 'For The Masses' album is refreshingly laidback indie-pop with plenty of good old fashioned, twee charm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13025/ | 457 hits
Merchandise's 'For The Masses' album is refreshingly laidback indie-pop with plenty of good old fashioned, twee charm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13025/ | 457 hits
CD Review: Young Professionals - Pleasure Time
I am a very easily confused person. I hold the Guinness World Record in Stupidity for asking a friend of mine, in a tone of complete seriousness and slight concern, "Tom, what day of the week is Thursday the 25th of October, please?" Therefore, the level of bewilderment currently accruing and simmering away in the vaults of fluff at the back of my brain is slowly but perceptibly rising.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6114/ | 475 hits
I am a very easily confused person. I hold the Guinness World Record in Stupidity for asking a friend of mine, in a tone of complete seriousness and slight concern, "Tom, what day of the week is Thursday the 25th of October, please?" Therefore, the level of bewilderment currently accruing and simmering away in the vaults of fluff at the back of my brain is slowly but perceptibly rising.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6114/ | 475 hits
Live Review: Deerhunter + Lower Dens + Kogumaza
Once again Bradford Cox and co make a welcome return to Leeds. This time however, the public and critical acclaim for latest record Halcyon Digest has necessitated a step up in venue size from their usual haunt of the Brudenell to the much roomier setting of the Irish Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14503/ | 461 hits
Once again Bradford Cox and co make a welcome return to Leeds. This time however, the public and critical acclaim for latest record Halcyon Digest has necessitated a step up in venue size from their usual haunt of the Brudenell to the much roomier setting of the Irish Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14503/ | 461 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Future Relics
'Future Relics' from Geek Pie Records is loosely based around the idea of a compilation being discovered, following the collapse of society as we know it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11511/ | 602 hits
'Future Relics' from Geek Pie Records is loosely based around the idea of a compilation being discovered, following the collapse of society as we know it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11511/ | 602 hits
CD Review: Trash Talk - Eyes & Nines
Trash Talk's blink-and-you'll-miss it 'Eyes & Nines' album, is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair. Serving up ten bursts of hateful hardcore that rarely surpass the one minute mark, 'Eyes & Nines' is hardcore in its rawest and most unadorned form, where all that matters is getting the energy and emotion across as quickly as possible, and then moving onto the next song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13331/ | 299 hits
Trash Talk's blink-and-you'll-miss it 'Eyes & Nines' album, is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair. Serving up ten bursts of hateful hardcore that rarely surpass the one minute mark, 'Eyes & Nines' is hardcore in its rawest and most unadorned form, where all that matters is getting the energy and emotion across as quickly as possible, and then moving onto the next song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13331/ | 299 hits
CD Review: Cotheria - The Harlequin
The first thing you notice about 'The Harlequin' EP from West Yorkshire metallers Cotheria, is how well-packaged it is for a self-released effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10656/ | 416 hits
The first thing you notice about 'The Harlequin' EP from West Yorkshire metallers Cotheria, is how well-packaged it is for a self-released effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10656/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Maggie8 + Happy Red Tractors + Eskimo Sandwich + Dockyard Thieves + Tag-Team Preacher
On a particularly damp Friday, it's a relief to be upstairs in the Library at another 360 Club. It's a busy night and a packed out crowd are milling about ready for the night's show to begin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14297/ | 594 hits
On a particularly damp Friday, it's a relief to be upstairs in the Library at another 360 Club. It's a busy night and a packed out crowd are milling about ready for the night's show to begin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14297/ | 594 hits
Live Review: Bouncing Souls + Wet Nuns + Danica Hunter + Coheed and Cambria + Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats are second on the main stage providing a euphoric start to the day with furious renditions of 'Bricks And Mortar', 'Lucifer's Rocking Chair' and 'R.A.T.S.' Signature screeching guitars, burly drumming and Liam Cormier's special brand of frontmanship incite head banging and circle pits galore, demonstrating why they are regarded as one of the best live bands around, and their wonderfully heavy cover of Beastie Boy's 'Sabotage' is met with rapturous applause.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16942/ | 325 hits
