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Band Profile: Imp
riffatronic polymaths transplanting mothra-sized sonicbooms to the denizens of wakefield and beyond. habitual popsters practicing a riff heavy-pop chime with hi-deluxe vocal melodies attempting to blend melodious guitar based americana slacker with keyboard driven chord progressions //impfinite joy\\
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11376/ | 721 hits
riffatronic polymaths transplanting mothra-sized sonicbooms to the denizens of wakefield and beyond. habitual popsters practicing a riff heavy-pop chime with hi-deluxe vocal melodies attempting to blend melodious guitar based americana slacker with keyboard driven chord progressions //impfinite joy\\
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11376/ | 721 hits
Interview: Seasick Steve
Seasick Steve and his guitar 'The Three Stringed Trance Wonder' have recently come off the festival circuit and preparing for a UK tour starting this month so Sam Murray rang his Norway home to find out about the man, the music and get a story or two.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8882/ | 3,189 hits
Seasick Steve and his guitar 'The Three Stringed Trance Wonder' have recently come off the festival circuit and preparing for a UK tour starting this month so Sam Murray rang his Norway home to find out about the man, the music and get a story or two.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8882/ | 3,189 hits
CD Review: Starkitten - Cynic's First Choice
Starkitten serve up a peculiar mixture of straight down the middle Rock / "I know that riff from somewhere" Punk / Ride 'em cowboy Rockabilly and all with a clear Pop sensibility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13/ | 235 hits
Starkitten serve up a peculiar mixture of straight down the middle Rock / "I know that riff from somewhere" Punk / Ride 'em cowboy Rockabilly and all with a clear Pop sensibility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13/ | 235 hits
CD Review: That Fucking Tank - Andrew/James
Spazzing two-piece avant-rockers That Fucking Tank return with this 7", released in conjunction with Spanish synth sound merchants Grabba Grabba Tape.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3885/ | 656 hits
Spazzing two-piece avant-rockers That Fucking Tank return with this 7", released in conjunction with Spanish synth sound merchants Grabba Grabba Tape.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3885/ | 656 hits
CD Review: Velvet Revolver - Slither
The tractor beam slow paced opening holds you just long enough for 'Slither' to explode into its main riff with some good old rock'n'roll "Hey"s before Scott Weiland's deep purr slithers atop of the bass and guitar's grunt.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2906/ | 615 hits
The tractor beam slow paced opening holds you just long enough for 'Slither' to explode into its main riff with some good old rock'n'roll "Hey"s before Scott Weiland's deep purr slithers atop of the bass and guitar's grunt.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2906/ | 615 hits
Live Review: Radio 4
The awesomely titled "Party Crasher" kicks off the New Yoik noiseniks set, the B52 vocals sliding easily over the funky punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3044/ | 260 hits
The awesomely titled "Party Crasher" kicks off the New Yoik noiseniks set, the B52 vocals sliding easily over the funky punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3044/ | 260 hits
CD Review: Cheer Up Mungo Hump and the Daddy Special - Untitled
'Sonic instigator' opens this CD with an infectious guitar riff, funky bassline and a vocalist that can actually sing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/249/ | 198 hits
'Sonic instigator' opens this CD with an infectious guitar riff, funky bassline and a vocalist that can actually sing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/249/ | 198 hits
CD Review: The Old House - s/t
Wakefield's The Old House are no ordinary band. Chris Billingham, Craig Newman Matt Knee and Paul Reid are fresh, enthusiastic and fizzing with ideas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2686/ | 685 hits
Wakefield's The Old House are no ordinary band. Chris Billingham, Craig Newman Matt Knee and Paul Reid are fresh, enthusiastic and fizzing with ideas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2686/ | 685 hits
CD Review: ...From The Shards Of Comets! - Less Magic, More Mechanics
Post-rock seems to be becoming quite popular these days with bands such as Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Explosions In The Sky beginning to claim plaudits from all over the place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7181/ | 373 hits
Post-rock seems to be becoming quite popular these days with bands such as Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Explosions In The Sky beginning to claim plaudits from all over the place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7181/ | 373 hits
CD Review: Susskind - The April Shower Demo
First of all I was going to blast them on the production here but, no, because it clearly states that it is a demo so I'll forgive Susskind for that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3945/ | 498 hits
First of all I was going to blast them on the production here but, no, because it clearly states that it is a demo so I'll forgive Susskind for that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3945/ | 498 hits
Band Profile: Goading Goliath
Goading Goliath are a riff-heavy trio from Leeds, who combine up-beat stoner grooves with soulful blues vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10833/ | 195 hits
Goading Goliath are a riff-heavy trio from Leeds, who combine up-beat stoner grooves with soulful blues vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10833/ | 195 hits
CD Review: Substate - Untitled
Rock. Or, if we're feeling particularly fruity, RAWK. Down-and-dirty, balls-fully-out Rock, fat of ass and fat of riff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3847/ | 420 hits
Rock. Or, if we're feeling particularly fruity, RAWK. Down-and-dirty, balls-fully-out Rock, fat of ass and fat of riff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3847/ | 420 hits
CD Review: Pushbike Army - Sleeping In The Ditch
Lets face it, music can transcend plenty of boundaries, but I for one didn't think that time and space was one of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8193/ | 410 hits
Lets face it, music can transcend plenty of boundaries, but I for one didn't think that time and space was one of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8193/ | 410 hits
CD Review: King Creosote - Home in a Sentence
Upon uploading this CD to my iTunes library I was bemused to see the track entitled as 'The Track of My Tears' by 'Jimmie's Chicken Shack'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8947/ | 306 hits
Upon uploading this CD to my iTunes library I was bemused to see the track entitled as 'The Track of My Tears' by 'Jimmie's Chicken Shack'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8947/ | 306 hits
Band Profile: Wiht
Wiht are a stoner doom outfit from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12241/ | 214 hits
Wiht are a stoner doom outfit from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12241/ | 214 hits
CD Review: The Music Roll Exchange - Untitled
The Music Roll Exchange (North London with Huddersfield connections) have their chief blurb-writer primed to start abbreviating the name (they shall be known as TMRE) before anybody has heard of their carefully chosen long name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2641/ | 538 hits
The Music Roll Exchange (North London with Huddersfield connections) have their chief blurb-writer primed to start abbreviating the name (they shall be known as TMRE) before anybody has heard of their carefully chosen long name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2641/ | 538 hits
CD Review: Pint Shot Riot - Punches Kicks Trenches And Swords
Now I would have given the song title a little more punctuation, but that is how I received and therefore review this song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8993/ | 485 hits
Now I would have given the song title a little more punctuation, but that is how I received and therefore review this song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8993/ | 485 hits
CD Review: Novello - Surface
They're from Wales. And damn proud of it, it would seem. Novello come from the label 'Dragonffli' ("spelt the Welsh way") and are purveyors of catchy, sometimes dark, atmospheric rock music, but without the cheese of similar rock bands, or the pointless whinging of most emo bands, which they maybe sound quite similar too.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3630/ | 353 hits
They're from Wales. And damn proud of it, it would seem. Novello come from the label 'Dragonffli' ("spelt the Welsh way") and are purveyors of catchy, sometimes dark, atmospheric rock music, but without the cheese of similar rock bands, or the pointless whinging of most emo bands, which they maybe sound quite similar too.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3630/ | 353 hits
CD Review: The Bellrays - The Red, White and Black
The down and dirty bass guitar riff of "Remember" kicks off this second Poptones offering from The Bellrays before some rolling drums interrupt proceedings along with strangled guitar for company and then we're off into a rifftastic headlong dash to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/643/ | 292 hits
The down and dirty bass guitar riff of "Remember" kicks off this second Poptones offering from The Bellrays before some rolling drums interrupt proceedings along with strangled guitar for company and then we're off into a rifftastic headlong dash to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/643/ | 292 hits
CD Review: 2012 - Untitled
After seeing this band live for the first time earlier on in the year, I just had to listen to their EP as soon as it was made just to see if these Bradford psychedelic punk-ish rockers live up to their live performance in the studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4235/ | 394 hits
After seeing this band live for the first time earlier on in the year, I just had to listen to their EP as soon as it was made just to see if these Bradford psychedelic punk-ish rockers live up to their live performance in the studio.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4235/ | 394 hits
CD Review: The Crypt - Untitled
With a name such as The Crypt, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this band is a Goth-rock or black metal outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6399/ | 277 hits
With a name such as The Crypt, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this band is a Goth-rock or black metal outfit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6399/ | 277 hits
CD Review: Viva Voce - Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
The follow up to their acclaimed international debut The Heat Can Melt Your Brain sees man and wife team Viva Voce broaden their sound...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7085/ | 295 hits
The follow up to their acclaimed international debut The Heat Can Melt Your Brain sees man and wife team Viva Voce broaden their sound...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7085/ | 295 hits
Live Review: Heroic Trio
Being confronted by a venue the size of a half-empty aircraft hangar doesn't daunt York's heroic threesome.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/753/ | 213 hits
Being confronted by a venue the size of a half-empty aircraft hangar doesn't daunt York's heroic threesome.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/753/ | 213 hits
Band Profile: Dorien Starre
"The four piece's heavy indie sound was backed brilliantly by the lovely drum rhythm and deep bass, the swooping guitar riffs were excellent and the vocals from Leo Derevonko's very unique and very rangy voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9624/ | 631 hits
"The four piece's heavy indie sound was backed brilliantly by the lovely drum rhythm and deep bass, the swooping guitar riffs were excellent and the vocals from Leo Derevonko's very unique and very rangy voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9624/ | 631 hits
CD Review: Fury of the Headteachers - You Took a Scythe Home
Fury of the Headteachers have come up with a unique style of punk music. It's hard, full of aggression and passion, but they never lose their sense of purpose.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8284/ | 328 hits
Fury of the Headteachers have come up with a unique style of punk music. It's hard, full of aggression and passion, but they never lose their sense of purpose.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8284/ | 328 hits
CD Review: Remo - Let It Go
Remo are from the growing collection of "alternative" rock bands hailing from the city of Bradford lately.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10/ | 215 hits
Remo are from the growing collection of "alternative" rock bands hailing from the city of Bradford lately.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10/ | 215 hits
Live Review: Boneyard Babies
The band give enormous energy into their performance from the outset. With minimal effects and gimmicks their audience is immediately forced into a unilateral gravitational pull.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12147/ | 553 hits
The band give enormous energy into their performance from the outset. With minimal effects and gimmicks their audience is immediately forced into a unilateral gravitational pull.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12147/ | 553 hits
CD Review: Isosceles - Kitch Bitch
Charging headlong at us with spry eyes and barbed words of wit come Glaswegian four-piece Isosceles and their not particularly innovative brand of wry and irreverent art-pop jerkiness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9681/ | 302 hits
Charging headlong at us with spry eyes and barbed words of wit come Glaswegian four-piece Isosceles and their not particularly innovative brand of wry and irreverent art-pop jerkiness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9681/ | 302 hits
CD Review: les Flames! - Mutley, 1, From Essex
"We've got the rock, we've got the roll, we've got the sounds to get you excited, we've got the rock, we've got the roll, come on let's go!" sing the les Flames!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/245/ | 256 hits
"We've got the rock, we've got the roll, we've got the sounds to get you excited, we've got the rock, we've got the roll, come on let's go!" sing the les Flames!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/245/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Fuji Heavy - The Revenge Of...