Cancer Bats are second on the main stage providing a euphoric start to the day with furious renditions of 'Bricks And Mortar', 'Lucifer's Rocking Chair' and 'R.A.T.S.' Signature screeching guitars, burly drumming and Liam Cormier's special brand of frontmanship incite head banging and circle pits galore, demonstrating why they are regarded as one of the best live bands around, and their wonderfully heavy cover of Beastie Boy's 'Sabotage' is met with rapturous applause.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16942/ | 325 hits
CD Review: White Belt Yellow Tag - Methods
There's something very 'Comfort in Sound'-era Feeder about the earnest sentiment and melodic indie-rock of White Belt Yellow Tag's debut full length, 'Methods.' This band have a real talent for taking the anthemic indie-rock blueprint and injecting it with a healthy dose of alt-rock (primarily in the shape of echoes, lilting falsetto vocals and military drum-rattles) without compromising on the glutinous epicness of it all.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12663/ | 418 hits
There's something very 'Comfort in Sound'-era Feeder about the earnest sentiment and melodic indie-rock of White Belt Yellow Tag's debut full length, 'Methods.' This band have a real talent for taking the anthemic indie-rock blueprint and injecting it with a healthy dose of alt-rock (primarily in the shape of echoes, lilting falsetto vocals and military drum-rattles) without compromising on the glutinous epicness of it all.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12663/ | 418 hits
Band Profile: Autolux
Autolux is a Los Angeles based avant-garde rock band mixing in elements of shoegaze and alternative rock, formed in 2000, (comprised of Eugene Goreshter: vocals/bass, Carla Azar: vocals/drums, and Greg Edwards: vocals/guitar, has just recently signed to TBD Records in the US for the release of their sophomore album, Transit Transit, and ATP Recordings for the rest of the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5857/ | 158 hits
Autolux is a Los Angeles based avant-garde rock band mixing in elements of shoegaze and alternative rock, formed in 2000, (comprised of Eugene Goreshter: vocals/bass, Carla Azar: vocals/drums, and Greg Edwards: vocals/guitar, has just recently signed to TBD Records in the US for the release of their sophomore album, Transit Transit, and ATP Recordings for the rest of the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5857/ | 158 hits
CD Review: A Textbook Tragedy - Rain City State Of Mind
Often mentioned in the same breath as Architects and Misery Signals, the latest EP from Canada's A Textbook Tragedy has a rougher, more 'live' feel than the recorded output of either of those bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11230/ | 400 hits
Often mentioned in the same breath as Architects and Misery Signals, the latest EP from Canada's A Textbook Tragedy has a rougher, more 'live' feel than the recorded output of either of those bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11230/ | 400 hits
CD Review: The Defiled - 1888
'1888' is five tracks of hardcore-influenced metal. It's a fair assumption that this is what Bullet For My Valentine would have sounded like if, following 'The Poison,' they had explored the nastier, darker side of their sound, rather than written songs like 'Hearts Burst Into Fire.' The only thing separating The Defiled from an angrier BFMV, is their dabblings in electro and gothic synths, which jars against the straight-faced heaviness of their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10864/ | 1,294 hits
'1888' is five tracks of hardcore-influenced metal. It's a fair assumption that this is what Bullet For My Valentine would have sounded like if, following 'The Poison,' they had explored the nastier, darker side of their sound, rather than written songs like 'Hearts Burst Into Fire.' The only thing separating The Defiled from an angrier BFMV, is their dabblings in electro and gothic synths, which jars against the straight-faced heaviness of their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10864/ | 1,294 hits
CD Review: I Hate Kate - Embrace The Curse
Contrary to its gothic title, album-opener 'Bed of Black Roses' is a giddy blend of breakneck punk riffs and fizzy electro beats that sets the tone for I Hate Kate's début album 'Embrace The Curse.' Frontman Justin Mauriello, former vocalist of Zebrahead, has the perfect voice for this brand of helter-skelter pop-punk, his strident-edged vocals cutting clearly over even 'Bed of Black Roses' raucous punk chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10128/ | 812 hits