Right from the get-go, Fuji Heavy's crazy Garage-Space-Punk fires a rifftastic rocket straight up your arse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6509/ | 388 hits
Right from the get-go, Fuji Heavy's crazy Garage-Space-Punk fires a rifftastic rocket straight up your arse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6509/ | 388 hits
CD Review: 10 Days - The Future is Unwritten
"10 Days are one of the truly original bands on the underground currently." "Ten Days are a trio to be at the forefront of the next generation of alt.guitar bands in this city." With chronic press notices like those any band is going to struggle to make an impression.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/595/ | 725 hits
"10 Days are one of the truly original bands on the underground currently." "Ten Days are a trio to be at the forefront of the next generation of alt.guitar bands in this city." With chronic press notices like those any band is going to struggle to make an impression.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/595/ | 725 hits
CD Review: Blind Jackson - s/t
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 355 hits
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 355 hits
CD Review: Blue Sky Project - Smiles
Leeds' latest progressive-alt-rock band, Blue Sky Project, show plenty of promise with this record yet generally fall just short in delivering the quality goods expected of a band fronted by enigmatic singer / songwriter / guitarist / promoter / label boss Lewis Denby.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7860/ | 498 hits
Leeds' latest progressive-alt-rock band, Blue Sky Project, show plenty of promise with this record yet generally fall just short in delivering the quality goods expected of a band fronted by enigmatic singer / songwriter / guitarist / promoter / label boss Lewis Denby.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7860/ | 498 hits
CD Review: Mexicolas - Come Clean EP
Now, I don't think these are Mexicans that like drinking cola, but I have never met them to be sure. 'Come Clean' starts with a thumping tumble of dirty drumming, then leads in to a guitar riff, similar to Queens Of The Stone Age.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8995/ | 247 hits
Now, I don't think these are Mexicans that like drinking cola, but I have never met them to be sure. 'Come Clean' starts with a thumping tumble of dirty drumming, then leads in to a guitar riff, similar to Queens Of The Stone Age.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8995/ | 247 hits
Live Review: Stuffy and The Fuses + Napoleon IIIrd + The Scaramanga Six
The marathon framework of the day creates a nice ad hoc feel as each band comes on. However, this can be a problem for the bands upstairs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3190/ | 540 hits
The marathon framework of the day creates a nice ad hoc feel as each band comes on. However, this can be a problem for the bands upstairs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3190/ | 540 hits
CD Review: Airship - Stuck In This Ocean
"Stuck In This Ocean" is a 52 minute concoction of beguiling Indie-Rock finesse and musical enticement.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15257/ | 546 hits
"Stuck In This Ocean" is a 52 minute concoction of beguiling Indie-Rock finesse and musical enticement.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15257/ | 546 hits
CD Review: Lynchpin - In The Interest of Absolution
I do not proclaim to be an expert in the genre of metal by any standards, but listening to In The Interest of Absolution from North Yorkshire's nu-metallers, Lynchpin, it all seems very familiar, and I am doubtful that is because I have heard this particular band before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7272/ | 266 hits
I do not proclaim to be an expert in the genre of metal by any standards, but listening to In The Interest of Absolution from North Yorkshire's nu-metallers, Lynchpin, it all seems very familiar, and I am doubtful that is because I have heard this particular band before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7272/ | 266 hits
CD Review: The Dykeenies - Waiting For Go
The most striking thing about this single is how it takes seemingly disparate parts of guitar-based pop music from the last 25 years and turns them into a rolling, modern blast of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9390/ | 362 hits
The most striking thing about this single is how it takes seemingly disparate parts of guitar-based pop music from the last 25 years and turns them into a rolling, modern blast of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9390/ | 362 hits
CD Review: This Black Velvetine - Goodbye
This Black Velvetine's latest release, the three track EP "Goodbye" reeks of all things sleaze, snot and debauched rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6391/ | 356 hits
This Black Velvetine's latest release, the three track EP "Goodbye" reeks of all things sleaze, snot and debauched rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6391/ | 356 hits
CD Review: Darker My Love - Dear Author
One of the more vigorous tracks from Darker My Love's recent 'Alive As You Are' effort, 'Dear Author's secret weapon is a quirky riff that pogos relentlessly throughout the entirety of the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13286/ | 212 hits
One of the more vigorous tracks from Darker My Love's recent 'Alive As You Are' effort, 'Dear Author's secret weapon is a quirky riff that pogos relentlessly throughout the entirety of the song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13286/ | 212 hits
CD Review: Kram - Untitled
Jack Peat is a fairy. He used to be the drummer in Kram but as they were offered a record contract for one single he bottled out and wanted to focus on University.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7304/ | 666 hits
Jack Peat is a fairy. He used to be the drummer in Kram but as they were offered a record contract for one single he bottled out and wanted to focus on University.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7304/ | 666 hits
Live Review: Katastrophy Wife
Ex- Babes in Toyland Singer/Guitarist Kat Bjelland's three-piece band do the dirty in the dingy glow of Leeds City Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1231/ | 226 hits
Ex- Babes in Toyland Singer/Guitarist Kat Bjelland's three-piece band do the dirty in the dingy glow of Leeds City Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1231/ | 226 hits
Live Review: The Fall + Piskie Sits
A last-minute change of plan means that I'm reviewing this gig rather than your usual correspondent. And the fact that bus timetables are a rough guide rather than an actual indication of when your bus might arrive mean that by the time I'm inside a packed venue with de-misted spectacles and thawed ears (my, it was cold at that bus stop), Piskie Sits are well into their stride.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8175/ | 700 hits
A last-minute change of plan means that I'm reviewing this gig rather than your usual correspondent. And the fact that bus timetables are a rough guide rather than an actual indication of when your bus might arrive mean that by the time I'm inside a packed venue with de-misted spectacles and thawed ears (my, it was cold at that bus stop), Piskie Sits are well into their stride.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8175/ | 700 hits
CD Review: Zox - The Wait
An American band with guitars and a violin will bring images of Hillbilly country rock. Add a hint of reggae and you'll be forgiven for thinking it's the Mad Hatters tea party.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7498/ | 233 hits
An American band with guitars and a violin will bring images of Hillbilly country rock. Add a hint of reggae and you'll be forgiven for thinking it's the Mad Hatters tea party.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7498/ | 233 hits
CD Review: Fury of the Headteachers - Farewell Comrade
Fury of the Headteachers' fresh take on punk rock can be heard on their new release, 'Farewell Comrade'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7305/ | 241 hits
Fury of the Headteachers' fresh take on punk rock can be heard on their new release, 'Farewell Comrade'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7305/ | 241 hits
CD Review: The Outlines - Love EP
This is a big-hearted CD with two very good songs. The sound is full, the tunes are strong and Matt Worall has a voice on him that draws all the attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/360/ | 250 hits
This is a big-hearted CD with two very good songs. The sound is full, the tunes are strong and Matt Worall has a voice on him that draws all the attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/360/ | 250 hits
CD Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Machine
Machine is the 2nd musical bullet whizzing past your ear from the gun of these New York art-house punks and boy does it cut the air.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/474/ | 265 hits
Machine is the 2nd musical bullet whizzing past your ear from the gun of these New York art-house punks and boy does it cut the air.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/474/ | 265 hits
CD Review: Lunar Camels - Untitled
Two things immediately spring out on the three-track demo CD from four-piece "atmospheric rockers" Lunar Camels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/188/ | 266 hits
Two things immediately spring out on the three-track demo CD from four-piece "atmospheric rockers" Lunar Camels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/188/ | 266 hits
CD Review: future sons of rome - Paroxysm
The first and best thing you notice about fsor is the passion they have for the tunes they're playing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/329/ | 448 hits
The first and best thing you notice about fsor is the passion they have for the tunes they're playing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/329/ | 448 hits
CD Review: Seven Hours - Seven Hours EP
"Nowhere to Hide" is a clanging bluesified rock piledriver with Americano vocal affectation in the style of Pub Rock, but no particular song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/358/ | 261 hits
"Nowhere to Hide" is a clanging bluesified rock piledriver with Americano vocal affectation in the style of Pub Rock, but no particular song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/358/ | 261 hits
CD Review: Wilco - I'm A Wheel
The first single to be taken from new album 'A Ghost Is Born', Wilco return with an uptempo melody powered by a driving guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2958/ | 286 hits
The first single to be taken from new album 'A Ghost Is Born', Wilco return with an uptempo melody powered by a driving guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2958/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Capri - Boogie Man
If you let yourself, you'll love this band to death. Only the fear of it not being Iggy Pop could stop you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2691/ | 1,229 hits
If you let yourself, you'll love this band to death. Only the fear of it not being Iggy Pop could stop you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2691/ | 1,229 hits
CD Review: Fulc - Void EP
Although its now two or three years since nu-metal brought guitars and rock back into the mainstream, there has been a resurgence of interest lately with bands who are mixing the archetypal heavy rock sound with early nineties classic grunge influences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/118/ | 267 hits
Although its now two or three years since nu-metal brought guitars and rock back into the mainstream, there has been a resurgence of interest lately with bands who are mixing the archetypal heavy rock sound with early nineties classic grunge influences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/118/ | 267 hits
CD Review: The Dead Weather - Horehound
The birth of The Dead Weather came about during the last Raconteurs tour in 2008. Struggling with his voice, Jack White invited The Kills lead sing Alison Mosshart onto the stage to deputise for the final few shows; her band had been the support act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11073/ | 417 hits
The birth of The Dead Weather came about during the last Raconteurs tour in 2008. Struggling with his voice, Jack White invited The Kills lead sing Alison Mosshart onto the stage to deputise for the final few shows; her band had been the support act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11073/ | 417 hits
CD Review: Volcanoes - Fruits of the Fuzz EP
If there's ever a better time to use the term 'don't judge a book by its cover' it has to be now. When I saw the cover of the Volcanoes E.P.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10121/ | 264 hits
If there's ever a better time to use the term 'don't judge a book by its cover' it has to be now. When I saw the cover of the Volcanoes E.P.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10121/ | 264 hits
CD Review: Dripfeed - Untitled
The biog of London based Dripfeed makes numerous references to Coldplay and although the music itself has a distinct whiff of the band it stands up enough by itself to dispense with such lazy comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/612/ | 377 hits
The biog of London based Dripfeed makes numerous references to Coldplay and although the music itself has a distinct whiff of the band it stands up enough by itself to dispense with such lazy comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/612/ | 377 hits
CD Review: Ocean Colour Scene - North Atlantic Drift
Accompanying this latest album by the band it seems the nation loves to hate is a press release ranting about that fact but stating that OCS have defiantly continued to produce great music and be a great band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/585/ | 430 hits
Accompanying this latest album by the band it seems the nation loves to hate is a press release ranting about that fact but stating that OCS have defiantly continued to produce great music and be a great band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/585/ | 430 hits
CD Review: Bifta Smoking Eskimos - The Columbian Cold EP
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 588 hits
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 588 hits
CD Review: Agent Blue - Something Else
As this CD finished, I found myself asking 'oh right, is that it?' You see, Agent Blue are not the most original band in the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2871/ | 598 hits
As this CD finished, I found myself asking 'oh right, is that it?' You see, Agent Blue are not the most original band in the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2871/ | 598 hits
CD Review: The Dears - Gang Of Losers
Canada seems to be producing some great bands of late with many beginning to enjoy worldwide acclaim, perhaps it's time The Dears got a piece of the action?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7188/ | 812 hits
Canada seems to be producing some great bands of late with many beginning to enjoy worldwide acclaim, perhaps it's time The Dears got a piece of the action?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7188/ | 812 hits
Live Review: Dinosaur Pile-up
Post-grunge trio Dinosaur Pile-up played a brief homecoming show at the Brudenell Social Club. They began with a question and answer session as they elucidated on their band name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15028/ | 593 hits
Post-grunge trio Dinosaur Pile-up played a brief homecoming show at the Brudenell Social Club. They began with a question and answer session as they elucidated on their band name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15028/ | 593 hits
CD Review: Unclejohnny - Old Men Round A Table
I've heard a lot about this band from various people but never actually seen or heard them so it was good to finally hear them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7465/ | 296 hits
I've heard a lot about this band from various people but never actually seen or heard them so it was good to finally hear them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7465/ | 296 hits
CD Review: Martha - Kids knee deep in the Power of Love
Martha quickly establish a big power-pop sound on this 3 track release. It's energetic and well played, produced etc, but the overall songwriting is still someway of the polished finish of the CD packaging.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/270/ | 254 hits
Martha quickly establish a big power-pop sound on this 3 track release. It's energetic and well played, produced etc, but the overall songwriting is still someway of the polished finish of the CD packaging.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/270/ | 254 hits
CD Review: Do Me Bad Things - Whats Hideous
I wasn't sure what to expect from a band with a listed six vocalists and a support slot with The Darkness under their belts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3697/ | 611 hits
I wasn't sure what to expect from a band with a listed six vocalists and a support slot with The Darkness under their belts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3697/ | 611 hits
CD Review: Chicken Legs Weaver - Street Cleaner EP
Royal Park Cellars' favourite Sheffield band Chicken Legs Weaver are unfeasibly good. Doing research on the band I have turned up virtually nothing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2560/ | 1,435 hits
Royal Park Cellars' favourite Sheffield band Chicken Legs Weaver are unfeasibly good. Doing research on the band I have turned up virtually nothing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2560/ | 1,435 hits
CD Review: Dead Pad - Untitled
Dead Pad live in a world of electro metal, blasts of guitar riffage with a female vocalist and plenty of programmed beats and effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/439/ | 244 hits
Dead Pad live in a world of electro metal, blasts of guitar riffage with a female vocalist and plenty of programmed beats and effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/439/ | 244 hits
Live Review: The A.M. + This Floating World + Soula Fuzz + Will Saunders
If you have never been to, or played the Fez Club, I would recommend that you go. Nice staff, a friendly atmosphere 'Moroccan' / middle east décor and silken sheets for the bands to hide behind and call their dressing room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1347/ | 370 hits
If you have never been to, or played the Fez Club, I would recommend that you go. Nice staff, a friendly atmosphere 'Moroccan' / middle east décor and silken sheets for the bands to hide behind and call their dressing room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1347/ | 370 hits