Contrary to its gothic title, album-opener 'Bed of Black Roses' is a giddy blend of breakneck punk riffs and fizzy electro beats that sets the tone for I Hate Kate's début album 'Embrace The Curse.' Frontman Justin Mauriello, former vocalist of Zebrahead, has the perfect voice for this brand of helter-skelter pop-punk, his strident-edged vocals cutting clearly over even 'Bed of Black Roses' raucous punk chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10128/ | 812 hits
CD Review: Castrovalva - Untitled
To say Castrovalva are courting a niche market is an understatement, specialising in instrumental, improvised prog rock, fashioned solely from a bass, a drum kit, and a lot of synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10576/ | 429 hits
To say Castrovalva are courting a niche market is an understatement, specialising in instrumental, improvised prog rock, fashioned solely from a bass, a drum kit, and a lot of synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10576/ | 429 hits
CD Review: Sound Of Guns - What Came From Fire
There's something vaguely Snow Patrol-esque about the general aura of earnestness and feeling that enshrouds Sound of Guns' debut full-length.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12923/ | 1,887 hits
There's something vaguely Snow Patrol-esque about the general aura of earnestness and feeling that enshrouds Sound of Guns' debut full-length.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12923/ | 1,887 hits
CD Review: Katatonia - Night Is The New Day
Although the phrase 'symphonic, atmospheric doom-metal' may conjure up visions of ten minute long, utterly thankless, glum-faced instrumentals, the eighth full-length offering from Swedish doom-metallers Katatonia administer eleven shots of compact, melodic doom-metal that bucks the genre's trend for self-indulgence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11642/ | 411 hits
Although the phrase 'symphonic, atmospheric doom-metal' may conjure up visions of ten minute long, utterly thankless, glum-faced instrumentals, the eighth full-length offering from Swedish doom-metallers Katatonia administer eleven shots of compact, melodic doom-metal that bucks the genre's trend for self-indulgence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11642/ | 411 hits
Live Review: Pilfers + Mr Shiraz + The Agency
Now I don't know a great deal about Ska, and I'm not overly familiar with punk, therefore I was really looking forward to tonight's gig, as I was sure it would be a bit of an eye opener for me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/926/ | 509 hits
Now I don't know a great deal about Ska, and I'm not overly familiar with punk, therefore I was really looking forward to tonight's gig, as I was sure it would be a bit of an eye opener for me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/926/ | 509 hits
CD Review: Lethargy - Purification
Classic rock seems to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence as of late and, if this continues, then Welsh four-piece Lethargy are definitely in the running for a piece of the action with their second full length, 'Purification.' Album opener 'Stealth' is a poised and polished statement of intent, its dark chug overlaid with plenty of classy riffing and a cocksure, rock and roll swagger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10684/ | 573 hits
Classic rock seems to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence as of late and, if this continues, then Welsh four-piece Lethargy are definitely in the running for a piece of the action with their second full length, 'Purification.' Album opener 'Stealth' is a poised and polished statement of intent, its dark chug overlaid with plenty of classy riffing and a cocksure, rock and roll swagger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10684/ | 573 hits
CD Review: The Shadowcops - A Big Pot Of Hot
It seems a prerequisite that any band on Manchester-based independent record label TNS Records' roster, will specialise in shouty, snotty, DIY punk rock played at quadruple speed, and The Shadowcops are no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11239/ | 401 hits
It seems a prerequisite that any band on Manchester-based independent record label TNS Records' roster, will specialise in shouty, snotty, DIY punk rock played at quadruple speed, and The Shadowcops are no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11239/ | 401 hits
CD Review: Dead Confederate - Wrecking Ball
It's easy to see why Dead Confederate selected 'The Rat' as the lead-off single to their debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11366/ | 429 hits
It's easy to see why Dead Confederate selected 'The Rat' as the lead-off single to their debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11366/ | 429 hits
CD Review: Metric - Fantasies
'Fantasies,' the fourth full-length from Metric opens with recent single 'Help I'm Alive,' which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its blend of rock, indie and electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10575/ | 469 hits