CD Review: Broadcast 2000 - Building Blocks
I'll begin this review by thanking Broadcast 2000. This CD is like a breath of fresh air and perfect for chilling out and laying back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9975/ | 631 hits
I'll begin this review by thanking Broadcast 2000. This CD is like a breath of fresh air and perfect for chilling out and laying back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9975/ | 631 hits
Live Review: Euphoria Audio
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 551 hits
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 551 hits
CD Review: Lindy - Beautifully Undone
With a name like Lindy you might be conjuring up mental images of a 16 year-old girl wielding an acoustic guitar and a few teen ballads, but actually it's Icelandic in origin and belongs to a 10 foot tall blonde bloke from Canada, still wielding a guitar but thankfully minus the ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3931/ | 1,233 hits
With a name like Lindy you might be conjuring up mental images of a 16 year-old girl wielding an acoustic guitar and a few teen ballads, but actually it's Icelandic in origin and belongs to a 10 foot tall blonde bloke from Canada, still wielding a guitar but thankfully minus the ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3931/ | 1,233 hits
CD Review: Blacklisters - Trick F*ck
I guarantee, this will be the noisiest song about pretty people you will ever here. From the second the song kicks in, its obvious what Blacklisters, the Leeds based, four piece noise rock band, are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16580/ | 244 hits
I guarantee, this will be the noisiest song about pretty people you will ever here. From the second the song kicks in, its obvious what Blacklisters, the Leeds based, four piece noise rock band, are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16580/ | 244 hits
CD Review: Reef - Give Me Your Love
The West Country boys are back with a new 'Best Of' album including 5 new songs. This is the first of them and as the funky guitar and strong bass kicks in it's instantly recognisable as Reef, although it sounds slicker than anything we've heard from them before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/504/ | 518 hits
The West Country boys are back with a new 'Best Of' album including 5 new songs. This is the first of them and as the funky guitar and strong bass kicks in it's instantly recognisable as Reef, although it sounds slicker than anything we've heard from them before.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/504/ | 518 hits
CD Review: 50 Cent - 21 Questions
I've been given a copy of this single that contains the "clean" version of this single so I don't get to hear naughty Mr Half Dollar get nasty on our asses.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/589/ | 532 hits
I've been given a copy of this single that contains the "clean" version of this single so I don't get to hear naughty Mr Half Dollar get nasty on our asses.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/589/ | 532 hits
CD Review: Jist - I Say
Northern Ireland's loss is Manchester's gain regards Jist, originating in the former and decamping to the latter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3283/ | 355 hits
Northern Ireland's loss is Manchester's gain regards Jist, originating in the former and decamping to the latter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3283/ | 355 hits
CD Review: Exit State - Bad Days
'Bad Days,' the debut single from Lancashire's Exit State is catchy, bass-driven, mid-tempo rock. Its chorus follows the tried-and-tested formula of gang harmonies bouncing off frontman Roy Bright's hoarse-edged vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10765/ | 613 hits
'Bad Days,' the debut single from Lancashire's Exit State is catchy, bass-driven, mid-tempo rock. Its chorus follows the tried-and-tested formula of gang harmonies bouncing off frontman Roy Bright's hoarse-edged vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10765/ | 613 hits
CD Review: Viva Voce - Faster Than A Dead Horse
Viva Voce's latest single 'Faster Than A Dead Horse' is a psychedelic pop gem. Soak up the feel of the song and you'll think you're cruising through San Francisco in the mid-60's.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7797/ | 321 hits
Viva Voce's latest single 'Faster Than A Dead Horse' is a psychedelic pop gem. Soak up the feel of the song and you'll think you're cruising through San Francisco in the mid-60's.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7797/ | 321 hits
CD Review: Five Mile Island - Untitled
'Seconds Out,' the opening track of Five Mile Island's debut demo is actually the weakest of the five songs on offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10697/ | 389 hits
'Seconds Out,' the opening track of Five Mile Island's debut demo is actually the weakest of the five songs on offer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10697/ | 389 hits
CD Review: Penguin - This is Believing EP
Penguin released 'This is Believing' back in 2010 after winning Centre Stage and playing Leeds and Reading Festival's BBC introducing stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16089/ | 251 hits
Penguin released 'This is Believing' back in 2010 after winning Centre Stage and playing Leeds and Reading Festival's BBC introducing stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16089/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Modest Mouse - Float On
Seattle's Modest Mouse have been sideline spectators on the scene for a good while now, quietly enjoying the flattering but financially lacking "cult" status.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2846/ | 1,062 hits
Seattle's Modest Mouse have been sideline spectators on the scene for a good while now, quietly enjoying the flattering but financially lacking "cult" status.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2846/ | 1,062 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Brew Records - Vol. 1
Newly formed in June in this year with the intention to showcase "more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire" Brew Records Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9079/ | 599 hits
Newly formed in June in this year with the intention to showcase "more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire" Brew Records Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9079/ | 599 hits
CD Review: Atlantic Dash - Human Error
Ethan and Nathan Dickens, Stuart Morrison , Rob Soulsby and Tom Francis: Fierce Panda's latest punt into the unknown.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2654/ | 790 hits
Ethan and Nathan Dickens, Stuart Morrison , Rob Soulsby and Tom Francis: Fierce Panda's latest punt into the unknown.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2654/ | 790 hits
CD Review: The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
The Killers are probably the most aptly-named band around at the moment, after having whipped, bludgeoned and slayed their way across the British music scene with sharp ties and nicely-pressed trousers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3038/ | 913 hits
The Killers are probably the most aptly-named band around at the moment, after having whipped, bludgeoned and slayed their way across the British music scene with sharp ties and nicely-pressed trousers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3038/ | 913 hits
CD Review: Elysian Born - Magisterium
Elysian Born have the art of the introduction nailed: each song on this EP promises some taunt heavy metal muscle with a spot-on opening thirty seconds, and then completely loses the plot and throws everything at the listener in its quest for heaviness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13754/ | 234 hits
Elysian Born have the art of the introduction nailed: each song on this EP promises some taunt heavy metal muscle with a spot-on opening thirty seconds, and then completely loses the plot and throws everything at the listener in its quest for heaviness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13754/ | 234 hits
CD Review: Khopek - s/t
This elegantly European-looking collection of four pieces from five piece Khopek comes cloaked in pale blue mystery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2734/ | 356 hits
This elegantly European-looking collection of four pieces from five piece Khopek comes cloaked in pale blue mystery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2734/ | 356 hits
Band Profile: Rachel Cook
Rachel Cook, the Musical Adventure that is, is perhaps best described as 'not just another acoustic act'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9048/ | 351 hits
Rachel Cook, the Musical Adventure that is, is perhaps best described as 'not just another acoustic act'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9048/ | 351 hits
CD Review: Pioneers - Falling
Keeping in tune with the current fascination of resurrecting Britpop, Pioneers arrive with their brand on melodic pop songs, centred around jangly guitars, blistering vocals and fuzzy organ.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3054/ | 263 hits
Keeping in tune with the current fascination of resurrecting Britpop, Pioneers arrive with their brand on melodic pop songs, centred around jangly guitars, blistering vocals and fuzzy organ.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3054/ | 263 hits
CD Review: Relay - Untitled
Barnsley based Relay carry off an accomplished and familiar sound. "Different to anything else around at the moment" says a quote from the accompanying biog, written by someone who clearly hasn't listened to The Rain Band, The Music, The Cooper Temple Clause, The Verve, Mansun, Primal Scream and countless others that have mixed the dancier / funkier side of rock with Indie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2743/ | 327 hits
Barnsley based Relay carry off an accomplished and familiar sound. "Different to anything else around at the moment" says a quote from the accompanying biog, written by someone who clearly hasn't listened to The Rain Band, The Music, The Cooper Temple Clause, The Verve, Mansun, Primal Scream and countless others that have mixed the dancier / funkier side of rock with Indie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2743/ | 327 hits
Live Review: Hoggboy
Hoggboy have brought their mates along from Sheffield for this show taking in some of their recent releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1001/ | 203 hits
Hoggboy have brought their mates along from Sheffield for this show taking in some of their recent releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1001/ | 203 hits
CD Review: Pete's Sake - If that's what you really want
CD single from this Welsh 4-piece, pretty straight up SoCal sounding pop punk. Complete with American accent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2470/ | 229 hits
CD single from this Welsh 4-piece, pretty straight up SoCal sounding pop punk. Complete with American accent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2470/ | 229 hits
Band Profile: Halifax
In 2003, Halifax was just another in a myriad of unsigned indie outfits rolling the highways of North America.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5780/ | 150 hits
In 2003, Halifax was just another in a myriad of unsigned indie outfits rolling the highways of North America.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5780/ | 150 hits
CD Review: The Hype Foundation - s/t
Ignore the crap name. Just pretend there called something cool like "Cranky Gypsy" or "Superwolf" and proceed with the listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4119/ | 515 hits
Ignore the crap name. Just pretend there called something cool like "Cranky Gypsy" or "Superwolf" and proceed with the listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4119/ | 515 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
Live Review: The Bazaars + The Sunshine Underground
While many of Leeds' rock fans were the other side of town (Razorlight at LU) some of us were supporting local talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3164/ | 1,180 hits
While many of Leeds' rock fans were the other side of town (Razorlight at LU) some of us were supporting local talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3164/ | 1,180 hits
CD Review: The A.M. - The A.M.
Due to various factors, I have had this album for quite a while now. This I am pleased about as I have a relationship with this album just as I have with all my albums that I have invested in and, due to this, I feel adequately prepared to review it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/662/ | 736 hits
Due to various factors, I have had this album for quite a while now. This I am pleased about as I have a relationship with this album just as I have with all my albums that I have invested in and, due to this, I feel adequately prepared to review it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/662/ | 736 hits
Live Review: Chickenhawk
Chickenhawk make blistering, creative guitar noise, with moves that double-underline the message of redemption through symmetry, surprise and LOUDNESS.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11179/ | 368 hits
Chickenhawk make blistering, creative guitar noise, with moves that double-underline the message of redemption through symmetry, surprise and LOUDNESS.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11179/ | 368 hits
CD Review: Good Shoes - All In My Head
The contagious summer smile is amongst us, the festivals are selling the best flat beer money can buy, and the roads are melting beneath our feet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7057/ | 686 hits
The contagious summer smile is amongst us, the festivals are selling the best flat beer money can buy, and the roads are melting beneath our feet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7057/ | 686 hits
CD Review: Knievel Genius - Daylight
'Daylight,' the debut single from London's Knievel Genius is sleazy alt-rock with bristling, screamo vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10985/ | 366 hits
'Daylight,' the debut single from London's Knievel Genius is sleazy alt-rock with bristling, screamo vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10985/ | 366 hits
CD Review: Shearwater - Palo Santo
Shearwater's 4th album "Palo Santo" sees existing band member Jonathan Meiburg rise from the shadow of Okkervil River's Will Sheff and take full command of the songwriting and vocal duties with positive results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6978/ | 559 hits
Shearwater's 4th album "Palo Santo" sees existing band member Jonathan Meiburg rise from the shadow of Okkervil River's Will Sheff and take full command of the songwriting and vocal duties with positive results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6978/ | 559 hits
CD Review: AB Negative - Moshy Peas EP
Defining yourself in a saturated market is hard at the best of times, and for many bands that choose punk or grunge the struggle is for acceptance when stereotypically most "piss poor local bands" usually fall into this category.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/137/ | 443 hits
Defining yourself in a saturated market is hard at the best of times, and for many bands that choose punk or grunge the struggle is for acceptance when stereotypically most "piss poor local bands" usually fall into this category.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/137/ | 443 hits
CD Review: FineApple - A New Hope EP
Fine Apple, one of Bradford's unknown bands outside the area, choosing to ply their trade at Rios, bring us a great four-track EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/78/ | 302 hits
Fine Apple, one of Bradford's unknown bands outside the area, choosing to ply their trade at Rios, bring us a great four-track EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/78/ | 302 hits
CD Review: Yourcodenameis: Milo - They Came from the Sun
The cover art can convey many impressions about an album. Usually they are correct, as is the case here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8305/ | 329 hits
The cover art can convey many impressions about an album. Usually they are correct, as is the case here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8305/ | 329 hits
CD Review: The Scaramanga Six - The Continuing Saga Of
Whatever they might get up to in Huddersfield, The Scaramanga Six are pretty big in the large city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/47/ | 304 hits
Whatever they might get up to in Huddersfield, The Scaramanga Six are pretty big in the large city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/47/ | 304 hits
CD Review: Fifth Goodbye - This Is My Impression EP
Sadly, I cannot remember back to my experimentation with guitar playing so the name of the guitar effects used to open Bandstand escapes me, so for my lack of technical knowledge I do apologise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/216/ | 386 hits
Sadly, I cannot remember back to my experimentation with guitar playing so the name of the guitar effects used to open Bandstand escapes me, so for my lack of technical knowledge I do apologise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/216/ | 386 hits
CD Review: The Music - You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me EP
"You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me" is the debut release from Leeds' The Music on the Hut label, and, put bluntly, is a blinding tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/46/ | 524 hits
"You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me" is the debut release from Leeds' The Music on the Hut label, and, put bluntly, is a blinding tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/46/ | 524 hits
CD Review: Pulled Apart by Horses - Yeah Buddy
Everybody's favourite post hardcore band with an equine torture based name continue their amazing rise with single 'Yeah Buddy', which even saw them get a session in the Live Lounge on BBC Radio 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14336/ | 535 hits
Everybody's favourite post hardcore band with an equine torture based name continue their amazing rise with single 'Yeah Buddy', which even saw them get a session in the Live Lounge on BBC Radio 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14336/ | 535 hits
CD Review: Knievel Genius - Down With The Fairies
'Down With The Fairies,' the second single from the London four-piece, is a solid slice of riff-heavy rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12316/ | 302 hits
'Down With The Fairies,' the second single from the London four-piece, is a solid slice of riff-heavy rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12316/ | 302 hits