'Fantasies,' the fourth full-length from Metric opens with recent single 'Help I'm Alive,' which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its blend of rock, indie and electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10575/ | 469 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - NME The Album 2009
The press release that accompanies this two disco compilation gives NME the moniker of "the pioneers of all things cool" before promising us an album that "has its finger on the pulse, so you don't have to!" It couldn't possibly be any clearer that this is an album for people who see a band on the front cover of NME, and then spend the next week enthusing about the greatness of said band, regardless of whether they like them or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11469/ | 1,261 hits
The press release that accompanies this two disco compilation gives NME the moniker of "the pioneers of all things cool" before promising us an album that "has its finger on the pulse, so you don't have to!" It couldn't possibly be any clearer that this is an album for people who see a band on the front cover of NME, and then spend the next week enthusing about the greatness of said band, regardless of whether they like them or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11469/ | 1,261 hits
CD Review: Saviours - Accelerated Living
Third full-length from stoner-metal crew Saviours, sees them move away from the sludge-rock of previous efforts 'Into Abaddon' and 'Crucifire' in favour of a sharper, cleaner production that highlights just what a talented group of musicians they are.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11351/ | 644 hits
Third full-length from stoner-metal crew Saviours, sees them move away from the sludge-rock of previous efforts 'Into Abaddon' and 'Crucifire' in favour of a sharper, cleaner production that highlights just what a talented group of musicians they are.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11351/ | 644 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Mainstream Music Is Shit
Another credit-crunch busting compilation from DIY, not-for-profit punk label TNS Records. Following on from the success of their Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11323/ | 1,212 hits
Another credit-crunch busting compilation from DIY, not-for-profit punk label TNS Records. Following on from the success of their Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11323/ | 1,212 hits
CD Review: Mother Mother - O My Heart
Originally released in September 2008, Canadian five-piece Mother Mother have finally gotten around to releasing their second album, 'O My Heart' in the UK, and it's a difficult album to categorise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12841/ | 474 hits
Originally released in September 2008, Canadian five-piece Mother Mother have finally gotten around to releasing their second album, 'O My Heart' in the UK, and it's a difficult album to categorise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12841/ | 474 hits
CD Review: Mum Locked In Castle - Vultures
Mum Locked In Castle's 'Vultures' EP kicks off with a song of two halves. The first half of 'Volta! Volta!' is scarily professional-sounding, buzzy rock that blends an unlikely combination of hardcore and experimental elements.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10330/ | 657 hits
Mum Locked In Castle's 'Vultures' EP kicks off with a song of two halves. The first half of 'Volta! Volta!' is scarily professional-sounding, buzzy rock that blends an unlikely combination of hardcore and experimental elements.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10330/ | 657 hits
CD Review: Flood Of Red - Leaving Everything Behind
'Leaving Everything Behind,' the debut album from Scotland's Flood Of Red, is a frustrating album. Effortlessly churning out dense, emotionally-charged, stadium-sized songs with towering choruses and heartfelt vocals aplenty, the first few songs will blow you away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11275/ | 1,080 hits
'Leaving Everything Behind,' the debut album from Scotland's Flood Of Red, is a frustrating album. Effortlessly churning out dense, emotionally-charged, stadium-sized songs with towering choruses and heartfelt vocals aplenty, the first few songs will blow you away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11275/ | 1,080 hits
CD Review: Jack Butler - Fit The Paradigm
'Fit The Paradigm' is the debut single from Scotland's indie-rockers Jack Butler. The album kicks off with current single, 'Hit It Out The Park, Son' and, right from the start, frontman Liam Kelly has a voice to split opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10603/ | 933 hits
'Fit The Paradigm' is the debut single from Scotland's indie-rockers Jack Butler. The album kicks off with current single, 'Hit It Out The Park, Son' and, right from the start, frontman Liam Kelly has a voice to split opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10603/ | 933 hits
CD Review: Senser - How To Do Battle