CD Review: Lamb of God - Resolution
There is an event, every couple of years or so, which conjures terror and discomfiture in every single band on the planet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16135/ | 349 hits
There is an event, every couple of years or so, which conjures terror and discomfiture in every single band on the planet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16135/ | 349 hits
CD Review: Del Scott Miller - My Timing Will Win Me Few Friends
After checking out some fantastic unsigned bands, I'm left with this CD on my desk staring up at me, expectant eye, awaiting a review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6409/ | 251 hits
After checking out some fantastic unsigned bands, I'm left with this CD on my desk staring up at me, expectant eye, awaiting a review.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6409/ | 251 hits
CD Review: The March Hares - Untitled
This isn't a bad little EP from this newly formed London ensemble; actually it's quite good although after reading their extremely long-winded blurb I got the impression they may be trying to be too alternative for their own good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3651/ | 288 hits
This isn't a bad little EP from this newly formed London ensemble; actually it's quite good although after reading their extremely long-winded blurb I got the impression they may be trying to be too alternative for their own good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3651/ | 288 hits
Live Review: Tetra Splendour
Plundering the heavy riff cookbook, Porthcawl's Tetra Splendour sure make a better live proposition than on record (fine single 'Pollenfever' excepted).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/984/ | 183 hits
Plundering the heavy riff cookbook, Porthcawl's Tetra Splendour sure make a better live proposition than on record (fine single 'Pollenfever' excepted).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/984/ | 183 hits
CD Review: New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack - The Man With Four Tears
It would be easy to pigeonhole the New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack as angsty post hardcore. I'm sure the word "post" has probably been overused; unfortunately I felt this is the only way to describe most of their CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10252/ | 267 hits
It would be easy to pigeonhole the New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack as angsty post hardcore. I'm sure the word "post" has probably been overused; unfortunately I felt this is the only way to describe most of their CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10252/ | 267 hits
Live Review: Katastrophy Wife + Hooker + Kavolchy + No Problem Disko
Pussy Whipped have cooked up a quadruple helping of shoutyness lady style this evening with about 100 at the Bassment to witness the scenes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1232/ | 567 hits
Pussy Whipped have cooked up a quadruple helping of shoutyness lady style this evening with about 100 at the Bassment to witness the scenes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1232/ | 567 hits
CD Review: Miles Kane - A Girl Like You
It's always a challenge to take a classic track and make it fresh whilst doing it the justice it deserves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14681/ | 516 hits
It's always a challenge to take a classic track and make it fresh whilst doing it the justice it deserves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14681/ | 516 hits
CD Review: Justin Sandercoe - Small Town Eyes
Justin Sandercoe has been referred to as the first internet superstar, because of the guitar lessons he has available via his web site Justinguitar.com.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12296/ | 1,969 hits
Justin Sandercoe has been referred to as the first internet superstar, because of the guitar lessons he has available via his web site Justinguitar.com.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12296/ | 1,969 hits
CD Review: Tindersticks - Don't even go there EP
Get warmed up for this Summer's album release and tour with four new songs from an effortlessly mature Tindersticks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/541/ | 323 hits
Get warmed up for this Summer's album release and tour with four new songs from an effortlessly mature Tindersticks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/541/ | 323 hits
CD Review: Mojo Fury - Visiting Hours Of A Travelling Circus
2011 signals the long awaited release of Northern Ireland's Mojo Fury's debut album. After touring hard for the last couple of years, Mojo Fury step up to the plate, and show their big potential to burst onto the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14797/ | 413 hits
2011 signals the long awaited release of Northern Ireland's Mojo Fury's debut album. After touring hard for the last couple of years, Mojo Fury step up to the plate, and show their big potential to burst onto the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14797/ | 413 hits
CD Review: Beautiful Feet - Bedroom Demos
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
CD Review: Seven Hours - Untitled
Imagine going to a gig and getting given a CD to review. Well that's what happened with this CD by Seven Hours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/54/ | 270 hits
Imagine going to a gig and getting given a CD to review. Well that's what happened with this CD by Seven Hours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/54/ | 270 hits
Band Profile: It Takes Bridges
It's a riot based around riffs, drama, sweat and volume. Think The Fall fighting Nirvana for the last of the drugs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3710/ | 844 hits
It's a riot based around riffs, drama, sweat and volume. Think The Fall fighting Nirvana for the last of the drugs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3710/ | 844 hits
CD Review: Demon Summer - Sideshow
The name Demon Summer immediately conjures up images of Satan chilling on a beach in Cornwall while the sun beats down on his already fiery flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3144/ | 523 hits
The name Demon Summer immediately conjures up images of Satan chilling on a beach in Cornwall while the sun beats down on his already fiery flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3144/ | 523 hits
Live Review: Ultrasound + Alaska + Rex Manning Day
It's quite a busy night at the 360 club; with everyone fully engaged in conversation, when first band Rex Manning Day takes the stage it takes a couple of seconds for people's attention to shift.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17569/ | 147 hits
It's quite a busy night at the 360 club; with everyone fully engaged in conversation, when first band Rex Manning Day takes the stage it takes a couple of seconds for people's attention to shift.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17569/ | 147 hits
CD Review: Charlotte Hatherley - Summer
After arriving home from my brief holiday in Iceland, it's ironic to find a song about summer waiting on my doorstep.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2964/ | 464 hits
After arriving home from my brief holiday in Iceland, it's ironic to find a song about summer waiting on my doorstep.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2964/ | 464 hits
CD Review: The Nervous Shakedown - They've Come To Save Us
Here's a question for you. What do you get when you cross Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and the Desert Sessions?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2790/ | 469 hits
Here's a question for you. What do you get when you cross Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and the Desert Sessions?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2790/ | 469 hits
CD Review: Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow
The band that everyone loves to hate right now. It would seem that everyone who never liked the Stereophonics hates them even more now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/601/ | 621 hits
The band that everyone loves to hate right now. It would seem that everyone who never liked the Stereophonics hates them even more now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/601/ | 621 hits
CD Review: Tricky Nixon - Untitled
Richard Nixon would be proud. At last, something good with his surname. This 3 track EP from Manchester quartet Tricky Nixon is mighty impressive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2246/ | 855 hits
Richard Nixon would be proud. At last, something good with his surname. This 3 track EP from Manchester quartet Tricky Nixon is mighty impressive.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2246/ | 855 hits
CD Review: Blue Sky Project - Masquerade EP
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 398 hits
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 398 hits
CD Review: Pete and the Pirates - Half Moon Street
"Half Moon Street" marks a moving conclusion to second LP "One Thousand Pictures". It's a forlorn saga of wiry guitars and romantically glowering lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15163/ | 356 hits
"Half Moon Street" marks a moving conclusion to second LP "One Thousand Pictures". It's a forlorn saga of wiry guitars and romantically glowering lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15163/ | 356 hits
CD Review: The Horrors - She Is The New Thing
"It's weird, because when we do gigs we just set out to play our songs and not annoy or wind up anyone - but we often cause loads of trouble in the process" says keyboard player Rhys 'Spider' Webb.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8497/ | 420 hits
"It's weird, because when we do gigs we just set out to play our songs and not annoy or wind up anyone - but we often cause loads of trouble in the process" says keyboard player Rhys 'Spider' Webb.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8497/ | 420 hits
CD Review: This Days Fury - Untitled
This Days Fury don't so much wear their influences on their respective sleeves as paint them in thirty foot high day-glo letters and carry them around on a rotating bill board.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3801/ | 490 hits
This Days Fury don't so much wear their influences on their respective sleeves as paint them in thirty foot high day-glo letters and carry them around on a rotating bill board.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3801/ | 490 hits
CD Review: The Lodger - The Lodger Sings A Demo CD
The Lodger is starting the Britpop revival as of NOW. His lyrics are honest and insecure at times but he ain't no bedroom melancholic, no no.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2573/ | 845 hits
The Lodger is starting the Britpop revival as of NOW. His lyrics are honest and insecure at times but he ain't no bedroom melancholic, no no.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2573/ | 845 hits
CD Review: ABBA - ABBA
When people think of ABBA they conjure up images of Eurovision camp or perhaps the musical 'Mamma Mia' and the accompanying film, something that kind of irritated me for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17134/ | 898 hits
When people think of ABBA they conjure up images of Eurovision camp or perhaps the musical 'Mamma Mia' and the accompanying film, something that kind of irritated me for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17134/ | 898 hits
CD Review: The Bilderberg Group - This City!
A burst of harmonised vocals introduces this latest single from The Bilderberg Group, "This City". A jaunty, jangly guitar rhythm is the song's foundations whilst a swirl of organ sweeps below those rich vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3491/ | 463 hits
A burst of harmonised vocals introduces this latest single from The Bilderberg Group, "This City". A jaunty, jangly guitar rhythm is the song's foundations whilst a swirl of organ sweeps below those rich vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3491/ | 463 hits
CD Review: The Fret - Mr Beat
Sometimes I hate writing reviews. I got into it because I love writing and love music. But sometimes you have to review something that you really don't enjoy and it's horrible because it's no fun slagging off bands that put their heart and soul into their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3775/ | 737 hits
Sometimes I hate writing reviews. I got into it because I love writing and love music. But sometimes you have to review something that you really don't enjoy and it's horrible because it's no fun slagging off bands that put their heart and soul into their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3775/ | 737 hits
CD Review: The Downfall - Atrofeed
To be honest I've never seen Downfall before, never heard a single note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I guess...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2265/ | 493 hits
To be honest I've never seen Downfall before, never heard a single note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I guess...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2265/ | 493 hits
CD Review: Mojo Fury - We Should Just Run Away
Northern-Irish alt-rock quartet Mojo Fury have released "We Should Just Run Away" as a third single from their debut album "Visiting Hours of a Travelling Circus".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14914/ | 343 hits
Northern-Irish alt-rock quartet Mojo Fury have released "We Should Just Run Away" as a third single from their debut album "Visiting Hours of a Travelling Circus".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14914/ | 343 hits
CD Review: The Wind-up Birds - The Land
'Good Shop Shuts' hits the listener from the start with a barrage upon the ears. Punk-ridden teen angst is present in the form of Libertine-esque lo-fi production, and while energetic, the song on the whole barely surpasses a fairly generic punk tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16727/ | 249 hits
'Good Shop Shuts' hits the listener from the start with a barrage upon the ears. Punk-ridden teen angst is present in the form of Libertine-esque lo-fi production, and while energetic, the song on the whole barely surpasses a fairly generic punk tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16727/ | 249 hits
CD Review: My Morning Jacket - Sweatbees EP
Ok, lets get it out of the way. The Flaming Lips. There, I said it. It's something My Morning Jacket are going to have to live with; people will always make comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/477/ | 384 hits
Ok, lets get it out of the way. The Flaming Lips. There, I said it. It's something My Morning Jacket are going to have to live with; people will always make comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/477/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Kaylium - Untitled
Hmmm, interesting. On first inspection Kaylium seem to be one to file under the "decent, but not a band to get your knickers in a twist over" section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3740/ | 490 hits
Hmmm, interesting. On first inspection Kaylium seem to be one to file under the "decent, but not a band to get your knickers in a twist over" section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3740/ | 490 hits
CD Review: School Of Language - Sea From Shore
You'll first realise that this album has got under your skin when you're getting funny looks in the check-out queue in Morrison's, as you've been intoning Uh-Ah-Um-Ee-Ah vowel sounds to yourself like some weird Buddhist chant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9147/ | 416 hits
You'll first realise that this album has got under your skin when you're getting funny looks in the check-out queue in Morrison's, as you've been intoning Uh-Ah-Um-Ee-Ah vowel sounds to yourself like some weird Buddhist chant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9147/ | 416 hits
CD Review: Nine Black Alps - Everything Is
Nine Black Alps are the latest in the long line of bands to be adorned with that oft used title 'The Next Nirvana' but for anyone who is now hearing band names such as Silverchair, Puddle of Mudd and Bush, fear not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4075/ | 606 hits
Nine Black Alps are the latest in the long line of bands to be adorned with that oft used title 'The Next Nirvana' but for anyone who is now hearing band names such as Silverchair, Puddle of Mudd and Bush, fear not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4075/ | 606 hits
CD Review: Moneen - The Red Tree
Moneen have always been overtly overlooked in any way you wish to categorise musical success in this country.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6983/ | 276 hits
Moneen have always been overtly overlooked in any way you wish to categorise musical success in this country.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6983/ | 276 hits
CD Review: The Rise - New Situation
The Rise provide a dose of familiar baggy indie guitar dance crossover on this debut CD - think Manchester 1990 if that description was too confusing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4060/ | 435 hits
The Rise provide a dose of familiar baggy indie guitar dance crossover on this debut CD - think Manchester 1990 if that description was too confusing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4060/ | 435 hits
CD Review: Mint Julep - Save Your Season
"Save Your Season" out November 14th is a great record. Synth-filled, ecstatic-toned with the occasional pulse of bass.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15472/ | 372 hits
"Save Your Season" out November 14th is a great record. Synth-filled, ecstatic-toned with the occasional pulse of bass.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15472/ | 372 hits
CD Review: One Minute Silence - One Lie Fits All
Lets start on a good footing. I don't like metal. I went to the download festival and didn't see a single metal band for Christ's sake!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/596/ | 442 hits
Lets start on a good footing. I don't like metal. I went to the download festival and didn't see a single metal band for Christ's sake!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/596/ | 442 hits
CD Review: Riotmind - Untitled
Imagine you've just accidentally walked into Doctor Who's Tardis. Easy enough mistake to make, there you are wanting to make a phone call to your mum to tell her to put the Sheppard's Pie in the oven when suddenly your find yourself trapped in a blue time travelling device.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3790/ | 290 hits
Imagine you've just accidentally walked into Doctor Who's Tardis. Easy enough mistake to make, there you are wanting to make a phone call to your mum to tell her to put the Sheppard's Pie in the oven when suddenly your find yourself trapped in a blue time travelling device.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3790/ | 290 hits
Live Review: Kanyose + Flowe
First up were Flowe from Loughborough. Lead singer Paul Saunders' swooping vocals over a melodic background of jangling guitar gave the band a late 80s indie sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10547/ | 298 hits
First up were Flowe from Loughborough. Lead singer Paul Saunders' swooping vocals over a melodic background of jangling guitar gave the band a late 80s indie sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10547/ | 298 hits
CD Review: The Pattern - Fragile Awareness
What I like about the pattern is that after first listening I couldn't stand them. I listen 3 days later and I can't stop ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/475/ | 157 hits
What I like about the pattern is that after first listening I couldn't stand them. I listen 3 days later and I can't stop ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/475/ | 157 hits
CD Review: All Star 69ers - Transition
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 289 hits
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 289 hits
CD Review: Kubrick - Untitled
Anyone who remembers 90s indie rockers Midget will know of Richard Gombault, and obviously this, his new project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2570/ | 371 hits
Anyone who remembers 90s indie rockers Midget will know of Richard Gombault, and obviously this, his new project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2570/ | 371 hits
Live Review: Flies are Spies from Hell
For this sleep deprived reporter, the prospect of having to walk deep into Headingley on a Thursday evening, with an exam at 9 O'clock the next morning, was not a particularly inviting one, but none the less I upped the courage and made the effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6512/ | 578 hits
For this sleep deprived reporter, the prospect of having to walk deep into Headingley on a Thursday evening, with an exam at 9 O'clock the next morning, was not a particularly inviting one, but none the less I upped the courage and made the effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6512/ | 578 hits
CD Review: Sawthroat - Slave EP
This is a very smart live recording. It's raw, punchy and pretty effective. Sawthroat don't do complicated stuff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/380/ | 512 hits
This is a very smart live recording. It's raw, punchy and pretty effective. Sawthroat don't do complicated stuff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/380/ | 512 hits
CD Review: The Tonic - Untitled
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 255 hits
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Viva Voce - Wrecking Ball
This certainly sounds promising. An indie duo consisting of a female singer/guitarist and her husband drummer (who really can play nearly everything: drums, various percussion, keys, and - wait for it - a kazoo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8326/ | 337 hits
This certainly sounds promising. An indie duo consisting of a female singer/guitarist and her husband drummer (who really can play nearly everything: drums, various percussion, keys, and - wait for it - a kazoo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8326/ | 337 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: The Conway Story - Even when the wind blows
Whoever wrote these guys' press release must be pretty crap at making references. "Reminiscent of Keane and Coldplay" goes one line, making me fear the worst.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3354/ | 454 hits
Whoever wrote these guys' press release must be pretty crap at making references. "Reminiscent of Keane and Coldplay" goes one line, making me fear the worst.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3354/ | 454 hits
CD Review: Mr Shiraz - Sleeping With The Enemy
Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. The bass drum thumps with moody guitars then the wailing brass kicks in to captivate you rather than provide a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/322/ | 338 hits
Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. Dum Dum. The bass drum thumps with moody guitars then the wailing brass kicks in to captivate you rather than provide a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/322/ | 338 hits
CD Review: Dr John - Tribal
With a career spanning five decades, Dr John has been pleasing the masses with his brand of "voodoo" music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13095/ | 316 hits
With a career spanning five decades, Dr John has been pleasing the masses with his brand of "voodoo" music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13095/ | 316 hits
Band Profile: Saviours
SAVIOURS are an explosive, unbridled force. Possessing an extraordinary songwriting sense, lion-hearted innovation, world class technical ability and a bottomless pool of raw talent and creativity, SAVIOURS are one of creative heavy music's most exciting new bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11349/ | 160 hits
SAVIOURS are an explosive, unbridled force. Possessing an extraordinary songwriting sense, lion-hearted innovation, world class technical ability and a bottomless pool of raw talent and creativity, SAVIOURS are one of creative heavy music's most exciting new bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11349/ | 160 hits
Band Profile: Echoes Fall
Jamie Bennett - Lead Vocals Dex Jezierski - Guitar Sebastian Cowie - Lead Guitar Stu Bridges - Bass Gavin Chinery - Drums R.I.P 2010 Lead vocalist Jamie Bennett and drummer Gavin Chinery say farewell to their former metal band Supremacy by bringing you bigger, better and altogether more enjoyable music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12476/ | 117 hits
Jamie Bennett - Lead Vocals Dex Jezierski - Guitar Sebastian Cowie - Lead Guitar Stu Bridges - Bass Gavin Chinery - Drums R.I.P 2010 Lead vocalist Jamie Bennett and drummer Gavin Chinery say farewell to their former metal band Supremacy by bringing you bigger, better and altogether more enjoyable music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12476/ | 117 hits
CD Review: The Vestals - Perfect Pain / Seventeen
The Vestals are breaking Indie-Rock band from South Wales with a euphoric sound that really establishes them as a band to look out for in the next few years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17297/ | 155 hits
The Vestals are breaking Indie-Rock band from South Wales with a euphoric sound that really establishes them as a band to look out for in the next few years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17297/ | 155 hits
CD Review: Redcarsgofaster - Micro / I Am The Storm
I need to start by apologising to the band on this one. This double A-side was released on August 14th and due to work commitments and down-right laziness I've only just got round to properly reviewing it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7391/ | 324 hits
I need to start by apologising to the band on this one. This double A-side was released on August 14th and due to work commitments and down-right laziness I've only just got round to properly reviewing it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7391/ | 324 hits
CD Review: Souls - Burning Fires of Destruction Leaving Trails of Debris in Their Wake
One-man-band Jonny Mawson has released this soaring, orchestral beauty as a debut for his post-rock solo-project "Souls".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15031/ | 518 hits
One-man-band Jonny Mawson has released this soaring, orchestral beauty as a debut for his post-rock solo-project "Souls".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15031/ | 518 hits
CD Review: The Playmates - Smash Hits / Jackie Wright
The Playmates just reek of scuzz. They've got scuzz seeping out of every orifice. They've got scuzz in places you don't even have places.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6725/ | 1,037 hits
The Playmates just reek of scuzz. They've got scuzz seeping out of every orifice. They've got scuzz in places you don't even have places.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6725/ | 1,037 hits
CD Review: Naked Remedy - Naked Remedy
Naked Remedy take us back to the 70's with their debut EP. 'Remedy' and 'Freedom' are no frill's 70's rock, played with a charismatic nonchalance and finished off with the bluesy holler of frontman Dave Small.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13144/ | 452 hits
Naked Remedy take us back to the 70's with their debut EP. 'Remedy' and 'Freedom' are no frill's 70's rock, played with a charismatic nonchalance and finished off with the bluesy holler of frontman Dave Small.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13144/ | 452 hits
Live Review: Kinch
When a band of young lads turn up with cheeky grins, decent haircuts and a sack full of really catchy pop songs that they can perform with confident gusto, why the hell would anyone want another manufactured boy band embarrassment?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11184/ | 857 hits
When a band of young lads turn up with cheeky grins, decent haircuts and a sack full of really catchy pop songs that they can perform with confident gusto, why the hell would anyone want another manufactured boy band embarrassment?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11184/ | 857 hits
CD Review: Sonic Torpedoes - Hazy
This three-track promo CDR is awesome. No really. I didn't understand it at first but once my wife had taken over and proclaimed how much she loved the record after just one listen, I had to work out what it was that I had missed...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/389/ | 219 hits
This three-track promo CDR is awesome. No really. I didn't understand it at first but once my wife had taken over and proclaimed how much she loved the record after just one listen, I had to work out what it was that I had missed...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/389/ | 219 hits
CD Review: Crash Cartel - Decayed
Crash Cartel. Hmmm, now there's a name you can't help but think you've heard before but in which lifetime god only knows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/465/ | 353 hits
Crash Cartel. Hmmm, now there's a name you can't help but think you've heard before but in which lifetime god only knows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/465/ | 353 hits
Live Review: Jay Reatard + Lovvers + The Old Romantic Killer Band + The Despondents
The 3 Despondents play rock'n'roll punk like they remember it. Singer's Dead Boys T-Shirt is surely older than him.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10195/ | 518 hits
The 3 Despondents play rock'n'roll punk like they remember it. Singer's Dead Boys T-Shirt is surely older than him.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10195/ | 518 hits
CD Review: Maybeshewill - I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone
Leicester's Maybeshewill have never previously done things by halves, they have always put the maximum effort into everything they have ever written, and their third album, 'I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone,' is no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14533/ | 1,129 hits
Leicester's Maybeshewill have never previously done things by halves, they have always put the maximum effort into everything they have ever written, and their third album, 'I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone,' is no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14533/ | 1,129 hits
CD Review: Seven Hours - Blue
Did you ever notice how much Bradford is like Los Angeles? No, neither did I, but BD's Seven Hours propel me into the dark and dirty underground blues bars of LA's cinematic masterpiece 'Swingers' with a "You're so the money baby" and a blast of EA Hockey.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3897/ | 426 hits
Did you ever notice how much Bradford is like Los Angeles? No, neither did I, but BD's Seven Hours propel me into the dark and dirty underground blues bars of LA's cinematic masterpiece 'Swingers' with a "You're so the money baby" and a blast of EA Hockey.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3897/ | 426 hits
CD Review: Kanuba - Audio Vandalism
Kanuba are the fretboard funkateers looking to put the pork into York and the groove into West Yorkshire with their latest EP release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4187/ | 463 hits
Kanuba are the fretboard funkateers looking to put the pork into York and the groove into West Yorkshire with their latest EP release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4187/ | 463 hits
CD Review: 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: Loqui - I Can't Believe It's Not Better
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 475 hits
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 475 hits
CD Review: Solace - Wasted Youth
Solace's accompanying letter tells me immediately a lot about what I should expect from this CD... I know, I know, never judge a book and all that but I just hope that if this goes to record companies they try some other tactic than scrawled biro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/69/ | 353 hits
Solace's accompanying letter tells me immediately a lot about what I should expect from this CD... I know, I know, never judge a book and all that but I just hope that if this goes to record companies they try some other tactic than scrawled biro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/69/ | 353 hits
CD Review: Chickenhawk - Chickenhawk
Chickenhawk's debut long-player is an ambitious and heroic montage of many different types of metal. Crunching riffs swing themselves between battering rhythms and off-kilter tempo changes, and are often interspersed with throat-destroying vocal theatrics and glitches of weird electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10271/ | 347 hits
Chickenhawk's debut long-player is an ambitious and heroic montage of many different types of metal. Crunching riffs swing themselves between battering rhythms and off-kilter tempo changes, and are often interspersed with throat-destroying vocal theatrics and glitches of weird electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10271/ | 347 hits
CD Review: The Parkinsons - A Long Way To Nowhere
It doesn't seem like yesterday that I reviewed and interviewed four guys for Mean Fiddler. Riotous exhibitionists, yet the nicest guys you're ever going to meet out behind the scenes, they were out on a day trip to prop up the Saturday morning third-stage festivities at Leeds Festival, and the 'Fiddler, whatever their reasons, didn't publish any of it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/394/ | 305 hits
It doesn't seem like yesterday that I reviewed and interviewed four guys for Mean Fiddler. Riotous exhibitionists, yet the nicest guys you're ever going to meet out behind the scenes, they were out on a day trip to prop up the Saturday morning third-stage festivities at Leeds Festival, and the 'Fiddler, whatever their reasons, didn't publish any of it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/394/ | 305 hits
CD Review: The Kinks - Kinks / Kinda Kinks / The Kink Kontroversy
When one of the most influential bands of our times releases its first three original albums at once, you had better sit up and start taking notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14373/ | 1,828 hits
When one of the most influential bands of our times releases its first three original albums at once, you had better sit up and start taking notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14373/ | 1,828 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Night Fliers EP
Rhode Island announce themselves with the borrowed voice of a court house judge from some seedy American backwater.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7003/ | 281 hits
Rhode Island announce themselves with the borrowed voice of a court house judge from some seedy American backwater.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7003/ | 281 hits
CD Review: The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button
The Chemical Brothers are back after a long overdue hiatus and have produced an album whose sound can only be described as well...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3517/ | 644 hits
The Chemical Brothers are back after a long overdue hiatus and have produced an album whose sound can only be described as well...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3517/ | 644 hits
Live Review: The Stills + The Open + Kaiser Chiefs
Two support bands. Why? Why oh fucking why? Maybe I need clarification, but I thought the whole point of a support band was to warm up the crowd for the main event, not take away all the time from them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2377/ | 1,960 hits
Two support bands. Why? Why oh fucking why? Maybe I need clarification, but I thought the whole point of a support band was to warm up the crowd for the main event, not take away all the time from them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2377/ | 1,960 hits
CD Review: 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: The Noise - The Electric Press
This is very primitive guitar rock with a swagger and attitude that some people are just going to love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/278/ | 366 hits
This is very primitive guitar rock with a swagger and attitude that some people are just going to love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/278/ | 366 hits
CD Review: Exit 52 - Dandelion EP
Ah the theremin. Not since 'Good Vibrations' have I heard such magnificent use of the instrument. Opening track on this four track EP, and aptly enough the title track, 'Dandelion' thumps along with its array of kitsch 1960s instruments, its sleazy guitar riff and its myriad of churning organs, booming drums and a vocalist that sounds suspiciously like Jason Pierce.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3580/ | 403 hits
Ah the theremin. Not since 'Good Vibrations' have I heard such magnificent use of the instrument. Opening track on this four track EP, and aptly enough the title track, 'Dandelion' thumps along with its array of kitsch 1960s instruments, its sleazy guitar riff and its myriad of churning organs, booming drums and a vocalist that sounds suspiciously like Jason Pierce.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3580/ | 403 hits
CD Review: Heights - The Land, The Ocean, The Distance