Rap-rock pioneers Senser have existed - in various incarnations - since the 80's, and their faux American accents, rapped vocals, vague but politically-charged ideology, and industrial-metal-meets-hip-hop backing tracks, feels seriously at odds with the current scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11291/ | 1,231 hits
Rap-rock pioneers Senser have existed - in various incarnations - since the 80's, and their faux American accents, rapped vocals, vague but politically-charged ideology, and industrial-metal-meets-hip-hop backing tracks, feels seriously at odds with the current scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11291/ | 1,231 hits
CD Review: Fightstar - Be Human
Fightstar's third full-length, 'Be Human' finally sees the concept-loving, inherently theatrical post-hardcore band hook up with an orchestra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10730/ | 842 hits
Fightstar's third full-length, 'Be Human' finally sees the concept-loving, inherently theatrical post-hardcore band hook up with an orchestra.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10730/ | 842 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Some Things Still Matter
To celebrate their one year anniversary, Leeds-based record label Philophobia release a sixteen track compilation of some of the bands they've worked with over the past twelve months, with a few additional bands thrown in for good measure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10964/ | 590 hits
To celebrate their one year anniversary, Leeds-based record label Philophobia release a sixteen track compilation of some of the bands they've worked with over the past twelve months, with a few additional bands thrown in for good measure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10964/ | 590 hits
CD Review: Kong - Snake Magnet
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 716 hits
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 716 hits
CD Review: Alestorm - Black Sails At Midnight
'Black Sails At Midnight' is one of those rare albums that'll leave you wondering "why has no-one tried this before?" Scottish four piece Alestorm take the gimmicky-but-actually-pretty-fun battle metal formula popularised by European metal bands such as Turisas, and replace references to Odin and Vikings with tales of quests, treasure and wenches.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10742/ | 2,054 hits
'Black Sails At Midnight' is one of those rare albums that'll leave you wondering "why has no-one tried this before?" Scottish four piece Alestorm take the gimmicky-but-actually-pretty-fun battle metal formula popularised by European metal bands such as Turisas, and replace references to Odin and Vikings with tales of quests, treasure and wenches.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10742/ | 2,054 hits
Live Review: Far From The Dance + Fourteen Corners + Death Of Narnia + Illusion of Intelligence + Blue Hobo + icallthebluff + The Formori + The Volatile Gentlemen + Comedy of Error + Isaac & Josh + B-Side Movie
What makes particular pieces of art, music and literature widely deemed as 'good'? I would muse that anything's worth is determined by how unique it is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7019/ | 1,296 hits
What makes particular pieces of art, music and literature widely deemed as 'good'? I would muse that anything's worth is determined by how unique it is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7019/ | 1,296 hits
CD Review: Gay For Johnny Depp - Manthology
Gay For Johnny Depp's 'Manthology' is a career-spanning retrospective to put all other retrospectives to shame: a whopping thirty-one track roundup of the band's entire recorded output to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11582/ | 930 hits
Gay For Johnny Depp's 'Manthology' is a career-spanning retrospective to put all other retrospectives to shame: a whopping thirty-one track roundup of the band's entire recorded output to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11582/ | 930 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Kerrang! The Album '09
The genius of the annual Kerrang! compilation is that, like the Kerrang!-sponsored Download festival, if you're an avid reader of said magazine, then chances are you're already familiar with every last band on this mammoth forty-two track compilation, even the acts being billed as 'ones to watch out for.' Spanning two CDs, it's conveniently split into mainstream-bothering punk and rock songs on the first CD, and metal and heavy rock on the second.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11000/ | 1,663 hits
The genius of the annual Kerrang! compilation is that, like the Kerrang!-sponsored Download festival, if you're an avid reader of said magazine, then chances are you're already familiar with every last band on this mammoth forty-two track compilation, even the acts being billed as 'ones to watch out for.' Spanning two CDs, it's conveniently split into mainstream-bothering punk and rock songs on the first CD, and metal and heavy rock on the second.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11000/ | 1,663 hits