'The Land, The Ocean, The Distance' is the grandiose debut EP from Hertfordshire-based Heights, a band who blend all the usual hardcore hang-ups, with dazzling cinematic flourishes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12071/ | 547 hits
'The Land, The Ocean, The Distance' is the grandiose debut EP from Hertfordshire-based Heights, a band who blend all the usual hardcore hang-ups, with dazzling cinematic flourishes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12071/ | 547 hits
Live Review: Phluid + Vicious Cabaret + Dirty Dreamers
Interesting ways to sort out your band's musical direction number 341 - take the Kaiser Chiefs' sharp approach to indie-pop, add a dash of razorblade guitar riffs, some Stooges style onstage hyperactivity, stick a rocket up its jacksy and enjoy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7034/ | 721 hits
Interesting ways to sort out your band's musical direction number 341 - take the Kaiser Chiefs' sharp approach to indie-pop, add a dash of razorblade guitar riffs, some Stooges style onstage hyperactivity, stick a rocket up its jacksy and enjoy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7034/ | 721 hits
CD Review: The Longshots - Million To One EP
'Ex-Girlfriends' kicks off in incendiary fashion and sets the tone for the next eleven and a bit minutes of your life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2688/ | 387 hits
'Ex-Girlfriends' kicks off in incendiary fashion and sets the tone for the next eleven and a bit minutes of your life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2688/ | 387 hits
CD Review: Planet Of Women - Waking Up the Neighbourhood
"November spawned a monster" sang Morrissey back in 1991. Fourteen years on and this turn of phrase could be applied to some of the current wave of artists riding on the coat-tails of the glam rock/ cock-rock resurgence instigated by The Darkness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3645/ | 481 hits
"November spawned a monster" sang Morrissey back in 1991. Fourteen years on and this turn of phrase could be applied to some of the current wave of artists riding on the coat-tails of the glam rock/ cock-rock resurgence instigated by The Darkness.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3645/ | 481 hits
CD Review: Neils Children - Always the Same
Wow that's a sick guitar sound! Yet it pounds around my head picking up on each one of my senses. This is a crazy indie-punk number from Neils Children, sounding like The Futureheads mixed with Pistols-esque vocals yet they have their own unique psychedelic feel to the piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3949/ | 695 hits
Wow that's a sick guitar sound! Yet it pounds around my head picking up on each one of my senses. This is a crazy indie-punk number from Neils Children, sounding like The Futureheads mixed with Pistols-esque vocals yet they have their own unique psychedelic feel to the piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3949/ | 695 hits
CD Review: Breakthemould - s/t
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 635 hits
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 635 hits
CD Review: Empire Dogs - The Dogs EP
Empire Dogs are not here to change the world. Nor are they here to frighten the pants off us like next door's Rottweiler.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2922/ | 705 hits
Empire Dogs are not here to change the world. Nor are they here to frighten the pants off us like next door's Rottweiler.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2922/ | 705 hits
CD Review: O Fracas - Factfinding EP
One thing I can never fathom about O Fracas is whether they're creative geniuses, or really rubbish. See, sometimes, all I can infer from the established Leeds four-piece's music is that they've had a load of particularly good ideas, but then decided to sack off rehearsal in favour of taking loads of drugs and piecing the sections together in a manner that seemed perfectly rational at the time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9019/ | 426 hits
One thing I can never fathom about O Fracas is whether they're creative geniuses, or really rubbish. See, sometimes, all I can infer from the established Leeds four-piece's music is that they've had a load of particularly good ideas, but then decided to sack off rehearsal in favour of taking loads of drugs and piecing the sections together in a manner that seemed perfectly rational at the time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9019/ | 426 hits
CD Review: The Blueskins - Magic Road EP
Ryan Spendlove is name to watch. He has a pretty face, a sharp-tongued soulful voice and the kind of snarly delivery that every generation likes to call its own.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/357/ | 367 hits
Ryan Spendlove is name to watch. He has a pretty face, a sharp-tongued soulful voice and the kind of snarly delivery that every generation likes to call its own.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/357/ | 367 hits
Live Review: Cooler Green
I was instructed by Cooler Green to write a review for their gig at the Rocket on Friday 1st February.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/758/ | 138 hits
I was instructed by Cooler Green to write a review for their gig at the Rocket on Friday 1st February.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/758/ | 138 hits
CD Review: The Subways - With You
This latest offering from the up-and-coming whippersnappers from Welwyn Garden City encapsulates perfectly what this band are all about; a three-minute burst of loud, simple, magnificent punk rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4236/ | 553 hits
This latest offering from the up-and-coming whippersnappers from Welwyn Garden City encapsulates perfectly what this band are all about; a three-minute burst of loud, simple, magnificent punk rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4236/ | 553 hits
CD Review: Creature With The Atom Brain - I Am The Golden Gate Bridge
After two vinyl-only EPs, The Snake and Kill The Snake, I Am The Golden Gate Bridge is the first full-length album from the bizarrely named Creature With The Atom Brain, the brainchild (no pun intended) of Aldo Struyf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9411/ | 446 hits
After two vinyl-only EPs, The Snake and Kill The Snake, I Am The Golden Gate Bridge is the first full-length album from the bizarrely named Creature With The Atom Brain, the brainchild (no pun intended) of Aldo Struyf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9411/ | 446 hits
CD Review: White Heat - Smiles
So, here we have the debut release from Leeds based 5 - piece 'White Heat'. The band draws its influences to such classic acts as 'Slowdive' and 'My Bloody Valentine' as well as more recent favourites as 'Ringo Deathstarr'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16775/ | 316 hits
So, here we have the debut release from Leeds based 5 - piece 'White Heat'. The band draws its influences to such classic acts as 'Slowdive' and 'My Bloody Valentine' as well as more recent favourites as 'Ringo Deathstarr'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16775/ | 316 hits
Band Profile: Ill Ease
Ill Ease, from Brooklyn New York, is the one-woman band in which Elizabeth Sharp plays guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, shaker, car horn and anything else that rattles, buzzes, shakes or hums in a riff-o-matic racket - all in "a flurry of intoxication" (Plan B).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8267/ | 121 hits
Ill Ease, from Brooklyn New York, is the one-woman band in which Elizabeth Sharp plays guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, shaker, car horn and anything else that rattles, buzzes, shakes or hums in a riff-o-matic racket - all in "a flurry of intoxication" (Plan B).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8267/ | 121 hits
CD Review: These Monsters - Call Me Dragon
Local experimental rock band, These Monsters, have been around for three years and have finally unleashed their debut album, 'Call Me Dragon', to the baying public.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12613/ | 306 hits
Local experimental rock band, These Monsters, have been around for three years and have finally unleashed their debut album, 'Call Me Dragon', to the baying public.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12613/ | 306 hits
CD Review: The Reverse - Untitled
Is it me? I keep hearing recordings that make no demands, move no stones and promise no thrills. The Reverse come from Crouch End and make much of acoustic guitar strumming.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/490/ | 247 hits
Is it me? I keep hearing recordings that make no demands, move no stones and promise no thrills. The Reverse come from Crouch End and make much of acoustic guitar strumming.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/490/ | 247 hits
CD Review: The Noise - Untitled
A year ago The Noise were sounding like a young and excitable pub rock band with a bit of a cheek. A new year, and a new release and they still have the same plunderous love of 70's bluesy rock and roll and much the same basic sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2511/ | 625 hits
A year ago The Noise were sounding like a young and excitable pub rock band with a bit of a cheek. A new year, and a new release and they still have the same plunderous love of 70's bluesy rock and roll and much the same basic sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2511/ | 625 hits
CD Review: Drat - Brittle Pale Blue EP
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 553 hits
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 553 hits
CD Review: The Smoking Hearts - Pride of Nowhere
There's something very oldschool about the particular brand of punk-and-roll meets pub-rock pedalled by The Smoking Hearts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12462/ | 358 hits
There's something very oldschool about the particular brand of punk-and-roll meets pub-rock pedalled by The Smoking Hearts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12462/ | 358 hits
CD Review: Vessels - Two Words & A Gesture
Shoegaze and experimental music can be quite hit-and-miss. Some would probably argue, with more than just slight condescension, it's more often miss; but then it's these factions that miss out on some of the more interesting artistic visions on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9039/ | 433 hits
Shoegaze and experimental music can be quite hit-and-miss. Some would probably argue, with more than just slight condescension, it's more often miss; but then it's these factions that miss out on some of the more interesting artistic visions on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9039/ | 433 hits
CD Review: The Sugars - Doo Wop (Sugar So Sweet)
Bands such as Arctic Monkeys may dispute that image isn't everything, and whilst it certainly isn't, it's always good to find a band who, in addition to writing first-rate songs, also have a good ol' bash at looking damned good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6499/ | 1,329 hits
Bands such as Arctic Monkeys may dispute that image isn't everything, and whilst it certainly isn't, it's always good to find a band who, in addition to writing first-rate songs, also have a good ol' bash at looking damned good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6499/ | 1,329 hits
CD Review: The Jutes - Bonnie & Clyde
I will admit on first listening of this CD I was a bit underwhelmed. It sounded a bit too samey, nothing original.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10193/ | 323 hits
I will admit on first listening of this CD I was a bit underwhelmed. It sounded a bit too samey, nothing original.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10193/ | 323 hits
CD Review: Sear - Until The Dust Lies
Danny North, Tom Allen and Michelle Richfield are Sear. Sear's music is tuneful and intense, with richly matured musical content.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/302/ | 681 hits
Danny North, Tom Allen and Michelle Richfield are Sear. Sear's music is tuneful and intense, with richly matured musical content.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/302/ | 681 hits
Band Profile: The Beat Marshals
After a number of years in and around the Leeds Music Scene under various guises, The Beat Marshals formed at the back end of 2007 when Dan Schofield and fellow guitarist Chris Simpson collaborated to create a fresh dynamic sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10358/ | 477 hits
After a number of years in and around the Leeds Music Scene under various guises, The Beat Marshals formed at the back end of 2007 when Dan Schofield and fellow guitarist Chris Simpson collaborated to create a fresh dynamic sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10358/ | 477 hits
CD Review: Seven Nautical Miles - Every Ocean Reversed
Like six post-metal Viking Kings wandering in search of their riff Valhalla, Seven Nautical Miles' debut album is a densely layered, dark and brooding affair in the tradition of all great epic post-metal bands - namely, that crushingly heavy, glacial guitars are interspersed with delicate light arpeggios that glimmer like the aurora borealis (ok, enough Viking/Scandinavian clichés).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10148/ | 257 hits
Like six post-metal Viking Kings wandering in search of their riff Valhalla, Seven Nautical Miles' debut album is a densely layered, dark and brooding affair in the tradition of all great epic post-metal bands - namely, that crushingly heavy, glacial guitars are interspersed with delicate light arpeggios that glimmer like the aurora borealis (ok, enough Viking/Scandinavian clichés).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10148/ | 257 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/ | 826 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/ | 826 hits
Live Review: The Tonic + The Agents + Booth 13
Well this was my first time to the new live venue on the Leeds circuit that is The Kirkstall Lites, and boy was I impressed after the night was over!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1338/ | 474 hits
Well this was my first time to the new live venue on the Leeds circuit that is The Kirkstall Lites, and boy was I impressed after the night was over!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1338/ | 474 hits
CD Review: Beatsteaks - Limbo Messiah
Beatsteaks' 'Limbo Messiah' is a difficult album to categorise. Opening on a decidedly dark note before flirting with a funkier, quasi-reggae sound, and finally unleashing the hard rocking, hard partying good times with a closing trio of straight-up, fun-loving rock and roll tracks, it also has the disorientating tendency to take hardcore-influenced elements such as gnashing vocals and bristling riffs, and fashion them into hooky rhythms.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13023/ | 359 hits
Beatsteaks' 'Limbo Messiah' is a difficult album to categorise. Opening on a decidedly dark note before flirting with a funkier, quasi-reggae sound, and finally unleashing the hard rocking, hard partying good times with a closing trio of straight-up, fun-loving rock and roll tracks, it also has the disorientating tendency to take hardcore-influenced elements such as gnashing vocals and bristling riffs, and fashion them into hooky rhythms.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13023/ | 359 hits
CD Review: Swift - Untitled
"Swift will remove your mask, whether dressed in white or dressed in black." they claim. A surreptitious war on Slipknot fans?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/186/ | 222 hits
"Swift will remove your mask, whether dressed in white or dressed in black." they claim. A surreptitious war on Slipknot fans?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/186/ | 222 hits
CD Review: Three Children Of Fortune - Scarlet Fever
Despite sounding like an early-eighties kids cartoon a la Mysterious Cities of Gold, Three Children Of Fortune are in fact a post-rock trio from Medway who specialise in creating a "visceral, angry and abrasive take on British guitar music".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3612/ | 655 hits
Despite sounding like an early-eighties kids cartoon a la Mysterious Cities of Gold, Three Children Of Fortune are in fact a post-rock trio from Medway who specialise in creating a "visceral, angry and abrasive take on British guitar music".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3612/ | 655 hits
CD Review: This Human Disease - Dead Before Dawn
Deathcore vocals are always difficult to pull off; mainly because if you aren't churning out a suffocating torrent of riffs, Lamb of God-style, then the vocalist ends up sounding like he's trying far, far too hard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13135/ | 299 hits
Deathcore vocals are always difficult to pull off; mainly because if you aren't churning out a suffocating torrent of riffs, Lamb of God-style, then the vocalist ends up sounding like he's trying far, far too hard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13135/ | 299 hits
CD Review: Mojo Pin - Stripes
Making notes as I listen to Mojo Pin for the first time I can feel the internal on/off switch clicking at regular intervals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/73/ | 264 hits
Making notes as I listen to Mojo Pin for the first time I can feel the internal on/off switch clicking at regular intervals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/73/ | 264 hits
CD Review: Charlotte Hatherley - Bastardo
Second single to be released from Charlotte Hatherley's critically acclaimed debut album 'Grey Will Fade', 'Bastardo', is a poppy, sun-kissed, fun-packed offering.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3571/ | 555 hits
Second single to be released from Charlotte Hatherley's critically acclaimed debut album 'Grey Will Fade', 'Bastardo', is a poppy, sun-kissed, fun-packed offering.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3571/ | 555 hits
CD Review: Undercut - To Die For
Oh God here we go again. Haven't we reached our quota of tawdry predictable Coldplay tribute acts yet...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3975/ | 317 hits
Oh God here we go again. Haven't we reached our quota of tawdry predictable Coldplay tribute acts yet...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3975/ | 317 hits
CD Review: Heroic Trio - Summertime EP
This second offering from York-based alt-rock outfit Heroic Trio, the follow-up to last year's Driveby EP, is a decidedly mixed affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/481/ | 261 hits
This second offering from York-based alt-rock outfit Heroic Trio, the follow-up to last year's Driveby EP, is a decidedly mixed affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/481/ | 261 hits
CD Review: Morning Sparks - Look!
Receiving an EP from a band that lists influences ranging from Radiohead to Jeff Buckley to Nirvana, I had no idea what would greet me when I started listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9577/ | 256 hits
Receiving an EP from a band that lists influences ranging from Radiohead to Jeff Buckley to Nirvana, I had no idea what would greet me when I started listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9577/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Yellow Stripe Nine - Look Sharp EP
Yellow Stripe Nine are a band I've heard of but never heard, until now, and on the basis of this CD I'm wondering why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/237/ | 335 hits
Yellow Stripe Nine are a band I've heard of but never heard, until now, and on the basis of this CD I'm wondering why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/237/ | 335 hits
CD Review: Virginia Creep - Crack Out Baby
There was a time, years ago, when hulking behemoths stood astride the world we call 'Rock!' with their axes in hand and their lean bodies covered in garish spandex, tight fitting leather and tremendously outrageous haircuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7049/ | 613 hits
There was a time, years ago, when hulking behemoths stood astride the world we call 'Rock!' with their axes in hand and their lean bodies covered in garish spandex, tight fitting leather and tremendously outrageous haircuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7049/ | 613 hits
CD Review: Smilex - Mystique / Sex 4 Sale
Smilex are from Oxford. They're inventive and spirited and should do a fizzing stir-fry of set at the Royal Park Cellars when they come to Leeds on November 1st.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/618/ | 2,152 hits
Smilex are from Oxford. They're inventive and spirited and should do a fizzing stir-fry of set at the Royal Park Cellars when they come to Leeds on November 1st.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/618/ | 2,152 hits
Live Review: Aeon + Anderson + Opium + Mojo Pin + Kenosha
I will make no apology for the lacklustre performance given by openers KENOSHA, who decided that the paying customers were not worthy of them playing a part in the proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/937/ | 356 hits
I will make no apology for the lacklustre performance given by openers KENOSHA, who decided that the paying customers were not worthy of them playing a part in the proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/937/ | 356 hits
CD Review: The Culprit - Stable Sessions
The Culprit formed in mid 2005 from the remnants of dissolved bands. The four piece band has so far released two self produced EPs and with over 17000 plays on their MySpace page, they seem to be doing right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8450/ | 307 hits
The Culprit formed in mid 2005 from the remnants of dissolved bands. The four piece band has so far released two self produced EPs and with over 17000 plays on their MySpace page, they seem to be doing right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8450/ | 307 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: Middleman - It's Not Over Yet
Now if you haven't heard of Leeds based greats Middleman, then the most fitting introduction to them is this upbeat, fast paced, storm trooper of a single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13328/ | 1,223 hits
Now if you haven't heard of Leeds based greats Middleman, then the most fitting introduction to them is this upbeat, fast paced, storm trooper of a single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13328/ | 1,223 hits
Live Review: Friday's Ghost
Despite the disappearance of much of the area's student crowd, the second batch of Fake Hips welcomed a health-sized crowd by the time Liverpool-based Friday's Ghost arrived onstage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8654/ | 375 hits
Despite the disappearance of much of the area's student crowd, the second batch of Fake Hips welcomed a health-sized crowd by the time Liverpool-based Friday's Ghost arrived onstage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8654/ | 375 hits
CD Review: Micawba - Linear
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 392 hits
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 392 hits
CD Review: Mint Julep - Days Gone By / Days Gone By (Helios Remix)
A couple of very talented musicians based in Portland, Oregon are releasing single "Days Gone By" on September 26th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15325/ | 339 hits
A couple of very talented musicians based in Portland, Oregon are releasing single "Days Gone By" on September 26th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15325/ | 339 hits
CD Review: Billy Talent - s/t
Billy Talent: 4 Piece from Toronto, they seem to be getting some really good press at the moment and look set to be the next "Big Thing" with the angst ridden pocket money wielding teenage Sum 41 fans out there.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/638/ | 796 hits
Billy Talent: 4 Piece from Toronto, they seem to be getting some really good press at the moment and look set to be the next "Big Thing" with the angst ridden pocket money wielding teenage Sum 41 fans out there.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/638/ | 796 hits
Live Review: That Fucking Tank
That Fucking Tank, confounding expectations as usual, are here on the BBC Introducing Stage like basking sharks in a paddling pool.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9967/ | 566 hits
That Fucking Tank, confounding expectations as usual, are here on the BBC Introducing Stage like basking sharks in a paddling pool.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9967/ | 566 hits
CD Review: The Hair - Haircuts
Four-piece workaholics The Hair have been in and around Leeds for yonks, I remember vaguely seeing them in support somewhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3590/ | 1,069 hits
Four-piece workaholics The Hair have been in and around Leeds for yonks, I remember vaguely seeing them in support somewhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3590/ | 1,069 hits
CD Review: i concur - Lucky Jack / Build Around Me
As far as 'post-rock' goes, i concur appear to amass all the hallmarks of the genre with the precise and systematic grace of the consummate disciples they purport to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9370/ | 353 hits
As far as 'post-rock' goes, i concur appear to amass all the hallmarks of the genre with the precise and systematic grace of the consummate disciples they purport to be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9370/ | 353 hits
CD Review: Miss Black America - Emotional Junkmail
Have you seen the video? Picture the scene - a darkened room, with a table in the middle. On the table is a plate of cookies at one side and four pints of milk lined up in a row at the other side with an empty glass next to them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6780/ | 350 hits
Have you seen the video? Picture the scene - a darkened room, with a table in the middle. On the table is a plate of cookies at one side and four pints of milk lined up in a row at the other side with an empty glass next to them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6780/ | 350 hits
Live Review: Soulwax + Brassy
Entering the Cockpit the first thing that hits you is the heat, the second is the fact that Brassy are already on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1128/ | 253 hits
Entering the Cockpit the first thing that hits you is the heat, the second is the fact that Brassy are already on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1128/ | 253 hits
Live Review: Selfish Cunt
It hardly needs stating that Selfish Cunt won't be troubling the top ten. A commendable refusal to join the ranks of commercialism which may make listeners feel SC are sincere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3256/ | 425 hits
It hardly needs stating that Selfish Cunt won't be troubling the top ten. A commendable refusal to join the ranks of commercialism which may make listeners feel SC are sincere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3256/ | 425 hits
CD Review: Thee Virus House - #2
I bet Thee Virus House really get annoyed all the time with people printing their name The Virus House, because yes that wasn't a spelling mistake or typo, they are Thee Virus House.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/387/ | 276 hits
I bet Thee Virus House really get annoyed all the time with people printing their name The Virus House, because yes that wasn't a spelling mistake or typo, they are Thee Virus House.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/387/ | 276 hits
CD Review: Spoonfish - Untitled
Spoonfish. Hmm. Interesting name. It's good. This Keighley four-piece band are definite contenders. They play energetic enthusiastic metal in a classic style (but claim to be NU).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7/ | 319 hits
Spoonfish. Hmm. Interesting name. It's good. This Keighley four-piece band are definite contenders. They play energetic enthusiastic metal in a classic style (but claim to be NU).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7/ | 319 hits
CD Review: Redwire - Untitled
Redwire declare on their website to be "the most exciting band to come out of Bradford ever!" Considering at the minute the only other Bradford band I can think of are Embrace...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8018/ | 1,087 hits
Redwire declare on their website to be "the most exciting band to come out of Bradford ever!" Considering at the minute the only other Bradford band I can think of are Embrace...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8018/ | 1,087 hits
Band Profile: Devil Sold His Soul
Devil Sold His Soul is a post-hardcore band from London, England formed in 2004. Their music is a blend of crushing hardcore riffs intertwined with ambient dynamics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13019/ | 213 hits
Devil Sold His Soul is a post-hardcore band from London, England formed in 2004. Their music is a blend of crushing hardcore riffs intertwined with ambient dynamics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13019/ | 213 hits
CD Review: The Kills - The Good Ones
Raw, loud and unrestrained, the latest offering from the boy/girl blues trash outfit is the epitome of nicotine-stained scuzzy rock 'n' roll.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3513/ | 773 hits
Raw, loud and unrestrained, the latest offering from the boy/girl blues trash outfit is the epitome of nicotine-stained scuzzy rock 'n' roll.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3513/ | 773 hits
CD Review: Beat Route 62 - Untitled
Promising name I thought. Very Jack Kerouac, but with cunning regional twist with the old M62 and that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/269/ | 272 hits
Promising name I thought. Very Jack Kerouac, but with cunning regional twist with the old M62 and that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/269/ | 272 hits
Live Review: Orka + Antihero + Contour
It's a chilly Saturday night, and my feet have past the point of freezing. Upon reflection, acid pink sling-backs are unsuitable for an occasion where any amount of walking is required.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1086/ | 255 hits
It's a chilly Saturday night, and my feet have past the point of freezing. Upon reflection, acid pink sling-backs are unsuitable for an occasion where any amount of walking is required.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1086/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Part Chimp - Thriller
This is the third album from London's Part Chimp. And it continues to carve out much the same deep, muddy, craterous channel that the band has been labouring at for a few years now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11169/ | 501 hits
This is the third album from London's Part Chimp. And it continues to carve out much the same deep, muddy, craterous channel that the band has been labouring at for a few years now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11169/ | 501 hits
CD Review: Living Colour - The Chair In The Doorway
Is it better to be a jack of all trades, or a master of one? Throughout their 25 year history, Living Colour have tried their hands at Metal, Punk, Jazz and Hip-Hop, and with their latest effort, 'The Chair In The Doorway,' they still haven't settled for one genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11365/ | 346 hits
Is it better to be a jack of all trades, or a master of one? Throughout their 25 year history, Living Colour have tried their hands at Metal, Punk, Jazz and Hip-Hop, and with their latest effort, 'The Chair In The Doorway,' they still haven't settled for one genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11365/ | 346 hits
CD Review: The Maccabees - Given to the Wild
The Maccabees third offering arrives a whole 5 years after their debut 'Colour It In'. Back in 2007, early single 'First Love' paired The Maccabees with other leather-jacket-clad indie rockers of the time such as Bloc Party and The Futureheads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16558/ | 181 hits
The Maccabees third offering arrives a whole 5 years after their debut 'Colour It In'. Back in 2007, early single 'First Love' paired The Maccabees with other leather-jacket-clad indie rockers of the time such as Bloc Party and The Futureheads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16558/ | 181 hits
CD Review: Dugong - Hat Danko
This is infectious, intelligent, tough music that thrills the hairs on your arms and tucks your granny up at night with a cup of something poisonous.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/347/ | 828 hits
This is infectious, intelligent, tough music that thrills the hairs on your arms and tucks your granny up at night with a cup of something poisonous.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/347/ | 828 hits
CD Review: The Experts - Protein Shake
As the stereo gobbles up its latest shiny donut of musical nourishment, I have to stop it mid-bite to check I've put the right CD in - the resemblance of Protein Shake's opening riff to the chorus of 'Fire' by the Jimi Hendrix Experience is uncanny.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6834/ | 335 hits
As the stereo gobbles up its latest shiny donut of musical nourishment, I have to stop it mid-bite to check I've put the right CD in - the resemblance of Protein Shake's opening riff to the chorus of 'Fire' by the Jimi Hendrix Experience is uncanny.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6834/ | 335 hits
CD Review: Beat The Red Light - Untitled
The original run of Beat The Red Light's debut EP sold out while the band were on tour, but this five-track effort is now being re-released into (hopefully) wider circulation, with a little help from Manchester-based not-for-profit label TNS Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12319/ | 652 hits
The original run of Beat The Red Light's debut EP sold out while the band were on tour, but this five-track effort is now being re-released into (hopefully) wider circulation, with a little help from Manchester-based not-for-profit label TNS Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12319/ | 652 hits
CD Review: The Drums - Money
It seems as though any voice that comes out of a "Jonathan Pierce" I always have a love/hate relationship with.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15033/ | 420 hits
It seems as though any voice that comes out of a "Jonathan Pierce" I always have a love/hate relationship with.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15033/ | 420 hits
Live Review: Hot Snakes + The Sex Maniacs + That Fucking Tank
A popular place with the alternative crowd, the Bassment was an impressive half full as That Fucking Tank took the stage at 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3216/ | 1,257 hits
A popular place with the alternative crowd, the Bassment was an impressive half full as That Fucking Tank took the stage at 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3216/ | 1,257 hits
Live Review: Eureka Machines
Eureka Machines charge up the whole show for the next three days by demolishing Friday's graveyard slot, tearing out classic rock songs like Saturday night was already half way through and speeding us all up to life-threatening pulse levels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9961/ | 363 hits
Eureka Machines charge up the whole show for the next three days by demolishing Friday's graveyard slot, tearing out classic rock songs like Saturday night was already half way through and speeding us all up to life-threatening pulse levels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9961/ | 363 hits
Band Profile: Halcyon Days
Halcyon Days are a Keighley-based band playing original upbeat Brit-rock, influenced by classic melodic guitar bands from the '60s to the '90s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16682/ | 65 hits
Halcyon Days are a Keighley-based band playing original upbeat Brit-rock, influenced by classic melodic guitar bands from the '60s to the '90s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16682/ | 65 hits
CD Review: The Good - Send in the Cavalry
"Send in the cavalry from up above" request Australians Heather Barnes and Gareth Hudson of The Good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3639/ | 351 hits
"Send in the cavalry from up above" request Australians Heather Barnes and Gareth Hudson of The Good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3639/ | 351 hits
CD Review: The Budda Cakes - s/t
Sometimes you can just tell a band's going to be good from their name. These guys call themselves The Budda Cakes so obviously they're gonna be brilliant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6736/ | 337 hits
Sometimes you can just tell a band's going to be good from their name. These guys call themselves The Budda Cakes so obviously they're gonna be brilliant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6736/ | 337 hits
CD Review: Uprights - Wall Ball
'Wall Ball' by Leeds' Uprights, is one of those albums where the vocals play second fiddle to all the strange noises the band are able to twist out of a guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11204/ | 328 hits
'Wall Ball' by Leeds' Uprights, is one of those albums where the vocals play second fiddle to all the strange noises the band are able to twist out of a guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11204/ | 328 hits
Live Review: Little Sister + Tsuba + Cheeky + Unit
First up at Tuesday's Elustrious night were Leeds skank-meisters UNIT - a seven-piece whose horn enhanced take on dub was straight from the lo-fi, speaker-shuddering rulebook of 60s and 70s Jamaican studio supremo King Tubby.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/913/ | 264 hits
First up at Tuesday's Elustrious night were Leeds skank-meisters UNIT - a seven-piece whose horn enhanced take on dub was straight from the lo-fi, speaker-shuddering rulebook of 60s and 70s Jamaican studio supremo King Tubby.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/913/ | 264 hits
Live Review: Jerry Cantrell
How influential were Alice in Chains? Maybe not as influential as their nineties grunge peers Nirvana, maybe not as highly touted as their glum superstar friends Soundgarden, but if you step back and look at the crop of bands that are now doing a piss poor impression of one of the heavier, yet more diverse Seattle bands from the grunge explosion, you'll realise how that most of these bands (Godsmack to name the most blatant copyists, even taking their name from a song from "Dirt") were losing themselves in the misery that was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the 90's, 1992's "Dirt", rather than jumping around and trying to craft three chords into sub-Nirvana anthems.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1046/ | 238 hits
How influential were Alice in Chains? Maybe not as influential as their nineties grunge peers Nirvana, maybe not as highly touted as their glum superstar friends Soundgarden, but if you step back and look at the crop of bands that are now doing a piss poor impression of one of the heavier, yet more diverse Seattle bands from the grunge explosion, you'll realise how that most of these bands (Godsmack to name the most blatant copyists, even taking their name from a song from "Dirt") were losing themselves in the misery that was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the 90's, 1992's "Dirt", rather than jumping around and trying to craft three chords into sub-Nirvana anthems.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1046/ | 238 hits
CD Review: Dive Dive - Good Show
There was a time, albeit brief, when I lived the Oxford music scene, kicked around venues such as Zodiac and claimed bands such as Dustball to be my fave.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3189/ | 703 hits
There was a time, albeit brief, when I lived the Oxford music scene, kicked around venues such as Zodiac and claimed bands such as Dustball to be my fave.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3189/ | 703 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: Being 747 - Fun and Games
On a bar-full of chemically dubious sweetiepops and bilious lagers here stands a single malt of geological integrity and permanent joy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2301/ | 754 hits
On a bar-full of chemically dubious sweetiepops and bilious lagers here stands a single malt of geological integrity and permanent joy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2301/ | 754 hits
Live Review: The Playmates + Ten Seconds Of Chaos + Tract + DanMoFo
You have to feel a bit sorry for MoFo as they take the stage to an audience numbering approximately three.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3899/ | 1,151 hits
You have to feel a bit sorry for MoFo as they take the stage to an audience numbering approximately three.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3899/ | 1,151 hits
Live Review: Motion City Soundtrack + Ok Go + The Matches
Support act The Matches' front man Shawn Harris boasted a flamboyant dress sense and quite a long tongue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7358/ | 253 hits
Support act The Matches' front man Shawn Harris boasted a flamboyant dress sense and quite a long tongue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7358/ | 253 hits
Live Review: Herrod + Missed Her Bliss + Afraid Of The Dark + Distophia
The Packhorse is one strange venue. The gigs are held upstairs in the attic right out of the way and it almost feels as though it's a secret club only a few know about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/763/ | 292 hits
The Packhorse is one strange venue. The gigs are held upstairs in the attic right out of the way and it almost feels as though it's a secret club only a few know about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/763/ | 292 hits
CD Review: Anti-depressants - s/t
Some time ago, March to be exact, I happened upon a band at Joseph's Well. That band was the Anti-depressants, and after being treated to the promise and potential of an all too short set, I have tried to keep an eye out for them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7004/ | 357 hits
Some time ago, March to be exact, I happened upon a band at Joseph's Well. That band was the Anti-depressants, and after being treated to the promise and potential of an all too short set, I have tried to keep an eye out for them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7004/ | 357 hits
Live Review: Switches
Entering the barely packed side room at first glance this does not seem like the prime of Switches' domains, stage drab and atmosphere mellow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7893/ | 275 hits
Entering the barely packed side room at first glance this does not seem like the prime of Switches' domains, stage drab and atmosphere mellow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7893/ | 275 hits
Live Review: Bombay Bicycle Club + Dry the River + Dog Is Dead
The contour of two floral-figureheads from the album cover of "A Different Kind of Fix" looked lengthways across the stage as Bombay Bicycle Club brought their tour to the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15469/ | 509 hits
The contour of two floral-figureheads from the album cover of "A Different Kind of Fix" looked lengthways across the stage as Bombay Bicycle Club brought their tour to the city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15469/ | 509 hits
CD Review: Is Tropical - When O' When
Debut single from enigmatic London three-piece Is Tropical, sneakily taps into several genres that are currently enjoying a boom in popularity, to create something unique, but with broad appeal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11619/ | 605 hits
Debut single from enigmatic London three-piece Is Tropical, sneakily taps into several genres that are currently enjoying a boom in popularity, to create something unique, but with broad appeal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11619/ | 605 hits
Live Review: All Star 69ers + Lewinsky + Seed + Novello
Tonight's Northern Xposure event is opened up by Welsh band Novello, who play interesting, energetic, loud rock music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1082/ | 365 hits
Tonight's Northern Xposure event is opened up by Welsh band Novello, who play interesting, energetic, loud rock music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1082/ | 365 hits
Band Profile: Beach
The game is up and running. Beach, a guitar/bass/drums trio from Berlin, release their second album and finally become a part of sinnbus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5865/ | 93 hits
The game is up and running. Beach, a guitar/bass/drums trio from Berlin, release their second album and finally become a part of sinnbus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5865/ | 93 hits
CD Review: A Plastic Rose - Boy Racer
With a brief check of the guitar, the song bursts into life, with a massive snare drum fill and the heaviest distortion tone the band can muster.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16720/ | 180 hits
With a brief check of the guitar, the song bursts into life, with a massive snare drum fill and the heaviest distortion tone the band can muster.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16720/ | 180 hits
CD Review: Facelift - Untitled
Having spent four years of my life in Bradford, I still never worked it out as to why this curry capital of the north has managed to take it's place as the 'must have' of any self respecting Rock bands tour dates.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/154/ | 248 hits
Having spent four years of my life in Bradford, I still never worked it out as to why this curry capital of the north has managed to take it's place as the 'must have' of any self respecting Rock bands tour dates.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/154/ | 248 hits
Live Review: The Icarus Line + Modey Lemon + Colour Of Fire
Colour of Fire, acclaimed local(ish) alt-rockers, opened up tonight in front of a reasonable crowd. Having just finished a considerable UK tour, they didn't seem at all tired, or perturbed to back in their regular gigging territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2616/ | 911 hits
Colour of Fire, acclaimed local(ish) alt-rockers, opened up tonight in front of a reasonable crowd. Having just finished a considerable UK tour, they didn't seem at all tired, or perturbed to back in their regular gigging territory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2616/ | 911 hits
CD Review: Jonjo Feather - I Suppose
It's hard to put a finger on it, but whatever it is, Jonjo Feather has it, and he's got it in spades.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9460/ | 695 hits
It's hard to put a finger on it, but whatever it is, Jonjo Feather has it, and he's got it in spades.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9460/ | 695 hits
CD Review: Papa Roach - Naked and Fearless
Papa Roach continue their mission to distance themselves from their dodgy nu-metal past, with acoustic EP 'Naked And Fearless.' Firstly, I'm not entirely sure three tracks - one of which is an acoustic version of recently-released single 'Lifeline' - qualifies as an EP (surely, it's more of a long single?) and, secondly, once you take away the big, brash guitars, there's really not an awful lot left of Papa Roach.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10891/ | 573 hits
Papa Roach continue their mission to distance themselves from their dodgy nu-metal past, with acoustic EP 'Naked And Fearless.' Firstly, I'm not entirely sure three tracks - one of which is an acoustic version of recently-released single 'Lifeline' - qualifies as an EP (surely, it's more of a long single?) and, secondly, once you take away the big, brash guitars, there's really not an awful lot left of Papa Roach.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10891/ | 573 hits
Live Review: The Humour + Vicious Cabaret
Parting company with one's musical tastes takes a lot in today's tightly packed music world, but the styles of Vicious Cabaret and The Humour are two bands not of the norm and can hold their heads up high among the rest of the Arctic Monkey wannabies out there as they challenged listeners at The Mixing Tin in Leeds to a different style of music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6410/ | 526 hits
Parting company with one's musical tastes takes a lot in today's tightly packed music world, but the styles of Vicious Cabaret and The Humour are two bands not of the norm and can hold their heads up high among the rest of the Arctic Monkey wannabies out there as they challenged listeners at The Mixing Tin in Leeds to a different style of music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6410/ | 526 hits
CD Review: The Blackout - The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!
The Blackout have never claimed to be reinventing the wheel. Most of the criticism levelled at the valley boys are usually due to their lack of originality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7557/ | 408 hits
The Blackout have never claimed to be reinventing the wheel. Most of the criticism levelled at the valley boys are usually due to their lack of originality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7557/ | 408 hits
CD Review: The Coral - Nightfreak & The Sons of Becker
The latest recording form The Coral is the product of improvisational sessions. I awaited the release of this CD with anticipation since I saw them in November and heard two of the songs live.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2321/ | 413 hits
The latest recording form The Coral is the product of improvisational sessions. I awaited the release of this CD with anticipation since I saw them in November and heard two of the songs live.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2321/ | 413 hits
CD Review: Parisman - A Lesson In The Art Of Balance
Parisman take one great leap into their own future with this very polished three track CD. No more uncertainty about how to balance the rock and the electronics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/60/ | 320 hits
Parisman take one great leap into their own future with this very polished three track CD. No more uncertainty about how to balance the rock and the electronics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/60/ | 320 hits
Live Review: Dry Pilot + British Racing Green + The Asa Hawks + Propane Penny
Propane Penny kick of the night with unashamedly pop-punk stylings complete with lyrics straight from the lonesome bedroom and a full array of guitar 'tack-niques'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14854/ | 544 hits
Propane Penny kick of the night with unashamedly pop-punk stylings complete with lyrics straight from the lonesome bedroom and a full array of guitar 'tack-niques'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14854/ | 544 hits
Live Review: The Yalla Yallas + Mr Shiraz + The Human Project
Tonight is the one year anniversary of Leeds best Punk and Roll bash, the Bad Brains night at Carpe Diem and accordingly some of the finest local acts around are here to help celebrate.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15356/ | 387 hits
Tonight is the one year anniversary of Leeds best Punk and Roll bash, the Bad Brains night at Carpe Diem and accordingly some of the finest local acts around are here to help celebrate.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15356/ | 387 hits
Live Review: Hope of the States
A band are generally on to a good thing if people leave the venue after their set in tears. OK, so sometimes a band might be just too damn scary and terrify young children into weeping.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3285/ | 610 hits
A band are generally on to a good thing if people leave the venue after their set in tears. OK, so sometimes a band might be just too damn scary and terrify young children into weeping.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3285/ | 610 hits
CD Review: Alberta Cross - Broken Side Of Time
In this, their debut album, Alberta Cross have held nothing back; not ashamed to plough straight in with full and heavy bulldozer guitars that compete for dominance over one another, creating complex and thick layers of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11191/ | 488 hits
In this, their debut album, Alberta Cross have held nothing back; not ashamed to plough straight in with full and heavy bulldozer guitars that compete for dominance over one another, creating complex and thick layers of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11191/ | 488 hits
CD Review: The Dead Formats - The Dead Formats
The overriding characteristic of The Dead Formats' debut EP, is the complex and seemingly random use of main, backing and gang vocals, which gives each song on this six track EP a sloppy, oldschool punk vibe feel that's refreshing amongst the current trend for studio gloss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11011/ | 685 hits
The overriding characteristic of The Dead Formats' debut EP, is the complex and seemingly random use of main, backing and gang vocals, which gives each song on this six track EP a sloppy, oldschool punk vibe feel that's refreshing amongst the current trend for studio gloss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11011/ | 685 hits
Band Profile: The Kiara Elles
"Odio will go blog > indie disco > charts > car advert in a matter of months. Enjoy it." - The Guardian (New Music on Wednesday) "Sharp, Smart & Snappy!" Huw Stephens Radio 1 - "No-one makes a noise like this, an enigmatic singer combines brilliantly with wailing guitars to create a catalogue of tunes that convulse like they're in the electric chair." Chris Martin NME Radio - "They are Indie, They are Electro, They are Sexy, They are Smart, The sound is Urgent and Fast Paced" Music News Scotland 2010 is set to be the year for Leeds band The Kiara Elles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10422/ | 975 hits
"Odio will go blog > indie disco > charts > car advert in a matter of months. Enjoy it." - The Guardian (New Music on Wednesday) "Sharp, Smart & Snappy!" Huw Stephens Radio 1 - "No-one makes a noise like this, an enigmatic singer combines brilliantly with wailing guitars to create a catalogue of tunes that convulse like they're in the electric chair." Chris Martin NME Radio - "They are Indie, They are Electro, They are Sexy, They are Smart, The sound is Urgent and Fast Paced" Music News Scotland 2010 is set to be the year for Leeds band The Kiara Elles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10422/ | 975 hits
Live Review: The Twang
For a band about to release their second single to be playing a headline set at the Leeds Met is no small feat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8440/ | 1,090 hits
For a band about to release their second single to be playing a headline set at the Leeds Met is no small feat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8440/ | 1,090 hits
Band Profile: Meet Me In Vegas
We are Meet Me In Vegas, creators of the 'Splash Pop' genre which we brought to the streets back in June 2008.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10428/ | 627 hits
We are Meet Me In Vegas, creators of the 'Splash Pop' genre which we brought to the streets back in June 2008.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10428/ | 627 hits
CD Review: Columbia Drive - s/t
Naïve sounding rockers "Columbia Drive" are Newcastle based, with an international tinge in singer Louise Dal's CV.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2591/ | 451 hits
Naïve sounding rockers "Columbia Drive" are Newcastle based, with an international tinge in singer Louise Dal's CV.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2591/ | 451 hits
CD Review: The Junk - Novus Ordo Seclorum
Three track EP 'Novus Ordo Seclorum' is no-frills skacore that'll find a ready home with fans of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11387/ | 348 hits
Three track EP 'Novus Ordo Seclorum' is no-frills skacore that'll find a ready home with fans of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11387/ | 348 hits
CD Review: Stephen Dale Petit - Guitararama
Even for willing listeners this album may challenge sustained concentration, but it's not short of highlights, and has real momentum on opening in quintessential electric blues style with 'Sacramento' and 'Alexis Korner Says'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9532/ | 960 hits
Even for willing listeners this album may challenge sustained concentration, but it's not short of highlights, and has real momentum on opening in quintessential electric blues style with 'Sacramento' and 'Alexis Korner Says'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9532/ | 960 hits
CD Review: Transgression - As Tides Change
Transgression set out to impress with the flesh-crawling instrumental intro of aptly-named 'Intro,' unleashing a barrage of classy heavy metal where each tightly-controlled riff reverberates through to your bone marrow and the measured pace seeps menace.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13755/ | 222 hits
Transgression set out to impress with the flesh-crawling instrumental intro of aptly-named 'Intro,' unleashing a barrage of classy heavy metal where each tightly-controlled riff reverberates through to your bone marrow and the measured pace seeps menace.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13755/ | 222 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - On The Bone Records: Compilation One
Eventually, a compilation release is the logical step in any promoter's relationship with their artists and audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7895/ | 574 hits
Eventually, a compilation release is the logical step in any promoter's relationship with their artists and audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7895/ | 574 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
